SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

 

 

 

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

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

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

May 26, 2015

 

 

 

Commission File Number: 001-32827

 

 

 

MACRO BANK INC.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

 

 

 

Sarmiento 447

Buenos Aires C1 1041

Tel: 54 11 5222 6500

(Address of registrant’s principal executive offices)

 

 

 

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

 

Form 20-F x Form 40-F ¨

 

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

 

Yes ¨ No x

 

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

 

Yes ¨ No x

 

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.

 

Yes ¨ No x

 

If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):  82-    N/A  

 

 
 

 

BANCO MACRO S.A.

 

Financial Statements as of March 31, 2015,

together with the review report on interim-period financial statements

 

CONTENTS

 

·Review report on interim-period financial statements
·Cover
·Balance sheets
·Statements of income
·Statements of changes in shareholders’ equity
·Statements of cash flows
·Notes to the financial statements
·Exhibits A through L, N and O
·Consolidated balance sheets
·Consolidated statements of income
·Consolidated statements of cash flows
·Consolidated statements of debtors by situation
·Notes to the consolidated financial statements with subsidiaries

 

 
 

 

REVIEW REPORT

ON INTERIM-PERIOD FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

To the Directors of

BANCO MACRO S.A.

Registered office: Sarmiento 447

City of Buenos Aires

 

I.Report on the financial statements

 

Introduction

 

1.We have reviewed (a) the accompanying interim financial statements of BANCO MACRO S.A. (“the Bank”), (b) the accompanying interim consolidated financial statements of BANCO MACRO S.A. and its subsidiaries, which comprise the related balance sheets as of March 31, 2015, and the statements of income, changes in shareholders’ equity and cash flows and cash equivalents for the three-month period then ended, and (c) a summary of the significant accounting policies and additional explanatory information.

 

Responsibility of the Bank’s Management and Board in connection with the financial statements

 

2.The Bank’s Management and Board of Directors are responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with the accounting standards established by the BCRA (Central Bank of Argentina) and are also responsible for performing the internal control procedures that they may deem necessary to allow for the preparation of interim period financial statements that are free from material misstatements, either due to errors or irregularities.

 

 
 

 

Auditor’s responsibility

 

3.Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on the accompanying financial statements based on our review, which was performed in accordance with the standards of the Argentine Federation of Professional Councils in Economic Sciences Technical Resolution No. 37 and with the “Minimum external auditing standards” issued by the BCRA, applicable to the review of interim period financial statements, and in compliance with the ethical requirements relevant to the audit of the Bank’s annual financial statements. A review of interim period financial statements consists of making inquiries, mainly of the persons in charge of accounting and financial matters, as well as applying analytical procedures and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit of financial statements; therefore, we cannot obtain reasonable assurance that we will become aware of all the material issues that may arise in an audit. Therefore, we do not express an audit opinion.

 

Conclusion

 

4.Based on our review, we have not become aware of anything that may lead us to believe that the accompanying financial statements have not been prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with the accounting standards established by the BCRA.

 

Emphasis on certain issues disclosed in the financial statements

 

5.Attention should be paid to note 5. to the accompanying stand-alone financial statements, where valuation differences between the BCRA accounting regulations used in preparing the accompanying financial statements and the Argentine professional accounting standards effective in the City of Buenos Aires are identified and quantified. This issue does not change the conclusion expressed in paragraph 4.

 

6.As further explained in note 24. to the accompanying stand-alone financial statements, certain accounting practices used by the Bank to prepare the accompanying financial statements conform with the accounting standards established by the BCRA but may not conform with the accounting principles generally accepted in other countries.

 

 
 

 

II.Report on other legal and regulatory requirements

 

In compliance with current legal requirements, we report that:

 

a)Based on our review, we have not become aware of anything that may lead us to believe that the financial statements mentioned in paragraph 1. have not been prepared, in all material respects, in conformity with the applicable Argentine Business Associations Law provisions, the CNV (Argentine Securities Commission) regulations, and BCRA rules.

 

b)The financial statements mentioned in paragraph 1. have been transcribed to the “Inventory and Financial Statements” Book and arise from the accounting books kept, in all formal respects, pursuant to current legal requirements and the applicable BCRA rules.

 

c)As of March 31, 2015, the liabilities accrued in employee and employer contributions to the Integrated Pension Fund System, as recorded in the Bank’s books, amounted to Ps. 37,337,273, none of which was due as of that date.

 

d)To the extent limited by our area of competence, we have no significant findings on the information included in note 17.1. to the accompanying stand-alone financial statements as of March 31, 2015, with regard to the requirements established by the CNV with respect to minimum shareholders’ equity and the liquid assets to cover that amount.

 

City of Buenos Aires,

May 11, 2015

 

PISTRELLI, HENRY MARTIN Y ASOCIADOS S.R.L.
C.P.C.E.C.A.B.A. Vol. 1 – Fo. 13
 
NORBERTO M. NACUZZI
Partner
Certified Public Accountant (U.B.A.)
C.P.C.E.C.A.B.A. Vol. 196 – Fo. 142

 

 
 

 

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF

MARCH 31, 2015

 

BUSINESS NAME: Banco Macro SA

 

REGISTERED OFFICE: Sarmiento 447 – City of Buenos Aires

 

CORPORATE PURPOSE AND MAIN BUSINESS: Commercial bank

 

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

 

REGISTRATION WITH THE PUBLIC REGISTRY OF COMMERCE: Under No. 1,154 - By-laws book No. 2,

Folio 75 dated March 8, 1967

 

EXPIRATION OF ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION: March 8, 2066

 

REGISTRATION WITH THE IGJ (BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS REGULATORY AGENCY): Under No. 9,777 – Corporations Book No. 119 Volume A, dated October 8, 1996.

 

SINGLE TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 30-50001008-4

 

REGISTRATION DATES OF AMENDMENTS TO BY-LAWS:

 

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

 

 
 

 

BALANCE SHEETS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015 AND DECEMBER 31, 2014

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

  03/31/2015   12/31/2014 
ASSETS         
              
A.  CASH          
   Cash on hand   2,986,695    3,829,909 
   Due from banks and correspondents          
   Central Bank of Argentina   6,083,236    8,701,883 
   Local Other   42,770    17,568 
   Foreign   588,888    582,887 
   Other   552    535 
       9,702,141    13,132,782 
              
B.  GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES (Exhibit A)          
   Holdings booked at market value   2,566,773    2,606,409 
   Holdings booked at amortized cost   319,545    332,061 
   Instruments issued by the Central Bank of Argentina   9,132,746    5,199,976 
   Investments in listed private securities   1,104,514    776,655 
       13,123,578    8,915,101 
              
C.  LOANS (Exhibits B, C and D)          
   To the non-financial government sector   570,087    604,391 
   To the financial sector          
   Interfinancing (granted call)   77,000      
   Other financing to Argentine Financial Institutions   90,296    107,657 
   Accrued interest, adjustments, foreign exchange and quoted price differences receivable   1,843    1,043 
   To the non-financial private sector and foreign residents          
   Overdrafts   5,535,514    3,230,037 
   Documents   4,589,229    4,598,728 
   Mortgage loans   2,222,541    2,290,152 
   Pledge loans   1,856,676    1,786,490 
   Personal loans   14,490,167    13,457,356 
   Credit cards   8,969,740    8,501,522 
   Other (Note 7.1.)   5,518,251    5,720,144 
   Accrued interest, adjustments, foreign exchange and quoted price differences receivable   813,429    749,125 
   less:  Unearned discount   (194,532)   (203,744)
   less:  Allowances (Exhibit J)   (1,155,056)   (1,083,760)
       43,385,185    39,759,141 

 

Jorge H. Brito

Chairperson

 

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BALANCE SHEETS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015 AND DECEMBER 31, 2014

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

    03/31/2015   12/31/2014 
D.  OTHER RECEIVABLES FROM FINANCIAL INTERMEDIATION          
   Central Bank of Argentina   812,131    695,631 
   Amounts receivable from spot and forward sales pending settlement   1,626,935    198,564 
   Securities and foreign currency receivables from spot and forward purchases          
   pending settlement (Exhibit O)   231,832    299,209 
   Unlisted corporate bonds (Exhibits B, C and D)   375,219    448,167 
   Receivables from forward transactions without delivery of underlying asset   8,259    136,613 
   Other receivables not covered by debtors classification standards (Note 7.2.)   493,142    401,664 
   Other receivables covered by debtors classification standards (Exhibits B, C and D)   132,632    163,482 
   Accrued interest receivables covered by debtors classification standards (Exhibit B, C and D)   578    668 
   less:  Allowances (Exhibit J)   (230,482)   (231,346)
       3,450,246    2,112,652 
              
E.  RECEIVABLES FROM FINANCIAL LEASES (Exhibits B, C and D)          
   Receivables from financial leases   399,517    391,841 
   Accrued interest and adjustments   6,107    5,191 
   less: Allowances (Exhibit J)   (4,560)   (4,456)
       401,064    392,576 
              
F.  INVESTMENTS IN OTHER COMPANIES  (Exhibit E)          
   In financial institutions   1,286,062    1,205,308 
   Other   139,293    125,142 
   less: Allowances (Exhibit J)   (609)   (609)
       1,424,746    1,329,841 
              
G.  OTHER RECEIVABLES          
   Receivables from sale of assets (Exhibits B, C and D)   2,812    2,804 
   Other (Note 7.3.)   580,259    566,668 
   Accrued interest and adjustments on receivable from sales of assets (Exhibits B, C and D)   177    160 
   Other accrued interest and adjustments receivable   13    14 
   less:  Allowances  (Exhibit J)   (5,207)   (5,180)
       578,054    564,466 
              
H.  BANK PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT, NET (Exhibit F)   908,310    829,804 
              
I.  OTHER ASSETS   (Exhibit F)   895,633    800,913 
              
J.  INTANGIBLE ASSETS  (Exhibit G)          
   Goodwill   41,223    44,736 
   Organization and development costs   351,293    344,667 
       392,516    389,403 
              
K.  ITEMS PENDING ALLOCATION   11,258    12,359 
              
TOTAL ASSETS  74,272,731    68,239,038 

 

Jorge H. Brito

Chairperson

 

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BALANCE SHEETS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015 AND DECEMBER 31, 2014

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

    03/31/2015   12/31/2014 
LIABILITIES         
              
L.  DEPOSITS (Exhibits H and I)          
   From the non-financial government sector (Note 7.4.)   5,730,895    5,580,418 
   From the financial sector   30,107    38,663 
   From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents          
   Checking accounts   10,392,215    10,380,946 
   Savings accounts   9,930,979    10,184,033 
   Time deposits   23,374,528    20,424,705 
   Investment accounts   331,288    190,503 
   Other (Note 7.5.)   1,478,731    1,072,578 
   Accrued interest, adjustments, foreign exchange and quoted price differences payable   407,390    342,577 
       51,676,133    48,214,423 
              
M.  OTHER LIABILITIES FROM FINANCIAL INTERMEDIATION          
   Central Bank of Argentina (Exhibit I)          
   Other   17,741    16,835 
   International Banks and Institutions (Exhibit I)   38,964    87,858 
   Non-subordinated Corporate Bonds (Note 11. and Exhibit I)   938,372    909,890 
   Amounts payable for spot and forward purchases pending settlement   230,418    274,452 
   Securities and foreign currency to be delivered under spot and forward sales pending settlement (Exhibit O)   1,637,623    213,090 
   Financing received from Argentine financial institutions (Exhibit I)          
   Interfinancing (received call)   124,500    100,000 
   Other financing received from Argentine financial institutions   19,189    20,489 
   Accrued interest payable   68    142 
   Other (Note 7.6. and Exhibit I)   3,309,730    3,724,800 
   Accrued interest, adjustments, foreign exchange and quoted price differences payable (Exhibit I)   45,880    65,406 
       6,362,485    5,412,962 
              
N.  OTHER LIABILITIES          
   Fees   23,113    10,069 
   Other (Note 7.7.)   2,095,478    1,688,295 
       2,118,591    1,698,364 
              
O.  PROVISIONS (Exhibit J)   143,582    130,413 
              
P.  SUBORDINATED CORPORATE BONDS (Note 11. and Exhibit I)   1,359,860    1,287,317 
              
Q.  ITEMS PENDING ALLOCATION   6,044    3,742 
              
TOTAL LIABILITIES  61,666,695    56,747,221 
              
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (As per related statement)  12,606,036    11,491,817 
              
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY  74,272,731    68,239,038 

 

Jorge H. Brito

Chairperson

 

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BALANCE SHEETS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015 AND DECEMBER 31, 2014

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

   03/31/2015   12/31/2014 
MEMORANDUM ACCOUNTS          
           
DEBIT-BALANCE ACCOUNTS   112,150,677    93,116,336 
Contingent   13,529,849    12,956,202 
Guarantees received   12,776,521    12,465,903 
Other not covered by debtors classification standards   113    126 
Contingent debit-balance contra accounts   753,215    490,173 
Control   97,635,464    75,035,132 
Receivables classified as irrecoverable   1,373,720    1,305,187 
Other (Note 7.8.)   96,038,361    73,101,887 
Control debit-balance contra accounts   223,383    628,058 
Derivatives (Exhibit O)   985,364    5,125,002 
Notional value of put options taken (Note 12.b))   9,034    8,759 
Notional value of forward transactions without delivery of underlying asset (Note 12.a))   428,067    2,432,466 
Derivatives debit-balance contra accounts   548,263    2,683,777 
           
CREDIT-BALANCE ACCOUNTS   112,150,677    93,116,336 
Contingent   13,529,849    12,956,202 
Other guarantees provided covered by debtors classification standards (Exhibits B, C and D)   131,027    113,723 
Other guarantees provided not covered by debtors classification standards   142,916    145,861 
Other covered by debtors classification standards (Exhibits B, C and D)   354,256    219,559 
Other not covered by debtors classification standards   125,016    11,030 
Contingent credit-balance contra accounts   12,776,634    12,466,029 
Control   97,635,464    75,035,132 
Checks to be credited   223,383    628,058 
Control credit-balance contra accounts   97,412,081    74,407,074 
Derivatives (Exhibit O)   985,364    5,125,002 
Notional value of  call options sold (Note 12.c))   120,196    114,479 
Notional value of forward transactions without delivery of underlying asset (Note 12.a))   428,067    2,569,298 
Derivatives credit-balance contra accounts   437,101    2,441,225 

 

The accompanying Notes 1 through 24 and exhibits A through L, N, O and the consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

Jorge H. Brito

Chairperson

 

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STATEMENTS OF INCOME

FOR THE THREE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2015 AND 2014

(Translation on financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

    03/31/2015   03/31/2014 
            
A.  FINANCIAL INCOME          
   Interest on cash and due from banks   35    60 
   Interest on loans to the financial sector   9,464    12,291 
   Interest on overdrafts   338,244    345,213 
   Interest on documents   246,848    246,242 
   Interest on mortgage loans   113,274    110,340 
   Interest on pledge loans   80,648    60,355 
   Interest on credit card loans   551,562    371,888 
   Interest on financial leases   19,290    20,443 
   Interest on other loans (Note 7.9.)   1,635,649    1,276,121 
   Net income from government and private securities (Note 7.10.)   1,060,719    241,184 
   Interest on other receivables from financial intermediation   1,106    750 
   Income from guaranteed loans - Presidential Decree No. 1387/01   7,068    20,258 
   CER (Benchmark Stabilization Coefficient) adjustment   9,278    36,895 
   CVS (Salary Variation Coefficient) adjustment   44    251 
   Difference in quoted prices of gold and foreign currency   64,205    599,417 
   Other (Note 7.11.)   38,978    216,974 
       4,176,412    3,558,682 
              
B.  FINANCIAL EXPENSE          
   Interest on savings accounts   13,556    10,664 
   Interest on time deposits   1,268,369    1,045,094 
   Interest on interfinancing received loans (received call)   4,415    67 
   Interest on other financing from Financial Institutions        4 
   Interest on other liabilities from financial intermediation   22,451    22,103 
   Interest on subordinated bonds   31,923    29,152 
   Other interest   689    812 
   CER adjustment   1,245    3,196 
   Contribution to Deposit Guarantee Fund   84,135    17,327 
   Other (Note 7.12.)   288,669    225,173 
       1,715,452    1,353,592 
              
   GROSS INTERMEDIATION MARGIN - GAIN   2,460,960    2,205,090 
              
C.  PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES   191,379    120,355 
              
D.  SERVICE-CHARGE INCOME          
   Related to lending transactions   19,968    16,377 
   Related to deposits   728,315    585,464 
   Other commissions   22,057    16,241 
   Other (Note 7.13.)   437,487    326,903 
       1,207,827    944,985 

 

Jorge H. Brito

Chairperson

 

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STATEMENTS OF INCOME

FOR THE THREE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2015 AND 2014

(Translation on financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

    03/31/2015   03/31/2014 
            
E.  SERVICE-CHARGE EXPENSE          
   Commissions   80,213    57,430 
   Other (Note 7.14.)   234,075    187,935 
       314,288    245,365 
              
F.  ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES          
   Personnel expenses   870,337    638,626 
   Directors' and statutory auditors' fees   47,387    67,697 
   Other professional fees   44,137    35,959 
   Advertising and publicity   36,206    19,938 
   Taxes   79,885    62,611 
   Depreciation of bank premises and equipment   35,056    28,245 
   Amortization of organization costs   32,440    25,303 
   Other operating expenses (Note 7.15.)   201,009    163,925 
   Other   104,660    77,575 
       1,451,117    1,119,879 
              
   NET INCOME FROM FINANCIAL INTERMEDIATION - GAIN   1,712,003    1,664,476 
              
G.  OTHER INCOME          
   Income from long-term investments   97,721    144,301 
   Penalty interest   14,758    12,287 
   Recovered loans and allowances reversed   23,652    17,895 
   CER adjustment   9    38 
   Other (Note 7.16.)   18,581    23,522 
       154,721    198,043 
              
H.  OTHER EXPENSE          
   Penalty interest and charges payable to the Central Bank of Argentina   5    1 
   Charges for other receivables uncollectibility and other allowances   10,032    8,808 
   Depreciation and loss of other assets   999    340 
   Goodwill amortization   3,513    3,513 
   Other (Note 7.17.)   119,956    19,519 
       134,505    32,181 
              
   NET INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX - GAIN   1,732,219    1,830,338 
              
I.  INCOME TAX (Note 4.)   618,000    644,000 
              
   NET INCOME FOR THE PERIOD - GAIN   1,114,219    1,186,338 

 

The accompanying Notes 1 through 24 and exhibits A through L, N, O and the consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

Jorge H. Brito

Chairperson

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

FOR THE THREE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2015 AND 2014

(Translation on financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

   03/31/2015   03/31/2014 
               Earnings reserved             
Changes  Capital
stock (1)
   Stock
issuance
premium
   Adjustments to
Shareholders'
equity
   Legal   Voluntary   Unappropriated
earnings
   Total   Total 
                                 
Balances at the beginning of the fiscal year   584,563    399,499    4,511    1,988,882    4,929,430    3,584,932    11,491,817    8,627,431 
                                         
Net income for the period - Gain                            1,114,219    1,114,219    1,186,338 
                                         
Balances at the end of the period   584,563    399,499    4,511    1,988,882    4,929,430    4,699,151    12,606,036    9,813,769 

 

(1) See Note 10.

 

The accompanying Notes 1 through 24 and exhibits A through L, N, O and the consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

Jorge H. Brito

Chairperson

 

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STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

FOR THE THREE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2015 AND 2014

(Translation on financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

   03/31/2015   03/31/2014 
CHANGES IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (Note 3.6.)          
Cash at the beginning of the fiscal year   14,690,022    11,249,840 
Cash at the end of the period   12,184,569    9,732,376 
Net decrease in cash   (2,505,453)   (1,517,464)
           
CAUSES OF CHANGES IN CASH          
           
Operating activities          
Net collections / (payments):          
Government and private securities   (851,520)   (3,006,841)
Loans          
To the financial sector   (50,975)   51,677 
To the non-financial government sector   50,539    3,505 
To the non-financial private sector and foreign residents   (823,843)   1,805,422 
Other receivables from financial intermediation   (1,269,430)   (2,636,972)
Receivables from financial leases   10,698    24,543 
Deposits          
From the financial sector   (8,556)   (1,683)
From the non-financial government sector   35,559    677,139 
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents   2,068,196    1,276,380 
Other liabilities from financial intermediation          
Financing facilities from the financial sector (received calls)   20,011    (70,163)
Others (except liabilities included under financing activities)   (480,861)   315,224 
Collections related to service-charge income   1,211,021    943,392 
Payments related to service-charge expenses   (319,788)   (240,865)
Administrative expenses paid   (1,299,697)   (1,000,136)
Payment of organization and development costs   (39,066)   (39,991)
Net collections from penalty interest   14,753    12,286 
Differences from payments related to court orders   (2,424)   (347)
Collections of dividends from other companies   24    420 
Other (payments) / collections related to other income and losses   (66,978)   20,607 
Net payments from other operating activities   (217,272)   (469,860)
Payment of income tax   (287,799)   (178,918)
Net cash flows used in operating activities   (2,307,408)   (2,515,181)

 

Jorge H. Brito

Chairperson

 

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STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

FOR THE THREE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2015 AND 2014

(Translation on financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

   03/31/2015   03/31/2014 
Investing activities          
Net payments for bank premises and equipment   (106,447)   (113,293)
Net payments for other assets   (103,231)   (41,584)
Net cash flows used in investing activities   (209,678)   (154,877)
           
           
Financing activities          
Net collections / (payments) for:          
Non-subordinated corporate bonds   (39,108)   (36,255)
Central Bank of Argentina          
Other   661    (59)
International Banks and Institutions   (49,924)   (22,328)
Financing received from Argentine financial institutions   (1,300)   (1,010)
Net cash flows used in financing activities   (89,671)   (59,652)
           
Financial income and holding gains on cash and cash equivalents   101,304    1,212,246 
           
Net decrease in cash   (2,505,453)   (1,517,464)

 

The accompanying Notes 1 through 24 and exhibits A through L, N, O and the consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

Jorge H. Brito

Chairperson

 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 

1.BRIEF HISTORY OF THE BANK

 

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

 

The Bank´s shares have been publicly listed on the BCBA (Buenos Aires Stock Exchange) since November 1994, and as from March 24, 2006, they are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).

 

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

 

In 2001, 2004, 2006 and 2010, the Bank acquired the control of Banco Bansud SA, Nuevo Banco Suquía SA, Nuevo Banco Bisel SA and Banco Privado de Inversiones SA, respectively. Such entities merged with and into Banco Macro SA in December 2003, October 2007, August 2009 and December 2013, respectively. In addition, during fiscal year 2006, Banco Macro S.A. acquired control over Banco del Tucumán SA.

 

The Bank currently offers traditional bank products and services to companies, including those operating in regional economies, as well as to individuals, thus reinforcing the Bank's objective to be a multi-services bank.

 

In addition, the Bank performs certain transactions through its subsidiaries, Banco del Tucumán SA, Macro Bank Limited (an entity organized under the laws of Bahamas), Macro Securities SA, Macro Fiducia SA and Macro Fondos SGFCISA.

 

2.BANK OPERATIONS

 

2.1.Agreement with the Misiones Provincial Government

 

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

 

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

 

As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the deposits held by the Misiones Provincial Government with the Bank amounted to 2,322,075 and 2,303,677 (including 66,622 and 63,924 related to court deposits), respectively.

 

2.2.Agreement with the Salta Provincial Government

 

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

 

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

 

As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the deposits held by the Salta Provincial Government with the Bank amounted to 769,040 and 1,058,824 (including 282,763 and 273,786 related to court deposits), respectively.

 

2.3.Agreement with the Jujuy Provincial Government

 

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

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 

As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the deposits held by the Jujuy Provincial Government with the Bank amounted to 1,470,846 and 1,545,710 (including 147,599 and 127,743 related to court deposits), respectively.

 

2.4.Banco del Tucumán S.A.

 

Banco del Tucumán SA entered into special-relationship agreements with the Tucumán Provincial Government and with the Municipality of San Miguel de Tucumán, appointing it their exclusive financial agent, as well as revenue collection and obligation payment agent, through 2011 and 2013, respectively.

 

On June 30, 2010, the service agreement with the Tucumán Provincial Government was extended through July 8, 2021, while the agreement executed with the Municipality of San Miguel de Tucumán was automatically extended through July 8, 2018, as set forth in the original agreement.

 

As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the deposits held by the Tucumán Provincial Government and the Municipality of San Miguel de Tucumán with Banco del Tucumán SA amounted to 1,720,895 and 2,525,505 (including 502,803 and 608,089 related to court deposits), respectively.

 

2.5.Uniones Transitorias de Empresas (joint ventures)

 

a)Banco Macro SA - Siemens Itron Business Services SA

 

On April 7, 1998, the Bank entered into a joint venture agreement with Siemens Itron Business Services SA, in which each holds a 50% equity interest, whereby a provincial data processing center would be provided to manage tax-related issues, to modernize tax collection systems and procedures in the Province of Salta, and to manage and perform the recovery of taxes and municipal assessments payable.

 

b)Banco Macro SA – Gestiva SA

 

On May 4, 2010, and August 15, 2012, the Bank and Gestiva SA entered into a joint venture under the name “Banco Macro SA – Gestiva SA – Unión Transitoria de Empresas” which is jointly controlled and is engaged in providing a comprehensive tax processing and management system for the Province of Misiones, its administration and collection of taxes thereof. The Bank has a 5% interest in its capital stock.

 

As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the net assets of such joint ventures recorded and consolidated in the Bank’s financial statements through the equity method amounted to 19,938 and 19,663, respectively.

 

Also, as of March 31, 2015 and 2014, net income recorded through the method mentioned in the previous paragraph amounted to 8,995 and 9,016, respectively.

 

3.SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

These financial statements, which are taken from the Bank’s books of account, are stated in thousands of pesos and have been prepared in accordance with Central Bank rules.

 

3.1.Consolidated financial statements

 

As required under Central Bank rules, the Bank presents consolidated financial statements with its subsidiaries Banco del Tucumán SA, Macro Bank Limited, Macro Securities SA, Macro Fiducia SA and Macro Fondos SGFCISA as supplementary information.

 

3.2.Comparative information

 

As required under Central Bank rules, the balance sheet as of March 31, 2015 and supplementary information, are presented comparatively with those of the prior fiscal year, while the statements of income, changes in shareholders’ equity and cash flows and cash equivalents for the three-month period ended March 31, 2015, are presented comparatively with data for the same period in the prior fiscal year.

 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 

3.3.Unit of measurement

 

Argentine professional accounting standards effective in the City of Buenos Aires establish that the financial statements should be stated in constant pesos. The adjustment methodology and the need to apply it arise from requirements contained in Technical Resolutions (TR) No. 6 and No. 17 issued by FACPCE (Argentine Federation of Professional Councils in Economic Sciences), which were amended by provisions of TR No. 39 approved by Professional Council in Economic Sciences of the City of Buenos Aires on April 16, 2014, as supplemented by Interpretation No. 8, both of them issued by the abovementioned Federation in October 2013 and June 2014, respectively.

 

These standards establish mainly, the existence of an inflation rate accumulated over a three-year period reaching or exceeding 100%, considering the domestic wholesale price index of the INDEC (Argentine Institute of Statistics and Censuses), as a key indicator and essential condition, that identifies an inflationary context that warrants adjusting the financial statements so that they are stated in constant currency as of the related date. Additionally, if the adjustment to the financial statements to reflect the effect of changes in the peso purchasing power had to reinstated after a period of discontinuation, such adjustments shall be applicable from the beginning of the fiscal year when the existence of the characteristics identifying inflationary context are verified, and the changes to be considered shall be ones existing as from the moment the adjustment was discontinued or as from a subsequent date, as applicable to the items to be adjusted.

 

The Bank’s financial statements recognize the changes in the peso purchasing power until February 28, 2003, when the adjustments to reflect those changes were discontinued, as provided by the professional accounting standards effective in the City of Buenos Aires and as required by Presidential Decree 664/2003, Article N° 268 of General Resolution No. 7/2005 of the Business Association Regulatory Agency, Central Bank Communiqué “A” 3921 and CNV (Argentine Securities Commission) General Resolution No. 441.

 

However, the interpretation of the financial statements should consider the fact that, in recent fiscal years, there have been significant changes in the prices for relevant economic variables, such as salary cost, interest and exchange rates, which do not require such adjustments according to the abovementioned regulations.

 

3.4.Significant accounting judgments, estimates and assumptions

 

The preparation of financial statements requires the Bank to make, in certain cases, estimates to determine the book values of assets and liabilities, income, expenses and contingencies, as well as the disclosure thereof, as of each date of accounting information filing. The Bank´s records are based on the best estimate regarding the probability of occurrence of different future events and, therefore, the final amount may differ from such estimates, which may have a positive or negative impact on future fiscal years.

 

3.5.Valuation methods

 

The main valuation methods used to prepare the accompanying financial statements as of March 31, 2015 and 2014 and December 31, 2014, were as follows:

 

a)Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency:

 

The assets and liabilities denominated in US dollars were valued at Central Bank benchmark US dollar exchange rate effective as of the closing date of transactions on the last respective business day. Additionally, assets and liabilities denominated in other foreign currencies were translated at the exchange rate communicated by the Central Bank´s dealing room. Foreign exchange differences were recorded in the related statements of income.

 

b)Government and private securities:

 

b.1)Government securities - Holdings booked at market value:

 

They were valued at the quoted prices or present values reported by the Central Bank, as the case may be. Differences in quoted prices and present values were recorded in the related statements of income.

 

b.2)Government securities - Holdings booked at amortized cost:

 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

  

As set forth in Central Bank Communiqué “A” 5180, as supplemented, except what is mentioned in the third paragraph, they were valued at acquisition cost increased by the accrued internal rate of return, net of the related offset account, also compared with the present values calculated by the Bank. The acquisition value previously mentioned is related to the present value of each security at acquisition date.

 

As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the present value calculated by the Bank for these securities amounted to 188,195 and 194,538, respectively.

 

As required under Central Bank Communiqué “A” 5506, BAADEs (Argentine saving bonds for the economy development) were valued at acquisition cost increased by the accrued internal rate of return.

 

b.3)Listed Instruments issued by the Central Bank – Holdings booked at market value:

 

They were valued at the quoted price as of the last respective business day. Differences in quoted prices were recorded in the related statements of income.

 

b.4)Instruments issued by the Central Bank – Holdings booked at amortized cost:

 

Holdings with no volatility published by the Central Bank were valued at acquisition cost plus accrued interest, exponentially applying the internal rate of return as per their issuance terms and conditions. The accruals of the internal rate of return mentioned above were recorded in the related statements of income.

 

b.5)  Private Securities – Investment in listed private securities:

 

They were valued at the quoted price as of the last respective business day. Differences in quoted prices were recorded in the related statements of income.

 

c)Guaranteed loans – Presidential Decree No. 1387/2001:

 

As set forth in Central Bank Communiqués “A” 4898, “A” 5180, as supplemented, the guaranteed loans issued by the Argentine Government under Presidential Decree No. 1387/01 were valued at the specific acquisition value of each security, increased by accrued income including the benchmark stabilization coefficient (CER), net of the related offset account, compared in turn with the present values reported by the Central Bank.

 

As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the present value reported by the Central Bank for these securities amounted to 470,305 and 429,982, respectively.

 

d)Interest accrual:

 

Interest has been accrued according to a compound interest formula in the period in which it was generated, except interest on transactions in foreign currency and those whose maturity does not exceed 92 days, on which interest has been accrued according to a simple interest formula.

 

The Bank suspends the interest accrual whenever loan payments are not settled (generally, after 90 days) or when the recoverability of the collection of principal or interest accrued is doubtful. Accrued interest is considered part of the loan balance when determining the allowances for loan losses. Afterwards, interest is only recognized on a cash basis.

 

e)CER accrual:

 

Receivables and payables have been indexed by the CER, wherever applicable, as follows:

 

e.1)Guaranteed loans: as explained in Note 3.5.c).

 

e.2)Deposits and other assets and liabilities: the CER as of the last respective business day was applied.

 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 

f)Allowance for loan losses and provision for contingent commitments:

 

These provisions have been calculated based on the estimated uncollectibility risk of the Bank's credit portfolio, which, among other factors, results from the evaluation of the degree of debtors compliance and the guarantee/security supporting the respective transactions, considering Central Bank Communiqué “A” 2950, as supplemented, and the Bank’s provisioning policies.

 

When loans covered by specific allowances are settled or generate a reversal of the allowances recorded in the current period, and in cases where the allowances set in prior years exceed what is considered necessary, the excess allowance is reversed with effects on income for the current period.

 

The recovery of receivables previously classified under “Debit-balance control memorandum accounts - Receivables classified as irrecoverable” are recorded directly in the related statements of income.

 

The Bank assesses the credit risk related to possible commitments and determines the appropriate amount of allowances to be recorded. The allowances related to amounts recorded in memorandum accounts, contingent commitments, are included under “Provisions”.

 

g)Other receivables from financial intermediation and Other liabilities from financial intermediation:

 

g.1)Amounts receivable from spot and forward sales pending settlement and amounts payable for spot and forward purchases pending settlement:

 

They were valued based on the prices agreed upon for each transaction, plus related premiums accrued.

 

g.2)Securities and foreign currency to be received for spot and forward purchases pending settlement and to be delivered for spot and forward sales pending settlement:

 

i.With volatility (active market): they were valued at the effective quoted prices for each of them at the last respective business day. Differences in quoted prices were recorded in the related statements of income.

 

ii.Without volatility (without active market): they were valued at their cost value increased exponentially by their internal rate of return. Such accruals were recorded in the related statements of income.

 

g.3)Debt securities and certificates of participation in financial trusts:

 

i.Debt securities: they were valued as provided by Central Bank Communiqué “A” 4414, at their cost value, increased exponentially by their internal rate of return, translated into pesos according to the method described in Note 3.5.a), as the case may be.

 

ii.Certificates of participation: they were stated at cost or face value increased as the case may be, by interest accrued until the last respective business day, translated into Argentine pesos according to the method described in Note 3.5.a), as appropriate.

 

The values recorded, net of allowances, do not exceed the recoverable values from the respective trusts.

 

g.4)Unlisted corporate bonds purchased:

 

They were valued by the accrual method based on their internal rate of return, as provided by Central Bank Communiqué "A" 4414 and supplementary regulations. Such accruals were recorded in the related statements of income.

 

g.5)Non subordinated corporate bonds issued:

 

They were valued at the amount due for principal and interest accrued, translated into pesos pursuant to the method described in Note 3.5.a). Such accruals were recorded in the related statements of income.

 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

  

h)Receivables from financial leases:

 

In accordance with Central Bank Communiqué “A” 5047, as supplemented, they were valued according to the discounted value of the sum of minimum installments pending collection (excluding any contingent installments), from the previously agreed residual value and the purchase options, for the financial lease agreements in which the Bank acts as lessor. The discounted value is calculated by applying the imputed interest rate of each lease agreement.

 

The effective financial lease agreements do not represent significant amounts with respect to the total financing granted by the Bank. Additionally, their characteristics are among the usual ones for this kind of transactions, and there are no differentiating issues of any kind compared with the transactions agreed on the Argentine financial market. These transactions are distributed among the Bank’s customers, and there are no pre-established contingent installments or automatic renewal clauses.

 

i)Investments in other companies:

 

i.1)In controlled financial institutions, supplementary and authorized activities: they were valued by the equity method.

 

i.2)In non-controlled financial institutions, supplementary and authorized activities:

 

i.In pesos: they were valued at acquisition cost, plus the nominal value of share-dividends received, restated as explained in Note 3.3., as the case may be.

 

ii.In foreign currency: they were valued at the acquisition cost in foreign currency, plus the nominal value of share-dividends received, translated into pesos in accordance with the criterion stated in Note 1.3. to the consolidated financial statements.

 

Such net values do not exceed the values calculated by the equity method on the basis of the latest financial statements published by the companies.

 

i.3)In other non-controlled companies: they were valued at acquisition cost, plus the nominal value of share-dividends received, restated as described in Note 3.3., as the case may be, net of allowances for impairment in value. Such net values do not exceed the values calculated by the equity method on the basis of the latest financial statements published by the companies.

 

j)Bank premises and equipment, other assets and intangible assets:

 

They were valued at their acquisition cost, restated as explained in Note 3.3., less the related accumulated depreciation and amortization, calculated based on their estimated useful life using the straight line method.

 

k)Valuation of derivatives:

 

k.1)Forward transactions without delivery of underlying asset: they were valued at the quoted price of the underlying assets upon maturity, as of the last respective business day. Differences in quoted prices were recorded in the related statements of income.

 

k.2)Put options taken and call option sold: valued at the agreed-upon exercise price.

 

See also Note 12.

 

l)Severance payments:

 

The Bank charges these payments directly to expenses.

 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 

m)Provisions included in liabilities:

 

The Bank carries certain contingent liabilities related to current or future claims, lawsuits and other proceedings, including those related to labor and other obligations. Liabilities are recorded when it is probable that future costs will be incurred and whenever such costs may be reasonably estimated.

 

Additionally, and as provided by Central Bank Communiqué “A” 5689, includes provisions for summary judgements and sanctions applied by the Central Bank and other regulators, which are equivalent to the relevant amounts not yet paid (see Note 19.).

 

n)Subordinated corporate bonds:

 

They were valued at the amount due for principal and interest accrued, translated into pesos pursuant to the method described in Note 3.5.a). Such accruals were recorded in the related statements of income.

 

o)Shareholders’ equity accounts:

 

They are restated as explained in Note 3.3., except for the "Capital stock" account which has been kept at its original value. The adjustment resulting from its restatement as explained in such note was included in the "Adjustments to shareholders’ equity" account.

 

p)Statement-of-income accounts:

 

p.1)The accounts comprising monetary transactions (financial income (expense), service-charge income (expense), provision for loan losses, administrative expenses, among others) were computed at their historical amounts on a monthly accrual basis.

 

p.2)The accounts reflecting the effects on income from the sale, retirement or consumption of non-monetary assets were computed on the basis of the amounts of such assets, which were restated as mentioned in Note 3.3.

 

p.3)The income (loss) from equity interests in subsidiaries were computed on the basis of such companies’ income (loss).

 

3.6.Statement of cash flows and cash equivalents

 

The Bank considers “cash and cash equivalents” to include the following accounts: Cash and investments which mature less than three months from their date of acquisition. Below is a breakdown of the reconciliation of the “Cash” item on the Statement of cash flows with the related balance sheet accounts:

 

   03/31/2015   12/31/2014   03/31/2014 
Cash   9,702,141    13,132,782    7,709,249 
                
Government and private securities               
Holdings booked at market value             15,880 
Instruments issued by the Central Bank   2,482,428    1,557,240    2,009,247 
Cash and cash equivalents   12,184,569    14,690,022    9,732,376 

 

4.INCOME TAX AND MINIMUM PRESUMED INCOME TAX

 

The Bank calculates income tax by applying the effective 35% rate to the estimated taxable income for each period, without considering the effect of temporary differences between book and taxable income.

 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 

In 1998, Law No. 25,063 established minimum presumed income tax for a ten-year term. At present, after subsequent extensions, such tax is effective through December 30, 2019. This tax is supplementary to income tax, while the latter is levied on the taxable income for the year, minimum presumed income tax is a minimum levy assessment by applying 1% over 20% of certain assets as provided by the law for financial institutions. Therefore, the Bank’s tax obligation for each year will be equal to the higher of these taxes. However, if minimum presumed income tax exceeds income tax in a given tax year, such excess may be computed as a payment on account of any income tax in excess of minimum presumed income tax that may occur in any of the following ten years, once accumulated net operating losses (NOLs) have been used.

 

As of March 31, 2015 and 2014, the Bank estimated an income tax charge of 618,000 and 644,000, respectively; hence, no minimum presumed income tax should be assessed for the three-month periods ended on such dates.

 

Additionally, as of March 31, 2015, the Bank made income tax prepayments for 1,182,949 for the 2014 fiscal year, which will be applied to the tax amount assessed in the 2014 tax return.

  

5.DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CENTRAL BANK RULES AND THE ARGENTINE PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS EFFECTIVE IN THE CITY OF BUENOS AIRES

 

Argentine professional accounting standards effective in the City of Buenos Aires differ, in certain valuation aspects, from Central Bank accounting standards.

 

The main items with differences in valuation matters as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are as follows:

 

   Adjustments under professional accounting standards 
   Stand-alone financial statements   Consolidated financial statements 
   to equity   to total
income
(1)
   to equity   to total
income
(1)
 
Item  03/31/2015   12/31/2014   03/31/2015   03/31/2015   12/31/2014   03/31/2015 
Government securities and assistance to the government sector (a)                              
Government securities - Holdings booked at amortized cost   (12,276)   (22,815)   10,539    (10,753)   (21,420)   10,667 
Instruments issued by the Central Bank and booked at amortized cost   11,595    2,443    9,152    11,531    2,381    9,150 
Guaranteed  loans – Presidential Decree No. 1387/01   15,963    15,155    808    15,963    15,155    808 
                               
Business combinations (b)                              
Acquisition of Nuevo Banco Bisel SA   (80,764)   (83,157)   2,393    (80,764)   (83,157)   2,393 
Other   (52,184)   (53,359)   1,175    (52,184)   (53,359)   1,175 
Interests in other companies (c)   38,747    35,725    3,022                
Deferred assets – Income tax (d)   214,661    209,462    5,199    251,949    243,854    8,095 
Liabilities – Provisions (e)   (30,507)   (81,534)   51,027    (30,507)   (81,534)   51,027 
Total   105,235    21,920    83,315    105,235    21,920    83,315 

 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 

(1)Additionally, according to the Argentine professional accounting standards effective in the City of Buenos Aires, individual and consolidated income for the three-month period ended March 31, 2014, would have increased by 42,048.

 

(a)Holdings of government securities, instruments issued by the Central Bank and credit assistance to the nonfinancial government sector: these holdings and financing are valued based on the specific regulations and standards issued by the Argentine government and the Central Bank, which set forth, among other issues, the use of present values, technical values and offset accounts, as explained in Notes 3.5.b.2), 3.5.b.4) and 3.5.c). Pursuant to the Argentine professional accounting standards effective in the City of Buenos Aires, the securities, instruments and assistance mentioned in those notes should be stated at their market and/or present values, as the case may be. In addition, current Central Bank regulations establish that financing to the nonfinancial government sector is not subject to loan-loss provisioning, whereas the Argentine professional accounting standards effective in the City of Buenos Aires require that assets in general to be compared with their recoverable value every time financial statements are prepared.

 

(b)Business combinations: under the standards set forth by Central Bank, business acquisitions are recorded according to the book values of the acquired company and, if the purchase price exceeds the book value, the excess amount is recorded in the acquiring company´s books as a positive goodwill. On the other hand, if the purchase price is lower than book value, the difference is recorded in the acquiring company´s books as a negative goodwill. If the goodwill is positive, Central Bank standards establish that such goodwill should be amortized under the straight-line method based on an estimated useful life of ten years. If the goodwill is negative, Central Bank Communiqué “A” 3984 establishes specific amortization methods; the maximum amortization allowed per year is 20%.

 

According to the Argentine professional accounting standards effective in the City of Buenos Aires, business combinations are recorded based on the market values of the acquired company’s identifiable net assets and the difference between the purchase price and the identifiable net asset measurement value is recorded as either a positive or a negative goodwill, as the case may be. If a positive goodwill is recognized, this goodwill will be amortized systematically over the estimated useful life, unless it has an indefinite useful life considering the estimates made by the Bank´s Management, in which case it shall not be amortized, but compared with its recoverable value as of each year-end. If a negative goodwill is recognized due to expected losses or future expenses of the acquired entity and which should not have been recorded as liabilities as of the acquisition date, it will either be charged to the statement of income according to the change in specific circumstances that gave rise to it or systematically, taking into account an average weighted useful life of the acquired entity’s assets subject to depreciation and amortization.

 

(c)Subsidiary Banco del Tucumán SA prepares its financial statements in conformity with Central Bank rules which differ from the Argentine professional accounting standards effective in the City of Buenos Aires.

 

(d)Income tax: The Bank and its subsidiaries determine income tax applying the effective rate to the estimated taxable income, without considering the effect of the temporary differences between book and taxable income. According to the Argentine professional accounting standards effective in the City of Buenos Aires, income tax should be booked following the deferred tax method, according to which (i) in addition to the current tax payable, either an asset (if certain conditions are met) or a liability is recognized for deferred taxes related to the tax effect of the temporary differences between the book and tax valuation of assets and liabilities, and (ii) a tax expense (income) is recognized in relation to the portion involving the current tax expense (income) as well as the one involving the deferred tax expense (income), resulting from the creation and reversal of the abovementioned temporary differences in the year. Under Argentine professional accounting standards effective in the City of Buenos Aires, a deferred tax asset is recognized when there are unused NOLs or tax credits that can be deducted from future taxable income, provided they are likely.

 

(e)The Bank books the effects of the Argentine Supreme Court rulings dated December 27, 2006, and August 28, 2007, upon payment of such precautionary measures, in conformity with Central Bank indications in the notice dated August 4, 2008. According to the Argentine professional accounting standards effective in the City of Buenos Aires, the Bank should have recorded a liability related to this item. Additionally, as explained in Note 3.5.m), the Bank booked certain provisions that should not have been booked under the Argentine professional accounting standards effective in the City of Buenos Aires, in view of their remote probability of occurrence (see Note 19.).

 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 

6.IMPLEMENTATION PLAN TOWARDS INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS (IFRS)

 

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

 

According to such conversion process, on March 27, 2015, the Bank presented to the Central Bank, their own implementation plan together with the appointment of a person in charge, according to Central Bank Communiqué “A” 5635, which were approved by the Board of Directors on March 10, 2015.

 

As of the date of issuance of these financial statements, the Bank is implementing the abovementioned IFRS conversion process.

  

7.BREAKDOWN OF THE ITEMS INCLUDED IN “OTHER” AND MAIN SUBACCOUNTS

 

The breakdown of the “Other” account in the balance sheet and statement of income is as follows:

 

       03/31/2015   12/31/2014 
7.1.  Loans - Other          
   Other loans   4,684,458    4,726,467 
   Export financing and prefinancing   833,793    993,677 
       5,518,251    5,720,144 
              
7.2.  Other receivables from financial intermediation - Other receivables not covered by debtor classification standards          
              
   Debt securities issued by financial trusts (See Note 16.)   257,025    165,542 
   Certificates of participation in financial trusts (a)   236,083    235,984 
   Other   34    138 
       493,142    401,664 
   (a) As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Bank booked an allowance for impairment for 223,832.          
              
7.3.  Other receivables – Other          
              
   Sundry receivables   261,503    288,489 
   Security deposits   218,756    190,246 
   Advanced prepayments   66,903    64,642 
   Tax prepayments   12,445    5,846 
   Other   20,652    17,445 
       580,259    566,668 
              
7.4.  Deposits - Nonfinancial government sector        
            
   Time deposits   2,361,191    1,638,321 
   Checking accounts   2,319,704    2,851,908 
   Investment accounts   80,452    131,697 
   Savings accounts   63,113    67,205 
   Accrued interest, adjustments and foreign exchange differences payable   23,741    24,354 
   Other   882,694    866,933 
       5,730,895    5,580,418 
            
7.5.  Deposits - From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents - Other        
            
   Expired time deposits   988,099    592,631 
   Unemployment fund for workers of the construction industry   221,434    210,347 
   Attachments   219,378    215,416 
   Other   49,820    54,184 
       1,478,731    1,072,578 

 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 

      03/31/2015   12/31/2014 
            
7.6.  Other liabilities from financial intermediation - Other          
              
   Purchase financing payables   1,300,720    1,486,838 
   Miscellaneous not subject to minimum cash requirements   465,683    434,672 
   Other withholdings and additional withholdings   459,386    489,076 
   Collections and other transactions on account and behalf of others   337,236    442,020 
   Miscellaneous subject to minimum cash requirements   142,687    193,393 
   Other payment orders pending settlement   112,339    394,883 
   Sociedad Seguro de Depósitos (Sedesa) – Purchase of preferred
shares of former Nuevo Banco Bisel SA  (see Note 8.)
   90,673    90,673 
   Retirement pension payment orders pending settlement   37,982    81,710 
   Other   363,024    111,535 
       3,309,730    3,724,800 
              
7.7.  Other Liabilities - Other          
              
   Taxes payable (net of prepayments)   1,531,242    1,189,860 
   Salaries and payroll taxes payable   317,837    269,720 
   Miscellaneous payables   201,055    175,056 
   Withholdings on salaries   42,295    50,130 
   Prepayment for the sale of assets   3,049    3,529 
       2,095,478    1,688,295 
              
7.8.  Memorandum accounts – Debit-balance accounts – Control – Other          
              
   Checks and securities in custody – Anses (Argentine social security administration)   75,614,758    55,081,889 
   Securities in custody – Other   15,339,526    12,613,366 
   Checks and securities not yet collected   3,139,407    3,406,076 
   Managed portfolios (see Note 13.)   1,030,402    992,159 
   Checks and securities to be debited   812,730    881,869 
   Checks and securities to be collected   101,538    126,528 
       96,038,361    73,101,887 
              
      03/31/2015   03/31/2014 
            
7.9.  Financial income – Interest on other loans          
              
   Personal loans   1,313,838    992,319 
   Other   321,811    283,802 
       1,635,649    1,276,121 
              
7.10.  Financial income – Net income from government and private securities          
              
   Government and private securities   1,030,242    189,223 
   Financial trusts   12,665    40,879 
   Other   17,812    11,082 
       1,060,719    241,184 
              
7.11.  Financial income – Other          
              
   Premiums on reverse repurchase agreements with the financial sector   19,775    43,418 
   Interests on loans for export prefinancing and financing   18,990    19,129 
   Forward foreign-currency transactions offset   213    153,608 
   Other        819 
       38,978    216,974 

 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 

      03/31/2015   03/31/2014 
            
7.12.  Financial expense – Other          
              
   Turnover tax and municipal assessments   284,498    224,877 
   Premiums on repurchase agreements with the financial sector   4,171    296 
       288,669    225,173 
              
7.13.  Service-charge income – Other          
              
   Debit and credit card income   315,499    224,701 
   Service commissions – Joint ventures (see Note 2.5.)   21,575    16,179 
   Rental of safe deposit boxes   21,322    18,595 
   Other   79,091    67,428 
       437,487    326,903 
              
7.14.  Service-charge expense - Other          
              
   Debit and credit card expenses   139,188    113,670 
   Turnover tax and municipal assessments   61,441    45,270 
   Commissions paid to lending agents   23,785    22,336 
   Other   9,661    6,659 
       234,075    187,935 
              
7.15.  Administrative expenses – Other operating expenses          
              
   Maintenance, conservation and repair expenses   64,681    49,873 
   Security  services   62,967    52,657 
   Electric power and communications   33,407    29,184 
   Leases   27,415    23,494 
   Stationery and office supplies   7,304    4,826 
   Insurance   5,235    3,891 
       201,009    163,925 
              
7.16.  Other income – Other          
              
   Other adjustments and interest on other receivables   8,056    15,986 
   Services provided to Banco del Tucumán SA   2,737    2,309 
   Gain on sale of bank premises and equipment, and other assets   912    470 
   Other   6,876    4,757 
       18,581    23,522 
              
7.17.  Other expense – Other          
              
   Donations   22,935      
   Portfolio transactions   21,539      
   Summary and sanctions (see Note 19.)   13,776      
   Municipal assessment   545    12,831 
   Turnover tax   1,880    1,782 
   Other   59,281    4,906 
       119,956    19,519 

 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 

8.RESTRICTED ASSETS

 

As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 the following Bank’s assets are restricted:

 

Item  03/31/2015   12/31/2014 
         
Government and private securities          
           
Federal Government bond in pesos at Badlar Private + 200 basis points, maturing in 2017 used as security in favor of SEDESA (1).   89,331    84,569 
Federal Government bond in pesos at Badlar Private + 250 basis points, maturing in 2019, securing the role of custodian of Sustainability Guarantee Fund investments.   92,590    92,464 
Federal Government bond in pesos at Badlar Private + 200 basis points, maturing in 2017 and Federal Government bond in pesos at Badlar Private + 300 basis points, maturing in 2015 securing the role of custodian of Sustainability Guarantee Fund investments, respectively.   58,200    62,043 
Discount securities regulated by Argentinean legislation, maturing 2033 securing the role of custodian of Sustainability Guarantee Fund investments.    51,660      
Federal Government bond in pesos at Badlar Private + 200 basis points, maturing in 2016 and Federal Government bond in pesos at Badlar Private + 300 basis points, maturing in 2015 for the performance of forward foreign currency trading transactions, respectively.   17,460    45,274 
Discount securities regulated by Argentinean legislation, maturing 2033 for the performance of forward foreign currency trading transactions.   18,999      
Secured Bonds under Presidential Decree No. 1579/02 as security for a loan received from Banco de Inversión y Comercio Exterior SA (Bice).   35,803    36,748 
Federal Government bond in pesos at Badlar Private + 200 basis points, maturing in 2017, for the minimum amount required to perform as an Agent in the new categories provided by CNV General Resolution No. 622/2013.   14,680    13,991 
Other government and private securities.   3,768    2,881 
Subtotal government and private securities   382,491    337,970 
           
Loans          
           
Guaranteed Loans under Presidential Decree No. 1387/01 – Global 17 at a variable rate provided as guarantee in favor of the Central Bank in relation to the auctions of advances intended for the production sector under the Bicentennial Production Financing Program.   58,009    56,577 
Subtotal Loans   58,009    56,577 
           
Other receivables from financial intermediation          
           
•      Special guarantee checking accounts opened in Central Bank for transactions related to the electronic clearing houses and similar entities.   812,131    695,631 
           
     Interests resulting in contributions made in the Bank´s capacity by contributory partner of the following venture funds: (2)          
-       Risk Fund of Los Grobo SGR (mutual guarantee association), with an original contribution of 30,000 made on December 23, 2014.    32,370    30,000 
-       Risk Fund of Garantizar SGR, with an original contribution of 20,000 made on December 22, 2014.   20,226    20,000 
-       Risk Fund of Intergarantías SGR, with an original contribution of 3,000 made on December 30, 2013.   2,783    3,000 
-       Risk Fund of Intergarantías SGR, with an original contribution of 7,000 made on December 22, 2014.   7,000    7,000 
Subtotal other receivables from financial intermediation   874,510    755,631 

 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 

Item (cont.)  03/31/2015   12/31/2014 
         
Other receivables          
           
•     Security deposits related to credit card transactions   213,304    185,146 
           
•     Sundry receivables includes an item related to the attachment ordered in the context of a claim initiated by the City of Buenos Aires tax authorities on turnover tax differences.   827    827 
           
•     Other guarantee security.    5,452    5,100 
Subtotal other receivables   219,583    191,073 
           
Other assets          
·     Building related to a call option sold (see Note 12.(c)).   104,819    105,258 
Subtotal other assets   104,819    105,258 
           
Total   1,639,412    1,446,509 

 

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

 

(2)In order to keep tax benefits related to these contributions, they must be maintained between two and three years from the date they were made.

 

9.TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES

 

The receivables/payables and income (loss) from transactions performed with subsidiaries and affiliates are as follows (see also Note 3. to the consolidated financial statements):

 

   Banco del
Tucumán
SA
   Macro
Bank
Limited
   Macro
Securities SA
   Other
subsidiaries
and related
parties
(1)
   03/31/2015   12/31/2014 
                         
ASSETS                              
                               
Cash        6,271              6,271    6,083 
                               
Loans                  277,721    277,721    269,398 
                               
Other receivables from financial intermediation                  116,674    116,674    401,646 
                               
Receivables from financial lease             9,309    1,100    10,409    10,458 
                               
Other receivables                  153    153    993 
                               
Items pending allocation   37                   37    20 
                               
Total assets   37    6,271    9,309    395,648    411,265    688,598 

 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 

   Banco del
Tucumán
SA
   Macro
Bank
Limited
   Macro
Securities SA
   Other
subsidiaries
and related
parties
(1)
   03/31/2015   12/31/2014 
LIABILITIES                              
                               
Deposits        1,037    29,544    111,940    142,521    208,121 
                               
Other liabilities from financial intermediation                  136    136    342,496 
                               
Total liabilities        1,037    29,544    112,076    142,657    550,617 
                               
MEMORANDUM ACCOUNTS                              
                               
Credit-balance accounts – Contingent             1,770    29,100    30,870    3,724 
                               
Credit-balance accounts – Derivatives                  44,980    44,980    154,555 
                               
                   03/31/2015   03/31/2014 
INCOME (EXPENSE)                              
                               
Financial income             573    3,376    3,949    3,808 
                               
Financial expense   (3,809)             (2,471)   (6,280)   (5,201)
                               
Service-charge income   6    1    137    670    814    234 
                               
Service-charge expense             (144)        (144)     
                               
Administrative expenses   (3)                  (3)   (3)
                               
Other income   2,963                   2,963    2,524 
                               
Total income / (loss)   (843)   1    566    1,575    1,299    1,362 

 

(1)Includes amounts generated by the Bank with its subsidiaries and its related parties regarding transactions performed in the normal course of business, under normal market conditions, in terms of interest rates and prices, as well as guarantees required.

 

10.CAPITAL STOCK

 

The Bank’s subscribed and paid-in capital as of March 31, 2015, amounted to 584,563. Since December 31, 2012, the Bank’s capital stock has changed as follows.

 

As of December 31, 2012   594,485 
Capital stock increase approved by the General Special Shareholders’ Meeting of June 10, 2013 (1)   78 
Capital stock decrease as provided by Art. 67 of Law No. 26,831 (2)   (10,000)
As of March 31, 2015   584,563 

 

(1)Related to the capital increase in the amount of 77,860 Class B shares of common stock with a face value of Ps 1, each one entitled to one vote, and delivered to the minority shareholders of former Banco Privado de Inversiones SA, in the merger process with Banco Macro SA.

 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 

(2)Related to capital stock decrease resulting from the lapse of three years from acquisition from September through December 2011, involving 10,000,000 own registered Class B shares of common stock for a total amount of 92,919. These shares have not been sold and the shareholders´ meeting has issued no resolution as to the application thereof. As the date of issuance of these financial statements, the capital stock decrease is in process in the CNV, to be subsequently registered in the Public Registry of Commerce.

  

11.CORPORATE BONDS ISSUANCE

 

The corporate bond liabilities recorded in the accompanying financial statements amount to:

 

Corporate Bonds  Original value  Residual face
value as of
03/31/2015
  03/31/2015   12/31/2014 
Subordinated – Class 1  USD  150,000,000 (a.1)  USD 150,000,000   1,359,860    1,287,317 
Non-subordinated – Class 2  USD  150,000,000 (a.2)  USD 106,395,000   951,666    942,115 
Total         2,311,526    2,229,432 

 

On September 1, 2006, June 4, 2007, April 26, 2011 and April 23, 2015 the general regular shareholders’ meeting approved the creation, and subsequent extension, of a Global Program for the Issuance of Simple Corporate Bonds in a short, medium or long term, either subordinated or non-subordinated, with or without guarantee, in accordance with the provisions of Law No, 23,576, as amended by Law No. 23,962, and further applicable regulations, up to a maximum amount outstanding at any time during the term of the program of USD 1,000,000,000 (one billion US dollars), or an equal amount in other currencies, under which it will be possible to issue different classes and/or series of corporate bonds denominated in US dollars or other currencies and reissue the successive classes or series to be amortized.

 

a.1)On December 18, 2006, under the abovementioned Global Program, Banco Macro SA issued the 1st series of Class 1 subordinated Notes for a face value of USD 150,000,000 (US dollars one hundred and fifty million). The main characteristics of this issuance are:

 

-Computable to the Bank’s required minimum capital (computable equity), as established by Communiqué “A” 4576.

 

-The Notes fall due within a 30-year term, with full amortization upon maturity (December 18, 2036), with full redemption option in 10 years since the issuance date.

 

-Interest payments will be made with a semiannual frequency (June 18 and December 18, every year).

 

-During the first 10 years, the interest rate will be a fixed one (9.75%), and a variable one for the remaining years (six-month LIBOR, plus 7.11%). As established by Communiqué “A” 4576, the interest rate payable can be increased only once over the life of the instrument and subsequent to the 10-year term since their issuance.

 

-They do not include covenants that change the subordination order.

 

-No interest on the Notes will neither fall due and payable if: (i) payments of such interest is the distributable amount, as defined in the pricing supplement dated November 23, 2006; (ii) there is a general prohibition by the Central Bank; (iii) the Bank is subject to the provisions of Articles 34 or 35 bis, Financial Institutions Law; (iv) the Bank is receiving financial assistance from Central Bank for illiquidity under Article 17 of Central Bank Charter; (v) the Bank is not in compliance with or has failed to comply in a timely basis with reporting obligations to the Central Bank; and/or (vi) the Bank is not in compliance with minimum capital requirements (both on an individual and consolidated basis levels) or with minimum cash reserves (on average).

 

-Unpaid interest is not cumulative.

 

-They have authorizations both for their public offering and their listing on domestic or foreign stock exchanges or markets.

 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 

-In no case, the payment of financial services may exceed net unappropriated retained earnings as per the financial statements for the last fiscal year, with an external auditor’s report, which should be appropriated to a reserve created to such end, as established by Communiqué “A” 4576 (see Note 22.b)).

 

The Bank used the funds derived from such issuance to grant loans.

 

a.2)On January 29, 2007, Banco Macro SA issued the 1st series of Class 2 non-subordinated simple corporate bonds at a fixed rate of 8.5% p.a., not convertible into shares, fully amortizable upon maturity (February 1, 2017) for a face value of USD 150,000,000 (one hundred and fifty million US dollars), under the terms and conditions set forth in the price supplement dated January 10, 2007. Interest is paid semiannually on February 1 and August 1 of every year.

 

Additionally, the Bank has the option to redeem such issuance, either fully or partially, at any time and from time to time. The Bank used the funds derived from such issuance to grant loans.

 

On August 16, 2007, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) authorized the abovementioned exchange offers mentioned in a.1) and a.2).

 

12.DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

 

The Bank performs transactions that involve derivative financial instruments, as established by Central Bank rules and Argentine professional accounting standards effective in the City of Buenos Aires. Such instruments mainly relate to:

 

-Forward transactions involving securities and foreign currency.
-Forward transactions without delivery of the underlying asset.
-Options.
-Interest rate swaps.

 

Such transactions were valued as explained in Notes 3.5.g.1), 3.5.g.2) and 3.5.k).

 

Positions of transactions effective as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are as follows:

 

Transaction  03/31/2015   12/31/2014 
Net position of repurchase agreements   (1,585,431)   94,917 
Net asset position of forward transactions without delivery of the underlying asset (a)        (136,832)
Position of put options taken (b)   9,034    8,759 
Position of call options sold (c)   (120,196)   (114,479)

 

Net income (loss) resulting from these transactions for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, amount to income (loss):

 

Transaction  03/31/2015   03/31/2014 
Premiums on reverse repurchase agreements   19,775    43,418 
Premiums on repurchase agreements   (4,171)   (296)
Interest rate swap        819 
Forward foreign-currency transactions offset   213    153,608 
Total   15,817    197,549 

 

(a) It is related mainly to negotiation transactions of forward foreign currency exchange rates, carried out through Mercado Abierto Electrónico (MAE). The differences of such trading transactions are settled on a daily basis based on the prices agreed upon and their quoted price upon maturity; the underlying asset is not delivered or received.

 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 

(b) It is related to a put option taken with a Bank´s customer of a property received by the Bank as payment of loans granted by it. The price was set at USD 1,024,250, and the option’s exercise period is from September 24, 2015, through September 23, 2016, both dates included.

 

(c) It is related to a call option sold to a bank´s customer on a building received by the Bank as payment of loans granted by it. The initial price was set at 104,135, and will accrue interest at a corrected Badlar rate, re-calculated on a monthly basis, plus 200 basic points and the option’s exercise period is from July 24, 2014, through July 31, 2016, both dates included. As of the date of issuance of these financial statements, the holder has not exercised the option.

 

13.PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

 

As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Bank manages the following portfolios:

 

   Managed portfolio as of 
Item  03/31/2015   12/31/2014 
• On March 1, 1996, former Banco de Salta SA (which was absorbed by the Bank) and the Salta Provincial Government entered into an Agreement to Manage the Loan Portfolio of Banco Provincial de Salta (in liquidation) related to the nonfinancial private sector.   14,023    14,026 
• On August 11, 1998, former Banco de Jujuy SA (which was absorbed by the Bank) and the Jujuy provincial Government entered into an agreement to manage the loan portfolio of the former Banco de la Provincia de Jujuy and to provide a monthly report on the tasks performed.   40,731    40,927 
• On April 6, 2001, through Provincial Decree No. 806, the Ministry of the Treasury of the Province of Salta approved an extension to the “Contract for the service of collecting, processing and arranging information, managing the loan portfolio and performing collection procedures related to the receivables of the IPDUV (Provincial Institute of Urban and Housing Development)" entered into on March 27, 2001, between such Agency and Banco Macro SA.   112,686    110,469 
 On August 19, 2002, ABN AMRO Bank NV Sucursal Argentina, as trustee, the former Scotiabank Quilmes SA, as trustor, Banco Comafi SA, as an agent and collecting manager and the former Banco Bansud SA (currently Banco Macro SA), entered into an “Agreement for the LAVERC financial trust’s collection administration and management”.    69,893    70,015 
• On June 30, 2006, the Bank and Macro Fiducia SA entered into a management and custody agreement regarding the “RETUC 1” trust loan portfolio.   55,580    55,738 
• On November 22, 2012 and 2013 and November 26, 2014, the Bank (trustor) and Macro Fiducia SA (trustee), created the financial trusts Fideicomiso Financiero Privado “SECANE I”, “SECANE II” and “SECANE III”, respectively; in the trusts agreement the trustor assumes the role of collection agent, administration and custodian.   364,560    368,358 
• Other portfolios managed by the Bank.   372,929    332,626 
Total   1,030,402    992,159 

 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 

14.MUTUAL FUNDS

 

As of March 31, 2015, the Bank, in its capacity as Depository Company, held in custody the interest in Mutual Funds subscribed by third parties and assets from the following mutual funds:

 

Fund  Shares of
interest
   Equity   Assets (1) 
Pionero Pesos   493,831,926    1,076,721    858,068 
Pionero Renta Ahorro   809,076,182    2,675,921    2,668,543 
Pionero F F   62,092,750    174,423    170,224 
Pionero Renta   41,152,802    311,923    308,300 
Pionero Acciones   2,739,592    25,026    24,553 
Pionero Renta Dólares   6,027    20      
Pionero Empresas FCI Abierto PYMES   63,820    88    83 
Pionero Consumo   80,081    105    87 
Argenfunds Renta Pesos   225,243,670    251,136    251,588 
Argenfunds Renta Argentina   212,623,153    257,975    258,850 
Argenfunds Ahorro Pesos   406,124,546    709,093    713,642 
Argenfunds Renta Privada FCI   294,381,220    464,527    458,451 
Argenfunds Abierto Pymes   723,768    931    934 

 

(1)These amounts reflect the mutual funds’ assets and are recorded under the “Checks and securities in custody” memorandum account.

 

15.BANK DEPOSIT GUARANTEE INSURANCE SYSTEM

 

Law No. 24,485, and Presidential Decree No, 540/1995, provided for the organization of a Bank Deposit Guarantee Insurance System, characterized as being limited, mandatory and for valuable consideration, designed to provide coverage for risks inherent in bank deposits, subsidiary and supplementary to the bank deposit privileges and protection offered by the system created by Financial Institutions Law. Such law also provided for the organization of Sedesa to manage the Deposit Guarantee Fund. Such company was organized in August 1995. The Bank holds a 8.7559% equity interest therein, according to the percentages set forth in Central Bank Communiqué “B” 10981 of March 26, 2015.

 

This system shall cover the deposits up to the amount of 350 in Argentine pesos and foreign currency with the participating institutions as checking accounts, savings accounts, certificates of deposit or any other modes determined by the Central Bank, as long as the requirements under Presidential Decree No. 540/1995 and any others established by the enforcement agency are fulfilled. On the other hand, Central Bank established that the deposits made by other financial institutions, those made by persons related to the Bank, and deposits of securities, among others, must be excluded from the deposit guarantee system.

 

16.TRUST ACTIVITIES

 

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

 

16.1Financial trusts for investment purposes

 

The Bank holds investment as describe in Note 7.2.

 

Debt securities include mainly:

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 

-debt securities related to Loma Blanca Financial Trust.

 

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

 

Additionally, Note 7.1. to the consolidated financial statements, includes a list of the holdings for investment held by the Bank´s subsidiaries.

 

16.2Trusts created using financial assets transferred by the Bank

 

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

 

As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, considering the latest available accounting information as of the date of the financial statements, the assets managed through Macro Fiducia SA (subsidiary) of this type of trusts amounted to 26,970 and 20,668, respectively.

 

Additionally, Note 7.2. to the consolidated financial statements includes a list of those trusts with similar purposes to those included in this note, but created with corpus assets transferred by the Bank’s subsidiaries.

 

16.3Trusts guaranteeing loans granted by the Bank

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, considering the latest available accounting information as of the date of the financial statements, the assets managed by the Bank, Macro Fiducia SA and Banco del Tucumán SA (subsidiaries) amounted to 457,767 and 493,078, respectively.

 

16.4Trusts in which the Bank acts as trustee (administration)

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 

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

 

As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, considering the latest available accounting information as of the date of the financial statements, the assets managed by the Bank amounted to 704,462 and 614,284, respectively.

 

Additionally, Note 7.3. to the consolidated financial statements includes a list of those trusts with similar purposes to those included in this note, but managed by the Bank’s subsidiaries.

 

17.INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE CNV

 

17.1Compliance with requirements to act in the capacity of agents belonging to different categories of agents defined by the CNV.

 

As mentioned in Note 21., on September 5, 2013, the CNV issued General Resolution No. 622. Considering Banco Macro SA’s current operations, and according to the different categories of agents established by the abovementioned Resolution, the Bank is registered with this agency as an agent for the custody of collective investment products of mutual funds (AC PIC FCI), and comprehensive clearing and settlement agent and trading agent (ALyC y AN - integral), and is in the process of registering for financial trustee (AF) and non-financial trustee (FNOF) agent categories.

 

Additionally, the Bank’s shareholders´ equity exceeds the minimum amount required by this regulation, amounting to 24,500, as well as the minimum required offsetting entry of 14,000, which the Bank paid-in at the end of the period with government securities as described in Note 8.

 

17.2Documentation in custody

 

As a general policy, the Bank delivers for custody to third parties, the documentary support of its aged accounting and management operations, i.e those whose date is prior to the last fiscal year-end, except for the inventory book, in which aging is deemed to include those with a date prior to the two fiscal years ended. In compliance with CNV General Resolution No. 629 requirements, the Bank has kept (i) the inventory books for fiscal years ended through December 31, 2012 included, and (ii) certain documentation supporting the economic transactions for fiscal years ended through December 31, 2014, included, under the custody of the following companies: AdeA Administradora de Archivos SA (warehouse located at Ruta 36, km 31.5, Florencio Varela, Province of Buenos Aires) and ADDOC Administración de Documentos SA (warehouse located at avenida Circunvalación, between Camino San Carlos and 60 cuadras, Province of Cordoba and avenida Sargento Cayetano Beleira 410, formerly Ruta Km 8 51.2, Pilar, Province of Buenos Aires).

 

18.MINIMUM CASH AND MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS

 

18.1Accounts identifying compliance with the minimum cash requirements:

 

The items computed by the Bank to constitute the minimum cash requirement effective for March 2015 are listed below, indicating the balances as of month-end of the related accounts:

 

Item  03/31/2015 
Cash     
Amounts in Central Bank accounts   6,083,236 
Other receivables from financial intermediation     
Special guarantee accounts with the Central Bank   812,131 
Total   6,895,367 

 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 

18.2Minimum capital requirements:

 

As the table disclosed, the minimum capital requirements measured on an individual basis, effective for March 2015, along with its computable capital as of the end of that month:

 

Item  03/31/2015 
Minimum capital requirement   5,518,860 
Computable capital   11,149,646 
Excess amount   5,630,786 

 

19. SUMMARY JUDGEMENTS AND SANCTIONS APPLIED BY THE CENTRAL BANK AND CERTAIN REGULATORS

 

The Central Bank Communiqué “A” 5689 requires banks to disclose in their financial statements certain information regarding summaries and sanctions received from certain regulators, regardless of the amounts involved and the final conclusions of each cause. The information required as of March 31, 2015 is disclosed below:

 

19.1.Summary Judgements initiated by the Central Bank:

 

Date & No. of Summary Reason Responsible Status
04/14/2011 Criminal Foreign Exchange Regime Summary N° 4674. Supposed infraction of article No. 1 incs. e) and f) and No. 2 inc f) of the Criminal Foreign Exchange Law (“CFEL”), in an exchange operation transaction with a suspended customer with no Central Bank authorization. Banco Macro SA, as the follow-on of Nuevo Banco Bisel SA and Branch Manager. (1) The Central Bank raised the summary to the Criminal Office of the Federal Court No. 3 of the Judicial Department in Córdoba.
03/11/2013 Financial Summary No. 1380. Supposed excess in the assets used for guarantee purpose which should have been used for related statutory operation ratios; failure to fulfill with the limitations of deposits increase, lack of veracity in book records, neglect to present the corresponding accounting disclosure of such excess and failures according to Central Bank requirements. Former Banco Privado de Inversiones SA, Directors, Statutory Audit Committee and Corporate Service Manager. (2) In process at the Central Bank.
01/07/2014 Criminal Foreign Exchange Regime Summary N0. 5645. Supposed infraction of article No. 1 incs. e) and f) y No. 2 inc f) of the CFEL, for foreign exchange transactions with no Central Bank authorization. Banco Macro S.A and Responsible for Foreign Trade and Foreign Exchange. (3) In process at the Central Bank.

 

(1)Mariano Raúl Misino and Roberto David Luna.
(2)Alejandro Manuel Estrada, Raúl Fernández, Alejandro Carlos Estrada, Eduardo Guillermo Castro, Jorge Norberto Cerrotta, Armando Rogelio Pomar and Carlos Soulé.
(3)Susana Lerman, José Luis Vejo, Jorge Francisco Scarinci and Horacio Ricardo Javier Sistac.

 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 

19.2.Sanctions imposed by the Central Bank:

 

Date & No. of Summary Reason Responsible Status
04/10/2008 Financial summary No. 1227

Supposed infraction of Communiqué “A" 2241; CREFI-2; Chapter IV, Section 4, point 4.1. and 4.2., involving two capital contributions to its subsidiary Sudbank and Trust Company Ltd. (currently Macro Bank Limited) with no previous Central Bank authorization.

Original sanction amount: 2,625

Current sanction amount: 1,400

Banco Macro SA Directors. (1)

 

On 11/05/2013 the fine was debited from Banco Macro´s account 00285 at the Central Bank. On 11/20/2013 a direct appeal was file against Resolution No. 723 issued by SEFyC (Argentine regulatory agency of financial and foreign exchange institutions), on 10/10/2013, representing the Bank and the natural persons subject to the summary proceeding, before the Federal Court of Appeals in Contentious and Administrative Matters in the City of Buenos Aires (CNACAF). As a result of the appeal filed, on 04/14/2015, the Bank was notified about the resolution that reduced the amount of the fine. The bank is currently analyzing the steps to be taken.
08/01/2013 Summary No. 1394 Supposed failure of Communiqué “A” 3700. CREFI 2-36, Exhibit, Item I, Sub-item 5.2. For presenting out of term the corresponding documentation regarding the appointment of authorities. Banco Macro SA and Chairman. (2) On 12/02/2014 the Central Bank passed Sentence No. 828, imposing the sanction to those responsible. On 02/02/2015 the Bank rejected the resolution and presented an appeal to revoke the sentence at the Central Bank. On 03/27/2015 the Central Bank passed Sentence No. 272, whereby the appeal was dismissed and the sanction was confirmed.
08/14/2013 Financial Summary No. 1401.

Supposed failure of financing to the non-financial public sector, for temporary overdrafts through checking accounts of the Municipality of Córdoba and Reconquista.

Sanction amount: 2,400

Banco Macro SA and Directors. (3) On 03/02/2015 the Central Bank passed Resolution No. 183/15 imposing sanctions to the Bank, which were debited from the Bank´s account 00285 on 03/12/2015. On 03/30/2015 a direct appeal was filed against such resolution to CNACAF.

 

(1)Jorge Horacio Brito; Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo; Juan Pablo Brito Devoto; Luis Carlos Cerolini; Carlos Enrique Videla; Fernando Andrés Sansuste, Enrique Jaratz and Jorge Pablo Brito.
(2)Jorge Horacio Brito.
(3)Jorge Horacio Brito, Jorge Pablo Brito and Marcos Brito.

 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 

19.3.Sanctions imposed by the Financial Information Unit (UIF).

 

Date & File No. Reason Responsible Status
01/16/2009 File No. 62/2009

Purchase of foreign currency from April 2006 through August 2007.

Sanction amount: 718

Banco Macro SA and those in charge of Anti-money laundering regulation compliance. (1) UIF. passed Resolution No. 72/2011 on 06/09/2011, imposing sanctions to those responsible. An appeal was presented at CNACAF.
06/09/2011 File No. 62/2009 (extension)

Extension of the summary issued by Resolution 72/2011 for transaction performed from 04/03/2006 through 10/11/2006.

Sanction amount: 538

Banco Macro SA and those in charge of Anti-money laundering regulation compliance. (2) UIF. passed Resolution No. 04/2014 imposing sanctions to those responsible. An appeal was presented at CNACAF.
11/23/2011   File No. 6338/2011

Purchase of foreign currency.

Sanction amount: 2,136

Banco Macro SA, Directors and those in charge of Anti-money laundering regulation compliance. (3) UIF. passed Resolution No. 110/2014 imposing sanctions to those responsible. An appeal was presented at CNACAF.
11/23/2011   File No. 6420/2011

Purchase of foreign currency.

Sanction amount: 822

Banco Macro SA, Directors and those in charge of Anti-money laundering regulation compliance. (3) UIF. passed Resolution No. 124/2014 imposing sanctions to those responsible. An appeal was presented at CNACAF.
11/23/2011   File No. 6406/2011

Purchase of foreign currency.

Sanction amount: 677

Banco Macro SA, Directors and those in charge of Anti-money laundering regulation compliance. (3) UIF. passed Resolution No. 171/2014 imposing sanctions to those responsible. An appeal was presented at CNACAF.
11/23/2011   File No. 6407/2011

Purchase of foreign currency.

Sanction amount: 802

Banco Macro SA, Directors and those in charge of Anti-money laundering regulation compliance. (3) UIF. passed Resolution No. 132/2014 imposing sanctions to those responsible. An appeal was presented at CNACAF.
12/07/2011   File No.6405/2011

Purchase of foreign currency.

Sanction amount: 1,504

Banco Macro SA, Directors and those in charge of Anti-money laundering regulation compliance. (3) UIF. passed Resolution No. 26/2014 imposing sanctions to those responsible. An appeal was presented at CNACAF.
12/07/2011   File No. 6491/2011

Banco Suquía SA –Deposits in checking account.

Sanction amount: 791

Banco Macro SA, Directors and those in charge of Anti-money laundering regulation compliance. (4) UIF. passed Resolution No. 118/2014 imposing sanctions to those responsible. An appeal was presented at CNACAF.
12/28/2011   File No. 6612/2011

Purchase of foreign currency.

Sanction amount: 688

 

Banco Macro SA, Directors and those in charge of Anti-money laundering regulation compliance. (3) UIF. passed Resolution No. 53/2014 imposing sanctions to those responsible. An appeal was presented at CNACAF.

 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 

Date & File No. Reason Responsible Stage
12/28/2011   File No. 6614/2011

Purchase of foreign currency.

Sanction amount: 843

 

Banco Macro SA, Directors and those in charge of Anti-money laundering regulation compliance. (3) UIF. passed Resolution No. 6/2014 imposing sanctions to those responsible. An appeal was presented at CNACAF.
06/27/2012   File No. 517/2012

Purchase of foreign currency.

Sanction amount: 1,857

 

Banco Macro SA, Directors and those in charge of Anti-money laundering regulation compliance. (5) UIF. passed Resolution No. 500/2014 imposing sanctions to those responsible. An appeal was presented at CNACAF.

 

(1)Juan Pablo Brito Devoto and Luis Carlos Cerolini.
(2)Fernando Andrés Sansuste.
(3)Fernando Andrés Sansuste, Juan Pablo Brito Devoto and Luis Carlos Cerolini – as Compliance Officers and Directors – and Jorge Horacio Brito, Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo, Jorge Pablo Brito, Roberto Julio Eilbaum, Alejandro Macfarlane, Carlos Enrique Videla, Guillermo Eduardo Stanley and Constanza Brito –as Directors of Banco Macro SA.
(4)Juan Pablo Brito Devoto and Luis Carlos Cerolini – as Compliance Officers and Directors- and Jorge Horacio Brito, Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo, Fernando Andrés Sansuste, Jorge Pablo Brito, Roberto Julio Eilbaum, Guillermo Eduardo Stanley and Constanza Brito – as Directors of Banco Macro SA.
(5)Luis Carlos Cerolini – as Compliance Officer and Director - and Jorge Horacio Brito, Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo, Fernando Andrés Sansuste, Juan Pablo Brito Devoto, Jorge Pablo Brito, Roberto Julio Eilbaum, Alejandro Macfarlane, Carlos Enrique Videla, Guillermo Eduardo Stanley and Constanza Brito – as Directors of Banco Macro SA.

 

Although, sanctions do not involve material amounts, as of the date of issuance of these financial statements, the total amount of monetary sanctions received, pending to be paid for been appealed or about to be appealed, amounted to 11,376, which was recorded according to Communiqué “A” 5689 of Central Bank.

 

Additionally, there are pending summaries at CNV and UIF, as described below:

 

Date & Resolution No. Reason Responsible

09/26/2014

CNV. Resolution No. 17,529

Potential non-compliance with the obligation to inform a “Significant Event”. Banco Macro SA, Directors, Statutory Audit Committee members and person in charge of Market relations. (1)

05/10/2012

UIF. File No. 160/2012

Purchase of foreign currency.

 

Banco Macro SA, Directors and those in charge of Anti-money laundering regulation compliance. (2)
07/30/2014 File No. 248/2014 (UIF note presidency 245/2013 11/26/2013) Alleged deficiencies in preparing certain “Reports on suspicious transactions (ROS)” due to cases of infringement detected in certain customer files. Banco Macro SA, Directors and those in charge of Anti-money laundering regulation compliance. (3)

 

(1)Jorge Horacio Brito; Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo; Juan Pablo Brito Devoto, Jorge Pablo Brito; Luis Carlos Cerolini; Roberto Julio Eilbaum; Alejandro Macfarlane; Carlos Enrique Videla; Guillermo Eduardo Stanley; Constanza Brito, Daniel Hugo Violatti, Ladislao Szekely, Santiago Marcelo Maidana and Herman Fernando Aner.
(2)Jorge Horacio Brito, Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo, Juan Pablo Brito Devoto, Jorge Pablo Brito, Luis Carlos Cerolini, Roberto Julio Eilbaum, Alejandro Macfarlane, Carlos Enrique Videla, Guillermo Eduardo Stanley and Constanza Brito.
(3)Luis Carlos Cerolini (as Compliance Officer and Director) and Jorge Horacio Brito; Delfin Jorge Ezequiel Carballo; Juan Pablo Brito Devoto; Jorge Pablo Brito; Alejandro Macfarlane; Carlos Enrique Videla; Guillermo Eduardo Stanley; Constanza Brito; Emanuel Antonio Alvarez Agis; Marcos Brito and Rafael Magnanini –as Directors of Banco Macro SA.

 

The Bank Management and its legal advisors consider no further significant accounting effects than could arise from the effect of the above mentioned situations.

 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 

20.TAX AND OTHER CLAIMS

 

20.1.The AFIP (Federal Public Revenue Agency) and provincial tax authorities have reviewed the tax returns filed by the Bank related to income tax, minimum presumed income tax and other taxes (mainly turnover tax) for the fiscal years prior to 2005.

 

The most significant ongoing claims arising from the previous paragraph are detailed below:

 

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

 

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

 

b)City of Buenos Aires tax authorities attributed a turnover tax difference to Banco Macro SA for fiscal period 2002, in relation to the treatment of the compensation bond, over which a precautionary measure was issued in 2009 in favor of the Bank.

 

c)City of Buenos Aires tax authorities attributed a turnover tax difference to former Banco Privado de Inversiones SA for fiscal periods 2002 and 2003. In February 2009, a complaint was filed to challenge the assessment with the Federal Administrative Tax Court, which is pending proceedings. City of Buenos Aires government filed an action for payment and secured a provisional attachment in the amount of 827 (see also Note 8.).

 

Additionally, there are other appeals filed with the Tax Court, which are not relevant.

 

20.2.Moreover, as a result of a lawsuit filed in 2007 by consumers’ association “ADECUA” claiming about various aspects related to the collection of the “life insurance” charge for products marketed by former Banco Privado de Inversiones SA, on November 29, 2010, the parties reached a settlement agreement, approved by the Federal Commercial Court in and for the City of Buenos Aires No. 3, clerk’s office No. 5, and complied with by the Bank.

 

However, on March 22, 2013, the judge hearing the case ordered to adjust the performance of the agreement, as regards the reimbursement of the funds to the customers from whom the charge had been collected, a resolution which was appealed by the Bank.

 

On April 24, 2014, the Court of Appeals dismissed the appeals filed and changed what was resolved in First Instance, ordered the Agreement nullity, to continue with the proceeding and to allow the Bank to answer the complaint. Such resolution was appealed by the Bank.

 

Additionally, there are other claims filed by consumers’ associations against the Bank, which are not relevant.

 

The Bank’s Management and its tax and legal advisors believe there are no additional significant effects to those already recognized in the books that may result from the final outcome of such claims.

 

21.CHANGES IN THE ARGENTINE MACROECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT, AND THE SITUATIONS OF THE FINANCIAL AND CAPITAL SYSTEM AND THE BANK

 

The international and local macroeconomic context generates a certain degree of uncertainty regarding its future progress as a result of the contractions in growth levels, the volatility of financial assets and the foreign exchange market, among other issues, which has been observed with various degrees of intensity over the last few years. In addition, at a local level, there was an increase in the volatility of government and private securities and in interest rates, as well as somewhat significant changes in the prices for other relevant economic variables, such as salary costs, the prices of the main raw materials and the exchange rate. In addition, resolution is currently pending in a claim against the Argentine Government by holders of government securities who did not join the debt restructuring carried out in 2005 and 2010, which has generated consequences in the interest payment service of certain government securities.

 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 

Specifically in connection with the Argentine foreign exchange market, as from October 2011, the Federal Government imposed certain restrictions to access to the MUyLC (single and free foreign exchange market). Moreover, during the first quarter of 2014, there was a strong appreciation of foreign currency and a rise in interest rates, both deposit and lending rates.

 

Lastly, on December 27, 2012, a new Capital Markets Law was enforced (No. 26,831), as enacted by Presidential Decree No. 1023/2013 dated July 29, 2013, and CNV General Resolution No. 622 dated September 5, 2013. As a result of this new regulation, different agents had to make material, operative and business modifications (see also Note 17.1).

 

Therefore, the Bank’s Management permanently monitors the change of the abovementioned situations in international and local markets, to determine the possible actions to adopt and to identify the possible impacts on its financial situation that may need to be reflected in the financial statements for future periods.

 

22.RESTRICTION ON EARNINGS DISTRIBUTION

 

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

 

b)As established in the issuance conditions for the instruments representing long term debt mentioned in Note 11.a.1), the Shareholders’ Meeting must set a special reserve for the interest to be paid upon the maturities, taking place in June and December.

 

c)Under Law No. 25,063, dividends to be distributed in cash or in kind in excess of taxable income accumulated as of the end of the fiscal year immediately preceding the payment or distribution date shall be subject to a 35% income tax withholding as a single and definitive payment. For this purpose, income to be considered in each year will result from adding dividends or earnings from other corporations not computed in the calculation of those earnings in the same tax period(s) to the earnings determined under application of Income Tax Law, and deducting the tax paid for the tax period(s) in which the earnings, or the related proportional amount, being distributed were generated.

 

Additionally, from the amendments introduced by Law No. 26,893, distributions of dividends (except for shares) to individuals of the country or foreign individuals or legal entities shall be subject to a 10% income tax.

 

d)As established by CNV General Resolution No. 593, the Shareholders’ Meeting considering financial statements with retained earnings should specifically decide how they will be used.

 

e)Through Communiqué “A” 5485 as supplemented, the Central Bank establishes the general procedure to distribute earnings. According to that procedure, earnings may only be distributed with the Central Bank express authorization, provided there are no records of financial assistance from the Central Bank due to illiquidity or shortages in payments of minimum capital or minimum cash requirement deficiencies or there are no sanctions imposed by UIF, weighted to be significant, among other previous conditions listed in the abovementioned communiqué.

 

Therefore, earnings may only be distributed to the extent that income was booked, after deducting, on a nonaccounting basis, from unappropriated retained earnings and the voluntary reserve for future distribution of earnings, the amounts of the legal and statutory reserves which are mandatory, the positive net difference between the book value and market value or present value reported by the Central Bank, as the case may be, of government debt securities and/or monetary regulation instruments issued by the Central Bank not valued at market value, among other items.

 

Lastly, the maximum amount to be distributed cannot exceed the excess payments of the required minimum capital considering, solely for this purpose (i) an 75% incremental adjustment to the total requirements, (ii) 100% of the additional capital requirement, established by Communiqué “A” 5694 for financial institution with domestic systemically important banks (D-SIBs), deducting the abovementioned adjustments, among others.

 

Among other issues, the Regular Shareholders´ Meeting held on April 23, 2015, decided as follows:

 

-Apply 695,907 out of “Unappropriated retained earnings” to set the legal reserve related to 20% of income for the year ended December 31, 2014, according to Central Bank standards.

 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 

-Apply 125,073 out of “Unappropiated retained earnings” to set a special reserve for interest to be paid upon the maturities taking place in June and December 2015, as established in the issuance conditions for the 1st series of Class 1 Corporate Bonds mentioned in Note 11.a.1) and as established by Central Bank Communiqué “A” 4576.

 

-Distribute cash dividends up to the amount of 596,254. Such distribution is pending approval by Central Bank.

 

-Apply 2,736,054 out of “Unappropiated retained earnings” to set an optional reserve for future distributions of earnings.

 

23.FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PUBLICATION

 

Under Communiqué “A” 760, the Central Bank prior intervention is not required for the publication of these financial statements.

 

24.ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES – EXPLANATION ADDED FOR TRANSLATION INTO ENGLISH

 

These financial statements are presented on the basis of the accounting standards set forth by the Central Bank and, except for the effects of the matters mentioned in Note 5., in accordance with argentine professional accounting standards effective in the City of Buenos Aires. Certain accounting practices applied by the Bank may not conform with accounting principles generally accepted in other countries.

 

Jorge H. Brito

Chairperson

 

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EXHIBIT A

 

DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015 AND DECEMBER 31, 2014

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

    03/31/2015    12/31/2014     03/31/2015 
Name   Market
or
Present
Value
    Book
balance
    Book balance    Position
without
options (1)
    Options    Final
position
 
                               
GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES                              
                               
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES                              
                               
Holdings booked at market value                              
- Local                              
Discount bonds denominated in pesos at 5.83% - Maturity: 2033        935,499    861,594    941,919        941,919 
Federal government bonds in pesos at Badlar + 2% - Maturity: 03-28-2017        518,609    494,833    514,728         514,728 
Federal government bonds in pesos at Badlar Private + 2% - Maturity: 2016        440,173    377,042    440,628         440,628 
Federal government bonds in US dollars at 1.75% - Maturity: 2016        90,238    80,099    90,543         90,543 
Consolidation bonds in pesos - 7° Serie - Maturity: 01-04-2016        85,366    80,463    83,817         83,817 
Federal government bonds in US dollars at 7% - Maturity: 2015        78,697    121,396    72,293         72,293 
Secured bonds in pesos under Presidential Decree No. 1579/02 at 2% - Maturity: 02-04-2018        77,085    54,512    76,523         76,523 
Federal government bonds in US dollars at 8.75% - Maturity: 2024        63,600                     
Federal government bonds in US dollars at 2.40% - Maturity: 2018        50,994    59,796    51,527         51,527 
Federal government bonds in pesos at Badlar + 2.50% - Maturity: 2019        49,228    38,560    49,228         49,228 
Other        177,284    438,114    162,417         162,417 
Subtotal holdings booked at market value        2,566,773    2,606,409    2,483,623         2,483,623 
                               
Holdings booked at amortized cost                              
- Local                              
Federal government bonds in pesos at Badlar Private + 2.5% - Maturity: 2019   162,158    162,158    161,937    162,158         162,158 
Argentine saving bond for the economy development in US dollars at 4% - Maturity: 07-27-2016   120,122    131,868    129,184    120,122         120,122 
Province of Entre Ríos Treasury Bills - Maturity: 12-11-2016   26,037    25,519    25,487    26,037         26,037 
Province of Chaco Treasury Bills - Maturity: 01-22-2015             15,453                
Subtotal Holdings booked at amortized cost        319,545    332,061    308,317         308,317 

 

Jorge H. Brito

Chairperson

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EXHIBIT A

(Continued)

 

DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015 AND DECEMBER 31, 2014

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

    03/31/2015    12/31/2014    03/31/2015 
Name   Market
value
or
 Present
Value
    Book
 balance
    Book balance    Position
without
options (1)
    Options    Final
 position
 
                               
INSTRUMENTS ISSUED BY THE CENTRAL BANK OF ARGENTINA                              
                               
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills at market value - Own portfolio                              
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 04-29-2015       684,655        684,655        684,655 
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 05-13-2015        534,024         534,024         534,024 
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 04-15-2015        529,613         529,613         529,613 
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 05-20-2015        391,297         391,297         391,297 
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 04-22-2015        364,903         364,903         364,903 
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 05-06-2015        360,012         360,012         360,012 
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 04-08-2015        358,749         358,749         358,749 
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 06-03-2015        334,795         334,795         334,795 
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 07-08-2015        177,140         177,140         177,140 
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 04-01-2015        144,865         144,865         144,865 
Other             3,288,286                
Subtotal Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills at market value - Own Portfolio        3,880,053    3,288,286    3,880,053         3,880,053 
                               
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills - Under Repo Transactions                              
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 09-16-2015        1,403,424                     
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 09-30-2015        46,179                     
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 08-12-2015        40,901                     
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 06-24-2015        22,932                     
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 07-01-2015        2,535                     
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 04-15-2015        1,980                     
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 02-04-2015             32,030                
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 05-20-2015             4,077                
Subtotal Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills - Under repo Transactions        1,517,951    36,107                
                               
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills at amortized cost - Own Portfolio                              
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 05-27-2015        547,430         547,430         547,430 
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 06-24-2015        471,160         471,160         471,160 
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 06-10-2015        409,272         409,272         409,272 
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 06-17-2015        340,944         340,944         340,944 
Central Bank of Argentina Bills in USD payables in dollars – Maturity: 04-15-2015        199,657         199,657         199,657 
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 07-01-2015        187,707         187,707         187,707 
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 07-22-2015        184,713         184,713         184,713 
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 08-12-2015        181,826         181,826         181,826 
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 07-15-2015        162,339         162,339         162,339 
Central Bank of Argentina Bills in USD payables in dollars – Maturity: 01-07-2015        154,635    908    154,635         154,635 
Other        895,059    1,874,675    1,090,403         1,090,403 
Subtotal Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills at amortized cost - Own portfolio        3,734,742    1,875,583    3,930,086         3,930,086 
                               
Subtotal Instruments issued by the Central Bank of Argentina        9,132,746    5,199,976    7,810,139         7,810,139 

 

Jorge H. Brito

Chairperson

 

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EXHIBIT A

(Continued)

 

DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015 AND DECEMBER 31, 2014

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

    03/31/2015   12/31/2014   03/31/2015 
Name   Market
value or
Present
Value
    Book
balance
    Book 
balance
    Position
without
options (1)
    Options    Final
position
 
                               
INSTRUMENTS ISSUED BY THE CENTRAL BANK OF ARGENTINA (Continued)       9,132,746    5,199,976    7,810,139        7,810,139 
                               
Total Instruments issued by the Central Bank of Argentina        9,132,746    5,199,976    7,810,139         7,810,139 
Total Government securities        12,019,064    8,138,446    10,602,079         10,602,079 
                               
Investments in listed private securities                              
Capital Instruments                              
- Local                              
YPF SA        288,577    258,458    288,577         288,577 
Siderar SAIC        211,473    154,670    211,473         211,473 
Petrolera Pampa SA        200,610    99,231    200,610         200,610 
Aluar Aluminio Argentino        183,291    124,724    183,291         183,291 
Telecom Argentina Stet-France Telecom SA        146,081    87,378    146,081         146,081 
Petrobras Energía SA        46,831    30,286    46,831         46,831 
Cresud SAIC        12,062    9,169    12,062         12,062 
Molinos Rio de la Plata SA        10,332    8,858    10,332         10,332 
IRSA Inversiones y Prestaciones SA        3,870    2,886    3,870         3,870 
Alto Palermo SA (Apsa)        1,387    995    1,387         1,387 
Subtotal Capital Instruments        1,104,514    776,655    1,104,514         1,104,514 
Total Investments in listed private securities        1,104,514    776,655    1,104,514         1,104,514 
Total government and private Securities        13,123,578    8,915,101    11,706,593         11,706,593 

 

(1) Position without options as of March 31, 2015, includes “Holdings” plus: “spot and forward purchases pending settlement", less "spot and forward sales pending settlement".

 

Jorge H. Brito

Chairperson

 

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EXHIBIT B

 

FINANCING-FACILITIES CLASSIFICATION BY SITUATION

AND GUARANTEES RECEIVED

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015 AND DECEMBER 31, 2014

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

    03/31/2015     12/31/2014  
           
COMMERCIAL          
           
In normal situation   17,398,936    15,197,007 
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees   1,319,695    1,352,637 
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees   2,892,988    2,839,846 
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees   13,186,253    11,004,524 
           
Subject to special monitoring   71,364    67,494 
In observation          
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees   1,071      
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees   18,883    31,279 
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees   51,410    36,215 
           
Troubled   29,518    86,085 
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees   17,898    26,506 
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees   11,620    59,579 
           
With high risk of insolvency   317,711    244,230 
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees   4,695    1,206 
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees   184,569    152,521 
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees   128,447    90,503 
           
Irrecoverable   41,324      
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees   26,723      
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees   14,601      
           
Subtotal Commercial   17,858,853    15,594,816 

 

Jorge H. Brito

Chairperson

 

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EXHIBIT B

(Continued)

 

FINANCING-FACILITIES CLASSIFICATION BY SITUATION

AND GUARANTEES RECEIVED

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015 AND DECEMBER 31, 2014

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

    03/31/2015     12/31/2014  
           
CONSUMER          
           
Performing   27,146,259    25,765,495 
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees   519,939    499,578 
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees   2,110,652    2,110,321 
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees   24,515,668    23,155,596 
           
Low risk   419,558    330,910 
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees   3,031    861 
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees   20,567    20,298 
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees   395,960    309,751 
           
Medium risk   243,444    213,372 
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees   390      
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees   14,771    8,581 
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees   228,283    204,791 
           
High risk   183,622    186,537 
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees   1,567    1,595 
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees   8,997    12,416 
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees   173,058    172,526 
           
Irrecoverable   90,724    97,165 
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees   60      
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees   10,567    7,820 
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees   80,097    89,345 
           
Irrecoverable according to Central Bank's rules   106    201 
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees   106    201 
           
Subtotal Consumer   28,083,713    26,593,680 
Total   45,942,566    42,188,496 

 

Jorge H. Brito

Chairperson

 

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EXHIBIT C

 

FINANCING-FACILITIES CONCENTRATION

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015 AND DECEMBER 31, 2014

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

    03/31/2015     12/31/2014  
Number of customers   Outstanding
 balance
    % of total
portfolio
    Outstanding
balance
    % of total
portfolio
 
                     
10 largest customers   3,427,911    7.46    2,051,695    4.86 
50 next largest customers   4,410,974    9.60    3,911,770    9.27 
100 next largest customers   3,069,639    6.68    2,822,271    6.69 
Other customers   35,034,042    76.26    33,402,760    79.18 
                     
Total   45,942,566    100.00    42,188,496    100.00 

 

Jorge H. Brito

Chairperson

 

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EXHIBIT D

 

BREAKDOWN BY FINANCING TERMS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

   Terms remaining to maturity     
Item   Matured    Up to 1
month
    Over 1
month and 
up to 3

months
    Over 3
months
and up to 6
months
    Over 6
months
and up to 
12 months
    Over 12
months
and up to 
24 months
    Over 24
months
    Total 
                                         
Non-financial government sector   80    73,097    3,465    41,652    46,873    431,280         596,447 
                                         
Financial sector        90,176    18,251    17,995    36,647    96,141    8,814    268,024 
                                         
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents   584,043    15,847,560    5,570,837    4,230,844    4,346,324    6,508,052    7,990,435    45,078,095 
                                         
Total   584,123    16,010,833    5,592,553    4,290,491    4,429,844    7,035,473    7,999,249    45,942,566 

 

Jorge H. Brito

Chairperson

 

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EXHIBIT E

 

DETAIL OF INVESTMENT IN OTHER COMPANIES

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015 AND DECEMBER 31, 2014

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

                          Information on the issuer
   03/31/2015  12/31/2014   Data from latest financial statements
Name  Class  Unit
face
value
   Votes
per
share
   Number   Amount   Amount   Main business activity  Year-end
date /
Period
  Capital
stock
   Shareholders'
equity
   Income for
the year /
Period
 
                                          
In financial institutions, supplementary and authorized activities                                                 
- Subsidiaries                                                 
In Argentina                                                 
Banco del Tucumán SA  Common   100    1    395,341    896,122    827,903   Financial institution  03-31-15   43,960    996,444    75,856 
Macro Securities SA  Common   1    1    12,776,680    103,718    93,423   Brokerage house  03-31-15   12,886    104,523    9,918 
Macro Fiducia SA  Common   1    1    6,475,143    18,974    17,812   Services  03-31-15   6,567    18,523    1,093 
Macro Fondos SGFCISA  Common   1    1    327,183    10,149    7,488   Mutual funds management  03-31-15   1,713    52,050    12,889 
Foreign                                                 
Macro Bank Limited  Common   1    1    9,816,899    388,728    376,230   Financial institution  03-31-15   9,817    388,728    12,496 
Subtotal subsidiaries                     1,417,691    1,322,856                      
                                                  
- Non-subsidiaries                                                 
In Argentina                                                 
Provincanje SA  Common   1    1    600,000    603    603   Swap of securities  12-31-13   7,200    7,667    924 
Prisma Medio de Pagos (former Visa Argentina SA)  Common   1    1    1,141,503    3,554    3,554   Business services  05-31-14   15,000    356,378    295,046 
COEL SA  Common   1    1    86,236    138    138   Financial Services  12-31-13   1,000    3,281    175 
ACH  SA  Common   1    1    110,500    196    196   Electronic information services  12-31-12   650    266    (105)
Mercado Abierto Electrónico  SA  Common   1,200    1    8    121    121   Electronic market  12-31-13   242    37,385    12,485 
Argentina Clearing SA  Common   2,500    1    30    31    31   Services  07-31-14   10,250    96,305    54,025 
Garantizar SGR  Common   1    1    10,000    10    10   Mutual guarantee association  12-31-14   19,465    1,439,275    52,204 
Foreign                                                 
Banco Latinoamericano de Exportaciones SA  Common   10    1    7,303    695    674   Financial institution  12-31-14   2,394,389    7,791,411    914,551 
Banco Latinoamericano de Exportaciones SA  Com "E"   1    1    3,729    517    501   Financial institution  12-31-14   2,394,389    7,791,411    914,551 
Subtotal non-subsidiaries                     5,865    5,828                      
                                                  
Total in financial institutions, supplementary  and authorized activities                     1,423,556    1,328,684                      
                                                  
In other companies                                                 
- Non-subsidiaries                                                 
In Argentina                                                 
Other                     1,756    1,724                      
Foreign                                                 
SWIFT SA  Common   1    1    5    43    42   Services  12-31-13   2,342,902    2,925,690    186,418 
Total in other companies                     1,799    1,766                      
Total (1)                     1,425,355    1,330,450                      

 

(1) As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 the Bank booked allowances for impairment in value amounting to 609, as both dates (see Exhibit J).

 

Jorge H. Brito

Chairperson

 

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EXHIBIT F

 

MOVEMENT OF BANK PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT AND OTHER ASSETS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

                   Depreciation for     
   Net book               the period   Net book 
   value at               Years of       value at end 
   beginning of               useful       of the 
Item  fiscal year   Increases   Transfers   Decreases   life   Amount   period 
                             
Bank premises and equipment                                   
Buildings   452,559    43,954    6,948    53    50    4,625    498,783 
Furniture and facilities   105,498    15,106    (40)        10    4,244    116,320 
Machinery and equipment   245,151    44,436    52         5    22,383    267,256 
Vehicles   26,596    3,522    (12)   351    5    3,804    25,951 
                                    
Total   829,804    107,018    6,948    404         35,056    908,310 
                                    
                                    
Other assets                                   
Works in progress   364,037    63,320                        427,357 
Works of art   1,170    28                        1,198 
Prepayments for the purchase of assets   74,925    36,184                        111,109 
Foreclosed assets   113,941              673    50    454    112,814 
Stationery and office supplies   24,512    7,088         6,123              25,477 
Other assets   222,328    2,702    (6,948)        50    404    217,678 
                                    
Total   800,913    109,322    (6,948)   6,796         858    895,633 

 

Jorge H. Brito

Chairperson

 

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EXHIBIT G

 

DETAIL OF INTANGIBLE ASSETS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

   Net book       Amortization for 
the period
   Net book 
Item  value at
beginning of 
fiscal year
   Increases   Years of
useful
life
   Amount   value at end
of the
period
 
                     
Goodwill (a)   44,736         10    3,513    41,223 
                          
Organization and development costs (b)   344,667    39,066    5    32,440    351,293 
                          
Total   389,403    39,066         35,953    392,516 

 

(a)Related to the difference between the total price of the transaction and the value by the equity method of Banco del Tucumán SA, former Nuevo Banco Bisel SA and former Banco Privado de Inversiones SA acquisitions.

 

(b)Includes the cost of information technology projects hired from independent parties and leasehold improvements.

 

Jorge H. Brito

Chairperson

 

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EXHIBIT H

 

DEPOSIT CONCENTRATION

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015 AND DECEMBER 31, 2014

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

   03/31/2015   12/31/2014 
Number of customers  Outstanding
balance
   % of total
portfolio
   Outstanding
balance
   % of total
portfolio
 
                 
10 largest customers   5,822,105    11.27    5,099,796    10.58 
50 next largest customers   4,969,162    9.62    4,685,951    9.72 
100 next largest customers   2,638,180    5.11    2,594,395    5.38 
Other customers   38,246,686    74.00    35,834,281    74.32 
                     
Total   51,676,133    100.00    48,214,423    100.00 

 

Jorge H. Brito

Chairperson

 

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EXHIBIT I

 

BREAKDOWN OF DEPOSITS, OTHER LIABILITIES FROM FINANCIAL INTERMEDIATION AND

SUBORDINATED CORPORATE BONDS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

   Terms remaining to maturity     
Item  Up to 1
month
   Over 1
month
and up to
3 months
   Over 3
months
and up to
6 months
   Over 6
months
and up to
12 months
   Over 12
months
and up to
24 months
   Over 24
months
   Total 
                             
Deposits   42,601,168    7,593,402    1,202,454    274,476    2,016    2,617    51,676,133 
                                    
Other liabilities from financial intermediation                                   
                                    
Central Bank of Argentina   7,351    1,132    1,503    3,123    4,421    211    17,741 
International Banks and Institutions   25,984    12,444    766                   39,194 
Non-subordinated corporate bonds             13,294         938,372         951,666 
Financing received from Argentine financial institutions   126,065    2,618    3,951    7,991    16,378    19,110    176,113 
Other   3,118,155    89,704    12,090    903         88,878    3,309,730 
                                    
    3,277,555    105,898    31,604    12,017    959,171    108,199    4,494,444 
                                    
Subordinated corporate bonds        36,905                   1,322,955    1,359,860 
                                    
Total   45,878,723    7,736,205    1,234,058    286,493    961,187    1,433,771    57,530,437 

 

Jorge H. Brito

Chairperson

 

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EXHIBIT J

 

CHANGES IN ALLOWANCES AND PROVISIONS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

   Balances at           Balances at 
   beginning of   Increases   Decreases   end of the 
Breakdown  fiscal year   (1)   Charge off   Reversals   Period 
                     
ALLOWANCES                         
Loans                         
For uncollectibility risk and impairment in value   1,083,760    214,686    138,891    4,499    1,155,056 
Other receivables from financial intermediation                         
For uncollectibility risk and impairment in value   231,346    80    942    2    230,482 
Receivables from financial leases                         
For uncollectibility risk   4,456    129         25    4,560 
Investments in other companies                         
For impairment in value   609                   609 
Other receivables                         
For uncollectibility risk   5,180    29         2    5,207 
                          
Total allowances   1,325,351    214,924    139,833    4,528    1,395,914 
                          
PROVISIONS                         
Contingent commitments   2,264    8         6    2,266 
For other contingencies   109,786    9,447    8,229 2    2    111,002 
Difference from court deposits dollarization   18,363    575              18,938 
Administrative, disciplinary and criminal sanctions        13,776    2,400         11,376 
                          
Total Provisions   130,413    23,806    10,629    8    143,582 

 

(1) See Notes 3.5.f). and 3.5.m).

 

Jorge H. Brito

Chairperson

 

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EXHIBIT K

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

Shares  Capital stock (1) 
       Votes per   Issued     
Class  Stock number   share   Outstanding   Paid in 
                 
Registered common stock A   11,235,670    5       11,236    11,236 
                     
Registered common stock B   573,327,358    1       573,327    573,327 
                     
Total   584,563,028         584,563    584,563 

 

(1) See Note 10.

 

Jorge H. Brito

Chairperson

 

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EXHIBIT L

 

FOREIGN CURRENCY BALANCES

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015 AND DECEMBER 31, 2014

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

   03/31/2015   12/31/2014 
   Total Parent
company and
   Total per currency     
   Argentine       Pound   Swiss                 
Items  branches   US dollar   sterling   franc   Yen   Euro   Other   Total 
                                 
ASSETS                                        
Cash   4,102,163    4,031,331    8,019    778    1,009    47,553    13,473    4,731,883 
Government and private securities   1,530,022    1,530,022                             803,954 
Loans   1,940,298    1,940,298                             1,873,167 
Other receivables from financial intermediation   425,359    425,356                   3         259,626 
Investments in other companies   389,983    389,983                             377,447 
Other receivables   96,234    96,234                             81,242 
Items pending allocation   2,424    2,424                             3,107 
                                         
Total   8,486,483    8,415,648    8,019    778    1,009    47,556    13,473    8,130,426 
                                         
LIABILITIES                                        
Deposits   2,906,822    2,906,822                             2,998,040 
Other liabilities from financial intermediation   1,762,726    1,742,251    691    74         19,455    255    1,632,907 
Other liabilities   3,175    3,175                             3,079 
Subordinated corporate bonds   1,359,860    1,359,860                             1,287,317 
Items pending allocation                                      4 
                                         
Total   6,032,583    6,012,108    691    74         19,455    255    5,921,347 
                                         
MEMORANDUM ACCOUNTS                                        
DEBIT-BALANCE ACCOUNTS                                        
(except contra debit-balance accounts)                                        
Contingent   1,324,215    1,324,215                             1,191,573 
Control   1,713,400    1,610,029                   103,371         1,483,902 
Derivatives   9,034    9,034                             8,759 
CREDIT-BALANCE ACCOUNTS                                        
(except contra credit-balance accounts)                                        
Contingent   393,137    390,088                   3,049         246,643 

 

Jorge H. Brito

Chairperson

 

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EXHIBIT N

 

CREDIT ASSISTANCE TO RELATED PARTIES

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015 AND DECEMBER 31, 2014

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

 

Item  03/31/2015 (1)   12/31/2014 (1) 
         
Loans          
Overdrafts   14,140    20,685 
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees   14,140    20,685 
Mortgage and pledge   7,370    7,588 
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees   6,948    7,122 
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees   422    466 
Personal   1,050    614 
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees   1,050    614 
Credit cards   16,171    8,939 
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees   16,171    8,939 
Other   209,400    199,258 
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees   209,400    199,258 
Total loans   248,131    237,084 
           
Other receivables from financial intermediation   22,638    12,929 
           
Receivables from financial leases and other   10,574    10,692 
           
Contingent Commitments   30,870    3,724 
           
Investments in other companies   1,418,167    1,323,331 
           
Total   1,730,380    1,587,760 
           
Provisions   3,263    3,057 

 

(1) As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 all debtors are classified in performing situation.

 

Jorge H. Brito

Chairperson

 

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EXHIBIT O

 

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

               Originally       Weighted daily     
   Purpose of the           agreed   Residual   average term of     
Type of  transactions  Underlying  Type of  Negotiation environment  weighted monthly   weighted monthly   settlement of     
contract  performed  asset  settlement  or counter-party  average term   average term   differences   Amount 
                                 
   Intermediation     With delivery of  Over The Counter  - Residents                    
Options  - own account  Other  underlying asset  in Argentina - Non-financial sector   25    16         129,230 
                                 
      Federal                          
Repo transactions  Intermediation
- own account
  government securities  With delivery of
underlying asset
  MAE (over-the-counter
electronic market)
   1    1         1,610,871 
                                 
   Intermediation  Foreign  Daily settlement of  MAE (over-the-counter                    
Futures  - own account  currency  differences  electronic market)   7    2    1    687,554 
                                 
   Intermediation  Foreign  Maturity settlement  Over The Counter  - Residents                    
Forward  - own account  currency  of differences  in Argentina - Non-financial sector   8    4    30    168,580 

 

Jorge H. Brito

Chairperson

 

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Section 33, Law No. 19,550)

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015 AND DECEMBER 31, 2014

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish -

See Note 24 to the stand-alone financial statements)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

      03/31/2015   12/31/2014 
ASSETS       
            
A.   CASH         
   Cash on hand   3,665,603    4,703,574 
   Due from banks and correspondents          
   Central Bank of Argentina   6,725,879    9,459,016 
   Local Other   43,260    17,921 
   Foreign   1,373,449    1,253,156 
   Other   552    535 
       11,808,743    15,434,202 
              
B.  GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES           
   Holdings booked at market value   3,439,841    3,469,616 
   Holdings booked at amortized cost   323,137    336,302 
   Instruments issued by the Central Bank of Argentina   9,878,054    5,729,925 
   Investments in listed private securities   1,104,514    776,655 
       14,745,546    10,312,498 
              
C.  LOANS           
   To the non-financial government sector   570,348    604,417 
   To the financial sector          
   Interfinancing - (granted call)   391,000    105,000 
   Other financing to Argentine financial institutions   90,296    107,657 
   Accrued interest, adjustments, foreign exchange and quoted price differences receivable   2,144    1,210 
   To the non-financial private sector and foreign residents          
   Overdrafts   5,670,064    3,385,551 
   Documents   4,633,897    4,627,375 
   Mortgage loans   2,401,301    2,466,073 
   Pledge loans   1,924,166    1,857,121 
   Personal loans   17,243,883    16,120,921 
   Credit cards   9,702,821    9,189,482 
   Other   5,637,403    5,835,233 
   Accrued interest, adjustments, foreign exchange and quoted price differences receivable   892,643    831,683 
   less:  Unearned discount   (196,580)   (205,384)
   less:  Allowances (Note 4.)   (1,258,749)   (1,186,044)
       47,704,637    43,740,295 

 

Jorge H. Brito

Chairperson

 

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Section 33, Law No. 19,550)

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015 AND DECEMBER 31, 2014

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish -

See Note 24 to the stand-alone financial statements)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

       03/31/2015   12/31/2014 
D.   OTHER RECEIVABLES FROM FINANCIAL INTERMEDIATION          
    Central Bank of Argentina   932,362    810,922 
    Amounts receivable from spot and forward sales pending settlement   1,725,508    275,223 
    Securities and foreign currency receivables from spot and forward purchases pending settlement   251,140    50,246 
    Unlisted corporate bonds   394,466    463,816 
    Receivables from forward transactions without delivery of underlying asset   8,259    136,613 
    Other receivables not covered by debtors classification standards   594,065    501,417 
    Other receivables covered by debtors classification standards   320,752    345,953 
    Accrued interest receivables covered by debtors classification standards   582    673 
    less:  Allowances (Note 4.)   (236,667)   (235,755)
        3,990,467    2,349,108 
               
E.   RECEIVABLES FROM FINANCIAL LEASES          
    Receivables from financial leases   391,454    383,668 
    Accrued interest and adjustments   6,121    5,202 
    less: Allowances (Note 4.)   (4,574)   (4,459)
        393,001    384,411 
               
F.   INVESTMENTS IN OTHER COMPANIES          
    In financial institutions   1,214    1,176 
    Other   11,600    11,561 
    less: Allowances (Note 4.)   (1,531)   (1,506)
        11,283    11,231 
               
G.   OTHER RECEIVABLES          
    Receivables from sale of assets   2,812    2,804 
    Other   641,781    607,819 
    Accrued interest and adjustments receivable on from sale of assets   177    160 
    Other accrued interest and adjustments receivable   13    14 
    less: Allowances (Note 4.)   (5,407)   (5,383)
        639,376    605,414 
               
H.   BANK PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT, NET    1,003,400    925,427 
               
I.   OTHER ASSETS     913,069    808,239 
               
J.   INTANGIBLE ASSETS           
    Goodwill   41,223    44,736 
    Organization and development costs   373,227    364,414 
        414,450    409,150 
               
K.   ITEMS PENDING ALLOCATION   17,806    15,659 
               
TOTAL ASSETS   81,641,778    74,995,634 

  

Jorge H. Brito

Chairperson

 

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Section 33, Law No. 19,550)

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015 AND DECEMBER 31, 2014

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish -

See Note 24 to the stand-alone financial statements)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

LIABILITIES  03/31/2015   12/31/2014 
             
L.   DEPOSITS           
    From the non-financial government sector   8,711,958    8,570,055 
    From the financial sector   30,125    38,683 
    From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents          
    Checking accounts   12,047,889    11,896,322 
    Savings accounts   10,691,829    11,013,878 
    Time deposits   24,610,777    21,510,754 
    Investment accounts   331,288    190,503 
    Other   1,547,125    1,137,750 
    Accrued interest, adjustments, foreign exchange and quoted price differences payable   426,858    358,609 
        58,397,849    54,716,554 
               
M.   OTHER LIABILITIES FROM FINANCIAL INTERMEDIATION           
    Central Bank of Argentina          
    Other   17,877    16,959 
    International Banks and Institutions   38,964    87,858 
    Non-subordinated Corporate Bonds   938,372    909,890 
    Amounts payable for spot and forward purchases pending settlement   327,931    122,466 
    Securities and foreign currency to be delivered under spot and forward sales pending settlement   1,680,854    235,574 
    Financing received from Argentine financial institutions          
    Interfinancing (received call)   124,500      
    Other financing received from Argentine financial institutions   19,189    20,489 
    Accrued interest payable   68      
    Other   3,466,518    3,898,070 
    Accrued interest, adjustments, foreign exchange and quoted price differences payable   45,880    65,406 
        6,660,153    5,356,712 
               
N.   OTHER LIABILITIES          
    Fees   25,755    12,196 
    Other   2,290,039    1,859,148 
        2,315,794    1,871,344 
               
O.   PROVISIONS (Note 4.)   187,510    171,923 
               
P.   SUBORDINATED CORPORATE BONDS    1,359,860    1,287,317 
               
Q.   ITEMS PENDING ALLOCATION   13,914    6,966 
               
    MINORITY INTERESTS IN SUBSIDIARIES   100,662    93,001 
               
    TOTAL LIABILITIES   69,035,742    63,503,817 
               
    SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY   12,606,036    11,491,817 
               
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY   81,641,778    74,995,634 

 

Jorge H. Brito

Chairperson

 

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Section 33, Law No. 19,550)

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015 AND DECEMBER 31, 2014

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish -

See Note 24 to the stand-alone financial statements)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

   03/31/2015   12/31/2014 
MEMORANDUM ACCOUNTS          
           
DEBIT-BALANCE ACCOUNTS   119,425,967    99,719,828 
           
Contingent   14,007,374    13,422,838 
Guarantees received   13,255,713    12,934,170 
Other not covered by debtors classification standards   113    126 
Contingent debit-balance contra accounts   751,548    488,542 
           
Control   104,067,820    80,804,064 
Receivables classified as irrecoverable   1,460,591    1,386,465 
Other   102,383,846    78,789,541 
Control debit-balance contra accounts   223,383    628,058 
           
Derivatives   985,364    5,125,002 
Notional value of put options taken   9,034    8,759 
Notional value of forward transactions without delivery of underlying asset   428,067    2,432,466 
Derivatives debit-balance contra accounts   548,263    2,683,777 
           
Trust activity   365,409    367,924 
Trust funds   365,409    367,924 
           
CREDIT-BALANCE ACCOUNTS   119,425,967    99,719,828 
           
Contingent   14,007,374    13,422,838 
Other guarantees provided covered by debtors classification standards   129,360    112,092 
Other guarantees provided not covered by debtors classification standards   142,916    145,861 
Other covered by debtors classification standards   354,256    219,559 
Other not covered by debtors classification standards   125,016    11,030 
Contingent credit-balance contra accounts   13,255,826    12,934,296 
           
Control   104,067,820    80,804,064 
Checks to be credited   223,383    628,058 
Control credit-balance contra accounts   103,844,437    80,176,006 
           
Derivatives   985,364    5,125,002 
Notional value of  call options sold   120,196    114,479 
Notional value of forward transactions without delivery of underlying asset   428,067    2,569,298 
Derivatives credit-balance contra account   437,101    2,441,225 
           
Trust activity   365,409    367,924 
Trust activity credit-balance contra accounts   365,409    367,924 

 

The accompanying Notes 1 through 7 to the consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these financial statements, which are part of the stand-alone financial statements of Banco Macro SA and should be read together with them.

 

Jorge H. Brito

Chairperson

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

FOR THE THREE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2015 AND 2014

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish -

See Note 24 to the stand-alone financial statements)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

       03/31/2015   03/31/2014 
             
A.   FINANCIAL INCOME          
    Interest on cash and due from banks   35    60 
    Interest on loans to the financial sector   20,028    13,219 
    Interest on overdrafts   350,234    351,660 
    Interest on documents   248,888    248,032 
    Interest on mortgage loans   120,643    115,727 
    Interest on pledge loans   83,556    62,220 
    Interest on credit card loans   603,428    408,071 
    Interest on financial leases   18,766    20,260 
    Interest on other loans   1,880,903    1,468,670 
    Net income from government and private securities   1,105,431    270,966 
    Interest on other receivables from financial intermediation   1,290    910 
    Income from guaranteed loans - Presidential Decree No. 1,387/01   7,068    20,258 
    CER (Benchmark Stabilization Coefficient) adjustment   9,278    36,895 
    CVS (Salary Variation Coefficient) adjustment   44    251 
    Difference in quoted prices of gold and foreign currency   77,727    678,932 
    Other   41,109    220,122 
        4,568,428    3,916,253 
               
B.   FINANCIAL EXPENSE          
    Interest on checking accounts        138 
    Interest on savings accounts   14,088    11,059 
    Interest on time deposits   1,391,401    1,120,384 
    Interest on interfinancing received loans (received call)   3,073    17 
    Interest on other financing from financial institutions        4 
    Interest on other liabilities from financial intermediation   22,451    22,103 
    Interest on subordinated bonds   31,923    29,152 
    Other interest   689    812 
    CER adjustment   1,245    3,196 
    Contribution to Deposit Guarantee Fund   93,007    19,018 
    Other   315,871    246,968 
        1,873,748    1,452,851 
               
    GROSS INTERMEDIATION MARGIN - GAIN   2,694,680    2,463,402 
               
C.   PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES   201,692    131,302 
               
D.   SERVICE-CHARGE INCOME          
    Related to lending transactions   20,988    17,249 
    Related to deposits   779,735    622,183 
    Other commissions   22,081    16,273 
    Other   485,795    363,545 
        1,308,599    1,019,250 

 

Jorge H. Brito

Chairperson

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

FOR THE THREE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2015 AND 2014

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish -

See Note 24 to the stand-alone financial statements)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

       03/31/2015   03/31/2014 
             
E.   SERVICE-CHARGE EXPENSE          
    Commissions   87,316    62,490 
    Other   252,336    202,454 
        339,652    264,944 
               
F.   ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES          
    Personnel expenses   945,521    697,704 
    Directors' and statutory auditors' fees   52,004    71,186 
    Other professional fees   46,887    38,746 
    Advertising and publicity   37,825    21,047 
    Taxes   88,703    68,948 
    Depreciation of bank premises and equipment   38,457    30,427 
    Amortization of organization costs   34,962    27,614 
    Other operating expenses   221,464    179,571 
    Other   120,990    87,351 
        1,586,813    1,222,594 
               
    NET INCOME FROM FINANCIAL INTERMEDIATION - GAIN   1,875,122    1,863,812 
               
G.   OTHER INCOME          
    Income from long-term investments   2,863    4,527 
    Penalty interest   15,175    12,556 
    Recovered loans and allowances reversed   25,816    20,599 
    CER adjustment   9    38 
    Others   16,334    24,081 
        60,197    61,801 
               
H.   OTHER EXPENSE          
    Penalty interest and charges payable to the Central Bank of Argentina   17    1,442 
    Charges for other receivables uncollectibility and other allowances   12,483    12,734 
    Depreciation and loss of other assets   1,002    1,144 
    Goodwill amortization   3,513    3,513 
    Other   124,705    21,231 
        141,720    40,064 
               
    MINORITY INTEREST IN SUBSIDIARIES    (7,660)   (6,835)
               
    NET INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX - GAIN   1,785,939    1,878,714 
               
I.   INCOME TAX    671,720    692,376 
               
    NET INCOME FOR THE PERIOD- GAIN   1,114,219    1,186,338 

 

The accompanying Notes 1 through 7 to the consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these financial statements, which are part of the stand-alone financial statements of Banco Macro SA and should be read together with them.

 

Jorge H. Brito

Chairperson

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

FOR THE THREE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2015 AND 2014

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish -

See Note 24 to the stand-alone financial statements)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

   03/31/2015   03/31/2014 
CHANGES IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS  (Note 1.5.)          
Cash at the beginning of the fiscal year   18,193,305    13,512,271 
Cash at the end of the period   15,650,057    12,345,465 
Net decrease in cash   (2,543,248)   (1,166,806)
           
CAUSES OF CHANGES IN CASH          
           
Operating activities          
Net collections / (payments) for:          
Government and private securities   (1,218,866)   (2,999,897)
Loans          
To the financial sector   (249,545)   82,755 
To the non-financial government sector   50,304    3,373 
To the non-financial private sector and foreign residents   (640,379)   2,011,135 
Other receivables from financial intermediation   (1,311,351)   (2,982,662)
Receivables from financial leases   10,072    25,873 
Deposits          
From the financial sector   (8,558)   (1,683)
From the non-financial government sector   (36,273)   797,313 
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents   2,227,179    1,540,108 
Other liabilities from financial intermediation          
Financing facilities from the financial sector (received calls)   121,495    (113)
Others (except liabilities included under financing activities)   (226,205)   325,678 
Collections related to service-charge income   1,311,790    1,017,657 
Payments related to service-charge expenses   (338,295)   (254,667)
Administrative expenses paid   (1,429,283)   (1,092,354)
Payment of organization and development costs   (43,775)   (43,192)
Net collections from penalty interest   15,170    12,555 
Differences from payments related to court orders   (2,424)   (347)
Collections of dividends from other companies   24    540 
Other (payments) / collections related to other income and losses   (71,740)   20,159 
Net payments from other operating activities   (283,954)   (569,018)
Payment of income tax   (315,997)   (202,456)
Net cash flows used in operating activities   (2,440,611)   (2,309,243)

 

Jorge H. Brito

Chairperson

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

FOR THE THREE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2015 AND 2014

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish -

See Note 24 to the stand-alone financial statements)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

   03/31/2015   03/31/2014 
Investing activities          
Net payments for bank premises and equipment   (109,315)   (115,611)
Net payments for other assets   (113,344)   (41,455)
Net cash flows used in investing activities   (222,659)   (157,066)
           
Financing activities          
Net collections / (payments) for:          
Non-subordinated corporate bonds   (39,108)   (36,255)
Central Bank of Argentina:          
Other   673    (95)
International Banks and Institutions   (49,924)   (22,328)
Financing received from Argentine financial institutions   (1,300)   (771)
Net cash flows used in financing activities   (89,659)   (59,449)
           
Financial income and holding gains on cash and cash equivalents    209,681    1,358,952 
           
Net decrease in cash   (2,543,248)   (1,166,806)

 

The accompanying Notes 1 through 7 to the consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these financial statements, which are part of the stand-alone financial statements of Banco Macro SA and should be read together with them.

 

Jorge H. Brito

Chairperson

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF DEBTORS BY SITUATION

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015 AND DECEMBER 31, 2014

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish -

See Note 24 to the stand-alone financial statements)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

   03/31/2015   12/31/2014 
         
COMMERCIAL          
           
In normal situation   18,312,439    15,912,318 
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees   1,322,802    1,356,411 
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees   2,996,859    2,926,586 
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees   13,992,778    11,629,321 
           
Subject to special monitoring   77,864    67,494 
In observation          
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees   1,071      
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees   18,883    31,279 
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees   57,910    36,215 
           
Troubled   30,626    86,085 
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees   18,732    26,506 
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees   11,894    59,579 
           
With high risk of insolvency   317,711    244,230 
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees   4,695    1,206 
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees   184,569    152,521 
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees   128,447    90,503 
           
Irrecoverable   41,324      
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees   26,723      
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees   14,601      
Subtotal Commercial   18,779,964    16,310,127 

 

Jorge H. Brito

Chairperson

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF DEBTORS BY SITUATION

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015 AND DECEMBER 31, 2014

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish -

See Note 24 to the stand-alone financial statements)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

   03/31/2015   12/31/2014 
         
CONSUMER          
           
Performing   30,746,210    29,235,948 
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees   520,870    502,532 
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees   2,185,542    2,191,291 
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees   28,039,798    26,542,125 
           
Low risk   456,809    354,005 
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees   3,356    861 
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees   22,087    21,543 
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees   431,366    331,601 
           
Medium risk   269,189    241,046 
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees   390      
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees   15,164    8,764 
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees   253,635    232,282 
           
High risk   214,421    216,629 
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees   1,567    1,595 
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees   9,312    13,546 
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees   203,542    201,488 
           
Irrecoverable   96,667    102,307 
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees   60      
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees   12,956    9,218 
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees   83,651    93,089 
           
Irrecoverable according to Central Bank's rules    106    204 
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees   106    204 
           
Subtotal Consumer   31,783,402    30,150,139 
Total   50,563,366    46,460,266 

 

The accompanying Notes 1 through 7 to the consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these financial statements, which are part of the stand-alone financial statements of Banco Macro SA and should be read together with them.

 

Jorge H. Brito

Chairperson

 

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Section 33, Law No. 19,550)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish –

See Note 24 to the stand alone financial statements)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

1.  SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

1.1.Valuation and disclosure criteria:

 

According to the procedures provided by Central Bank rules - Communiqué “A” 2227, as supplemented - and FACPCE TR No. 21, the Bank has consolidated line-by-line (i) its balance sheets as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 and (ii) the statements of income and cash flows for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, with the financial statements of the subsidiaries listed in Note 1.2., as of each respective date.

 

The financial statements of the Bank’s subsidiaries have been prepared based on methods similar to those applied by the Bank to prepare its own financial statements, with respect to assets and liabilities valuation and disclosure, income (loss) measurement and restatement procedures, as explained in Note 3. to the Bank’s stand-alone financial statements.

 

The receivables/payables and transactions between the companies were eliminated in the consolidation process.

 

1.2.List of subsidiaries:

 

The table below shows the equity interests that Banco Macro SA holds in subsidiaries (percentage of equity interest and votes held directly or indirectly as of March 31, 2015):

 

   Banco Macro SA’s
direct equity interest
  Banco Macro SA’s
direct and indirect
equity interest
 
   Shares  Percentage of   Percentage of 
Company  Type  Number   Capital
stock
   Possible
votes
   Capital
stock
   Possible
votes
 
                        
Banco del Tucumán SA  Common   395,341    89.932%   89.932%   89.932%   89.932%
Macro Bank Limited (a)  Common   9,816,899    99.999%   99.999%   99.999%   100.00%
Macro Securities SA (b) and (c)  Common   12,776,680    99.154%   99.154%   99.921%   99.932%
Macro Fiducia SA  Common   6,475,143    98.605%   98.605%   98.605%   98.605%
Macro Fondos SGFCISA  Common   327,183    19.100%   19.100%   99.936%   100.00%

 

(a)Consolidated with Sud Asesores (ROU) SA (voting rights: 100%, equity interest: 1,979).

 

(c)Consolidated with Macro Fondos SGFCISA (percentage of capital stock and votes 80.90%).

 

(d)The indirect equity interest of Banco Macro SA comes from Macro Fiducia SA

 

1.3.Methods of incorporating foreign subsidiaries:

 

The financial statements of Macro Bank Limited were adapted to Central Bank rules. Also, as they are originally stated in US dollars, they were translated into pesos following the procedures indicated below:

 

a)Assets and liabilities were converted at the reference exchange rate at the closing of transactions on the last business day as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

 

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

 

c)Retained earnings were estimated by the difference between assets, liabilities and owners’ contributions, translated into pesos, as indicated above.

 

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Section 33, Law No. 19,550)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish –

See Note 24 to the stand alone financial statements)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

d)The amounts of the accounts in the statements of income for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, were converted into pesos, as described in a). In both cases, the difference between the sum of the amounts thus obtained and lump-sum income (loss) for each period (difference between retained earnings at beginning of fiscal year and retained earnings at period) was recorded in “Other income – Income from long-term investments” and “Financial income – Difference in quoted prices of gold and foreign currency” or “Financial expense – Difference in quoted prices of gold and foreign currency”, as the case may be, in the stand-alone and consolidated financial statements, respectively.

 

The main figures included in the consolidated financial statements arising from the figures of Macro Bank Limited (consolidated with Sud Asesores (ROU) SA) as of March 31, 2015, considering the translation process mentioned above are as follows:

 

   Macro Bank Limited 
   In thousands of
USD
   In thousands of
Ps.
 
         
Assets   213,683    1,884,615 
           
Liabilities   169,608    1,495,889 
           
Shareholders’ equity   44,075    388,726 

 

1.4.The table below shows total assets, liabilities, shareholders’ equity and income (loss) of Banco Macro SA and each of its subsidiaries as of March 31, 2015:

 

           Macro             
           Bank   Other       Banco 
   Banco   Banco del   Limited   subsidiaries       Macro SA 
   Macro SA   Tucumán SA   (1)   (2)   Eliminations   (consolidated) 
                         
Assets   74,272,731    6,699,648    1,884,615    255,712    1,470,928    81,641,778 
                               
Liabilities   61,666,695    5,703,204    1,495,889    131,866    (38,088)   69,035,742 
                               
Shareholders’ equity   12,606,036    996,444    388,726    123,846    1,509,016    12,606,036 
                               
Income   1,114,219    75,856    12,496    11,562    99,914    1,114,219 

 

(1)Figures related to Macro Bank Limited consolidated with Sud Asesores (ROU) SA.

 

(2)Figures related to the subsidiaries Macro Securities SA, (consolidated with Macro Fondos Sociedad Gerente de Fondos Comunes de Inversión SA) and Macro Fiducia SA.

 

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Section 33, Law No. 19,550)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish –

See Note 24 to the stand alone financial statements)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

1.5.Statement of cash flows and cash equivalents

 

The Bank and its subsidiaries consider “Cash and cash equivalents” to be the Cash account and Government and investments which mature less than three months since their date of acquisition/constitution, Below is a breakdown of the reconciliation of the “Cash” item in the consolidated statement of cash flows with the related consolidated balance sheets accounts:

 

   03/31/2015   12/31/2014   03/31/2014 
             
Cash   11,808,743    15,434,202    9,434,885 
                
Government and private securities               
Holdings booked at market value   784,946    769,679    784,958 
Instruments issued by the Central Bank   2,871,072    1,809,774    2,125,622 
Other receivables for financial intermediation               
Other covered by debtor classification standards   185,296    179,650      
Cash and cash equivalents   15,650,057    18,193,305    12,345,465 

 

2.  RESTRICTED ASSETS

 

In addition, to the assets broken down in Note 8. to the stand-alone financial statements, certain assets are restricted as follows:

 

Item  03/31/2015   12/31/2014 
         
2.1.   Banco del Tucumán SA:          
Government and Private securities          
Secured bonds in pesos under Presidential Decree N° 1579/2002, maturity 2018, for the minimum amount required to perform as an Agent in the new categories provided by CNV General Resolution No. 622/2013   8,070    8,284 
Subtotal Government and Private securities   8,070    8,284 
Other receivables from financial intermediation          
Special guarantee checking accounts opened in the Central Bank for transactions related to the electronic clearing houses and similar entities   120,231    115,291 
Subtotal other receivables from financial intermediation   120,231    115,291 
           
Other receivables          
Deposits mainly provided in guarantee for the credit card transaction and related to court deposits.   13,818    11,202 
Subtotal other receivables   13,818    11,202 
Total   142,119    134,777 

 

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Section 33, Law No. 19,550)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish –

See Note 24 to the stand alone financial statements)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

Item  03/31/2015   12/31/2014 
         
2.2.   Macro Securities SA:          
Other receivables from financial intermediation          
· Share of interest of the mutual fund Pionero Renta for the minimum amount required to perform as an Agent in the new categories provided by CNV General Resolution No. 622/2013   8,951    8,446 
Subtotal other receivables from financial intermediation   8,951    8,446 
Investments in other companies          
Other   1,453    1,453 
Subtotal investments in other companies   1,453    1,453 
Total   10,404    10,404 
           
2.3.    Macro Fiducia SA:          
Government and private securities          
· Federal secured bonds maturing 2018 for the minimum amount required to perform as an Agent in the new categories provided by CNV General Resolution No. 622/2013    4,955    4,421 
Total   4,955    4,421 

 

3.TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES

 

In relation to the transactions performed by the Bank’s subsidiaries with parties related to Macro Group, as part of the ordinary course of business, and in addition to those described in Note 9. to the stand-alone financial statements, the consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, include assets amounted to 47,288 and 28,034, generated by Loans and other receivables from financial intermediation; liabilities amounted to 908,386 and 800,135 generated by Deposits; and memorandum accounts amounted to 1,552,882 and 1,272,193, mainly generated by Items in custody, respectively.

 

Additionally, as of March 31, 2015 and 2014, net income generated by those transactions amounted to 1,881 and 1,144, respectively.

 

Lastly, the balances as of those dates for transactions between Macro Group companies amounted to 551 and 527, respectively. Net income from those transactions for the three-month period ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 amount to 1 and 2, respectively. Both balances and income were eliminated in the consolidation process.

 

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Section 33, Law No. 19,550)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish –

See Note 24 to the stand alone financial statements)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

4.CHANGES IN ALLOWANCES AND PROVISIONS

 

The following are the changes in the Bank’s allowances and provisions consolidated with its subsidiaries as of March 31, 2015:

 

   Balances at
beginning
of fiscal
       Decreases   Balances at
end of the
 
Breakdown  year   Increases   Charge off   Reversals   period 
Allowances                         
For loans   1,186,044    223,723    146,519    4,499    1,258,749 
For other receivables from financial intermediation   235,755    1,861    947    2    236,667 
For receivables from financial leases   4,459    140         25    4,574 
For interests in other companies   1,506    25              1,531 
For other receivables   5,383    36         12    5,407 
Total   1,433,147    225,785    147,466    4,538    1,506,928 
                          
For contingent commitments   2,264    8         6    2,266 
For other contingencies   138,604    11,413    8,255    2    141,760 
For differences from court deposits dollarization   31,055    1,053              32,108 
For administrative, disciplinary and criminal sanctions        13,776    2,400         11,376 
Total   171,923    26,250    10,655    8    187,510 

 

5.DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

 

Below is a breakdown of the volumes, in absolute values, by type of derivative financial instrument involved in the transactions between the Bank and its subsidiaries, which are effective as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

 

Type of contract / underlying asset  03/31/2015   12/31/2014 
         
Futures / foreign currency   687,554    3,107,509 
Repo transactions / Federal Government Securities   1,634,793    176,522 
Forward contracts / foreign currency   168,580    1,894,255 
Options / Other   129,230    123,238 

 

Additionally, positions of transactions effective as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are as follows:

 

Transaction  03/31/2015   12/31/2014 
         
Net position of repurchase agreements   (1,609,353)   (176,522)
Net asset position of forward transactions without delivery of the underlying asset        (136,832)
Position of put options taken   9,034    8,759 
Position of call options sold   (120,196)   (114,479)

 

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Section 33, Law No. 19,550)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish –

See Note 24 to the stand alone financial statements)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

6.PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

 

In addition to what was mentioned in Note 13. to the Bank’s stand-alone financial statements, as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, Banco del Tucumán SA manages the following portfolios:

 

 

Managed portfolio as of

 
Item  03/31/2015   12/31/2014 
• On December 31, 2008, Banco del Tucumán SA and Macro Fiducia SA entered into a management and custody agreement regarding the “BATUC 1” trust loan portfolio.   15,893    15,910 
• Other managed portfolios.   26,129    22,929 
Total   42,022    38,839 

 

7.TRUST AGREEMENTS

 

In addition to what was mentioned in Note 16. to the Bank’s stand-alone financial statements, the subsidiaries have the following trust agreements as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

 

7.1.Financial trusts for investment purposes

 

Financial trust  03/31/2015   12/31/2014 
         
Certificates of participation   7,493    8,981 
Debt securities        2,843 
Total   7,493    11,824 

 

7.2.Trusts created using financial assets transferred by the Bank’s subsidiaries.

 

In addition to what has been mentioned in Note 16.2., to the stand-alone financial statements, which includes the trusts created with financial assets transferred by Banco Macro SA, subsidiary Banco del Tucumán SA transferred financial assets (loans) to trusts for the purpose of issuing and selling securities, the collection of which is guaranteed by the cash flow resulting from such assets or group of assets. This way, the funds originally used to finance loans are recovered earlier, increasing the entities lending capacity.

 

As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, considering the latest available accounting information as of the date of the financial statements, the trusts’ assets managed by the trustors of these types of trusts amount to 136 and 150, respectively.

 

7.3.Trusts in which the Bank’s subsidiaries act as trustees (administration).

 

As mentioned in Note 16.4. to the stand-alone financial statements, and in addition to those included in that Note, in these trusts the Bank, through Macro Fiducia SA (subsidiary) only carries out administrative duties regarding the corpus assets, in accordance with the agreements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Section 33, Law No. 19,550)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2015

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish –

See Note 24 to the stand alone financial statements)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, considering the latest available accounting information as of the date of the financial statements, the trusts’ assets managed through Macro Fiducia SA (subsidiary) of these types of trusts amount to 307,920 and 318,961, respectively.

 

Jorge H. Brito

Chairperson

 

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SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereto duly authorized.

 

Date: May 26, 2015

 

  MACRO BANK INC.  
       
  By: /s/ Luis Cerolini  
  Name: Luis Cerolini  
  Title: Director  

 

 

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