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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 November 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)

 

 

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

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Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the Registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:

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BBVA Banco Francés S.A.

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1.    Press release entitled “BBVA Francés” reports consolidated third quarter earnings for fiscal year 2015”.


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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:

 

November 10, 2015

   

By:

 

/s/ Ignacio Sanz y Arcelus

       

Name:

 

Ignacio Sanz y Arcelus

       

Title:

 

Chief Financial Officer


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LOGO

Buenos Aires, November 10, 2015 - BBVA Frances (NYSE: BFR.N; BCBA: FRAN.BA;

LATIBEX: BFR.LA) reports consolidated third quarter earnings for fiscal year 2015.

 

 

Highlights

 

 

   

BBVA Francés reached accumulated net income of AR$ 2,596.2 million as of September 30, 2015. During the third quarter, the Bank registered a gain of AR$ 998.1 million, increasing 58.7% compared to the same quarter of 2014, and 49.6% compared to the previous quarter of 2015.

 

   

Net financial income increased 33.0% and 17.9% compared to the quarter ended September 30, 2014 and to the quarter ended June 30, 2015, respectively. It is important to mention that, during the third quarter of 2015, the Bank registered a gain of AR$ 100.2 million due to variations in the valuation of public bonds while during the third quarter of 2014 and the previous quarter, it registered losses of AR$ 53.4 million and AR$ 154.3 million, respectively.

 

   

In terms of activity, the private sector loan portfolio totaled AR$ 49.9 billion, increasing 23.2% compared to the second quarter of 2014 and 6.2% during the quarter. Such increases were based on the outstanding performance of credit cards, to financings to small and medium-size companies, which showed a significant increase and to commercial loans, which grew, but at a slower pace.

 

   

As of September 30, 2015, the non-performing loan ratio (non-performing loans/total loans) reached 0.74%, with a coverage ratio (provisions/non-performing loans) of 269.69%.

 

   

Total deposits reached AR$ 63.2 billion at the end of the third quarter of 2015, growing 27.1% in the last twelve months and 5.3% during the quarter.

 

   

BBVA Francés maintained adequate levels of liquidity and solvency. As of September 30, 2015 liquid assets (Cash and due from banks plus Argentina Central Bank (BCRA) bills and notes) represented 42.8% of the Bank’s total deposits. The capital ratio reached 16.2% of weighted risk assets; with an excess of capital of AR$ 6.3 billion, which represents 100.7% over the minimum regulatory requirements.

 

   

On July 30, 2015, the Bank issued series 16 of its bonds (Obligaciones Negociables), which were fully subscribed and paid for a total amount of AR$ 204.4 million due in 24 months, with a variable interest rate equivalent to the Badlar rate plus 3.75%, with quarterly interest payments.

 

 

New Regulations

 

 

   

On July 27, 2015, the BCRA issued Communication “A” 5781, which increased the minimum interest rate for long term deposits and augmented the maximum amount covered to AR$ 1 million. In addition to individuals, companies are now eligible to apply for these types of deposits.

 

   

Further, on July 31, 2015, the BCRA issued Communication “A” 5785, which included modifications to previous regulations protecting financial services consumers. The modifications include limits to some charges, such as preventing financial institutions from collecting fees on deposits in branches other than where the account is held and generating margins for insurance on financial services to individuals.


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Economic Environment

 

The Monthly Estimator of Economic Activity (known by its acronym in Spanish as EMAE) increased by 2.6% (seasonally adjusted) in August 2015 compared to the same period of 2014, and 0.2% compared to July 2015.

The industrial sector activity, measured by the Monthly Industrial Estimator (EMI), increased by 0.5% compared to the third quarter of 2014 and 0.8% compared to the previous quarter of 2015.

The Synthetic Index of Construction Activity increased by 7.2 % compared to the third quarter of 2014, while it decreased 0.9% compared to the second quarter of 2015.

Inflation, measured by the National and Urban Consumer Price Index (which is used to calculate the CER adjustment for some sovereign bonds) increased by 3.7% during the third quarter of 2015, measuring an accumulated inflation rate of 14.4% yoy and 10.7% in 2015.

The national public sector fiscal balance showed a primary surplus of approximately AR$ 0.8 billion during July (the latest information available for the third quarter of 2015), representing an increase of 3.1% compared to the surplus reached during the same period of 2014.

Primary public sector spending grew 38% and public sector revenues increased 37.7% during the same period.

Interest payments fell by 6% and the total deficit reached AR$ 1.1 billion, a decrease of 11.9% compared to the same period in 2014.

In the third quarter of 2015, tax revenues increased by 33.6% year over year. Income tax grew by 44.1% while export duties remained weak, growing 1% during the same period.

In the external sector, the accumulated trade surplus reached USD 0.3 billion during the third quarter of 2015, a decrease of 86.2% compared to the same period of 2014. Such amount is the result of total exports of USD 17.1 billion (-11.8% yoy) and total imports of USD 16.7 billion (-1.8% yoy).

In the FX market, the exchange rate (BCRA reference rate) closed at AR$ 9.41 per U.S. dollar on

September 30, 2015, increasing 3.7% compared to the AR$ 9.08 rate registered on June 30, 2015 and 11.3% from the third quarter of 2014.

During the third quarter of 2015, the BCRA’s stock of international reserves decreased by USD 0.594 billion, closing the period at USD 33.3 billion. During the quarter, the Central Bank sold USD 3.5 billion in the FX market. The BCRA maintained the bilateral currency swap deal signed with the People’s Bank of China.

The Badlar interest rate for private banks increased 48 b.p. in the third quarter of 2015, averaging 20.9% compared to a 20.4% average during the second quarter of 2015.

During the third quarter private sector loans denominated in pesos increased 8.5% compared to the second quarter of 2015, while private sector loans denominated in dollars decrease 13.2%.

Total deposits denominated in pesos in the financial system increased by 8.5% in the third quarter of 2015 compared to previous quarter. In the same period, private sector deposits denominated in pesos increased by 4.9% and those denominated in dollars increased 2.0%.

 

 

The Bank

 

BBVA Francés continued to carry out actions to benefit its clients by furthering the creation of value and differentiation.

The most significant marketing promotion of the year was “Francés GO 2.0”. The Bank’s traditional SMS discount service becomes a digital vehicle by which clients and non-clients may access a great variety of discounts and experiences. The new Francés GO service includes an interactive website and a smartphone app that alerts clients of benefits and discounts that are tailored to their interests. It also has a distinguishing feature in the market; it offers advantages to customers and non-customers, through any means of payments. The product is incremental and modular and will incorporate regular updates such as geo-localization.

The BBVA El Celler de Can Roca World Tour was one of the most outstanding promotions carried out in the development of the PREMIUM segment. During one week, Joan Josep and Jordi Roca, owners of the best restaurant in the world, cooked a menu based

 

 

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on ingredients and wines from various regions of Argentina for clients. The promotion was very well received by the public and press.

In the commercial clients segment, BBVA Francés introduced a new comprehensive Suppliers Payment System to ensure practicality, efficiency and security in the administration of payments to be used by clients and suppliers. The system includes self-service terminals, specially designed for suppliers to access their checks, located at the Payment Center in Buenos Aires and, soon, at the main cities of the country as well.

Moreover, the service provides online account balance and payment information and allows users download receipts and solve other enquiries.

BBVA Francés has been working to adapt its distribution model to current needs and opened its first “express” branch, located in downtown Buenos Aires. This new branch model includes a mix of technological and analogical financial solutions and channels (such as ATM’s, QDB’s and personnel) to assist clients to quickly complete their transactions.

In addition the Bank opened two PREMIUM spaces at the branches in the cities of San Juan and Posadas during this quarter.

On the other hand, BBVA Francés has set up a Retiree Registration Center. The center includes biometric stations and personalized attention for retired persons from Buenos Aires City in order to identify the beneficiaries of the ANSES system and allow them to easily operate and quickly withdraw their monthly payment directly from an ATM.

Regarding social responsibility, during the period, 191 students were benefited under the framework of the BBVA Francés Scholarships for inclusion program which reached a total of 1,407 scholarship holders at September 30, 2015.

In addition, BBVA Francés is currently sponsoring the fifth edition of the jazz festival “San Isidro Jazz and more” along with the lyrical singing program “From Colon to the whole country”. The main purpose of these sponsorships is to advertise the “BBVA Francés Scholarships for inclusion” Program.

BBVA Francés recently completed the “Road to Success” Formation Program for Strengthening SMEs, a comprehensive initiative offering training, funding and recognitions to this companies. The Bank along with the Catholic University have already chosen the winners of the categories “Geographic expansion”, “Economic Impact”, “Social Impact” and “Innovation” that will be awarded on October 26th.

During this quarter the Bank announced the 26° edition of the “Prize to the Agro Entrepreneur”. The awards ceremony will take place on December 1st, 2015.

 

 

Presentation of Financial Information

 

 

   

Foreign currency balances as of September 30, 2015 have been translated into pesos at the reference exchange rate published by the BCRA at such date ($ 9.4192/ 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 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

 

 

  

 

D% quarter ended 09-30-15  
vs quarter ended

 

 (in thousands of pesos except income per share, ADS and percentages)          09-30-15            06-30-15            09-30-14         06-30-15          09-30-14 

 Net Financial Income

     2,326,603          1,973,233        1,749,510        17.9%       33.0% 

 Provision for loan losses

     (115,201)         (181,178)       (151,867)       -36.4%       -24.1% 

 Net income from services

     953,272          800,607        887,922        19.1%       7.4% 

 Administrative expenses

     (1,645,376)         (1,472,263)       (1,582,636)       11.8%       4.0% 

 Operating income

     1,519,298          1,120,399        902,929        35.6%       68.3% 

 Income (Loss) from equity investments

     69,341          50,523        85,365        37.2%       -18.8% 

 Income (Loss) from Minority interest

     (30,439)         (34,223)       (28,677)       -11.1%       6.1% 

 Other Income/Expenses

     (10,472)         (16,557)       14,453        -36.8%       -172.5% 

 Income tax and Minimum Presumed Tax

     (549,658)         (452,932)       (345,100)       21.4%       59.3% 

 Net income for the period

     998,070         667,210       628,970       49.6%       58.7% 

 Net income per share (2)

     1.86          1.24        1.17        49.6%       58.7% 

 Net income per ADS (3)

     5.58          3.73        3.51        49.6%       58.7% 

 (1) Exchange rate: AR$ 9.4192 Ps = 1 USD

 (2) Assumes 536,877,850 ordinary shares

 (3) Each ADS represents three ordinary shares

 

BBVA Francés’ total net income reached AR$ 998.1 million for the third quarter of 2015, accumulating a gain of AR$ 2,596.2 million in the first nine months of the year. The result during the third quarter of 2015 registered an increase of 58.7% compared to the same quarter of 2014 and 49.6% compared to the previous quarter.

Net financial income increased 33.0% and 17.9% compared to the quarters ended on September 30, 2014 and June 30, 2015, respectively.

Provisions for loan losses declined during the quarter, compared to both, the third quarter of 2014 and to the previous quarter, due to a lower volume of lending, mainly during July and some improvement in the loan portfolio quality.

During the second quarter of 2015, the Bank has implemented a redefinition of those charges generated by credit and debit cards operations, from administrative expenses to service charge expenses, in line whit the standards applied in the industry.

Normalized net income from services increased by 32% and 9.2% compared to the third quarter of 2014 and to the previous quarter, respectively. Administrative expenses grew 9.7% and 5.9% in the same periods.

Finally, other/income expenses registered a loss of AR$ 10.4 million as of September 30, 2015.

 

 

 

 Main figures

 

 

  

Quarter ended

 

 

  

 

D% quarter ended 09-30-15  
vs quarter ended

 

 (in thousands of pesos except percentages)   

          09-30-15

 

    

          06-30-15

 

    

          09-30-14 

 

  

        06-30-15

 

    

09-30-14 

 

 

 Return on Average Assets (1)

     4.4%         3.2%           3.5%       40.4%       26.5%     

 

 Return on Average Shareholders’ Equity (1)

     33.2%         23.4%           27.3%       41.7%       21.4%     

 

 Net fee Income as a % of Recurrent Operating Income

     30.0%         27.3%           33.0%       9.6%       -9.1%     

 

 Net fee Income as a % of Administrative Expenses

     57.9%         54.4%           56.1%       6.5%       3.3%     

 

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

     51.7%         50.3%           58.8%       2.9%       -12.0%     

(1) Annualized.

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

 

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Net Financial Income

 

Net financial income increased by 33% and 17.9% compared to the quarters ended on September 30, 2014 and June 30, 2015, respectively.

The variation in net income originated in the intermediation with the private sector compared to the third quarter of 2014 is explained by higher financial expenses, mainly due to the increase in bank deposit guarantee insurance, the effect of the application of minimum interest rates to time deposits and a higher

pace of growth of deposits over loans, which resulted in a higher cost of funds.

Income from securities and short term investments includes non-recurring income originated by variations in the valuation of public securities. Such results totaled gain of AR$ 100.2 million during the quarter under analysis compared to losses of AR$ 53.4 million recorded during the third quarter of 2014, and of AR$ 154.3 million during the previous quarter.

 

 

  Net financial income

 

 

  

Quarter ended

 

 

 

 

D% quarter ended 09-30-15 vs  
quarter ended

 

 (in thousands of pesos except percentages)   

          09-30-15

 

    

        06-30-15

 

    

        09-30-14 

 

 

        06-30-15

 

    

09-30-14 

 

   

 

  Net financial income

     2,326,603         1,973,233       1,749,510      17.9%       33.0% 

 

  Net income from financial intermediation

     1,171,586         1,100,345       1,100,566      6.5%       6.5% 

 

  CER adjustment

     50,094         52,274       59,037      -4.2%       -15.1% 

 

  Income from securities and short term investments

     891,912         606,825       430,292      47.0%       107.3% 

 

  Interest on Government guaranteed loans

     4,082         3,965       3,739      3.0%       9.2% 

 

  Foreign exchange difference

     122,243         105,801       109,718      15.5%       11.4% 

 

  Others

     86,686         104,023       46,158      -16.7%       87.8% 

 

 

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.

 

 

 Income from securities and short-term investments

 

 

  

Quarter ended

 

 

  

 

D% quarter ended 09-30-15  
vs quarter ended

 

 (in thousands of pesos except percentages)   

        09-30-15

 

    

        06-30-15

 

    

    09-30-14 

 

  

          06-30-15

 

    

09-30-14 

 

 

 Income from securities and short-term investments

     891,912         606,825       430,292       47.0%       107.3% 

 

 Holdings booked at fair value

     219,982          (72,875)       15,418        n/a       1326.8% 

 

 Bills and Notes from the Central Bank

     663,209          671,502        409,772        -1.2%       61.8% 

 

 Other fixed income securities

     8,721          8,198        5,102        6.4%       70.9% 

 

 CER adjustment

     50,113         52,289       59,060       -4.2%       -15.1% 

 

 

Net Income from Services

 

As previously mentioned, during the second quarter of 2015, the Bank implemented a redefinition of how fees and expenditures generated by credit and debit card operations are recorded, which partially explained the variations during the period.

Not taking into account such redefinition, net income from services would have increased 32% compared to the third quarter of 2014 and 9.2% during the quarter under analysis.

 

In the annual comparison, service charge income grew 39.7% mainly due to higher fees generated by an increase in deposit accounts, higher consumption with credit cards together with those fees generated by PSA Finance. Service charge expenses include the redefined charges and those related to promotions associated with the LANPASS kilometers program.

Similar behavior explains the quarterly variations.

 

 

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 Net income from services

 

 

  

Quarter ended

 

 

 

 

    D% quarter ended 09-30-15 vs    
quarter ended

 

 (in thousands of pesos except percentages)   

09-30-15

 

    

06-30-15

 

    

09-30-14 

 

 

        06-30-15

 

  

09-30-14 

 

 

 Net income from services

     953,272         800,607       887,922    19.1%    7.4% 

 

 Service charge income

           1,400,268              1,193,854            1,201,798    17.3%    16.5% 

 

 Service charges on deposits accounts

     313,209          284,856        241,341    10.0%    29.8% 

 

 Credit cards and operations

     522,140          373,920        466,375    39.6%    12.0% 

 

 Insurance

     143,734          136,152        130,791    5.6%    9.9% 

 

 Capital markets and securities activities

     6,900          15,141        12,633    -54.4%    -45.4% 

 

 Fees related to foreign trade

     42,867          39,967        36,407    7.3%    17.7% 

 

 Other fees

     371,418          343,818        314,252    8.0%    18.2% 

 Services Charge expense

     (446,997)         (393,247)       (313,877)    13.7%    42.4% 

 

 

Administrative Expenses

 

Administrative expenses increased 4% during the third quarter compared to the second quarter of 2014 and 11.8% compared to the previous quarter. Not considering the redefinition, such variations would have shown a growth of 9.7% and 5.9%, respectively.

Personnel expenses decreased 3.8% in the annual comparison. In this regard, it is worth noting that the third quarter of 2014 included the impact of the organizational changes implemented by the Bank, which was partially offset by the salary increase resulting from to the agreement signed with the labor union and a higher number of employees due to the internalization of resources. During the quarter personnel expenses grew 3.8%.

General expenses grew 33% annually and 8.6% compared to the previous quarter, without taking into account the effect of the redefinition.

 

Both, the annual and quarterly comparisons of the Bank’s expenses reflected higher taxes and depreciation expenses in connection with the improvement works carried out in the Bank’s headquarters and branches together with the ATM renewal plan, in addition to the impact of an increase in prices and a higher level of activity.

As of September 30, 2015, the Bank has 5,664 employees. In addition, BBVA Francés has an extensive branch office network of 285 offices, including 251 consumer branch offices and 34 branch offices specializing in middle-market segment companies and institutions. Corporate banking is divided by industries: Consumption, Heavy Industries and Oil and Gas, providing personalized attention to large corporations. Complementing its distribution network, the Bank has 14 in-company branches and 2 point of sale outlets, 694 ATM’s and 801 self-service terminals.

 

 

 Administrative expenses

 

 

  

Quarter ended

 

 

 

 

    D% quarter ended 09-30-15 vs    
quarter ended

 

 (in thousands of pesos except percentages)   

09-30-15

 

    

06-30-15

 

    

09-30-14 

 

 

        06-30-15

 

  

09-30-14 

 

 

 Administrative expenses

             (1,645,376)                 (1,472,263)               (1,582,636)    11.8%    4.0% 

 

 Personnel expenses

     (910,558)         (862,022)       (971,291)    5.6%    -6.3% 

 

 Electricity and Communications

     (31,828)         (29,157)       (25,417)    9.2%    25.2% 

 

 Advertising and Promotion

     (63,749)         (62,677)       (61,708)    1.7%    3.3% 

 

 Fees and external administrative services

     (28,244)         (23,167)       (14,845)    21.9%    90.3% 

 

 Taxes

     (172,458)         (167,210)       (126,591)    3.1%    36.2% 

 

 Organization and development expenses

     (17,214)         (16,102)       (15,369)    6.9%    12.0% 

 

 Amortizations

     (47,969)         (56,646)       (35,161)    -15.3%    36.4% 

 

 Other

     (373,356)         (255,282)       (332,254)    46.3%    12.4% 

 

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Other Income / Expenses

 

Other income/expenses totaled a loss of AR$ 10.5 million during the third quarter of 2015. Higher provisions for other contingencies were recorded during the quarter compared to the third quarter of 2014, while compared to the previous quarter is mainly explained by higher recovery loans.

 

Income from Equity Investments

 

Income from equity investments sets forth net income from related companies that are not consolidated. During the third quarter of 2015, a gain of AR$ 69.3 million was recorded, mainly due to the stake held by BBVA Francés in Rombo Compañía Financiera and the annual valuation for the stake held in Visa Argentina.

 

 

 

Balance and activity

 

 

 

Total Public Sector Exposure

 

Exposure to the public sector’s National treasury grew by 4.7% compared to the second quarter of 2014 and 2.1% during the quarter.

The Bank’s portfolio of BCRA bills and notes showed an increase in the last twelve months and a slight decrease during the quarter, reflecting the liquidity management policy implemented by the Bank.

 

As of September 30, 2015, public sector National treasure assets represented 3.1% of the Bank’s total assets. Total exposure to the BCRA’s bills and notes net of holdings linked to reverse repo transactions, represented 15.1% of the Bank’s total assets.

Total exposure to the public sector includes public debt of the National treasury through public securities and guaranteed loans, as well as the BCRA’s bills and notes.

 

 Exposure to the Public Sector

 

  

Quarter ended        

 

   

 

D% quarter ended 09-30-15 vs
quarter ended

 

 

 (in thousands of pesos except percentages)

  

 

09-30-15

 

    

 

06-30-15

 

    

 

09-30-14

 

   

 

06-30-15

 

    

 

09-30-14

 

 

 

 Public Sector - National Government

     2,823,470          2,766,470          2,695,885         2.1%         4.7%   

 

 Public Sector Loans

     63,597          60,473          51,945         5.2%         22.4%   

 

 Total bond portfolio

     2,760,073          2,662,037          2,509,642         3.7%         10.0%   

 

 Holdings book at fair value

     2,583,782          2,583,930          2,428,434         0.0%         6.4%   

 

 Holdings book at amortized cost

     164          164          164         0.0%         0.0%   

 

 Unlisted

     176,127          77,943          81,044         126.0%         117.3%   

 

 Allowances

     (200)         (201)         (204)        -0.5%         -2.0%   

 

 Reverse repo

             44,161          134,502         -100.0%         -100.0%   

 

 Public Sector - National Government own portfolio

     2,823,470          2,722,309          2,561,383         3.7%         10.2%   

 

 Bills and Notes from Central Bank

     12,979,915          11,513,524          7,031,106         12.7%         84.6%   

 

 Own portfolio

     11,076,052          11,553,920          5,270,496         -4.1%         110.2%   

 

 Reverse repo w/Central Bank

     (1,903,863)         40,396          (1,760,610)        n/a         8.1%   

 

 Total exposure to the Public Sector

     15,803,385         14,279,994         9,726,991        10.7%         62.5%   

 

 Total exposure to the Public Sector without repos

     13,899,522          14,276,229          7,831,879         -2.6%         77.5%   

 

 

Loan Portfolio

 

The private sector loan portfolio totaled AR$ 49.9 billion as of September 30, 2015, increasing 23.2% and 6.2% compared to the second quarter of 2014 and to the previous quarter, respectively.

In the last twelve months, consumer loans grew 34.4%, reflecting the outstanding performance of the credit card portfolio, which increased by 56.4% during the period.

Loans to small and medium size companies’ increased by 31.6% due to increased placements in commercial loans, leasing and foreign trade operations. The corporate segment portfolio decreased slightly by 13%

During the quarter, consumer loans grew by 9%, mainly due to higher credit card financing and commercial loans grew by 2.3%.

 

 

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 Net loans

 

  

Quarter ended    

 

   

 

D% quarter ended 09-30-15 vs  quarter

ended

 

 
 (in thousands of pesos except percentages)   

09-30-15 

 

    

06-30-15

 

    

09-30-14

 

   

06-30-15

 

    

09-30-14

 

 

 

 Private & Financial sector loans

     49,918,078          47,013,712          40,512,571         6.2%         23.2%   

 

 Advances

     7,813,118          8,349,886          7,311,296         -6.4%         6.9%   

 

 Discounted and purchased notes

     7,708,000          6,552,563          6,303,691         17.6%         22.3%   

 

 Consumer Mortgages

     1,806,419          1,696,271          1,387,004         6.5%         30.2%   

 

 Car secured loans

     4,127,086          3,751,333          3,641,853         10.0%         13.3%   

 

 Personal loans

     6,805,408          6,353,804          5,977,116         7.1%         13.9%   

 

 Credit cards

     14,672,406          13,342,004          9,383,445         10.0%         56.4%   

 

 Loans to financial sector

     1,246,674          756,088          952,622         64.9%         30.9%   

 

 Other loans

     6,010,784          6,437,059          5,708,632         -6.6%         5.3%   

 

 Unaccrued interest

     (161,426)         (134,380)         (131,173)        20.1%         23.1%   

 

 Adjustment and accrued interest & exchange difference

     908,499          916,975          854,708         -0.9%         6.3%   

 

 Less: Allowance for loan losses

     (1,018,890)         (1,007,891)         (876,623)        1.1%         16.2%   

 

 Loans to public sector

     63,597          60,473          51,945         5.2%         22.4%   

 

 Loans to public sector

     8,822          8,912          9,184         -1.0%         -3.9%   

 

 Adjustment and accrued interest & exchange difference

     54,775          51,561          42,761         6.2%         28.1%   

 

 Net total loans

     49,981,675          47,074,185          40,564,516         6.2%         23.2%   

 

 

Asset Quality

 

As of September 30, 2015, the asset quality ratio (non-performing loans/total loans) was 0.74%, while the coverage ratio (provisions/non-performing loans) reached 269.69%.

 

Compared to the same quarter of 2014 and the previous quarter, the improvement in the NPL ratio was due to lower non-performing loans.

 

 

 Asset quality ratios

 

  

Quarter ended

 

   

 

D% quarter ended 09-30-15 vs  quarter
ended

 

 
 (in thousands of pesos except percentages)    09-30-15      06-30-15      09-30-14     06-30-15      09-30-14  

 

 Non-performing loans (1)

     377,806          427,095          388,080         -11.5%         -2.6%   

 

 Allowance for loan losses

     (1,018,890)         (1,007,891)         (876,623)        1.1%         16.2%   

 

 Non-performing loans/net total loans

     0.74%         0.89%         0.94%        -16.6%         -20.9%   

 

 Non-performing private loans/net private loans

     0.74%         0.89%         0.94%        -16.6%         -20.9%   

 

 Allowance for loan losses/non-performing loans

     269.69%         235.99%         225.89%        14.3%         19.4%   

 

 Allowance for loan losses/net total loans

     2.00%         2.10%         2.12%        -4.7%         -5.6%   

(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 related to

transactions recorded under “Other receivables” from financial intermediation.

 

 

 Evolution of provisions

 

  

Quarter ended    

 

    

 

D% quarter ended 09-30-15 vs

quarter ended

 

 
 (in thousands of pesos except percentages)    09-30-15      06-30-15      09-30-14      06-30-15      09-30-14  

 

 Balance at the beginning of the quarter

     1,013,407          956,608          828,912          5.9%         22.3%   

 

 Increase / decrease

     115,201          181,178          151,867          -36.4%         -24.1%   

 

 Provision increase / decrease - Exchange rate difference

     1,138          893          1,173          27.4%         3.0%   

 

 Decrease

     (104,949)         (125,272)         (99,740)         -16.2%         5.2%   

 Balance at the end of the quarter

     1,024,797          1,013,407          882,212          1.1%         16.2%   

 

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Deposits

 

As of September 30, 2015, total deposits reached AR$ 63.2 billion, increasing 27.1% in the last twelve months and 5.3% during the quarter.

During the year, time deposits showed an important increase, growing 36.5%, while sight accounts grew at a slower pace of 20.1%.

It is important to mention that during the last twelve months total peso-denominated deposits grew 26.5% increasing term deposits by 36.5% and sight accounts by 18.5%.

Compared to the previous quarter, total deposits grew 5.3%, mainly driven by a 10.5% increase in term deposits, while sight accounts grew only 1.6%.

Deposits denominated in foreign currency increased 32.7% and 5.4%, compared to the third quarter of 2014 and to the previous quarter, respectively. Deposits denominated in foreign currency reached AR$ 6.8 billion (equivalent to US$ 719.2 million) as of September 30, 2015, representing 10.7% of the Bank’s total deposits.

 

 

 

 Total deposits

 

  

Quarter ended      

 

    

 

D% quarter ended 09-30-15 vs

quarter ended

 

 
 (in thousands of pesos except percentages)    09-30-15      06-30-15      09-30-14      06-30-15      09-30-14  

 

 Total deposits

     63,214,220          60,014,088          49,734,513          5.3%         27.1%   

 

 Current accounts

     17,703,627          16,875,105          16,514,883          4.9%         7.2%   

 

 Peso denominated

     17,262,101          16,399,877          15,921,325          5.3%         8.4%   

 

 Foreign currency

     441,526          475,228          593,558          -7.1%         -25.6%   

 

 Saving accounts

     17,302,839          17,579,340          12,624,715          -1.6%         37.1%   

 

 Peso denominated

     13,256,478          13,799,708          9,835,098          -3.9%         34.8%   

 

 Foreign currency

     4,046,361          3,779,632          2,789,617          7.1%         45.1%   

 

 Time deposits

     26,762,368          24,216,247          19,607,251          10.5%         36.5%   

 

 Peso denominated

     24,666,063          22,224,480          18,114,087          11.0%         36.2%   

 

 CER adjusted time deposits

     623          464          410          34.3%         52.0%   

 

 Foreign currency

     2,095,682          1,991,303          1,492,754          5.2%         40.4%   

 

 Investment Accounts

     88,774          14,959          677          n/a         n/a   

 

 Peso denominated

     88,774          14,959          677          n/a         n/a   

 

 Other

     1,356,612          1,328,437          986,987          2.1%         37.4%   

 

 Peso denominated

     1,166,092          1,149,272          757,089          1.5%         54.0%   

 

 Foreign currency

     190,520          179,165          229,898          6.3%         -17.1%   

 

 Rescheduled deposits + CEDROS

     2,234          2,234          2,234          0.0%         0.0%   

 

 Peso denominated

     2,234          2,234          2,234          0.0%         0.0%   

 

 Total deposits + Rescheduled deposits & CEDROS

     63,216,454          60,016,322          49,736,747          5.3%         27.1%   

 

 

Other Funding Sources

 

Other funding sources as of September 30, 2015 totaled AR$ 2.9 billion, increasing 49.6% in the last twelve months and 51.3% compared to the previous quarter.

In the last twelve months, negotiable obligations were issued by the Bank and by PSA Finance and some series of bonds matured during the period. Dollar

funding increased as well, mainly funding lines aimed at financing exports as well as imports.

Of the total outstanding senior bonds, AR$ 130.8 million correspond to those issued by PSA Finance and the remaining AR$ 1.6 billion to those issued by BBVA Francés.

 

 

 Other funding sources

 

  

Quarter ended      

 

    

 

D% quarter ended 09-30-15 vs

quarter ended

 

 
 (in thousands of pesos except percentages)    09-30-15      06-30-15      09-30-14      06-30-15      09-30-14  

 Lines from other banks

     1,165,292          770,041          779,068          51.3%         49.6%   

 Senior Bonds

     1,707,212          1,817,224          1,834,664          -6.1%         -6.9%   

 Total other funding sources

     2,872,504         2,587,265         2,613,732         11.0%         9.9%   

 

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Capitalization

 

As of September 30, 2015, the Bank’s total shareholders’ equity totaled AR$ 12.5 billion, while the excess over the BCRA minimum capital requirements was AR$ 6.3 billion or 100.7%.

On the same date, the capital ratio reached 16.2% of assets adjusted to risk.

 

 

   
 Capitalization    Quarter ended   D% quarter ended 09-30-15 vs
quarter ended
   
 (in thousands of pesos except percentages)   

09-30-15

 

    

06-30-15

 

    

09-30-14 

 

 

06-30-15              

 

    

09-30-14 

 

 

  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

     8,899,508          8,899,508        6,095,012       0.0%                     46.0%

 

  Unappropriated retained earnings

     2,596,226          1,598,156        2,390,139       62.5%                     8.6%

 

 Total stockholders´equity

         12,528,102             11,530,032           9,517,519      8.7%                     31.6%

 

   
 Central Bank Requirements    Quarter ended   D% quarter ended 09-30-15 vs
quarter ended
   
 (in thousands of pesos except percentages)   

09-30-15

 

    

06-30-15

 

    

09-30-14 

 

 

06-30-15         

 

    

09-30-14 

 

 

 Central Bank Minimum Capital Requirements

     6,258,341          5,823,118        4,931,604       7.5%                26.9%

 

 Central Bank Minimum Capital Requirements (a, b)

     6,202,914          5,643,361        4,759,958       9.9%                30.3%

 

 Increase in capital requirements related to custody

     55,427          179,757        171,646       -69.2%                -67.7%

 

 a) Central Bank Minimum Capital Requirements

     6,202,914          5,643,361        4,759,958       9.9%                30.3%

 

 Allocated to Asset at Risk

     4,469,057          4,098,927        3,499,558       9.0%                27.7%

 

 DCR (derivative conterparter risk)

     13,971          6,584        11,942       112.2%                17.0%

 

 Market Risk

     218,381          123,021        109,918       77.5%                98.7%

 

 Operational Risk

     1,501,505          1,414,829        1,138,540       6.1%                31.9%

    

                                   
 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
     400,000          719,030        686,586       -44.4%                -41.7%

 

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

     400,000          719,030        686,586       -44.4%                -41.7%

    

                                   

 

 Bank Capital Calculated under Central Bank Rules

     12,559,878          11,712,156        9,656,270       7.2%                30 .1%

 

 Ordinary Capital Level 1

     12,102,146          11,275,283        9,283,586       7.3%                30.4%

 

 Dedusctions Ordinary Capital Level 1

     (220,219)         (184,930)       (158,196)      19.1%                39.2%

 

 Capital Level 2

     677,951          621,803        530,880       9.0%                27.7%

 

 Excess over Required Capital

     6,301,537          5,889,038        4,724,666       7.0%                33.4%

    

                                   

 

 Capital Ratio (Central Bank rules)

     16.2%         16.6%       16.2%      -2.4%                -0.2%

 

 Excess over Required Capital as a % of Shareholders´Equity

     50.3%         51.1%       49.6%      -1.5%                1.3%

 

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Additional Information

 
 

 

   
     Quarter ended       D% quarter ended 09-30-15 vs    
quarter ended
   
 (in thousands of pesos except percentages)   

               09-30-15

 

    

               06-30-15

 

    

               09-30-14 

 

 

06-30-15

 

 

09-30-14 

 

 

Exchange rate

     9.42           9.09         8.46     3.7%   11.3% 

 

Quarterly CER adjustment

     3.5%         3.5%       4.1%    -0.8%   -15.6% 

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.

 

 

Conference Call

 

A conference call to discuss third quarter earnings will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2015, at 1:00 pm (local time). If you are interested in participating, please dial (888) 572 7034 within the U.S. or +1 (719) 785 1753 outside the U.S. at least 5 minutes prior to our conference. Confirmation code: 4541813. 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 December 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 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)

 

    09-30-15          06-30-15          03-31-15          09-30-14      

Cash and due from banks

  13,937,749     13,646,494     12,897,039     12,539,352 

Government and Private Securities

  15,652,920     14,206,708     14,779,848     9,634,649 

Holdings booked at fair value

  2,583,782     2,583,930     2,524,516     2,428,434 

Holdings booked at amortized cost

  -     44,161     98,670     134,502 

Reverse repo

  164     164     98,391     164 

Listed Private Securities

  89,259     65,130     72,826     40,647 

Bills and Notes from the Central Bank

  12,979,915     11,513,524     11,985,646     7,031,106 

Less: Allowances

  (200)    (201)    (201)    (204)

Loans

  49,981,675     47,074,185     43,141,565     40,564,516 

Loans to the private & financial sector

  49,918,078     47,013,712     43,084,357     40,512,571 

Advances

  7,813,118     8,349,886     7,180,739     7,311,296 

Discounted and purchased notes

  7,708,000     6,552,563     5,882,870     6,303,691 

Secured with mortgages

  1,806,419     1,696,271     1,512,906     1,387,004 

Car secured loans

  4,127,086     3,751,333     3,644,048     3,641,853 

Personal loans

  6,805,408     6,353,804     6,181,597     5,977,116 

Credit cards

  14,672,406     13,342,004     12,399,432     9,383,445 

Loans to financial sector

  1,246,674     756,088     810,528     952,622 

Other loans

  6,010,784     6,437,059     5,609,073     5,708,632 

Less: Unaccrued interest

  (161,426)    (134,380)    (135,135)    (131,173)

Plus: Interest & FX differences receivable

  908,499     916,975     948,643     854,708 

Less: Allowance for loan losses

  (1,018,890)    (1,007,891)    (950,344)    (876,623)

Public Sector loans

  63,597     60,473     57,208     51,945 

Principal

  8,822     8,912     8,773     9,184 

Plus: Interest & FX differences receivable

  54,775     51,561     48,435     42,761 

Other banking receivables

  5,559,493     6,005,634     4,191,933     6,633,040 

Repurchase agreements

  1,910,161     1,200,094     2,046,557     1,880,783 

Unlisted private securities

  86,868     12,813     101,707     40,397 

Other banking receivables

  3,568,371     4,798,243     2,049,933     4,717,449 

Less: provisions

  (5,907)    (5,516)    (6,264)    (5,589)

Investments in other companies

  336,070     297,827     367,021     295,057 

Intangible assets

  211,624     176,176     157,514     143,124 

Organization and development charges

  211,624     176,176     157,514     143,124 

Other assets

  6,453,052     6,119,425     5,595,936     5,074,026 

Total Assets

  92,132,583    87,526,449    81,130,856    74,883,764

 Deposits

  63,216,454     60,016,322     55,357,904     49,736,747 

Current accounts

  17,703,627     16,875,105     16,193,981     16,514,883 

Saving accounts

  17,302,839     17,579,340     15,097,425     12,624,715 

Time deposits

  26,762,368     24,216,247     22,538,963     19,607,251 

Investment Accounts

  88,774     14,959     594     677 

Rescheduled deposits CEDROS

  2,234     2,234     2,234     2,234 

Other deposits

  1,356,612     1,328,437     1,524,707     986,987 

Other banking Liabilities

  11,618,140     11,672,802     10,087,578     12,233,676 

Other provisions

  961,630     911,591     896,150     700,849 

Other contingencies

  960,988     910,997     895,482     700,276 

Guarantees

  642     594     668     573 

Other liabilities

  3,513,683     3,131,567     3,222,499     2,452,973 

Minority interest

  294,574     264,135     303,903     242,000 

Total Liabilities

  79,604,481    75,996,417    69,868,034    65,366,245

 

Total Stockholders´ equity

  12,528,102    11,530,032    11,262,822    9,517,519

 

Total liabilities + stockholders’ equity

          92,132,583            87,526,449            81,130,856            74,883,764

 

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

INCOME STATEMENT (in thousands of pesos)

 

     09-30-15      06-30-15      03-31-15      09-30-14

Financial income

     4,160,006         3,632,643         3,769,403       3,131,111

Interest on Cash and Due from Banks

                          

Interest on Loans Granted to the Financial Sector

     76,198          66,512          70,938        83,308 

Interest on Overdraft

     614,867          491,501          488,603        547,732 

Interest on Discounted and purchased notes

     350,163          319,403          306,681        311,344 

Interest on Mortgages

     83,853          73,236          68,649        61,058 

Interest on Car Secured Loans

     238,125          226,019          219,544        203,689 

Interest on Credit Card Loans

     679,705          689,400          637,018        490,350 

Interest on Financial Leases

     103,447          98,059          95,305        85,493 

Interest on Other Loans

     836,913          793,305          737,640        706,045 

From Other Banking receivables

     108          58          50        25 

Interest on Government Guaranteed Loans Decree 1387/01

     4,082          3,965          3,544        3,739 

Income from Securities and Short Term Investments

     891,912          606,825          921,729        430,292 

CER

     50,113          52,289          45,240        59,060 

Foreign exchange difference

     122,243          105,801          121,789        109,718 

Other

     108,277          106,270          52,673        39,258 

Financial expenses

     (1,833,403)         (1,659,410)         (1,484,370)       (1,381,601)

Interest on Current Account Deposits

                          

Interest on Saving Account Deposits

     (5,987)         (5,072)         (4,620)       (4,861)

Interest on Time Deposits

     (1,321,401)         (1,211,105)         (1,053,486)       (1,036,853)

Interest on Other Banking Liabilities

     (149,052)         (130,908)         (132,824)       (132,759)

Other interests (includes Central Bank)

     (1,469)         (1,566)         (1,693)       (1,992)

CER

     (19)         (15)         (12)       (23)

Bank Deposit Guarantee Insurance system mandatory contributions

     (102,137)         (94,406)         (88,294)       (20,329)

  Foreign exchange difference

                               

Mandatory contributions and taxes on interest income

     (231,747)         (214,091)         (202,224)       (191,684)

Other

     (21,591)         (2,247)         (1,217)       6,900 

Net financial income

     2,326,603         1,973,233         2,285,033       1,749,510

Provision for loan losses

     (115,201)         (181,178)         (143,097)       (151,867)

Income from services, net of other operating expenses

     953,272          800,607          960,451        887,922 

Administrative expenses

       (1,645,376)           (1,472,263)           (1,581,333)         (1,582,636)

Income (loss) from equity investments

     69,341          50,523          31,735        85,365 

Net Other income

     (10,472)         (16,557)         (97,601)       14,453 

Income (loss) from minority interest

     (30,439)         (34,223)         (31,774)       (28,677)

Income before tax

     1,547,728         1,120,142         1,423,414       974,070   

Income tax

     (549,658)         (452,932)         (492,468)       (345,100)

Net income

     998,070         667,210         930,946       628,970

 

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

 

      09-30-15      06-30-15      03-31-15      09-30-14

Cash and due from banks

     13,937,826          13,646,577          12,897,123        12,539,439 

Government Securities

     15,658,390          14,210,171          14,787,089        9,659,082 

Loans

     49,981,675          47,074,185          43,141,565        40,564,516 

Other Banking Receivables

     5,559,493          6,005,634          4,191,933        6,633,040 

Assets Subject to Financial Leasing

     2,339,833          2,156,065          2,129,618        1,995,881 

Investments in other companies

     331,131          293,008          362,112        289,446 

Other assets

     4,368,786          4,185,460          3,668,090        3,268,571 

Total Assets

     92,177,134         87,571,100         81,177,530               74,949,975

Deposits

             63,214,992                  60,015,603                  55,357,671        49,736,593 

Other banking liabilities

     11,618,166          11,672,814          10,087,578        12,233,881 

Minority interest

     298,800          268,259          308,103        246,802 

Other liabilities

     4,517,074          4,084,392          4,161,356        3,215,180 

Total Liabilities

     79,649,032         76,041,068         69,914,708       65,432,456

Total Stockholders’ Equity

     12,528,102         11,530,032         11,262,822       9,517,519

Stockholders’ Equity + Liabilities

     92,177,134         87,571,100         81,177,530       74,949,975

 

Net Income

 

           
      09-30-15       06-30-15       03-31-15       09-30-14 

Net Financial Income

     2,328,398           1,973,531           2,285,429         1,751,263  

Provision for loan losses

     (115,201)          (181,178)          (143,097)        (151,867) 

Net Income from Services

     953,272           800,607           960,451         887,922  

Administrative expenses

     (1,646,213)          (1,473,149)          (1,584,248)        (1,580,779) 

Net Other Income

     58,164           34,627           (62,916)        97,650  

Income Before Tax

     1,578,420          1,154,438          1,455,619        1,004,189 

Income Tax

     (549,809)          (453,081)          (492,627)        (345,310) 

Net income

     1,028,611          701,357          962,992        658,879 

Minoritary Interest

     (30,541)          (34,147)          (32,046)        (29,909) 

Net income for Quarter

     998,070          667,210          930,946        628,970 

 

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