SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 6-K

 

 

Report of Foreign Issuer

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

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of February 2015

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 fourth quarter earnings for fiscal year 2014”.


 

LOGO

Buenos Aires, February 10, 2015 - BBVA Francés (NYSE: BFR.N; BCBA: FRA.BA;

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

 

 

Annual Highlights

 

 

    BBVA Francés’ net income reached AR$ 3,204.5 million as of December 31, 2014, achieving a return on equity (ROE) of 36.6% and a return on assets (ROA) of 4.9%.

 

    In terms of activity, the private sector loan portfolio totaled AR$ 41.4 billion at the end of 2014, an increase of 13.6% in the last twelve months. The Bank maintained its market share at 6.5%. Such increase was driven mainly by growth in consumer loans, which increased 25.2% in the last year, in line with the Bank’s strategy positioning itself as one of the most important players in this segment.

 

    In 2012, the Central Bank of Argentina (BCRA) established that certain financial institutions should allocate a minimum portion of total deposits to finance investment projects. Such requirement has been renewed every six months since then. BBVA Francés has successfully complied with each renewal quota. In December, 2014, the BCRA extended this requirement to 2015 and increased the percentage to 6.5% of deposits, with a fixed interest rate of 19%, exclusively for micro-businesses and small and medium-sized companies.

 

    The quality of its asset portfolio continues to be one of the pillars of BBVA Francés strategy. The Bank has been able to maintain good ratios, despite some evidence of deterioration of the environment. The non-performing loan ratio reached 0.99% as of December 31, 2014, with a coverage ratio of 244.2%

 

    Total deposits reached AR$ 51.4 billion; growing 17.5% in the last twelve months. During the same period, current accounts registered a good performance, growing 26.8%, while time deposits also increased but at a lower rate of 5.5%. Transactional deposits represent 59% of the Bank’s total deposits.

 

    During 2014, BBVA Francés placed six issuances of Negotiable Obligations under its Global Bond Program (USD 750 million). Series 8 and 9 in February, for a total amount of AR$ 404 million, Series 10 and 11 in July for AR$ 399.7 million and Series 12 and 13 in November for AR$ 237.8 million. All of these bonds bear an interest rate equal to the Badlar rate plus a margin, for a period of 18 to 36 months.

 

    BBVA Francés, once again, maintained high levels of liquidity and solvency. As of December 31, 2014 total shareholder’s equity reached AR$ 10.3 billion, while the excess of capital over the BCRA minimum regulatory requirements, reached AR$ 5.2 billion, or 49.9% of the Bank’s total stockholder’s equity. The capital ratio reached 16.3% of weighted risk assets.

 

    As of December 31, 2014, liquid assets (Cash and due from banks plus BCRA bills and notes) represented 41.2% of the Bank’s total deposits.


    On December 23, 2014, the BCRA issued Communication “A” 5685, which determined that all increases or re-pricing of fees charged by financial entities must have prior authorization from the BCRA. Previously, the regulation was applied only to those financial products or services considered as basic. Authorized fee increases that are lower than costs incurred by the Bank to support its business structure could adversely affect the financial results in future periods.

 

Condensed Income Statement (1)                   

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

   FY 2014     FY 2013     % Change  

Net Financial Income

     7.608.730        4.978.427        52,8

Provision for loan losses

     (574.663     (453.264     26,8

Net income from services

     3.349.448        2.498.521        34,1

Administrative expenses

     (5.594.157     (3.881.972     44,1

Operating income

     4.789.358        3.141.712        52,4

Income (loss) from equity investments

     189.623        95.985        97,6

Income (Loss) from Minority interest

     (106.813     (55.013     94,2

Other Income/Expenses

     2.306        (38.022     -106,1

Income tax

     (1.669.978     (1.120.418     49,0

Net income for the period

     3.204.496        2.024.244        58,3

Net income per share (2)

     6,0        3,8        58,3

Net income per ADS (3)

     17,9        11,3        58,3

 

(1) Exchange rate: AR$ 8,5520 Ps = 1USD
(2) Assumes 536,877,850 ordinary shares
(3) Each ADS represents three ordinary shares

 

As of December 31, 2014, BBVA Francés registered net income of AR$ 3,204.5 million, 58.3% higher than the gain recorded at the end of 2013.

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

 

 

Income Statement PROFORMA                   

in thousands of pesos

   Recurring Income     Non recurring
Income
    Total Income  

Net Financial Income

     7,563,837        44,893        7,608,730   

Provision for loan losses

     (574,663     —          (574,663

Net income from services

     3,349,448        —          3,349,448   

Administrative expenses

     (5,594,157     —          (5,594,157

Operating income

     4,744,465        44,893        4,789,358   

Income (loss) from equity investments

     189,623        —          189,623   

Income (Loss) from Minority interest

     (106,813     —          (106,813

Other Income/Expenses

     2,306        —          2,306   

Income tax and Minimum Presumed Tax

     (1,624,720     (45,258     (1,669,978

Net income for the period

     3,204,861        (365     3,204,496   

 

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Condensed Income Statement (1)                   

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

   FY 2014     FY 2012     % Change  

Net Financial Income

     7,563,837        5,064,564        49.3

Provision for loan losses

     (574,663     (453,264     26.8

Net income from services

     3,349,448        2,498,521        34.1

Administrative expenses

     (5,594,157     (3,881,972     44.1

Operating income

     4,744,465        3,227,849        47.0

Income (loss) from equity investments

     189,623        95,985        97.6

Income (Loss) from Minority interest

     (106,813     (55,013     94.2

Other Income/Expenses

     2,306        (38,022     -106.1

Income tax

     (1,624,720     (1,056,730     53.7

Net income for the period

     3,204,861        2,174,069        47.4

Net income per share (2)

     6.0        4.0        47.4

Net income per ADS (3)

     17.9        12.1        47.4

 

(1) Exchange rate: 8.5520 Ps. = 1US$
(2) Assumes 536,877,850 average ordinary shares
(3) Each ADS represents three ordinary shares.

 

 

Other Events

 

 

    On December 30, 2014, the Bank approved the issuance of Series 14 and 15 of its negotiable obligations (bonds) for a total amount of AR$ 500 million. The subscription period started on February 4, 2015 and the issuance date will be February 13, 2015.

 

    On January 8, 2015, the BCRA established through its Communication “A” 5689 that financial entities must provision 100% of any administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties implemented or initiated against them. They must also disclose in a note in their financial statements, any proceedings initiated by the BCRA from its inception, independent of the significance of the amounts involved or whether such amounts have been appropriately quantified.

 

    Subsequently, Communication “A” 5693 was issued, which set aside the rule on “Liquidity position”, replacing it by new regulation on “Liquidity coverage ratio”, under which financial entities must have funds of high quality assets, free of restrictions in case of potential stress scenarios. BBVA Francés has internalized this metric and given the quality of its assets and its liquidity management, it far exceeds the Basel requirements.

 

    The BCRA determined in January 2015, that BBVA Francés is considered for all purposes as a domestic systemically important bank (D-SIBs).

 

    In this line, Communication “A” 5694 was issued, establishing a new capital requirement of 1% of risk-weighted assets, for entities considered as systemically important banks, to be implemented gradually from 2016 to 2019. However, it is immediately effective for purposes of income distribution.

 

    Based on the results of the 2014 fiscal year, the Board of Directors has resolved to propose a cash dividend payment in the amount of AR$ 400 million at the annual Shareholder’s meeting. Such payment is subject to applicable regulatory and transaction authorizations.

 

 

Quarterly Highlights

 

 

    BBVA Francés reached net income of AR$ 814.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2014, similar to the same quarter of 2013 and 29.5% above the results of the third quarter of 2014.

 

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    Net financial income grew 23.9% in the four quarter of 2014, compared to the same quarter of 2013 and 13% compared to the previous quarter, mainly due to the increase in the intermediation with private sector and to the gains resulting from the public bonds portfolio.

 

    The private sector loan portfolio reached AR$ 41.4 billion, maintaining a similar level to that of the previous quarter. Consumer loans grew 11.4%, whereas financing to small and medium-sized companies did not register a significant variation during the period. Loans to corporations declined by 18.2% during the same period.

 

    The Bank’s total deposits reached AR$ 51.4 million by the end of the year, increasing 3.4% during the last quarter of 2014. Sight deposits grew 4.2% during the same period, while time deposits grew by 1.8%.

 

 

Economic Environment

 

The Monthly Estimator of Economic Activity (known by its acronym in Spanish as EMAE) grew 0.5% in October-November in comparison to the third quarter of 2014.

The industrial sector activity, measured by the Monthly Industrial Estimator (EMI) decreased by 1.6% in the last quarter of 2014 compared to the previous quarter, and it fell 2.0% compared to the fourth quarter of 2013. During October-November, the Synthetic Index of Construction Activity increased 5.9% in comparison to the third quarter of 2014, and 2.5% with respect to the same two-month 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 3.4% in the fourth quarter of 2014, measuring an inflation rate of 23.9% in 2014. The new index is national in scope (compared to the previously used indicator which covered the Greater Buenos Aires area) and uses the year 2013 as a base period (2013 = 100). Given this change, no historical data exists 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$ 38.1 billion in the fourth quarter of 2014, showing a deterioration of 30% compared to the deficit reached in the same period of 2013.

Primary public sector spending increased 41.9% in the fourth quarter of 2014 and public sector revenues showed an increase, of 43.6% during the same period.

Tax revenues increased during the fourth quarter of 2014, by 44.0% boosted during the period by an increase of 63.2% in export duties.

Transfers to the private sector, capital spending and the deficit of public enterprises were mainly

responsible for the increase in primary spending during the period. Interest payments increased by 37.7% during the last quarter of the year and total deficit reached AR$ 56.1 billion, an increase of 32.4% compared to the same period in 2013.

In the external sector, the accumulated trade surplus reached USD 896 million during the fourth quarter of 2014, 35.9% lower than that recorded in the same period of 2013. During the last three months of 2014, the trade balance reached total exports of USD 15.8 billion (-16.8% vs 4Q13) and total imports of USD 14.9 billion (-15.3% vs 4Q 13).

In the FX market, the exchange rate (BCRA reference rate) closed at AR$ 8.55 per US dollar on December 30, 2014, an increase of 31.2% compared to the previous year.

The stock of international reserves of the BCRA increased by USD 3.6 billion to USD 31.4 billion as of December 30, 2014. During the fourth quarter of 2104, the Central Bank purchased USD 0.9 billion in the FX market, USD 0.4 billion more than the USD 0.5 billion purchased during the previous quarter. These reserves include USD 1.8 billion from USD 11 billion bilateral currency swap deal signed between the People’s Bank of China and the BCRA, and the payments from the auction of LTE 4G licenses to mobile phone companies.

The Badlar interest rate for private banks decreased 123 b.p. in the fourth quarter of 2014, averaging 19.9% compared to a 21.1% average in the third quarter of 2014.

During the fourth quarter private sector loans in pesos increased 8.5% compared to the third quarter of 2014, while private sector loans in dollars fell 15.8%.

Total deposits in pesos in the financial system increased by 12.6% during the same period; private sector deposits in pesos increased 9.1% and 7.2% in dollars.

 

 

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The Bank

 

BBVA Francés has vast 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, achieving a place as leading institution and one of the most recommended banks in the Argentine financial system.

During the fourth quarter, the Bank focused its strategy on improving the franchise, maintaining a customer-centric focus and renewing its employees’ commitment to excellence.

BBVA Francés was recognized by the prestigious magazine The Banker, as Bank of the Year in Argentina, as result of its sustainable growth, profitability and asset quality indicators and for leading the transformation process to a digital banking model.

The Bank has also shown outstanding performance in terms of workplace environment as it ranked among the ten best places to work in Argentina (in the category of companies with more than 1,000 employees) according to the consulting firm Great Place to Work.

The “Chamber of Argentine Advertisers” (Cámara Argentina de Anunciantes), awarded BBVA Francés “Good Advertisements 2014” prize for its “Estas Dulce” campaign related to the promotion of the Bank’s loans. This award is one of various prizes given to the Bank in recognition of its advertising campaigns during the year and demonstrates the high quality of work done by BBVA Frances in promoting its retail banking services.

During the fourth quarter of 2014, the Bank developed a wide range of commercial actions in each of its banking divisions, prioritizing the price management and penetration of the most profitable products.

In the retail segment, BBVA Frances continued to strengthen the current program of benefits and discounts. During the holidays, the Banks offered its clients discounts of up to 25% and interest-free installments for purchases with the Bank’s credit cards.

In addition, as it does every summer season, the Bank launched its “Estas Dulce. Sacas lo major del verano con BBVA Francés” campaign which allows clients to enjoy discounts on credit card purchases at a great variety of stores all over the country.

The Bank also continued fostering its alliance with LAN, by offering discounts for redemption of KM’s to fly to destinations around the world with LAN and its associated airlines, in addition to benefits related to the Visa Xeneixe and River LANPASS credit cards, allowing its customers to attend and enjoy the best sporting events of the season.

The Bank opened a new flagship branch in Martinez, province of Buenos Aires as part of its transformation plan into a more digital model. This new office presents a completely different layout, is equipped with the latest trends in technology and employs a unique client attention model. With this opening, the Bank brings to life the customer-centric business strategy by offering spaces tailor-made for a new kind of client: more demanding, more informed and with a greater variety of services among which to choose. For that reason, the branch offers tablets and smartphones for the clients to access the internet where they can operate through Frances Net and self-manage their products along with new meeting rooms constructed with a cutting-edge design where customers may quietly discuss their product management alternatives with their Bank officers.

Another retail branch, a branch specialized in small and medium-sized companies and a VIP space were opened at Parque Industrial Pilar, in the province of Buenos Aires. This location is a strategic area where approximately 300 companies and 7,000 potential clients operate. A retail branch was also opened in the province of San Juan thus promoting the brand in this territory.

In the commercial segment and understanding the particular needs of this banking division, BBVA Frances and LAN now offer the chance to exchange LANPASS KMs to acquire products from the John Deere collection, one of the most important manufacturers of agro machinery in the world.

The Bank organized the 25th edition of the “Prize to the Agricultural Entrepreneur” recognizing those agro professionals and producers who have innovated in the management of their companies and achieved an improvement in their profitability as a result. The event is already a classic in the sector and 850 SMEs have participated throughout these 25 editions, entrepreneurs from 19 different provinces and the capital city have been awarded prizes.

 

 

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Education is one the main guidelines of the social programs carried out by BBVA; its goals include fostering the financial culture of individuals and SMEs, and enhancing the social inclusion of children and youth. Two programs stand out in this area; the “Program for Financial Education, Scholarships for Inclusion BBVA Francés” and the “Program for Formation and Strengthening of SMEs”.

BBVA Francés started a new program, the “Program for Formation and Strengthening of SMEs” at the end of the year. Its aims are to meet the training needs of SMEs’ owners and managers, offering them the necessary know-how and managing tools to facilitate the development of the right skills necessary for management to adapt to the current market conditions.

 

Presentation of Financial Information

 

 

  Foreign currency balances as of December 31, 2014 have been translated into pesos at the reference exchange rate published by the BCRA. ($ 8.552/ US$).

 

  This press release contains unaudited information that consolidates all of the banking activities of BBVA 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 BBVA Group for Argentina, which is prepared according to Spanish accounting standards for all BBVA Group affiliates.
 

 

 

Financial Information

 

 

Condensed Income Statement (1)    Quarter ended     D% quarter ended 12-31-14 vs
quarter ended
 

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

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

Net Financial Income

     1,977,228        1,749,510        1,595,988        13.0     23.9

Provision for loan losses

     (152,323     (151,867     (141,743     0.3     7.5

Net income from services

     918,875        887,922        667,451        3.5     37.7

Administrative expenses

     (1,478,751     (1,582,636     (993,270     -6.6     48.9

Operating income

     1,265,029        902,929        1,128,426        40.1     12.1

Income (Loss) from equity investments

     32,560        85,365        17,841        -61.9     82.5

Income (Loss) from Minority interest

     (30,130     (28,677     (15,261     5.1     97.4

Other Income/Expenses

     (32,123     14,453        5,859        -322.3     -648.3

Income tax and Minimum Presumed Tax

     (420,979     (345,100     (272,934     22.0     54.2

Net income for the period

     814,357        628,970        863,931        29.5     -5.7

Net income per share (2)

     1.52        1.17        1.61        29.5     -5.7

Net income per ADS (3)

     4.55        3.51        4.83        29.5     -5.7

 

(1) Exchange rate: AR$ 8,5520 Ps = 1USD
(2) Assumes 536,877,850 ordinary shares
(3) Each ADS represents three ordinary shares

 

During the fourth quarter of 2014, the Bank’s net income totaled AR$ 814.4 million.

This result includes the effect of the variation of public bond valuations.

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

 

 

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Condensed Income Statement PROFORMA 12-31-14                   

in thousands of pesos

   Recurring results     Non recurring
Income
    Total results  

Net Financial Income

     1,975,578        1,650        1,977,228   

Provision for loan losses

     (152,323     —          (152,323

Net income from services

     918,875        —          918,875   

Administrative expenses

     (1,478,751     —          (1,478,751

Operating income

     1,263,379        1,650        1,265,029   

Income (loss) from equity investments

     32,560        —          32,560   

Income (Loss) from Minority interest

     (30,130     —          (30,130

Other Income/Expenses

     (32,123     —          (32,123

Income tax and Minimum Presumed Tax

     (429,436     (8,457     (420,979

Net income for the period

     804,250        (6,807     814,357   

 

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

 

 

           D% quarter ended 12-31-14  
Condensed Income Statement PROFORMA    Quarter ended     vs quarter ended  

in thousands of pesos

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

Net Financial Income

     1,975,578        1,802,983        1,662,202        9.6     18.9

Provision for loan losses

     (152,323     (151,867     (141,743     0.3     7.5

Net income from services

     918,875        887,922        667,451        3.5     37.7

Administrative expenses

     (1,478,751     (1,582,636     (993,270     -6.6     48.9

Operating income

     1,263,379        956,402        1,194,640        32.1     5.8

Income (Loss) from equity investments

     32,560        85,365        17,841        -61.9     82.5

Income (Loss) from Minority interest

     (30,130     (28,677     (15,261     5.1     97.4

Other Income/Expenses

     (32,123     14,453        5,859        -322.3     -648.3

Income tax and Minimum Presumed Tax

     (429,436     (346,973     (284,115     23.8     51.1

Net income for the period

     804,250        680,570        918,964        18.2     -12.5

 

BBVA Francés reached net income of AR$ 804.3 million during the fourth quarter of 2014, registering a decrease of 12.5% compared to the same quarter of 2013, and an increase of 18.2% compared to the previous quarter.

Net financial income grew 18.9% and 9.6% compared to the quarters ended December 31, 2013 and September 30, 2014, respectively. Such increase is mainly due to a higher volume of intermediation with the private sector together with higher income from the public bonds portfolio.

As a consequence of the increase in the loan portfolio and in non-performing loans, provisions for loan losses in the quarter grew 7.5% compared to the same

quarter of 2013, and did not register a significant variation compared to the previous quarter.

Net income from services increased 37.7% and 3.5% compared to the fourth quarter of 2013 and to the previous quarter, respectively.

Administrative expenses increased 48.9% compared to the same quarter of 2013 and showed a small decrease of 6.6% during the fourth quarter of 2014.

Finally, other income/expenses registered a loss of AR$ 32.1 million, mainly due to higher provisions for other contingencies, partially offset by recovered loans.

 

 

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                       D% quarter ended 12-31-14 vs  
Main figures    Quarter ended     quarter ended  

(in thousands of pesos except percentages)

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

Return on Average Assets (1)

     4.4     3.5     6.1     24.3     -28.4

Return on Average Shareholders’ Equity

     32.8     27.3     51.4     20.1     -36.1

Net fee Income as a % of Recurrent Operating Income

     31.7     33.0     28.7     -3.8     10.8

Net fee Income as a % of Administrative Expenses

     62.1     56.1     67.2     10.8     -7.5

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

     51.1     58.8     42.6     -13.1     19.8

 

(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 increased 23.9% and 13.0%, compared to the same quarter of 2013 and to the previous quarter, respectively.

Higher volumes of intermediation with the private sector and a good mix of funding resulted in an increase in the interest margin of 39.6% compared to the same quarter of 2013 and 12.9% during the quarter.

As previously mentioned, the net financial income result includes the non-recurring income originated by

variations in the valuation of public securities. Such results showed a non-significant gain during the fourth quarter of 2014, while accounting losses of AR$ 53.5 million and AR$ 66.2 million during the quarters ended on December 31, 2013 and September 30, 2014, respectively.

In addition, both, the “foreign exchange difference” and “others” line items, which include foreign currency operations, registered a declined during the fourth quarter of 2014 compared to the same quarter of 2013, mainly due to the devaluation that took place on such quarter.

 

 

                          D% quarter ended 12-31-14 vs  
Net financial income    Quarter ended      quarter ended  

(in thousands of pesos except percentages)

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

Net financial income

     1,977,228         1,749,510         1,595,988         13.0     23.9

Net income from financial intermediation

     1,242,723         1,100,566         890,319         12.9     39.6

CER adjustment

     54,919         59,037         33,168         -7.0     65.6

Income from securities and short term investments

     520,786         430,292         29,253         21.0     n/a   

Interest on Government guaranteed loans

     3,727         3,739         2,287         -0.3     63.0

Foreign exchange difference

     95,913         109,718         316,975         -12.6     -69.7

Others

     59,160         46,158         323,986         28.2     -81.7

 

 

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.

 

 

                         D% quarter ended 12-31-14 vs  
Income from securities and short-term investments    Quarter ended     quarter ended  

(in thousands of pesos except percentages)

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

Income from securities and short-term investments

     520,786         430,292         29,253        21.0     n/a   

Holdings booked at fair value

     91,695         15,418         (39,529     494.7     n/a   

Bills and Notes from the Central Bank

     423,760         409,772         73,197        3.4     478.9

Other fixed income securities

     5,331         5,102         (4,415     4.5     n/a   

CER adjustment

     54,932         59,060         33,193        -7.0     65.5

 

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Net Income from Services

 

Net income from services registered an increase of 37.7% during the fourth quarter of 2014 compared to the same quarter of 2013 and of 3.5% compared to the previous quarter.

Higher consumption with credit cards, higher fees generated from deposit services and insurance sales, together with fees from PSA Finance led the growth during the last twelve months.

Service charge expenses grew mainly due to the increase in benefits offered for credit card consumption, primarily those related to the “LANPass kilometers” program.

The quarterly comparison registered a similar performance.

 

 

Net income from services    Quarter ended     D% quarter ended 12-31-14 vs
quarter ended
 

(in thousands of pesos except percentages)

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

Net income from services

     918,875        887,922        667,451        3.5     37.7

Service charge income

     1,323,476        1,201,798        940,046        10.1     40.8

Service charges on deposits accounts

     251,511        241,341        187,753        4.2     34.0

Credit cards and operations

     562,421        466,375        380,759        20.6     47.7

Insurance

     135,610        130,791        99,528        3.7     36.3

Capital markets and securities activities

     9,592        12,633        5,062        -24.1     89.5

Fees related to foreign trade

     35,551        36,407        26,723        -2.3     33.0

Other fees

     328,792        314,252        240,220        4.6     36.9

Services Charge expense

     (404,600     (313,877     (272,595     28.9     48.4

 

 

Administrative Expenses

 

Administrative expenses increased 48.9% during the fourth quarter of 2014, compared to the same quarter of 2013 and slightly decreased compared to the previous quarter.

Personnel expenses grew in the last twelve months mainly due to the increase in wages resulting from the collective wage agreement, the fixed amount received by personnel as agreed with the labor union and to a higher number of employees.

General expenses increased 55.5% during the same period, due to the price adjustments, the devaluation and changes in the perimeter. Advertising expenses included the re-negotiation of the soccer sponsorship agreements, an increase of media presence by the

“Francés Go” campaign, and in the last quarter the “River Campeón” campaign, among others.

In addition, during the year, more branches were opened and self-service terminals for deposits and payments (ATS) were installed. Tax expenses showed similar growth to general expenses

As of December 31, 2014, the Bank and its subsidiaries had 5,437 employees. The branch office network totaled 282 attention-to-clients units, including 251 consumer branch offices and 31 branch offices specializing in the middle-market segment 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, 685 ATM’s and 756 self-service terminals (ATS)

 

 

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Administrative expenses    Quarter ended     D% quarter ended 12-31-14 vs
quarter ended
 

(in thousands of pesos except percentages)

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

Administrative expenses

     (1,478,751     (1,582,636     (993,270     -6.6     48.9

Personnel expenses

     (812,890     (971,291     (564,864     -16.3     43.9

Electricity and Communications

     (26,424     (25,417     (18,061     4.0     46.3

Advertising and Promotion

     (68,349     (61,708     (36,055     10.8     89.6

Fees and external administrative services

     (23,625     (14,845     (18,570     59.1     27.2

Taxes

     (139,787     (126,591     (87,550     10.4     59.7

Organization and development expenses

     (15,444     (15,369     (13,175     0.5     17.2

Amortizations

     (41,616     (35,161     (27,879     18.4     49.3

Other

     (350,616     (332,254     (227,116     5.5     54.4

 

 

Other Income / Expenses

 

Other income/expenses totaled a loss of AR$ 32.1 million during the fourth quarter of 2014 mainly due to higher provisions for other contingencies recorded during the period, partially offset by recovered loans.

 

 

Income from Equity Investments

 

Income from equity investments sets forth net income from related companies that are not consolidated. During the fourth quarter of 2014 a gain of AR$ 32.6 million was recorded, mainly due to BBVA Frances’ stake in Rombo Compañia Financiera.

 

 

 

Balance and activity

 

 

 

Total Public Sector Exposure

 

Exposure to the public sector’s National Treasury increased 38.1% during 2014 and 15.0% during the quarter, mainly due to bonds purchases.

The Bank’s portfolio of BCRA bills and notes grew significantly during the fourth quarter of 2014, both compared to the same quarter of 2013 and to the previous quarter, in accordance to the liquidity policy implemented by the Bank.

As of December 31, 2014, the public sector’s National Treasury assets represented 3.9% of the Bank’s total assets. Total exposure to the BCRA’s bills and notes net of holdings linked to reverse repo transactions, represented 10.7% 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, as well as the BCRA’s bills and notes.

 

 

Exposure to the Public Sector    Quarter ended     D% quarter ended 12-31-14 vs  

(in thousands of pesos except percentages)

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

Public Sector - National Government

     3,099,243        2,695,885        2,243,504        15.0     38.1

Public Sector Loans

     54,459        51,945        40,915        4.8     33.1

Total bond portfolio

     2,809,999        2,509,642        2,022,878        12.0     38.9

Holdings book at fair value

     2,706,879        2,428,434        1,976,935        11.5     36.9

Holdings book at amortized cost

     164        164        164        0.0     0.0

Unlisted

     102,956        81,044        45,779        27.0     124.9

Trustees

     —          —          174,804        n/a        -100.0

Allowances

     (201     (204     (196     -1.5     2.6

Reverse repo

     234,986        134,502        5,103        74.7     4504.9

Public Sector - National Government own portfolio

     2,864,257        2,561,383        2,238,401        11.8     28.0

Bills and Notes from Central Bank

     8,630,056        7,031,106        1,408,487        22.7     512.7

Own portfolio

     7,953,062        5,270,496        1,233,210        50.9     544.9

Reverse repo w/ Central Bank

     (676,994     (1,760,610     (175,277     -61.5     286.2
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total exposure to the Public Sector

     11,729,299        9,726,991        3,651,991        20.6     221.2
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total exposure to the Public Sector without repos

     10,817,318        7,831,879        3,471,611        38.1     211.6
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Loan Portfolio

 

The private sector loan portfolio totaled AR$ 41.4 billion as of December 31, 2014, growing 13.6% in the last twelve months, whereas in the last quarter it did not register a significant variation.

During 2014, both, loans for consumption and loans to small and medium-sized companies registered a good performance, increasing its portfolios by 25.2% and 15.0%, respectively, while loans to large corporations remained at a similar level.

In the retail segment, growth was driven by credit cards with an increase of 54.3%, whereas car loans increased at a slower pace of 6.2%. Personal loans did not grow during the period, reflecting lack of activity.

Loans to small and medium size companies grew mainly due to leasing and commercial loans. It is

important to mention that the management of the line of credit for the productive investment for micro, small and medium-sized companies was instrumental in placing loans and leasing, reaching the target established for the year.

Finally, loans to large corporations registered a poor performance mainly due to the decline in advance loans and financial loans, partially offset by an increase in loans for foreign trade operations.

Compared to the previous quarter, growth was led by the 11.4% increase in the retail portfolio, whereas commercial loans registered a decline during the period.

 

 

Net loans    Quarter ended     D% quarter ended 12-31-14 vs quarter
ended
 

(in thousands of pesos except percentages)

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

Private & Financial sector loans

     41,388,381        40,512,571        36,427,279        2.2     13.6

Advances

     6,861,786        7,311,296        6,552,258        -6.1     4.7

Discounted and purchased notes

     6,035,048        6,303,691        5,476,961        -4.3     10.2

Consumer Mortgages

     1,466,346        1,387,004        1,243,900        5.7     17.9

Car secured loans

     3,695,487        3,641,853        3,479,820        1.5     6.2

Personal loans

     6,091,937        5,977,116        5,998,744        1.9     1.6

Credit cards

     11,465,609        9,383,445        7,429,187        22.2     54.3

Loans to financial sector

     910,437        952,622        1,641,846        -4.4     -44.5

Other loans

     5,025,304        5,708,632        4,647,736        -12.0     8.1

Unaccrued interest

     (133,912     (131,173     (132,213     2.1     1.3

Adjustment and accrued interest & exchange difference

     908,133        854,708        811,502        6.3     11.9

Less: Allowance for loan losses

     (937,794     (876,623     (722,462     7.0     29.8

Loans to public sector

     54,459        51,945        40,915        4.8     33.1

Loans to public sector

     8,756        9,184        8,770        -4.7     -0.2

Adjustment and accrued interest & exchange difference

     45,703        42,761        32,145        6.9     42.2
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net total loans

  41,442,840      40,564,516      36,468,194      2.2   13.6
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

Asset Quality

 

BBVA Francés has maintained a leadership position in terms of risk taken in an environment that has shown signs of deterioration.

The asset quality ratio (non-performing loans/total loans) was 0.99% as of December 31, 2014 while the coverage ratio (provisions/non-performing loans) reached 224.2%.

 

 

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Asset quality ratios    Quarter ended     D% quarter ended 12-31-14 vs quarter
ended
 

(in thousands of pesos except percentages)

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

Non-performing loans (1)

     418,283        388,080        284,254        7.8     47.2

Allowance for loan losses

     (937,794     (876,623     (722,462     7.0     29.8

Non-performing loans/net total loans

     0.99     0.94     0.76     5.4     29.1

Non-performing private loans/net private loans

     0.99     0.94     0.77     5.4     29.2

Allowance for loan losses/non-performing loans

     224.20     225.89     254.16     -0.7     -11.8

Allowance for loan losses/net total loans

     2.21     2.12     1.94     4.6     13.9

 

(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     D% quarter ended 12-31-14 vs
quarter ended
 

(in thousands of pesos except percentages)

   12 3114     09 30 14     12 3113     09 30 14     12 3113  

Balance at the beginning of the quarter

     882,212        828,912        660,287        6.4     33.6

Increase / decrease

     152,323        151,867        141,743        0.3     7.5

Provision increase / decrease - Exchange rate difference

     329        1,173        2,962        -72.0     88.9

Decrease

     (91,803     (99,740     (77,486     -8.0     18.5

Balance at the end of the quarter

     943,061        882,212        727,506        6.9     29.6

 

 

Deposits

 

Total deposits reached AR$ 51.4 billion as of December 31, 2014, an increase of 17.5% in the last twelve months and 3.4% during the quarter.

During the year, sight accounts grew 26.8% and time deposits increased at a lesser pace, 5.5%. The performance registered during this quarter was similar, sight accounts increased 4.2% and time deposits increased 1.8%.

Deposits denominated in pesos grew 29.2% annually and 3.5% in the last quarter. Foreign currency denominated deposits increased 16.3% in the last twelve months and 7.5% during the quarter.

By the end of December 31, 2014 deposits denominated in foreign currency reached AR$ 5.5 billion (equivalent to US$ 641.7 million), representing 10.7% of the Bank’s total deposits.

 

 

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Total deposits    Quarter ended     

D% quarter ended 12-31-14 vs

quarter ended

 

(in thousands of pesos except percentages)

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

Total deposits

     51,440,933         49,734,513         43,777,815         3.4     17.5
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Current accounts

  15,360,083      16,514,883      12,040,888      -7.0   27.6

Peso denominated

  15,023,449      15,921,325      11,209,849      -5.6   34.0

Foreign currency

  336,634      593,558      831,039      -43.3   -59.5

Saving accounts

  14,996,005      12,624,715      11,902,663      18.8   26.0

Peso denominated

  11,639,748      9,835,098      9,424,224      18.3   23.5

Foreign currency

  3,356,257      2,789,617      2,478,439      20.3   35.4

Time deposits

  19,950,392      19,607,251      18,914,838      1.8   5.5

Peso denominated

  18,363,312      18,114,087      17,669,881      1.4   3.9

CER adjusted time deposits

  303      410      904      -26.1   -66.5

Foreign currency

  1,586,777      1,492,754      1,244,053      6.3   27.5

Investment Accounts

  483      677      4,027      -28.7   -88.0

Peso denominated

  483      677      4,027      -28.7   -88.0

Other

  1,133,970      986,987      915,399      14.9   23.9

Peso denominated

  925,521      757,089      748,042      22.2   23.7

Foreign currency

  208,449      229,898      167,357      -9.3   24.6

Rescheduled deposits + CEDROS

  2,234      2,234      5,885      0.0   -62.0

Peso denominated

  2,234      2,234      5,885      0.0   -62.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total deposits + Rescheduled deposits & CEDROS

  51,443,167      49,736,747      43,783,700      3.4   17.5
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(*) In August 2005, the payments of rescheduled deposits were finalized, only those deposits that have a pending court case remain outstanding.

 

 

Other Funding Sources

 

Other funding sources totaled AR$ 2.5 billion as of December 31, 2014, registering a 37.4% increase compared to the previous year and declined 4.6% during the quarter.

During the year, the Bank issued six placements of Negotiable Obligations for a total amount of AR$ 1.1 billion with a demand that exceeded the amount issued.

By the end of the quarter, the Negotiable Obligations’ principal plus interest totaled AR$ 2.5 billion, of which 91% correspond to the Bank’s issuances and the rest to PSA Finance.

Financing lines from other banks decreased both, compared to December 2013 and to the previous quarter.

The following table shows funding sources as of December 31, 2014, 16.4% of the outstanding funding sources are denominated in foreign currency.

 

 

Other funding sources    Quarter ended      D% quarter ended 12-31-14 vs
quarter ended
 

(in thousands of pesos except percentages)

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

Lines from other banks

     553,320         779,068         579,911         -29.0     -4.6

Senior Bonds

     1,941,148         1,834,664         1,235,599         5.8     57.1
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other funding sources

  2,494,468      2,613,732      1,815,510      -4.6   37.4
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

Capitalization

 

As of December 31, 2014, the Bank’s total shareholders’ equity totaled AR$ 10.3 billion; representing an excess

of AR$ 5.2 billion over the BCRA capital requirements. On the same date, the capital ratio reached 16.3% of assets adjusted to risk.

 

 

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            D% quarter ended 12-31-14 vs  
Capitalization    Quarter ended      quarter ended  

(in thousands of pesos except percentages)

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

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

  6,095,012      6,095,012      4,099,568      0.0   48.7

Unappropriated retained earnings

  3,204,496      2,390,139      2,024,244      34.1   58.3
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

  10,331,876      9,517,519      7,156,180      8.6   44 .4
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

           D% quarter ended 12-31-14 vs  
Central Bank Requirements    Quarter ended     quarter ended  

(in thousands of pesos except percentages)

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

Central Bank Minimum Capital Requirements

     5,252,947        4,931,604        4,269,971        6.5     23.0

Central Bank Minimum Capital Requirements (a, b)

     5,099,412        4,759,958        3,964,903        7.1     28.6

Increase in capital requirements related to custody

     153,535        171,646        305,068        -10.6     -49.7

a) Central Bank Minimum Capital Requirements

     5,099,412        4,759,958        3,964,904        7.1     28.6

Allocated to Asset at Risk

     3,698,747        3,499,558        3,014,005        5.7     22.7

DCR (derivative conterparter risk)

     22,369        11,942        7,377        87.3     203.2

Market Risk

     144,086        109,918        84,243        31.1     71.0

Operational Risk

     1,234,210        1,138,540        859,279        8.4     43.6

b) Minimum capital required for the Guarantee Fund for the Sustainability of the Pas-as-you-go System maneged by the Argentine Republic and registrar of mortgage notes

     614,141        686,586        1,220,271        -10.6     -49.7

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

     614,141        686,586        1,220,271        -10.6     -49.7

Bank Capital Calculated under Central Bank Rules

     10,406,607        9,656,270        7,080,154        7.8     47.0

Ordinary Capital Level 1

     10,001,585        9,283,586        6,786,792        7.7     47.4

Dedusctions Ordinary Capital Level 1

     (156,074     (158,196     (128,463     -1.3     21.5

Capital Level 2

     561,096        530,880        421,825        5.7     33.0

Excess over Required Capital

     5,153,660        4,724,666        2,810,183        9.1     83.4

Capital Ratio (Central Bank rules)

     16.3     16.2     19.4     0.6     -15.7

Excess over Required Capital as a % of Shareholders’ Equity

     49.9     49.6     39.3     0.5     27.0

 

 

Additional Information

 

 

 

 

           D% quarter ended 12-31-14 vs  
     Quarter ended     quarter ended  

(in thousands of pesos except percentages)

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

Exchange rate

     8.55        8.46        6.52        1.0     31.2

Quarterly CER adjustment

     3.8     4.1     2.7     -7.3     44.4

 

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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 fourth quarter earnings will be held on Wednesday, February 11, 2015, at 10:00 AM New York time – 12.00 PM Buenos Aires time. If you are interested in participating, please dial (888) 312 3048 within the U.S. or +1 (719) 457 2661 outside the U.S. at least 5 minutes prior to our conference. Confirmation code: 6677551. 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 March 11, 2015.

 

Internet

 

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

 

 

Contacts

 

Vanesa Bories

Investor Relations

(5411) 4346-4000 ext. 11622

vbories@bbva.com

Cecilia Acuña

Investor Relations

(5411) 4341-5036

ceciliaviviana@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)

 

     12-31-14     09-30-14     06-30-14     12-31-13  

Cash and due from banks

     12,560,064        12,539,352        11,487,854        12,881,704   

Government and Private Securities

     11,626,187        9,634,649        10,196,131        3,432,871   

Holdings booked at fair value

     2,941,865        2,562,936        2,349,646        1,847,536   

Holdings booked at amortized cost

     164        164        164        164   

Reverse repo

     —          —          —          134,502   

Listed Private Securities

     54,303        40,647        114,237        42,378   

Bills and Notes from the Central Bank

     8,630,056        7,031,106        7,732,288        1,408,487   

Less: Allowances

     (201     (204     (204     (196

Loans

     41,442,840        40,564,516        37,959,114        36,468,194   

Loans to the private & financial sector

     41,388,381        40,512,571        37,910,090        36,427,279   

Advances

     6,861,786        7,311,296        6,894,271        6,552,258   

Discounted and purchased notes

     6,035,048        6,303,691        5,558,444        5,476,961   

Secured with mortgages

     1,466,346        1,387,004        1,311,435        1,243,900   

Car secured loans

     3,695,487        3,641,853        3,456,216        3,479,820   

Personal loans

     6,091,937        5,977,116        5,974,939        5,998,744   

Credit cards

     11,465,609        9,383,445        8,651,287        7,429,187   

Loans to financial sector

     910,437        952,622        1,114,563        1,641,846   

Other loans

     5,025,304        5,708,632        5,008,854        4,647,736   

Less: Unaccrued interest

     (133,912     (131,173     (125,691     (132,213

Plus: Interest & FX differences receivable

     908,133        854,708        889,249        811,502   

Less: Allowance for loan losses

     (937,794     (876,623     (823,477     (722,462

Public Sector loans

     54,459        51,945        49,024        40,915   

Principal

     8,756        9,184        9,247        8,770   

Plus: Interest & FX differences receivable

     45,703        42,761        39,777        32,145   

Other banking receivables

     2,612,371        6,633,040        3,506,347        1,168,491   

Repurchase agreements

     866,027        1,880,783        2,035,792        176,191   

Unlisted private securities

     48,653        40,397        36,207        3,401   

Other banking receivables

     1,702,958        4,717,449        1,439,783        993,943   

Less: provisions

     (5,267     (5,589     (5,435     (5,044

Investments in other companies

     327,580        295,057        270,984        218,929   

Intangible assets

     144,672        143,124        131,637        120,755   

Organization and development charges

     144,672        143,124        131,637        120,755   

Other assets

     5,530,060        5,074,026        4,735,064        4,167,180   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Assets

  74,243,774      74,883,764      68,287,131      58,458,124   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Deposits

  51,443,167      49,736,747      48,049,762      43,783,700   

Current accounts

  15,360,083      16,514,883      14,327,189      12,040,888   

Saving accounts

  14,996,005      12,624,715      12,567,766      11,902,663   

Time deposits

  19,950,392      19,607,251      20,187,951      18,914,838   

Investment Accounts

  483      677      1,176      4,027   

Rescheduled deposits CEDROS

  2,234      2,234      3,013      5,885   

Other deposits

  1,133,970      986,987      962,667      915,399   

Other banking Liabilities

  8,617,528      12,233,676      8,267,411      4,943,260   

Other provisions

  779,487      700,849      682,626      629,905   

Other contingencies

  778,910      700,276      682,061      629,366   

Guarantees

  577      573      565      539   

Other liabilities

  2,799,587      2,452,973      2,196,480      1,779,762   

Minority interest

  272,129      242,000      202,303      165,317   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

  63,911,898      65,366,245      59,398,582      51,301,944   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Stockholders’ equity

  10,331,876      9,517,519      8,888,549      7,156,180   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities + stockholders’ equity

  74,243,774      74,883,764      68,287,131      58,458,124   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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

INCOME STATEMENT (in thousands of pesos)

 

     12-31-14     09-30-14     06-30-14     12-31-13  

Financial income

     3,371,699        3,131,111        2,930,115        2,645,402   

Interest on Cash and Due from Banks

     —          —          —          —     

Interest on Loans Granted to the Financial Sector

     76,310        83,308        93,609        55,045   

Interest on Overdraft

     516,701        547,732        534,824        381,462   

Interest on Discounted and purchased notes

     336,753        311,344        289,864        249,355   

Interest on Mortgages

     63,269        61,058        56,176        49,351   

Interest on Car Secured Loans

     218,415        203,689        197,147        174,653   

Interest on Credit Card Loans

     602,087        490,350        487,367        320,787   

Interest on Financial Leases

     90,231        85,493        81,487        71,016   

Interest on Other Loans

     731,139        706,045        669,546        625,199   

From Other Banking receivables

     44        25        17        11,346   

Interest on Government Guaranteed Loans Decree 1387/01

     3,727        3,739        4,843        2,287   

Income from Securities and Short Term Investments

     520,786        430,292        326,522        29,253   

CER

     54,932        59,060        97,602        33,193   

Foreign exchange difference

     95,913        109,718        65,186        316,975   

Other

     61,392        39,258        25,925        325,480   

Financial expenses

     -1,394,471        -1,381,601        -1,494,065        (1,049,414

Interest on Current Account Deposits

       —          —          —     

Interest on Saving Account Deposits

     (4,591     (4,861     (4,793     (4,236

Interest on Time Deposits

     (987,272     (1,036,853     (1,142,425     (766,964

Interest on Other Banking Liabilities

     (133,732     (132,759     (140,647     (94,896

Other interests (includes Central Bank)

     (1,868     (1,992     (2,105     (2,734

CER

     (13     (23     (50     (25

Bank Deposit Guarantee Insurance system mandatory contributions

     (63,141     (20,329     (19,699     (17,149

Mandatory contributions and taxes on interest income

     (201,622     (191,684     (177,729     (161,916

Other

     (2,232     6,900        (6,617     (1,494

Net financial income

     1,977,228        1,749,510        1,436,050        1,595,988   

Provision for loan losses

     (152,323     (151,867     (151,729     (141,743

Income from services, net of other operating expenses

     918,875        887,922        813,890        667,451   

Administrative expenses

     (1,478,751     (1,582,636     (1,319,873     (993,270

Income (loss) from equity investments

     32,560        85,365        42,455        17,841   

Net Other income

     (32,123     14,453        (21,077     5,859   

Income (loss) from minority interest

     (30,130     (28,677     (27,218     (15,261

Income before tax

     1,235,336        974,070        772,498        1,136,865   

Income tax

     (420,979     (345,100     (373,447     (272,934

Net income

     814,357        628,970        399,051        863,931   

 

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

 

     12-31-14      09-30-14      06-30-14      12-31-13  

Cash and due from banks

     12,560,154         12,539,439         11,487,941         12,881,781   

Government Securities

     11,633,489         9,659,082         10,231,532         3,459,935   

Loans

     41,442,840         40,564,516         37,959,113         36,468,194   

Other Banking Receivables

     2,612,371         6,633,040         3,506,948         1,168,491   

Assets Subject to Financial Leasing

     2,073,242         1,995,881         1,948,824         1,777,778   

Investments in other companies

     322,990         289,446         266,812         210,657   

Other assets

     3,643,820         3,268,571         2,964,883         2,556,788   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Assets

  74,288,906      74,949,975      68,366,053      58,523,624   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Deposits

  51,442,877      49,736,593      48,049,643      43,759,465   

Other banking liabilities

  8,617,533      12,233,881      8,269,373      4,943,260   

Minority interest

  276,058      246,802      205,873      172,395   

Other liabilities

  3,620,562      3,215,180      2,952,615      2,492,324   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

  63,957,030      65,432,456      59,477,504      51,367,444   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Stockholders’ Equity

  10,331,876      9,517,519      8,888,549      7,156,180   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Stockholders’ Equity + Liabilities

  74,288,906      74,949,975      68,366,053      58,523,624   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Income

 

     12-31-14     09-30-14     06-30-14     12-31-13  

Net Financial Income

     1,978,226        1,751,263        1,438,503        1,598,762   

Provision for loan losses

     (152,323     (151,867     (151,729     (141,743

Net Income from Services

     918,875        887,922        813,890        667,451   

Administrative expenses

     (1,478,240     (1,580,779     (1,327,955     (995,759

Net Other Income

     (1,830     97,650        24,830        24,462   

Income Before Tax

     1,264,708        1,004,189        797,539        1,153,173   

Income Tax

     (421,095     (345,310     (373,628     (273,171

Net income

     843,613        658,879        423,911        880,002   

Minoritary Interest

     (29,256     (29,909     (24,860     (16,071

Net income for Quarter

     814,357        628,970        399,051        863,931   

 

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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: February 10, 2015     By:  

/s/ Ignacio Sanz y Arcelus

      Name:   Ignacio Sanz y Arcelus
      Title:   Chief Financial Officer
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