FORM 6-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Report of Foreign Issuer

 

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

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

 

For the month of December, 2023

 

Commission File Number: 001-12568

 

 

Banco BBVA Argentina S.A.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

BBVA Argentina Bank S.A.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

 

111 Córdoba Av., C1054AAA

Buenos Aires, Argentina

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

 

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Banco BBVA Argentina S.A.

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

Item

 
   
1. Financial Statements as of June 30, 2023.
   
   

 

 
 

 

SIGNATURES

 

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

 

    Banco BBVA Argentina S.A.
Date:      December 4, 2023   By: /s/ Carmen Morillo Arroyo
        Name: Carmen Morillo Arroyo
        Title: Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BANCO BBVA ARGENTINA S.A.

CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE SIX-MONTH PERIOD ENDED

JUNE 30, 2023

 
 

 

Banco BBVA Argentina S.A.

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

Condensed Interim Financial Statements for the six-month period ended June 30, 2023, comparatively presented.

 

Consolidated Condensed Statement of Financial Position

Consolidated Condensed Statement of Income

Consolidated Condensed Statement of Other Comprehensive Income

Consolidated Condensed Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

Consolidated Condensed Statement of Cash Flows

Notes

Exhibits

 

Separate Condensed Statement of Financial Position

Separate Condensed Statement of Income

Separate Condensed Statement of Other Comprehensive Income

Separate Condensed Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

Separate Condensed Statement of Cash Flows

Notes

Exhibits

 

Reporting Summary

 

Independent auditors’ report on the review of the consolidated condensed interim financial statements

 

Independent auditors’ report on the review of the separate condensed interim financial statements

 

Supervisory Committee’s Report

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS OF JUNE 30, 2023 AND DECEMBER 31, 2022
(Amounts stated in thousands of Argentine pesos in constant currency –Note 2.1.5.)
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 53)  
                 
                 
                 
   Notes and Exhibits    06.30.23   12.31.22  
     
 ASSETS                 
                 
 Cash and deposits in banks  3   424,604,266   446,455,900  
                 
Cash      141,090,925   176,983,631  
Financial institutions and correspondents      234,275,199   269,336,276  
  B.C.R.A.      225,278,353   243,212,559  
  Other in the country and abroad      8,996,846     26,123,717  
  Other        49,238,142   135,993  
                 
 Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss  4 and A     80,225,844     38,453,706  
                 
 Derivative instruments  5   3,259,979   3,417,746  
                 
 Repo transactions  6   175,730,857     79,205,113  
                 
 Other financial assets  7     90,677,279     49,337,467  
                 
 Loans and other financing  8   1,052,089,295   1,080,527,405  
                 
Non-financial Government sector       3,743    2,109  
B.C.R.A.      -     13,613  
Other financial institutions      7,080,885   6,376,480  
Non-financial Private Sector and Residents Abroad      1,045,004,667   1,074,135,203  
                 
 Other debt securities  9 and A   1,016,550,570   972,047,410  
                 
 Financial assets pledged as collateral  10     79,524,350     69,607,217  
                 
 Current income tax assets  11. a)     80,308     58,324  
                 
 Investments in equity instruments  12 and A   2,323,772   1,413,910  
                 
 Investments in associates   13   5,531,435   5,224,760  
                 
 Property and equipment  14   142,743,948   144,810,955  
                 
 Intangible assets  15     14,740,053     14,491,827  
                 
 Deferred income tax assets  11. c)   1,875,803   2,290,597  
                 
 Other non-financial assets  16     42,941,364     43,911,366  
                 
 Non-current assets held for sale  17   399,782   339,151  
                 
 TOTAL ASSETS      3,133,298,905   2,951,592,854  
                 
                 
Notes and exhibits are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

 

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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS OF JUNE 30, 2023 AND DECEMBER 31, 2022
(Amounts stated in thousands of Argentine pesos in constant currency –Note 2.1.5.)
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 53)  
                 
                 
   Notes and Exhibits    06.30.23   12.31.22  
     
 LIABILITIES                 
                 
 Deposits  18 and H   2,009,719,495   1,979,676,028  
                 
Non-financial Government sector        11,005,145     14,586,112  
Financial Sector      1,891,416   512,329  
Non-financial Private Sector and Residents Abroad      1,996,822,934   1,964,577,587  
                 
 Derivative instruments  5   471,963   503,786  
                 
 Other financial liabilities  20   278,562,813   178,455,029  
                 
 Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions  21     27,711,605     29,945,026  
                 
 Corporate bonds issued  22   -   288,077  
                 
 Current income tax liabilities  11. b)     27,440,869     10,921,470  
                 
 Provisions  23 and J     11,724,250     13,063,198  
                 
 Deferred income tax liabilities  11.c)     14,345,484     10,082,925  
                 
 Other non-financial liabilities  24   196,306,326   177,340,057  
                 
 TOTAL LIABILITIES      2,566,282,805   2,400,275,596  
                 
                 
                 
 EQUITY                 
                 
 Share capital  26   612,710   612,710  
 Non-capitalized contributions      6,744,974   6,744,974  
 Capital adjustments      194,842,796   194,842,796  
 Reserves      314,591,326   263,634,804  
 Retained earnings      -     16,277  
 Other accumulated comprehensive income/(loss)        (6,870,206)    (11,298,951)  
 Income for the period / year        48,660,820     88,622,944  
 Equity attributable to owners of the Parent      558,582,420   543,175,554  
 Equity attributable to non-controlling interests      8,433,680   8,141,704  
                 
 TOTAL EQUITY      567,016,100   551,317,258  
                 
 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY      3,133,298,905   2,951,592,854  
                 
                 
                 
                 
 Notes and exhibits are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 

 

 

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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF INCOME
FOR THE THREE AND SIX-MONTH INTERIM PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2023 AND 2022
(Amounts stated in thousands of Argentine pesos in constant currency –Note 2.1.5.)
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 53)  
                     
                     
                     
       Notes and Exhibits    Quarter ended 06.30.23   Accumulated as of 06.30.23     Accumulated as of 06.30.22
                     
 Interest income      27   371,223,112   679,683,065     389,300,251
 Interest expense      28     (185,717,773)     (331,790,716)       (173,017,483)
                     
 Net interest income        185,505,339   347,892,349     216,282,768
                     
 Commission income    29     33,356,528     60,561,158       63,787,241
 Commission expenses    30     (9,617,798)    (22,802,119)      (24,791,675)
                     
 Net commission income          23,738,730     37,759,039       38,995,566
                     
 Net income from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss  31   7,414,127     16,051,405       13,227,435
 Net income from write-down of assets at amortized cost and at fair value through OCI  32   2,290,336   2,337,777     1,136,236
 Foreing exchange and gold gains/(losses)    33   3,231,335   4,536,908     7,684,085
 Other operating income    34   7,013,653     13,811,729       15,684,224
 Loan loss allowance         (11,097,199)    (21,219,773)      (11,031,485)
                     
 Net operating income        218,096,321   401,169,434     281,978,829
                     
 Personnel benefits    35    (29,008,353)    (56,305,268)      (50,316,225)
 Administrative expenses    36    (31,156,404)    (60,838,451)      (50,491,341)
 Asset depreciation and impairment     37     (3,492,403)     (6,983,414)       (7,845,410)
 Other operating expenses    38    (29,093,897)    (54,210,914)      (41,713,873)
                     
 Operating income        125,345,264   222,831,387     131,611,980
                     
 Loss from associates and joint ventures        593,018   518,548       (205,952)
 Loss on net monetary position    2.1.5.    (77,491,208)     (147,793,601)      (98,644,902)
                     
 Income before income tax          48,447,074     75,556,334       32,761,126
                     
 Income Tax      11. d)    (18,085,270)    (26,603,517)       11,690,188
 Net income for the period          30,361,804     48,952,817       44,451,314
                     
 Net income for the period attributable to:                   
 Owners of the Parent          30,058,049     48,660,820       45,110,248
 Non-controlling interests        303,755   291,997       (658,934)
                     
Notes and exhibits are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

 

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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF INCOME
FOR THE THREE AND SIX-MONTH INTERIM PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2023 AND 2022
EARNINGS PER SHARE
AS OF JUNE 30, 2023 AND 2022
(Amounts stated in thousands of Argentine pesos in constant currency –Note 2.1.5.)
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 53)  
                     
 Accounts        06.30.23     06.30.22
         
                     
 Numerator:                     
                     
 Net income attributable to owners of the Parent          48,660,820     45,110,248
 Net income attributable to owners of the Parent adjusted to reflect the effect of dilution          48,660,820     45,110,248
                     
 Denominator:                     
                     
 Weighted average of outstanding common shares for the period          612,710,079     612,710,079
 Weighted average of outstanding common shares for the period adjusted to reflect the effect of dilution          612,710,079     612,710,079
                     
 Basic earnings per share (stated in pesos)            79.4190     73.6241
 Diluted earnings per share (stated in pesos) (1)            79.4190     73.6241

 

 

 

(1)As Banco BBVA Argentina S.A. has not issued financial instruments with dilution effects on earnings per share, basic earnings and diluted earnings per share are equal.

 

 

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 CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 
 FOR THE THREE AND SIX-MONTH INTERIM PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2023 AND 2022 
 (Amounts stated in thousands of Argentine pesos in constant currency –Note 2.1.5.) 
 (Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 53)
                   
                   
                   
  Note   Quarter ended 06.30.23   Accumulated as of 06.30.23   Quarter ended 06.30.22   Accumulated as of 06.30.22
                   
 Net income for the period        30,361,804     48,952,817     34,249,610     44,451,314
                   
 Other comprehesive income components not to be reclassified to income/(loss) for the period:                   
                   
 Share in Other Comprehensive Income from associates and joint ventures at equity method                   
                   
 Income for the period on the Share in OCI from associates and joint ventures at equity method      -   -   164,267   164,267
                   
      -   -   164,267   164,267
                   
 Profit or losses from financial instruments at fair value through OCI                   
                   
 Profit or losses from financial instruments at fair value through OCI      8,982,206   6,301,458    (31,353,133)    (26,602,857)
 Reclassification adjustment for the period        (1,236,440)   1,403,936     (1,222,834)     (1,136,236)
 Income Tax   11.d)      (3,222,547)     (3,968,515)     11,633,717     10,166,276
                   
      4,523,219   3,736,879    (20,942,250)    (17,572,817)
 Other comprehesive income components not to be reclassified to income/(loss) for the period:                   
                   
 Income or loss on equity instruments at fair value through OCI (IFRS 9, paragraph 5.7.5)                   
                   
 Income/(loss) for the period from equity instruments at fair value through OCI      702,880   691,845    (25,355)    (45,431)
 Income Tax      -            
                   
      702,880   691,845    (25,355)    (45,431)
                   
 Total Other Comprehensive Income/(loss) for the period      5,226,099   4,428,724    (20,803,338)    (17,453,981)
                   
 Total Comprehensive Income        35,587,903     53,381,541     13,446,272     26,997,333
                   
                   
 Total Comprehensive Income:                   
 Attributable to owners of the Parent        35,284,156     53,089,565     13,719,807     27,656,270
 Attributable to non-controlling interests      303,747   291,976     (273,535)     (658,937)
                   
                   
Notes and exhibits are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

 

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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
FOR THE THREE AND SIX-MONTH INTERIM PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2023
(Amounts stated in thousands of Argentine pesos in constant currency –Note 2.1.5.)
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 53)  
 
                                         
    2023  
    Share   Non-capitalized         Other Comprehensive Retained                
    Capital   contributions       Income   Earnings                
    Outstanding shares   Share premium       Income/(loss) on financial instruments at fair value through OCI Other           Total equity attributable to controlling interests    Total equity attributable to non-controlling interests   Total  
                    Retained earnings        
        Adjustments to equity                
Transactions           Legal Other        
                                         
Restated balances at the beginning of the year  612,710    6,744,974    194,842,796   (11,298,951) -    111,354,709  152,280,095 88,639,221     543,175,554   8,141,704     551,317,258  
                                         
Total comprehensive income for the period                                      
 - Net income/(loss) for the period   -   -   -    - -   - - 48,660,820    48,660,820     291,997    48,952,817  
 - Other comprehensive income/(loss) for the period -   -   -     4,428,745 -   - - -   4,428,745   (21)   4,428,724  
                                         
                                         
 -  Distribution of Unappropriated Retained Earnings as per Shareholders' Resolution dated April 28, 2023 (Note 43 to the consolidated financial statements):                                      
  Legal Reserve    -   -   -    - -   17,727,844 -   (17,727,844)    -    -    -  
  Other   -   -   -    - -   - 70,911,377   (70,911,377)    -    -    -  
 -  Distribution of dividends, approved by the Superintendency of Financial and Foreign Exchange Institutions of the Argentine Central Bank on May 31 and the Board's meeting held on June 7, 2023 (Note 43 to the consolidated financial statements):                                      
Dividends in kind (1)   -   -   -    - -   -   (37,682,699) -   (37,682,699)    -   (37,682,699)  
                                         
                                         
Balances at fiscal period end    612,710  6,744,974    194,842,796    (6,870,206) -  129,082,553  185,508,773 48,660,820   558,582,420 8,433,680     567,016,100  
                                         
                                         
 (1) It represents $ 58.05 (in nominal values) per share.
                                         
Notes and exhibits are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
FOR THE THREE AND SIX-MONTH INTERIM PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2022
(Amounts stated in thousands of Argentine pesos in constant currency –Note 2.1.5.)
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 53)  
                                     
                                     
  2022
  Share   Non-capitalized         Other Comprehensive Retained              
  Capital   contributions       Income   Earnings              
  Outstanding shares   Share premium       Losses on financial instruments at fair value through OCI Other           Total equity attributable to controlling interests    Total equity attributable to non-controlling interests   Total
                  Retained earnings      
      Adjustments to equity              
Transactions         Legal Other      
                                     
                                     
Restated balances at the beginning of the year  612,710    6,744,974    194,842,796     2,209,539 (164,267)   99,807,455  106,091,081 57,736,269     467,880,557   9,411,456     477,292,013
                                     
Impact of the implementation of the financial reporting framework established by the BCRA -  IFRS 9, paragraph 5.5 for Related Companies  (Note 2.5.)  -   -   -    - -   - - 15,739    15,739    57,677    73,416
                                     
Adjusted balance at the beginning of the year  612,710    6,744,974    194,842,796     2,209,539 (164,267)   99,807,455  106,091,081 57,752,008     467,896,296   9,469,133     477,365,429
                                     
Total comprehensive income for the period                                    
 - Net income/(loss) for the period -   -   -    - -   - - 45,110,248    45,110,248    (658,934)    44,451,314
 - Other comprehensive income/(loss) for the period -   -   -   (17,618,245)  164,267   - - -   (17,453,978)     (3)   (17,453,981)
                                     
 -  Distribution of Unappropriated Retained Earnings as per Shareholders' Resolution dated April 29, 2022 (Note 43 to the consolidated financial statements)                                    
  Legal Reserve  - -   -    - - 11,547,254 -   (11,547,254)  -  -    -
  Other                      46,189,015   (46,189,015)  -    -    -
                                     
Balances at fiscal period end  612,710    6,744,974    194,842,796   (15,408,706) -    111,354,709  152,280,096 45,125,987     495,552,566   8,810,196     504,362,762
 
Notes and exhibits are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

 

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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE THREE AND SIX-MONTH INTERIM PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2023 AND 2022
(Amounts stated in thousands of Argentine pesos in constant currency –Note 2.1.5.)
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 53)  
         
Accounts   06.30.23   06.30.22
         
 Cash flows from operating activities         
         
 Income before income tax     75,556,334    32,761,126
         
 Adjustment for total monetary income for the period      147,793,601    98,644,902
         
 Adjustments to obtain cash flows from operating activities:     15,086,544    42,106,554
 Depreciation and amortization      6,983,414     7,845,410
 Loan loss allowance     21,219,773    11,031,485
 Effect of foreign exhange changes on cash and cash equivalents    (17,905,166)    24,712,437
 Loss for the sale of Prisma Medios de Pagos S.A.      -    (6,612,896)
 Other adjustments      4,788,523     5,130,118
         
 Net increases from operating assets:     (1,141,714,769)    (956,629,178)
  Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss    (57,301,527)   (48,538,568)
  Derivative instruments     (607,152)     6,150,449
  Repo transactions     (148,419,251)     107,202,392
  Loans and other financing     (410,345,469)    (315,928,279)
  Non-financial Government sector      (3,078)     (4,107)
  Other financial institutions     (3,656,559)    (2,448,962)
  Non-financial Private Sector and Residents Abroad     (406,685,832)    (313,475,210)
  Other debt securities     (406,977,279)    (669,704,670)
  Financial assets pledged as collateral    (39,004,383)   (13,085,116)
  Investments in equity instruments     (894,729)     4,532,239
  Other assets    (78,164,979)   (27,257,625)
         
 Net increases from operating liabilities:      1,059,620,943     738,039,920
 Deposits      805,835,599     633,757,135
  Non-financial Government sector      1,557,445     4,917,276
  Financial Sector      1,746,377     228,947
  Non-financial Private Sector and Residents Abroad      802,531,777     628,610,912
 Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss     51,588    17,503
 Derivative instruments      171,141    (284,823)
 Other liabilities      253,562,615     104,550,105
         
 Income tax paid     (1,634,011)    (1,536,734)
         
Net cash generated by / (used in) operating activities     154,708,642   (46,613,410)

 

 

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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE THREE AND SIX-MONTH INTERIM PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2023 AND 2022
(Amounts stated in thousands of Argentine pesos in constant currency –Note 2.1.5.)
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 53)  
         
Accounts   06.30.23   06.30.22
         
 Cash flows from investing activities         
         
 Payments:     (5,431,700)    (9,172,948)
Purchase of property and equipment, intangible assets and other assets     (4,903,867)    (8,235,168)
Other payments related to investing activities     (527,833)    (937,780)
         
 Collections:      481,653     521,581
Other collections related to investing activities      481,653     521,581
         
 Total cash flows used in investing activities     (4,950,047)    (8,651,367)
         
 Cash flows from financing activities         
         
 Payments:     (5,351,091)    (2,235,279)
  Dividends    (22,969)     -
  Non-subordinated corporate bonds     (273,590)    (564,123)
  Argentine Central Bank (BCRA)    (47,277)     -
  Financing from local financial institutions     (3,527,145)     -
  Leases     (1,480,110)    (1,671,156)
         
 Collections:      1,340,999     9,803,036
  Argentine Central Bank (BCRA)      -   4,553
  Financing from local financial institutions      -     9,780,282
  Other collections related to financing activities      1,340,999    18,201
         
 Total cash flows (used in) / generated by financing activities     (4,010,092)     7,567,757
         
 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents     17,905,166   (24,712,437)
 Effect of net monetary income/(loss) of cash and cash equivalents     (185,505,303)    (168,829,440)
         
 Total changes in cash flows    (21,851,634)    (241,238,897)
 Restated cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year (Note 3)      446,455,900     640,874,042
 Cash and cash equivalents at fiscal period-end (Note 3)      424,604,266     399,635,145
         
         
Notes and exhibits are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.        

 

 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF JUNE 30, 2023
(Amounts stated in thousands of Argentine pesos in constant currency –Note 2.1.5.)

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 53)

 

 

 

1.General Information
1.1.Information on Banco BBVA Argentina S.A.

Banco BBVA Argentina S.A. (hereinafter, either “BBVA Argentina”, the “Entity” or the “Bank”) is a corporation (“sociedad anónima”) incorporated under the laws of Argentina, operating as a universal bank with a network of 243 national branches.

Since December 1996, BBVA Argentina is part of the global strategy of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. (hereinafter, either “BBVA” or the “Parent”), which directly and indirectly controls the Entity, by holding 66.55% of the share capital as of June 30, 2023.

These consolidated condensed interim financial statements include the Entity and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the “Group”). Basis of consolidation is described in Note 2.2.

 

Part of the Entity's capital stock is publicly traded and has been registered with the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange, the New York Stock Exchange, and the Madrid Stock Exchange.

 

 

1.2.Evolution of the macroeconomic situation and the financial and capital systems

The Entity continues to operate in a complex economic context, signaled by the persistence of high inflation levels, which have reached 115.6% YoY. This scenario is accompanied by volatile financial variables, including, among others, a country risk indicator which has increased even after the renegotiation of the sovereign debt with private creditors and the IMF, as well as the imputed exchange rates impacting the outstanding public debt denominated in foreign currency.

Then, among others resolutions, changes to the tax regime were made, including changes in the income tax, foreign trade withholdings and new specific regulations were also established enabling the access to the foreign exchange market, both for individuals and legal entities.

Simultaneously, the public debt restructuring process continued both under Argentine and foreign laws, including various voluntary swaps and agreements related to the payables to the International Monetary Fund and the Paris Club. The Argentine Ministry of Economy reached an agreement with the technical staff of the latter with regard to the fifth and sixth reviews, which is expected to be approved by its Board of Directors on August 23.

In particular, during the month of March 2023, it was established that jurisdictions, entities and funds related to the National Public Administration proceed to dispose of their holdings of certain national debt instruments denominated and payable in dollars under local legislation. At the same time, it was established that certain holdings under foreign legislation held by such entities were to be exchanged for other instruments of the National Treasury. Finally, the issuance of the corresponding instruments payable in pesos was authorized up to the amount necessary for such exchange.

 

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Particularly, as regards the U.S. dollar price, since the end of 2019 the gap between the official U.S. dollar price -mainly used for foreign trade- and the alternative values arising from stock exchange transactions and also with respect to the non-official value significantly widened, reaching about 101% as of the date of issuance of the accompanying financial statements.

In addition, the national and international macroeconomic context generates certain degree of uncertainty regarding its future progress, considering the residual effects of the pandemic declared in the connection with the coronavitus (COVID – 19) outbreak which has significantly affected the national and international economic activity and the armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine in the economic recovery level globally. At a local level, Argentina started its federal election schedule which began with the primary election on August 13, continuing with the general election on October 22 and a possible runoff on November 19. The day after the primaries were held, the BCRA (Central Bank of Argentina) increased the monetary policy rate by 21 percentage points, reaching 118% nominal rate p.a. (209% effective rate p.a.), in line with the adjustment of the official exchange rate, which rose by 22%.

In view of the above, the Entity's Management permanently monitors the evolution of the abovementioned situations in the international and local markets, in order to determine the possible actions to be taken and identify possible impacts on its equity and financial position, which may require disclosure in the financial statements of future periods.

 

 

2.Basis for the preparation of these financial statements and applicable accounting standards

 

2.1.Presentation basis

 

2.1.1.Applicable Accounting Standards

 

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

 

Out of the exceptions set forth by the BCRA to the application of current IFRS, the following affect the preparation of these consolidated condensed interim financial statements:

 

a)Within the framework of the convergence process to IFRS established by Communication “A” 6114, as amended and supplemented, the BCRA provided that for fiscal years starting on or after January 1, 2020, financial institutions defined as “Group A” according to BCRA regulations, as such is the case of the Entity, are required to start to apply paragraph 5.5 “Impairment” of IFRS 9 “Financial Instruments” (paragraphs B5.5.1 through B5.5.55) except for exposures to the public sector, considering the exclusion set forth by Communication “A” 6847.

 

Had the abovementioned paragraph 5.5. “Impairment” been applied in full, according to a global estimate made by the Entity, as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, its shareholders’ equity would have been reduced by 7,082,157 and 6,754,363, respectively.

 

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b)In March 2022, the transfer of the equity instruments corresponding to the remaining interest in Prisma Medios de Pago S.A. was made, which instruments were measured at fair value as set forth in Memorandum dated April 29, 2019 and March 22, 2021 received by the BCRA, and the income (loss) from their sale was recorded in the quarter ended March 31, 2022. Had the IFRS been applied in order to determine the fair value above mentioned, the income (loss) for the six-month period ended June 30, 2022 would have changed. However, this situation does not generate differences as regards the shareholders’ equity value as of December 31, 2022.

 

 

Except for what was mentioned in the previous paragraphs, the accounting policies applied by the Entity comply with the IFRS that have been currently approved and are applicable in the preparation of these consolidated condensed interim financial statements in accordance with the IFRS as adopted by the BCRA as per Communication “A” 7642. In general, the BCRA does not allow the early application of any IFRS, unless otherwise specified.

 

These financial statements have been approved by the Board of Directors of Banco BBVA Argentina S.A. on August 23, 2023.

 

2.1.2.Figures stated in thousands of pesos

 

These consolidated condensed interim financial statements expose figures stated in thousands of Argentine pesos in terms of purchasing power as of June 30, 2023 and are rounded to the nearest amount in thousands of pesos.

 

2.1.3.Presentation of Statement of Financial Position

 

The Entity presents its Statement of Financial Position in order of liquidity, according to the model set forth in Communication “A” 6324 of the BCRA.

 

Financial assets and financial liabilities are generally reported in gross figures in the Statement of Financial Position. They are offset and reported on a net basis only if there is a legal and unconditional right to offset them and Management has the intention to settle them on a net basis or to realize assets and settle liabilities simultaneously.

 

These consolidated condensed interim financial statements were prepared on the basis of historical amounts, except for certain species which were valued at Fair value through Other Comprehensive Income (OCI) or at Fair Value through Profit or Loss. In addition, in the case of derivatives, both assets and liabilities were valued at Fair Value through profit or loss.

 

2.1.4.Comparative information

 

The consolidated statement of financial position as of June 30, 2023 is comparatively presented with the year-end, while the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income and Other Comprehensive Income for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2023, and the Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity, and Cash Flows for the six month period then ended, are comparatively presented with the balances of the same period of the previous year.

 

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

 

2.1.5.Measuring Unit

 

 

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These consolidated condensed interim financial statements as of June 30, 2023 have been restated to be expressed in the purchasing power currency as of that date, as set forth in IAS 29 “Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies” and considering, in addition, the particular rules issued by the BCRA in Communications “A” 6651, 6849, as amended and supplemented, which established that such method should be applied to financial statements for fiscal years starting on, and after January 1, 2020 and defined December 31, 2018 as transition date.

 

IFRS require that the financial statements of an entity whose functional currency is that of a hyperinflationary economy be restated in constant currency. In order to achieve uniformity in the identification of such an economic environment, IAS 29 establishes (i) certain non-exclusive qualitative indicators consisting of analyzing the behavior of the population, prices, interest rates and salaries in view of the evolution of price indexes and the loss of purchasing power of the currency, and (ii) as a quantitative characteristic, which is the condition most commonly considered in practice, to verify whether the cumulative inflation rate in three years approaches or exceeds 100%. Due to several macroeconomic factors, three-year inflation was above this figure, while the national government's targets and other available projections indicate that this trend will not be reversed in the short term.

 

Such restatement should be made as if the economy has always been hyperinflationary, using a general price index that reflects the changes in the purchasing power of currency. In order to make such restatements, a series of indexes prepared and published on a monthly basis by the Argentine Federation of Professional Councils of Economic Sciences (“FACPCE”), which combines the consumer price index (CPI) as from January 2017 (base month: December 2016) with the domestic wholesale price index (IPIM, as per its Spanish acronym) published by INDEC until such date, computing for November and December 2015, for which the INDEC did not published any information on the variation of the IPIIM, the variation of the CPI in the City of Buenos Aires.

 

Considering the index referred to above, inflation for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 was 50.68% and 36.15%, respectively, and for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, was 94.79%.

 

Below is a description of the main impacts of applying IAS 26 and the restatement process of financial statements set forth by Communication “A” 6849, as supplemented, of the BCRA:

 

a)Description of the main aspects of the restatement process of the statement of financial position:

 

i.Monetary items (those with a fixed nominal value in local currency) are not restated, as they are already expressed in the measuring unit current as of the end of the reporting period. In an inflationary period, holding monetary assets generates a loss of purchasing power and holding monetary liabilities generates a gain in purchasing power, provided that such items are not subject to an adjustment mechanism that may offset these effects to some extent. Net monetary gain or loss is included in income/loss for the reporting period.
ii.Assets and liabilities subject to adjustments pursuant to specific agreements are adjusted according to such agreements.
iii.Non-monetary items measured at their current values at the end of the reporting period are not restated for their presentation in the statement of financial position, but the adjustment process must be completed in order to determine in terms of constant measuring unit, the gain or loss generated for holding those non-monetary items.
iv.Non-monetary items measured at historical cost or at a value current as of a date prior to the end of the reporting period are restated at indexes that reflect the variation occurred in the general price index as from the date of acquisition or restatement until the closing date, and then the restated amounts of said assets are compared with the relevant recoverable values. Charges to income or loss for the period of depreciation of property and equipment and amortization of intangible assets, as well as any other consumption of non-monetary assets are determined based on the new restated amounts.
 

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v.The restatement of non-monetary assets in terms of a measuring unit current at the end of the reporting period without an equivalent adjustment for tax purposes results in a taxable temporary difference and the recognition of deferred tax liabilities, whose balancing entry is recognized in income or loss for the period.

 

b)Description of the main aspects of the restatement process of the statements of income and other comprehensive income:

 

i.Expenses and income are restated as from the date of their booking, except those income or loss items that reflect or include in their determination the consumption of assets in purchasing power currency of a date prior to the booking of the consumption, which are restated taking as basis the date of origination of the asset with which the item is related; and also except for income or loss arising from comparing two measurements expressed in purchasing power currency of different dates, for which it is necessary to identify the amounts compared, restate them separately, and make the comparison again, but with the amounts already restated.
ii.Gain or loss on net monetary position will be classified according to the item that originated it, and is presented in a separate line reflecting the effect of inflation on monetary items.

 

c)Description of the main aspects of the restatement process of the statement of changes in shareholders’ equity:

 

i.As of the transition date (December 31, 2018), the Entity has applied the following procedures:
a)Equity items, except those stated below, are restated as from the date on which they were subscribed for or paid-in, as set forth in Communication “A” 6849 for each particular item.
b)Reserves, including the reserve for first time application of IFRS, were maintained at their nominal value as of the transition date (non-restated legal amount).
c)Restated retained earnings are determined according to the difference between restated net assets as of the transition date and the rest of the components of initial equity restated as described above.
d)Balances of other accumulated comprehensive income were restated as of the transition date.

 

ii.After the restatement as of the transition date stated in (i) above, all the shareholders’ equity components are restated by applying the general price index from the beginning of the fiscal year and each variation of those components is restated from the date of contribution or from the moment such variation occurred by other means, restating the balances of other accumulated comprehensive income according to the items give rise to it. Under BCRA requirements, the restatement of share capital and additional paid-in capital is disclosed under the “Inflation adjustment to the share capital” account.

 

 

d)Description of the main aspects of the restatement process of the statement of cash flows:

 

i.All items are restated in terms of the measuring unit current as of the end of the reporting period.
ii.Monetary gain or loss on the components of cash and cash equivalents are disclosed in the statement of cash flows after operating, investing and financing activities, in a separate line and independent from them, under “Gain/loss on net monetary position of cash and cash equivalents”.
 

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2.2.Basis of consolidation

 

The consolidated condensed interim financial statements comprise the Entity’s and its subsidiaries’ financial statements (the “Group”) as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

 

Subsidiaries are all entities controlled by the Bank. The Bank controls an entity when it is exposed to, or has rights to, variable returns from its continued involvement with the entity and has the ability to manage the operating and financial policies of that entity, in order to affect those returns.

 

This is generally observed in the case of an ownership interest representing more than 50% of its shares entitled to vote.

 

However, under particular circumstances, the Entity may exercise control with an ownership interest below 50% or may not exercise control even with an ownership interest above 50% in the shares of an investee.

 

When assessing if an Entity has power over an investee and therefore, whether it controls the variability of its returns, the Entity considers all the relevant events and circumstances, including:

 

-The purpose and design of the investee.
-The relevant activities, the decision-making process on these activities and where the Entity and its subsidiaries can manage those activities.
-Contractual agreements such as call rights, put rights and settlement rights.
-If the Entity and its subsidiaries are exposed to, or entitled to, variable yields arising from their interest in the investee, and are empowered to affect their variability.

 

Subsidiaries are fully consolidated as from the date on which effective control thereof is transferred to the Entity and they are no longer consolidated as from the date on which such control ceases. These consolidated condensed interim financial statements include the Entity’s and its subsidiaries’ assets, liabilities, profit or loss and each component of other comprehensive income. Transactions among consolidated entities are fully deleted.

 

Any change in the ownership interest in a subsidiary, without loss of control is booked as an equity transaction. Conversely, if the Entity loses control over a subsidiary, it derecognizes the related assets (including goodwill), liabilities, non-controlling interest and other equity components, while any resulting gain or loss is recognized in profit or loss, and any retained investment is recognized at fair value at the date of loss of control.

 

The financial statements of subsidiaries have been prepared as of the same date and for the same accounting periods as those of the Entity, using the related accounting policies consistently with those applied by the Entity. If necessary, the relevant adjustments are made to the financial statements of subsidiaries so that the accounting policies used by the Group are uniform.

 

The Entity and its subsidiaries consider the Argentine peso as their functional and presentation currency.

 

Besides, non-controlling interests represent the portion of income or loss and shareholders’ equity that does not belong, either directly or indirectly, to the Entity. Non-controlling interests are exposed in these financial statements in a separate line in the Statements of Financial Position, of Income, Other Comprehensive Income and Changes in Shareholders’ Equity.

 

 

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As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Entity has consolidated its financial statements with the financial statements of the following companies:

 

Subsidiaries Registered Office Province Country Main Business Activity
Volkswagen Financial Services Cía. Financiera S.A. Av. Córdoba 111 City of Buenos Aires Argentina Financing
PSA Finance Arg. Cía. Financiera S.A. Carlos María Della Paolera 265, piso 22 City of Buenos Aires Argentina Financing
Consolidar Administradora de  Fondos de Jubilaciones y Pensiones S.A.(under liquidation proceedings)   (1) Av. Córdoba 111, piso 22 City of Buenos Aires Argentina Brokerage Retirement and Pension Funds
BBVA Asset Management Argentina S.A.U. Sociedad Gerente de Fondos Comunes de Inversión  Av. Córdoba 111, piso 30 City of Buenos Aires Argentina Mutual Funds Management

 

(1)Consolidar Administradora de Fondos de Jubilaciones y Pensiones S.A. (undergoing liquidation proceedings) “Consolidar A.F.J.P. S.A. (undergoing liquidation proceedings)”: a corporation incorporated under the laws of Argentina undergoing liquidation proceedings. On December 4, 2008, Law No. 26425 was enacted, providing for the elimination and replacement of the capitalization regime that was part of the Integrated Retirement and Pension System, with a single pay-as-you go system named the Argentine Integrated Retirement and Pensions System (SIPA). Consequently, Consolidar A.F.J.P. S.A. ceased to manage the resources that were part of the individual capitalization accounts of affiliates and beneficiaries of the capitalization regime of the Integrated Retirement and Pension System, which were transferred to the Guarantee Fund for the Sustainability of the Argentine Retirement and Pension Regime as they were already invested, and the Argentine Social Security Office (ANSES) is now the sole and exclusive owner of those assets and rights. Likewise, on October 29, 2009, the ANSES issued Resolution No. 290/2009, whereby retirement and pension fund managers interested in reconverting their corporate purpose to manage the funds for voluntary contributions and deposits held by participants in their capitalization accounts had 30 business days to express their intention to that end. On December 28, 2009, based on the foregoing and taking into consideration that it is impossible for Consolidar A.F.J.P. S.A. to comply with the corporate purpose for which it was incorporated, it was resolved, at a Unanimous General and Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting to approve the dissolution and subsequent liquidation of that company effective as of December 31, 2009.

 

On December 7, 2010, Consolidar A.F.J.P. S.A. (undergoing liquidation proceedings) filed a lawsuit for damages against the Argentine government under case No. 40.437/2010. The lawsuit was ratified by BBVA Banco Francés in its capacity as the Company’s majority shareholder. On July 1, 2021, a decision rejecting the claim was issued. On August 9, 2022, Room I of the Federal Court of Appeals in Contentious and Administrative Matters ratified the trial court decision. On August 25, 2022, a federal extraordinary appeal was filed against the abovementioned resolution, which was partially accepted in regard to the federal issue at stake and rejected the request concerning the grounds of arbitrariness through the court decision dated September 15, 2022. Considering the partial rejection, an appeal was filed with the Argentine Supreme Court of Justice on September 21, 2022. As of the date of issuance of the accompanying financial statements, neither the outcome of the legal process referred to nor the final assessment of the case by the Argentine Supreme Court of Justice can be estimated. In addition, in its capacity as parent company and joint and severally liable party to the Company, Banco BBVA Argentina S.A. will bear the legal costs and any economic obligations arising from the abovementioned lawsuit in the event of an unfavorable outcome.

 

As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Entity’s interest in consolidated companies is as follows:

 

Subsidiaries Shares Interest held by the Company Non-controlling Interest 
Type Number Total share capital Votes Total share capital Votes
Volkswagen Financial Services Cía. Financiera S.A. Common    897,000,000 51.00% 51.00% 49.00% 49.00%
PSA Finance Arg. Cía. Financiera S.A.  (1) Common             52,178 50.00% 50.00% 50.00% 50.00%
Consolidar Administradora de  Fondos de Jubilaciones y Pensiones S.A. (under liquidation proceedings)   Common    115,738,503 53.89% 53.89% 46.11% 46.11%
BBVA Asset Management Argentina S.A.U. Sociedad Gerente de Fondos Comunes de Inversión  Common           242,524 100.00% 100.00% 0.00% 0.00%

 

 

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(1) According to the Shareholders' Agreement, the Bank controls the entity because it is exposed to, or entitled to, variable yields due to its continued involvement in the entity and has the capacity to manage the activities relevant to affect those returns, such as financial and risk management activities, among others.

 

The Board of Directors of Banco BBVA Argentina S.A. considers that there are no other companies or structured entities that should be included in the consolidated condensed interim financial statements as of June 30, 2023.

 

Trusts

 

The Group acts as a trustee for financial, management and guarantee trusts (see Note 49). Upon determining if the Group controls the trusts, the Group has analyzed the existence of control, under the terms of IFRS 10. Consequently, how power is configured on the relevant activities of the vehicle, the impact of changes in returns over those Structured Entities on the Group, and the relation of both have been evaluated on a case-by-case basis. In all cases, it has been concluded that the Group acts as an agent and therefore does not consolidate those trusts.

Mutual funds

The Group acts as fund manager in various mutual funds (see Note 50). To determine whether the Group controls a mutual fund, the aggregate economic interest of the Group in such mutual fund (comprising any carried interests and expected management fees) is usually assessed, and it is considered that investors have no right to remove the fund manager without cause. The Group has concluded that it has no control over any of these mutual funds.

 

2.3.Summary of significant accounting policies

 

These consolidated condensed interim financial statements as of June 30, 2023 have been prepared in accordance with the financial reporting framework set forth by the BCRA mentioned in Note 2.1.1 “Applied accounting policies”, which in particular for consolidated condensed interim financial statements is based on IAS 34 “Interim Financial Reporting”.

 

In preparing these consolidated condensed interim financial statements, in addition to what is explained in Notes 2.1.5 “Measuring Unit" and 2.5 "Regulatory changes made this year", the Entity has applied the basis of presentation and consolidation, significant accounting policies and judgments, estimates and significant accounting assumptions described in the consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, already issued, except as indicated in Note 2.5.

 

These consolidated condensed interim financial statements include all the information necessary for an appropriate understanding by the users thereof, of the basis for preparation and presentation used, as well as the relevant events and transactions occurred after the issuance of the latest annual consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022. However, these consolidated condensed interim financial statements do not include all the information or all the disclosures required for annual consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with IAS 1 “Presentation of Financial Statements”. Therefore, these consolidated condensed interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the annual consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, already issued.

 

 

2.4.Accounting judgments, estimates and assumptions

 

The preparation of these consolidated condensed financial statements in accordance with IFRS requires the preparation and consideration, by the Entity’s and its subsidiaries’ Management, of significant accounting judgments, estimates and assumptions that impact in the reported balances of assets and liabilities, income and expenses, as well as in the determination and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the end of the reporting period.

 

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The entries made are based on the best estimate of the probability of occurrence of different future events. In this sense, the uncertainties associated with the estimates and assumptions adopted may result in the future in final results that would differ from such estimates and require significant adjustments to the reported balances of the assets and liabilities affected. Accounting judgments, estimates and assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing and their effect are recognized prospectively.

 

The most significant accounting judgments, estimates and assumptions included in these financial statements were the same as those described in Notes 2.4.1, 2.4.2 and 2.4.3 to the consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2022.

 

 

 

 

2.5. Regulatory changes introduced during this fiscal year

 

In the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2023, the following amendments to IFRS became effective, which have not had a significant impact on these consolidated condensed interim financial statements taken as a whole:

 

Amendment to IAS 1 and IFRS Practice Statement 2 - Disclosures of accounting policies

 

These amendments require that an entity disclose its material accounting policies instead of its significant accounting policies. In addition, within the amendments some explanations were included on how an entity may identify a material accounting policy together with some examples of when an accounting policy may be material. To that effect, a guidance with explanations and examples called “the 4-step materiality process” described in Practice Statement 2 has been developed.

 

This amendment to IFRS did not have a significant impact on the disclosures in these consolidated condensed interim financial statements, nor is it expected to have a significant impact on the disclosures in the annual consolidated financial statements.

 

Amendment to IAS 8 “Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors” - Definition of accounting estimates

 

These amendments clarify the distinction between changes in accounting estimates and changes in accounting policies and correction of errors. They also clarify how an entity uses valuation techniques and input data to develop accounting estimates. The amendment to this standard clarifies that the effect on an accounting estimate due to a change in an input or a change in a valuation technique are changes to accounting estimates if they do not result from the correction of prior period errors. The preceding definition of changes in accounting estimates specified that these changes may result from new information or new developments. Therefore, these changes are not corrections of errors.

 

The amendment to this IAS will be applicable to the extent that the Entity makes a change in any accounting estimate, but it is estimated that it would not have a significant impact on the Financial Statements.

 

Amendment to IAS 12 “Income Tax” - Deferred tax related to assets and liabilities arising from a single transaction

 

 

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The IASB issued amendments that narrow the scope of the initial recognition exception under IAS 12, so that it is no longer applicable to transactions that give rise to equal taxable and deductible temporary differences. The Amendments also clarify that where payments that settle a liability are deductible for tax purposes, it is a matter of judgement (having considered the applicable tax law) whether such deductions are attributable for tax purposes to the liability recognized in the financial statements (and interest expense) or to the related asset component (and interest expense). This judgement is important in determining whether any temporary differences exist on initial recognition of assets and liabilities.

 

This amendment did not have a significant impact on the financial statements.

 

2.6. New pronouncements

 

Pursuant to Communication “A” 6114 issued by the BCRA, as the new IFRS are approved, or the current IFRS are modified or repealed and, once such changes are adopted by the Argentine Federation of Professional Councils of Economic Sciences (FACPCE) by means of Notices of Adoption, the BCRA shall issue a statement announcing its approval for financial institutions. In general, the early application of any IFRS is not permitted, unless specifically permitted at the time of adoption.

 

The standards and interpretations applicable to the Entity, issued but ineffective as of the date of these consolidated condensed interim financial statements are exposed below. The Entity will adopt these standards, if applicable, when they are effective:

 

a)Amendments to IAS 1: Classification of current and noncurrent liabilities with covenants

 

In January 2020 and October 2022, the IASB issued amendments to IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements specifying the requirements to classify liabilities as current or non-current. The amendments clarify: (i) what it mean by a right to defer settlement; (ii) That a right to defer must exist at the end of the reporting period; (iii) that such classification is unaffected by the likelihood that an entity will exercise its right to defer; (iv) that only if an embedded derivative in a convertible liability is itself an equity instrument would the terms of a liability do not affect its classification; and (v) disclosures.

 

The IASB decided that if an entity's right to defer payment of a liability is subject to an entity’s compliance with the required covenants only at a date subsequent to the reporting period ("future covenants"), the entity has the right to defer payment of the liability even if the entity had not been compliant at the end of the reporting period.

 

The amendments also clarify that the requirement of the right to exist at the end of the reporting period applies to covenants that the entity must comply with at the reporting date or earlier, regardless of whether compliance is evidenced at that date or at a later date. These amendments will be effective for fiscal years starting on or after January 1, 2024. The Bank does not expect that those amendments have significant impact on the financial statements.

 

 

b)Amendment to IFRS 16 – Lease liability in a sale and leaseback

 

In September 2022, the IASB issued amendments to IFRS 16, specifically on the requirements that a lessee-seller uses to measure the lease liability arising in a sale and leaseback transaction, to ensure that the lessee-seller does not recognize any amount of gain or loss that relates to the right-of-use. The application of these requirements will not prevent the lessee-seller from recognizing, in profit or loss, any gain or loss related to the partial or total termination of a lease. The amendment does not prescribe specific measurement requirements for lease liabilities arising from a subsequent lease. The initial measurement of lease liabilities arising from a subsequent lease may result in the seller-lessee determining 'lease payments' that are different from the general definition of lease payments. The seller-lessee should develop and apply an accounting policy that results in information that is relevant and reliable in accordance with IAS 8. These amendments are effective from January 1, 2024. The Entity does not expect that those amendments have significant impact on the financial statements.

 

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c)Amendments to IAS 7 and IFRS 7. Disclosures: Supplier Finance Arrangements

 

In May 2023, the IASB issued amendments to IAS 7 “Statement of Cash Flows” and IFRS 7 “Financial Instruments: Disclosures”, which specify the information requirements to be disclosed to enhance the current requirements, the purpose of which is helping financial statement users to understand the effects of supplier finance agreements on the entity’s liabilities, cash flows and exposure to liquidity risk.

 

These amendments require an entity to provide information about the impact of supplier finance arrangements on liabilities and cash flows, including the terms and conditions of those arrangements, the quantitative information on liabilities related to those arrangements at the beginning and end of the reporting period and the type and effect of non-cash changes in the carrying amounts of those arrangements. The information on those arrangements is required to be aggregated unless the individual arrangements have dissimilar or unique terms and conditions. In the context of the quantitative liquidity risk disclosures required by IFRS 7, supplier finance arrangements are included as an example of other factors that might be relevant to disclose. These amendments will be effective as from January 1, 2024. The Bank does not expect it to have a material impact on its financial statements.

 

 

 

 

 

2.7. Transcription to the books

 

 

As of the date of these consolidated condensed interim financial statements, they are in the process of being transcribed to the Book of Balance Sheets for Publication and result. In addition, the accounting entries are in the process of being transcribed to the relevant books and records, in accordance with applicable laws in force.

 

3.Cash and deposits in banks

The breakdown in the Consolidated Condensed Statement of Financial Position and the balance of cash and cash equivalents calculated for the purposes of the preparation of the Consolidated Condensed Statement of Cash Flows is as follows:

   06.30.23     12.31.22 
       
BCRA - Current account   225,278,353     243,212,559
Cash   141,090,925     176,983,631
Cash and cash equivalents for spot purchases or sales to be settled  49,238,142     135,993
Balances with other local and foreign financial institutions   8,996,846    26,123,717
       
  TOTAL   424,604,266     446,455,900

 

 

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The balances of Cash and deposits in banks as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 amounted to 399,635,145 and 640,874,042, respectively.

 

 

4.Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss

 

Breakdown is as follows:

 

 

   06.30.23     12.31.22 
       
Government securities  56,368,799    16,431,046
BCRA Liquidity Bills  23,857,045    22,022,660
       
  TOTAL  80,225,844    38,453,706

 

 

A breakdown of this information is provided in Exhibit A.

 

 

5.Derivative instruments

In the ordinary course of business, the group carried out foreign currency forward transactions with daily or upon-maturity settlement of differences, with no delivery of the underlying asset and interest rate swap transactions and options. These transactions do not qualify as hedging pursuant to IFRS 9 - “Financial Instruments”.

The aforementioned instruments are measured at fair value and were recognized in the Consolidated Condensed Statement of Financial Position in the item “Derivative instruments”. Changes in fair values were recognized in the Consolidated Condensed Statement of Income in “Net income from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss”.

 

Breakdown is as follows: 

Assets

   06.30.23     12.31.22 
       
Debit balances linked to foreign currency forwards pending settlement in pesos   2,588,895     3,298,765
Income from put options taken (1)   671,084    74,108
Debit balances linked to interest rate swaps - floating rate for fixed rate  -    44,873
       
  TOTAL   3,259,979     3,417,746

 

(1)In particular, the Entity subscribed for options as set forth in Communication “A” 7546 issued by the BCRA.

 

 

Liabilities

 

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   06.30.23     12.31.22 
       
Credit balances linked to foreign currency forwards pending settlement in pesos   385,356     503,786
Credit balances linked to interest rate swaps - floating rate for fixed rate  86,607    -
       
  TOTAL   471,963     503,786

 

 

The notional amounts of the forward transactions and foreign currency forwards, stated in US Dollars (US$) and in Euros as applicable, as well as the base value of interest rate swaps and put options taken are reported below:

 

   06.30.23     12.31.22 
       
Foreign currency forwards      
       
Foreign currency forward purchases - US$   821,451   1,165,119
Foreign currency forward sales - US$   844,446   1,217,856
Foreign currency forward sales - Euros   896 1,825
       
Interest rate swaps      
       
 Fixed rate for floating rate (1)   4,000,000   1,500,000
       
Put options:      
       
Put options taken (2)   102,564,922     4,685,000

 

 

(1)Floating rate: Badlar rate, interest rate for deposits over one million pesos, for a term of 30 to 35 days.
(2)See Note 9.2.

 

 

6.Repo transactions

 

Breakdown is as follows:

 

Reverse repurchase transactions

 

   06.30.23     12.31.22 
       
Amounts receivable for reverse repurchase transactions of BCRA Liquidity Bills with the BCRA  (1)   175,730,857    79,205,113
       
  TOTAL   175,730,857    79,205,113

 

(1)As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, repurchase transactions involving BCRA liquidity bills fall due on July 3, 2023 and January 2, 2023, respectively.

 

 

 

Repurchase transactions

 

No repurchase transactions were accounted for as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

 

7.Other financial assets

Breakdown is as follows:

 

 

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   06.30.23     12.31.22 
Measured at amortized cost      
       
Financial debtors from spot transactions pending settlement  49,792,556     6,884,633
Other receivables  20,577,918    20,737,827
Receivables from sale of ownership interest in Prisma Medios de Pago S.A. (1)  15,646,665    16,272,054
Non-financial debtors from spot transactions pending settlement   3,875,029     132,268
Other   38,344    90,089
       
   89,930,512    44,116,871
       
Measured at fair value through profit or loss      
       
Mutual funds   1,329,465     5,916,793
       
    1,329,465     5,916,793
       
Allowance for loan losses (Exhibit R)  (582,698)    (696,197)
       
  TOTAL  90,677,279    49,337,467

 

(1)On October 1, 2021, the Bank, together with the other Class B Shareholders, gave notice of the exercise of the put option and therefore initiated the procedure to sell 49% of the capital stock in the company Prisma Medios de Pago S.A.

On March 18, 2022, the transfer of all the remaining shareholding of the Bank in Prisma Medios de Pago S.A. was consummated for a price of US$ 40,038,122. Such amount will be paid as follows: (i) 30% in Pesos adjustable by CER (UVA) at an annual nominal rate of 15% and (ii) 70% in US Dollars at an annual nominal rate of 10% within a term of six years.

 

8.Loans and other financing

 

The Group holds loans and other financing under a business model intended to collect contractual cash flows. The payment, both in cash and shares, shall be distributed as follows: Breakdown is as follows:

   06.30.23     12.31.22 
       
Credit Cards   404,185,371     413,675,185
Unsecured instruments   122,066,414    87,702,167
Consumer loans   105,926,836     107,471,918
Discounted instruments  87,220,388    88,161,409
Overdrafts  83,302,649    94,849,731
Mortgage loans  52,437,877    58,027,209
Loans for the prefinancing and financing of exports  46,059,590    37,780,505
Pledge loans  32,417,261    37,230,289
Receivables from finance leases   8,984,274     9,625,517
Other financial institutions   7,083,130     6,727,649
Loans to personnel   6,599,881     7,265,840
Instruments purchased   2,994,396     1,471,046
Non-financial government sector 3,743   2,109
BCRA  -    13,613
Other financing   127,528,655     162,000,039
       
    1,086,810,465     1,112,004,226
       
Allowance for loan losses (Exhibit R) (34,721,170)   (31,476,821)
       
  TOTAL   1,052,089,295     1,080,527,405

 

 

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The Group as lessor entered into finance lease agreements related to vehicles and machinery and equipment. The following table shows the total gross investment in the finance leases (lease-purchase agreement) and the current value of the minimum collections to be received thereunder:

 

    06.30.23   12.31.22
    Total
investment
Current value of minimum payments   Total
investment
Current value of minimum payments
Term    
             
Up to 1 year     5,145,064   1,785,729     4,946,364   2,091,497
From 1 to 2 years     5,051,752   2,186,863     4,839,798   2,476,673
From 2 to 3 years     3,926,339   2,161,504     3,830,870   2,321,399
From 3 to 4 years     2,299,428   1,541,490     2,257,781   1,600,088
From 4 to 5 years     1,338,082   1,308,688     1,177,298   1,135,860
             
TOTAL   17,760,665   8,984,274   17,052,111   9,625,517
             
Share       8,710,055       9,359,861
Interest accrued      274,219      265,656
             
TOTAL       8,984,274       9,625,517

 

 

The breakdown of loans and other financing according to credit performance (determined as per the criteria set forth by the BCRA in the debtor classification regulations) and guarantees received are presented in Exhibit B. The information on concentration of loans and other financing is presented in Exhibit C. The reconciliation of the information included in that Exhibit to the carrying amounts is shown below:

 

   06.30.23     12.31.22 
       
Total Exhibits B and C   1,152,725,240     1,148,526,807
Plus:      
B.C.R.A.  -    13,613
Loans to personnel   6,599,881     7,265,840
Interest and other items accrued receivable from financial assets with credit value impairment   461,920     335,580
Less:      
Allowance for loan losses (Exhibit R) (34,721,170)   (31,476,821)
Adjustments for effective interest rate (10,065,189)   (10,135,118)
Corporate Bonds  (6,482,227)    (5,700,534)
Loan commitments (56,429,160)   (28,301,962)
       
Total loans and other financing   1,052,089,295     1,080,527,405

 

 

Note 42.2 to these consolidated condensed interim financial statements contains information on credit risk associated with loans and other financing and allowances measured using the expected credit loss model.

 

As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Group holds the following loan commitments booked in off-balance sheet accounts according to the financial reporting framework set forth by the BCRA:

 

   06.30.23     12.31.22 
       
Guarantees granted  21,767,964     2,319,535
Secured loans  14,327,589    10,018,396
Overdrafts and receivables agreed not used  10,988,625     3,194,951
Liabilities related to foreign trade transactions   9,344,982    12,769,080
       
  TOTAL  56,429,160    28,301,962

 

 

 

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Risks related to the aforementioned loan commitments are assessed and controlled within the framework of the Group's credit risks policy (Note 42.1 to the consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2022).

 

Financing line for productive investments

 

The BCRA established a financing line for productive investments of MSMEs (MiPyMEs, as per its Spanish acronym) aimed at financing CAPEX and/or the construction of the facilities needed for the production and/or marketing of goods and/or services, financing working capital and discounting deferred checks and other instruments, and other special eligible facilities allowed by applicable laws.

 

The facilities should be granted as part of the 2021/2022, 2022, 2022/2023 and 2023 Quotas, pursuant to the following conditions:

 

Account 2021/2022 Quota 2022 Quota 2022/2023 Quota 2023 Quota
Applicable law “B” 12238 “B” 12326 “B” 12413 – “A” 7612 “B” 12525 – “A” 7720
Amount to be allocated At least, the equivalent to 7.5% of the monthly average of daily balances of non-financial private sector deposits in pesos of the previous month at the beginning of the period.
Calculations of applications Between 10.01.2021 and 03.31.2022 Between 04.01.2022 and 09.30.2022 Between 10.01.2022 and 03.31.2023 Between 04.01.2023 and 09.30.2023
Maximum interest rate Capped at an annual nominal fixed rate of 35% for investment projects, and at an annual nominal fixed rate of 45.5% for other purposes. Capped at an annual nominal fixed rate of 64.50% for investment projects, and at an annual nominal fixed rate of 75.50% for other purposes. Capped at an annual nominal fixed rate of 74.50% for investment projects, and at an annual nominal fixed rate of 86.50% for other purposes.
Currency Pesos
Minimum term At the time of disbursement, the credit facilities shall have an average term of at least 24 months, but the total term shall not be of less than 36 months.  No minimum term will apply to credit facilities aimed at financing working capital and discounting deferred checks and other instruments.

 

 

As of June 30, 2023, the total amount disbursed by the Entity meets the BCRA requirement. Disbursements are reported below:

 

 

Quota Minimum amount to be allocated(1) Simple Average of Daily Balances(1) Disbursed Amount (1)
2021/2022 Quota 32,447,048 43,434,402   62,449,414
2022 Quota 42,867,291 63,022,460   98,200,990
2022/2023 Quota 58,519,929 86,880,132   127,355,598
2023 Quota 58,558,806 (*)  (*)

 

(*) As of the date of these financial statements, the term reported by Communication “B” 12525 has not expired.

(1) The amounts are exposed in nominal currency.

 

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9.Other debt securities

 

9.1Financial assets measured at amortized cost

 

Breakdown is as follows:

 

   06.30.23     12.31.22 
       
Argentine Treasury Bond in pesos. Maturity 05-23-2027  32,405,825    48,869,848
Argentine Treasury Bond in pesos. Maturity 08-23-2025  29,628,247    -
Argentine Treasury Bonds in pesos at 0.7% Badlar Private Rate. Maturity 11-23-2027  14,426,289    18,223,979
       
  TOTAL  76,460,361    67,093,827

 

 

9.2Financial assets measured at fair value through OCI

 

Breakdown is as follows:

 

   06.30.23     12.31.22 
       
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos   722,238,860     706,535,556
Government securities (1)    179,664,616     189,605,493
Private securities - Corporate bonds    6,359,033     5,609,751
Local BCRA Bills in foreign currency  31,827,700     3,202,783
       
  TOTAL   940,090,209     904,953,583

 

(1)In March 2023, the Bank launched a voluntary debt swap under section 11, Presidential Decree No. 331/2022 issued by the Ministry of Economy. The securities delivered or received under such swap were as follows:

 

 Securities Delivered
Species Nominal values
ARGENTINE TREASURY BILL IN PESOS AT DISCOUNT. MATURITY APRIL 28, 2023 (LEDES S28A3)  19,027,714,460
ARGENTINE TREASURY BILL IN PESOS ADJUSTED BY CER AT DISCOUNT. MATURITY MAY 19, 2023 (LECER X19Y3) 7,000,000,000
ARGENTINE TREASURY BILL IN PESOS AT DISCOUNT. MATURITY MAY 31, 2023 (LEDES S31Y3) 6,840,800,244
ARGENTINE TREASURY BILL IN PESOS AT DISCOUNT. MATURITY JUNE 30, 2023 (LEDES S30J3) 5,532,343,136

 

Received Securities 
Species Nominal values
ARGENTINE TREASURY BOND IN PESOS ADJUSTED BY CER 3.75%. MATURITY APRIL 14, 2024 (T3X4P)  13,237,176,685
ARGENTINE TREASURY BOND IN PESOS ADJUSTED BY CER 4%. MATURITY OCTOBER 14, 2024 (T4X4P)  17,649,568,913
ARGENTINE TREASURY BOND IN PESOS ADJUSTED BY CER 4.25%. MATURITY FEBRUARY 14, 2025 (T2X5P)  13,237,176,685

 

 

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In June 2023, the Bank launched a new voluntary debt swap under section 11, Presidential Decree No. 331/2022 issued by the Ministry of Economy. The securities delivered or received under such swap were as follows:

 

Securities Delivered 
Species Nominal values
ARGENTINE TREASURY BILL IN PESOS ADJUSTED BY CER AT DISCOUNT. MATURITY JUNE 16, 2023 (LECER X16J3)  2,159,998,000
ARGENTINE TREASUTY BILL IN PESOS ADJUSTED BY CER AT DISCOUNT. MATURITY JULY 18, 2023 (LECER X18L3)    35,863,500,000
ARGENTINE TREASURY BONDS IN PESOS ADJUSTED BY CER 1.45%. MATURITY AUGUST 13, 2023 (T2X3)  3,622,490,577

 

Received Securities 
Species Nominal values
ARGENTINE TREASURY BOND IN PESOS ADJUSTED BY CER 4.25%. MATURITY DECEMBER 13, 2024 (T5X4P)   71,442,000,014

 

 

In addition, the Bank purchased put options from the BCRA. These options grant the Bank an opportunity to sell (put option) the underlying asset at a price determined by BCRA applicable regulations. In this transaction, options may be exercised up to the day prior to the maturity date of the underlying asset. As of June 30, 2023, their notional value stood at 102,564,922,297 (see Exhibit A and O to the condensed separate interim financial statements).

 

10.Financial assets pledged as collateral

 

Breakdown is as follows:

 

   06.30.23     12.31.22 
       
BCRA - Special guarantee accounts (Note 46.1)  38,614,629    20,893,932
Guarantee trust - Government securities at fair value through OCI  31,019,228    25,162,862
Deposits as collateral   9,882,934    12,412,896
Guarantee trust - USD 7,559    11,137,527
       
  TOTAL  79,524,350    69,607,217

 

(1)Special guarantee current accounts opened at the BCRA for transactions related to the automated clearing houses and other similar entities.
(2)Set up as collateral to operate with Rosario Futures Exchange (ROFEX), Bolsas y Mercados Argentinos SA (BYMA) and Mercado Abierto Electrónico S.A (MAE) on foreign currency forward transactions and futures contracts.. The trust is made up by Treasury Bills in Argentine pesos adjusted by CER (benchmark stabilization coefficient) maturing in 2024 (Series T2X4 yTX24). As of December 31, 2022, it was made up by Series TX23, T2X4, TX24, X19Y3 and X16J3.
(3)Deposits pledged as collateral for activities related to credit card transactions in the country and abroad and leases.
(4)The trust is composed of dollars in cash as collateral for activities related to the transactions on MAE and BYMA.

 

11.Income Tax

 

This tax should be booked using the liability method, recognizing (as credit or debt) the tax effect of temporary differences between the accounting valuation and the tax valuation of assets and liabilities, and its subsequent allocation to income or loss for the year in which its reversion occurs, also considering the possibility of taking advantage of tax losses in the future.

 

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a)Current income tax assets

Breakdown is as follows:

         06.30.23     12.31.22 
             
Advances       80,308   58,324
             
        80,308   58,324

 

b)Current income tax liabilities

Breakdown is as follows:

         06.30.23    12.31.22
             
Income tax provision       28,265,467   12,217,808
Advances       (707,120)   (1,149,381)
Collections and withholdings       (117,478)   (146,957)
             
        27,440,869   10,921,470

 

 

c)Deferred income tax

 

Breakdown of deferred assets/liabilities is as follows:

 

Deferred tax assets:    06.30.23     12.31.22 
         
Provisions   15,027,765    19,007,587
Allowance for loan losses   11,098,223     7,582,806
Loan and credit card commissions     2,029,788     1,839,865
Tax inflation adjustment     1,878,895     3,744,538
Tax losses     188,901     1,329,099
Other    52    65
Investments   -   8,563
         
Total deferred assets   30,223,624    33,512,523
         
         
Deferred tax liabilities:    06.30.23     12.31.22 
         
Property and equipment     (19,454,880)   (19,606,291)
Investments     (15,433,683)   (14,355,632)
Intangible assets    (7,743,504)    (7,290,818)
Leasing and other items   (61,238)   (52,110)
         
Total deferred liabilities     (42,693,305)   (41,304,851)
         
Net deferred tax liabilities       (12,469,681)    (7,792,328)

 

 

In the consolidated financial statements, the (current and deferred) income tax assets of a Group entity will not be offset with the (current and deferred) income tax liabilities of another Group entity because they are related to income tax amounts borne by different taxpayers and also because they do not have legal rights before tax authorities to pay or receive any amounts to settle the net position. Considering the above, below is a breakdown of the deferred income tax assets and liabilities disclosed in the consolidated condensed statement of financial position:

 

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     06.30.23     12.31.22 
         
 Deferred income tax assets      1,875,803     2,290,597
 Deferred income tax liabilities      (14,345,484)   (10,082,925)
         
Net deferred tax liabilities       (12,469,681)    (7,792,328)

 

d)Income Tax

Below are the main components of the income tax expense:

 

     Quarter ended 06.30.23     Accumulated as of 06.30.23     Quarter ended 06.30.22     Accumulated as of 06.30.22 
                 
Current income tax expense    (14,612,343)     (26,553,524)    (18,863)   (509,208)
Income/(loss) from deferred income tax     (3,472,927)     (49,993)     16,090,831   12,199,396
                 
Income tax recognized through profit or loss    (18,085,270)     (26,603,517)     16,071,968   11,690,188
                 
Income tax recognized through OCI     (3,222,547)   (3,968,515)     11,633,717   10,166,276
                 
Total income tax    (21,307,817)     (30,572,032)     27,705,685   21,856,464

 

 

The Group's effective tax rate calculated on the income tax recognized in the income statement for the period ended June 30, 2023 was 35%.

 

The income tax benefit for the period ended June 30, 2022 includes the effect of the claim filed before AFIP, as stated under “Inflation adjustment for tax purposes. Fiscal year 2021” in this note.

 

Pursuant to IAS 34, income tax is recognized in interim periods based on the best estimate of the weighted average effective income tax rate expected by the Entity for the full fiscal year.

 

e)Inflation adjustment for tax purposes

Law No. 27,430 of Tax Reform, as amended by Laws 27,468 and 27,541, sets forth the following as regards the inflation adjustment for tax purposes, effective for fiscal years started on or after January 1, 2018:

 

i.Such adjustment will be applicable in the fiscal year in which the percentage variation of the general consumer price index at national level (CPI) exceeds 100% in the thirty-six months prior to the closing of the fiscal year being settled;

 

ii.Regarding the first, second and third fiscal years as from January 1, 2018, the procedure will be applicable in the event that the variation of such index, calculated from the beginning and until the closing of each of those fiscal years, exceeds 55%, 30% and 15% for the first, second and third year of application, respectively;

 

iii.The effect of the positive or negative inflation adjustment for tax purposes, as the case may be, corresponding to the first, second and third fiscal years started on or after January 1, 2018, is charged one third in that tax year and the remaining two thirds, in equal parts, in the two immediately following tax years;

 

 

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iv.The effect of the positive or negative inflation adjustment corresponding to the first and second tax years starting on or after January 1, 2019, one-sixth must be imputed to the tax year in which the adjustment is determined and the remaining five-sixths in the immediately following tax periods; and

 

v.For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2021, 100% of the adjustment may be deducted in the year in which it is determined.

 

As of June 30, 2023, the parameters established by the income tax law to apply the inflation adjustment for tax purposes are met and the effects arising from the application of such adjustment as provided by law have been included when booking current and deferred income tax.

 

f)Income Tax Corporate Rate:

Law No. 27,630, enacted on June 16, 2021 through Decree No. 387/2021, set forth for fiscal years starting on or after January 1, 2021, a tax rate scale scheme of 25%, 30% and 35% to be progressively applied according to the level of taxable net income accumulated as of each fiscal year end. In these financial statements, the Entity and its subsidiaries have determined current income tax using the progressive tax rate that is expected to be applicable to the total expected income for the year, while deferred income tax balances were measured using the progressive tax rate that is expected to be in effect when the temporary differences are reversed.

 

g)Other tax matters

- Inflation adjustment for tax purposes Fiscal years 2016, 2017 and 2018

 

On May 10, 2017, May 10, 2018 and May 13, 2019, and based on related case law, the Entity’s Board of Directors approved the filing of actions for declaratory judgment of unconstitutionality of section 39 of Law No. 24.073, section 4 of Law No. 25.561, section 5 of Decree No. 214/02 issued by the Argentine Executive, Law No. 27.468 and any other regulation whereby the inflation adjustment mechanism provided for under Law No. 20.628, as amended, is considered not applicable due to the confiscatory effect in the specific case, for fiscal years 2016, 2017 and 2018. Consequently, the Entity filed its income tax returns for those fiscal years taking into consideration the effect of those restatement mechanisms.

 

The net impact of this measure on nominal values was an adjustment to the income tax assessed for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 in the amount of 1,185,800 (in nominal values), for fiscal year ended December 31, 2017, in the amount of 1,021,519 (in nominal values), and for fiscal year ended December 31, 2018, in the amount of 3,239,760 (in nominal values).

 

Through Memorandum No. 6/2017 dated May 29, 2017, the BCRA, without resolving on the decisions adopted by the Entity's authorities or the Entity's right regarding the action filed, in its capacity as issuer of accounting standards, requested the Entity to record a provision for contingencies included in “Liabilities” in an amount equivalent to the income recorded, as it considers that “a reassessment of the income tax by applying the inflation adjustment is not contemplated by the BCRA regulations”.

 

In response to this Memorandum, the Entity filed the related answer and confirmed its position by providing the relevant supporting documentation. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Entity recorded the requested provision, pursuant to the accounting standards prescribed by the regulator for this case.

 

On June 8, 2020, the Federal Court on Administrative Matters (JCAF 12-23) ruled upon the action for declaratory judgment filed on May 12, 2017, upholding the complaint and thus declaring that the prohibition to apply the inflation adjustment mechanism for the purposes of the income tax return filed by the Bank for fiscal year 2016 is not applicable to the instant case.

 

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The appeals filed against the judgment were granted on August 6, 2020, and the case was submitted to the Appellate Court for consideration. On December 9, 2020, the Federal Appellate Court on Administrative Matters (Courtroom II) dismissed the appeals, thus confirming the judgment rendered by the court of original jurisdiction. The tax authority Administración Federal de Ingresos Públicos (“AFIP” or the “Tax Authority” or the “National Tax Authority”) filed an extraordinary appeal against the judgment, but then withdrew it through a motion filed on February 1, 2021.

 

In addition, the Bank reversed the provision set up for fiscal year 2016 at the request of the BCRA, recognizing a benefit in the first quarter of 2021 in the amount of 1,185,800 in nominal values (4,651,102 in values restated as of June 30, 2023).

 

On June 14, 2021, the Court of First Instance rendered judgment in respect of the action for declaratory judgment of unconstitutionality for fiscal year 2017 in favor of the Bank’s position. After appealing the judgment to the Appellate Court, the Bank filed the basis for the appeal but on September 3, 2021 the tax authority filed a brief withdrawing the appeal filed. Although the Appellate Court did not accept the withdrawal because the documentation submitted did not fulfill the necessary conditions, since no basis for the appeal was finally filed, we understand that the appeal will be declared void.

 

On September 30, 2021, the Court determined that the proceedings were set for the agreement to be entered. On November 2, 2021, AFIP filed a motion ratifying the withdrawal of the appeal filed with respect to the merits of the case. On November 3, 2021 the Court ordered to proceed with the case for an agreement to be entered. Finally, on May 10, 2022, the Appellate Court considered that AFIP had withdrawn its appeal with respect to the judgment on the merits.

 

On June 25, 2021, the Bank notified the BCRA about the reversal of the provision set up pursuant to Memorandum No. 6/2017 issued by the BCRA concerning the income tax reassessment due to the inflation adjustment for tax purposes for fiscal years 2017 and 2018 for a total amount of 4,261,279 in nominal values (15,064,211 in values restated as of June 30, 2023), since, based on the assessment made and on its legal and tax advisors’ opinion, the Entity believes that it is more probable than not that it will obtain a favorable final judgment in respect of these fiscal years. The Entity notified the BCRA of the criteria adopted, to which the BCRA gave its consent.

 

On October 5, 2022, the Federal Contentious Administrative Trial Court No. 2 issued a favorable decision on the unconstitutionality action filed with respect to the regulations banning the application of title VI of the adjustment for inflation in the 2018 income tax return. After appealing the judgment, on November 17, 2022, we filed abrief stating grievances in connection with legal costs, and on November 27, 2022, AFIP filed its brief.

 

On July 11, 2023, the decision issued by Room I of the Federal Court of Appeals in Contentious and Administrative Matters confirming the trial court decision in favor of the Bank was notified.

 

Based on the foregoing, as of June 30, 2023, the Entity has no liabilities for the items referred to above.

 

- Inflation adjustment for tax purposes Fiscal year 2019

 

As concerns fiscal year 2019, the Entity assessed its income tax liability applying the inflation adjustment for tax purposes according to the terms of the Public Emergency Law, which maintains the inflation adjustment mechanism set out under Title VI of the Income Tax Law. Nevertheless, one sixth of the resulting inflation adjustment amount should be recognized during that fiscal year, with the remaining five sixths being computed, in equal parts, over the five immediately following fiscal years. Such deferral has been recognized as a deferred tax asset.

 

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On August 21, 2020, the Bank filed a request for refund at the administrative stage pursuant to the provisions of the first paragraph of section 81 of Law No. 11683 (as compiled in 1998 and as amended) to recover the amount of 4,528,453 (in nominal values).

 

Upon no response from the tax authorities, on June 17, 2021 the Entity filed a motion for expedited proceedings and on November 18, 2021 a legal action was filed before National Court on Federal Administrative Matters No. 10 (Court Clerk’s Office No. 24)

 

Pursuant to the financial reporting framework set forth by the BCRA, the Entity does not record assets in relation to contingent assets derived from the action filed.

 

 

 

- Inflation adjustment for tax purposes Fiscal year 2020

 

In relation to fiscal year 2020, the Entity determined the income tax as of December 31, 2020 by applying the inflation adjustment for tax purposes in accordance with the provisions of the Public Emergency Law.

 

On May 26, 2021, and based on related case law, the Entity’s Board of Directors approved the filing of an action against the federal tax authorities (AFIP-DGI) for declaratory judgment of unconstitutionality of section 194 of the Income Tax Law (as compiled in 2019) and/or of such rules that prohibit the full application of the inflation adjustment for tax purposes, on the grounds that they would lead to the assessment of a confiscatory income tax liability for fiscal year 2020; therefore allowing the full application of the mechanism set forth in section 106, paragraphs a) through e), Title VI of the Income Tax Law in that fiscal year.

 

Consequently, as of December 31, 2021, the Entity accounted for an adjustment in nominal values to the income tax liability assessed for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 in the amount of 5,817,000 (25,157,170 in restated values), with the ensuing impact on deferred tax assets by 5,033,000 (decrease) (22,298,318 in restated values) and on the income tax expense of 784,000 (2,858,854 in restated values).

 

On August 15, 2023, a trial court decision sustaining the claim filed by the Bank was issued.

 

- Inflation adjustment for tax purposes Fiscal year 2021

 

On June 30, 2022, the Bank filed a prior administrative claim before the AFIP in order to obtain the recognition of the corrective tax return in less filed on June 30, 2022 with respect to the Income Tax for the 2021 tax year for 309,000 (in nominal values), on the grounds that the partial application of the correction mechanisms of the inflation adjustment under the provisions of Section 93 of the Income Tax Law is unconstitutional, since it affects the principle of reasonableness, equality, contributive capacity and confiscatory nature. On June 6, 2023, a prompt release was requested.

 

- Inflation adjustment for tax purposes Fiscal year 2022

 

On June 2, 2023, the Bank filed an unconstitutionality action against the AFIP-DGI to obtain a ruling declaring the unconstitutionality of section 93 of Income Tax Law (as revised in 2019) or other regulations preventing the comprehensive application of the tax adjustment for inflation, as it leads to a confiscatory income tax assessment for 2022 and, consequently, allows for the comprehensive adoption of the cost and amortization adjustment method provided for by sections 62 through 66, 71, 87 and 88 of Income Tax Law.

 

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- Requests for refund. Fiscal years 2013, 2014 and 2015

 

Regarding fiscal years 2013, 2014 and 2015, the Entity assessed income tax without applying the inflation adjustment for tax purposes, consequently a higher tax was paid in the amounts of 264,257, 647,945 and 555,002 ,respectively, in nominal values.

 

Based on the grounds stated in the first paragraph “Inflation Adjustment for Tax Purposes. Fiscal Years 2016, 2017 and 2018,” on November 19, 2015, an administrative action requesting a refund for fiscal years 2013 and 2014 was filed, and the related judicial action was filed on September 23, 2016 for both fiscal years, given that no answer was received from AFIP.

 

In turn, on April 4, 2017, a request for refund was filed in relation to the higher amount of tax paid for fiscal year 2015. Likewise, on December 29, 2017, the related judicial action was filed for this fiscal year.

 

On October 21, 2020, the Entity was notified that Court of First Instance on Administrative Matters No. 1 rendered judgment upholding the request for refund for fiscal year 2014. AFIP filed an appeal against such judgment before the Appellate Court.

 

On November 10, 2020, the Court of First Instance rendered judgment sustaining BBVA Argentina's complaint, thereby ordering the tax authorities to refund the amount of 264,257 (nominal values) paid in excess of the income tax liability for fiscal year 2013, plus accrued interest. The National Tax Authority filed an appeal against the judgment. Finally, on May 6, 2021, the Federal Appellate Court on Administrative Matters (Courtroom I) confirmed the appealed judgment on the merits, therefore dismissing the appeal brought by the national tax authorities.

 

On April 27, 2021, the Appellate Court rendered judgment in favor of the Bank concerning the refund of income tax for fiscal year 2014. In its judgment, the Appellate Court substantially confirmed the judgment rendered by the Court of First Instance on the merits, upholding the confiscatory nature of the tax.

 

The National Tax Authority brought extraordinary appeals against both judgments, and the Appellate Court has rejected such appeal with respect to the claims of arbitrariness and serious institutional implications.

 

On June 28, 2022, the Federal Appellate Court on Administrative Matters (Courtroom VII) rendered judgment in favor of the Bank as regards the recovery of the income tax for tax period 2015 and AFIP appealed such judgment.

 

On July 12, 2023, the Bank was notified of the decision issued by the Argentine Supreme Court of Justice with respect to the 2014 tax period rejecting the extraordinary appeal and the appeal filed by Tax Authorities. Thus, the favorable decisions issued by previous courts recognizing a 647,946 reimbursement (in nominal values) for such period plus the interest calculated in accordance with the weighted average deposit interest rate published by the BCRA became final, such calculation will be filed soon.

 

On August 7, 2023, we were notified of the decision issued by the Argentine Supreme Court of Justice with respect to the 2013 tax period rejecting the extraordinary appeal and the appeal filed by Tax Authorities, thus rendering the decisions issued by previous court instances final. Those decisions recognized that the Bank should be reimbursed 264,257 (in nominal values) for such period plus interest, and determined that the BCRA weighted average deposit interest rate should be applied until July 31, 2019, and the monthly effective rate published by the AFIP in compliance with Ministry of Finance 598/19, as from August 1, 2019, and until the actual payment is made.

 

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Pursuant to the financial reporting framework set forth by the BCRA, the Entity does not record assets in relation to contingent assets derived from the action filed.

 

12.Investments in equity instruments

 

12.1 Investments in equity instruments through profit or loss

 

Breakdown is as follows:

 

       06.30.23       12.31.22 
             
Private securities - Shares of other non-controlled companies       1,501,296       1,322,796
             
  TOTAL       1,501,296       1,322,796

 

12.2 Investments in equity instruments through other comprehensive income

 

Breakdown is as follows:

 

       06.30.23       12.31.22 
             
Compensadora Electrónica S.A.       431,510      87
Mercado Abierto Electrónico S.A.       195,588      29
Banco Latinoaméricano de Exportaciones S.A.       114,499      87,433
Seguro de Dépositos S.A.      69,801       130
Other      11,078     3,435
             
  TOTAL       822,476      91,114

 

13.Investments in associates

 

Breakdown is as follows:

 

   06.30.23     12.31.22 
       
BBVA Seguros Argentina S.A.   2,028,926     1,803,880
Rombo Compañía Financiera S.A.   1,490,572     1,121,379
Interbanking S.A.   1,021,148     1,241,612
Play Digital S.A.  (1)   693,420     733,170
Openpay Argentina S.A.  (2)   297,369     324,719
       
TOTAL   5,531,435     5,224,760

(1)In order to determine the value of this investment, the accounting information of Play Digital S.A. as of March 31, 2023 has been used. In addition, the significant transactions made or events occurred between April 1, 2023 and June 30, 2023 were considered.
(2)On April 19, 2023, 29,205 (in nominal values) shares were subscribed for and paid in in cash.
 

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14.Property and equipment

 

Breakdown is as follows:

 

   06.30.23     12.31.22 
       
Real estate    105,864,362     106,697,984
Furniture and facilities   17,664,032    19,240,657
Right of use of leased real estate   9,277,546     8,823,432
Construction in progress   5,510,541     4,927,488
Machinery and equipment   4,008,857     4,699,432
Vehicles    418,610     421,962
       
TOTAL   142,743,948     144,810,955

 

The breakdown of lease assets and liabilities as well as interest and foreign exchange differences recognized in profit or loss is disclosed in Note 25 to these consolidated condensed interim financial statements.

 

Based on the reports prepared by the independent appraiser relied upon by the Bank to assess the impairment of its property as of the end of the previous fiscal year, the carrying amount of certain pieces of real estate exceeds its recoverable value. Therefore, such amount should be written down to the recoverable value.

 

 

The impairment of assets recorded under the item “Property and equipment” is reported below:

 

Account    Impairment 
     06.30.2023     12.31.2022 
         
Real Estate - Lavallol     (32,399)    (32,399)
Real Estate - Monte Grande   (144,306)   (144,306)
Real Estate - Caleta Olivia, Santa Cruz     (36,035)    (36,035)
Real Estate - Cerro Las Rosas     (75,187)    (75,187)
Real Estate - Libertador   (528,306)   (528,306)
Real Estate - Store 1 Puerto Madero   (199,782)   (199,782)
Real Estate - Store 5 Puerto Madero   (124,696)   (124,696)
Real Estate - Mar del Plata     (14,628)    (14,628)
Real Estate - Bahía Blanca     (15,731)    (15,731)
         
TOTAL    (1,171,070)   (1,171,070)

 

 

15.Intangible assets

 

Breakdown is as follows:

 

   06.30.23     12.31.22 
       
Own systems development expenses  14,740,053    14,491,827
       
TOTAL  14,740,053    14,491,827

 

 

 

16.Other non-financial assets
 

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Breakdown is as follows:

 

   06.30.23     12.31.22 
       
Investment properties  29,481,158    29,740,673
Prepayments   5,639,183     5,375,130
Tax advances   2,994,831     3,836,730
Advances to suppliers of goods   2,991,488     1,357,431
Other miscellaneous assets   835,945     751,301
Advances to personnel   471,870     2,406,879
Assets acquired as security for loans  39,448    39,690
Other   487,441     403,532
       
TOTAL  42,941,364    43,911,366

 

Investment properties include pieces of real estate leased to third parties. The average term of lease agreements is 6 years. Subsequent renewals are negotiated with the lessee. The Group has classified these leases as operating leases, since these arrangements do not substantially transfer all risks and benefits inherent to the ownership of the assets. The rental income is recognized under “Other operating income” on a straight-line basis during the term of the lease.

 

 

17.Non-current assets held for sale

 

It includes pieces of real estate located in the Argentine Republic, which the Bank’s Board of Directors agreed to sell in the short term.

 

Breakdown is as follows:

 

   06.30.23     12.31.22 
       
Property and equipment held for sale   399,782     339,151
       
TOTAL   399,782     339,151

 

Based on the reports prepared by the independent appraiser relied upon by the Bank to assess the impairment of its property as of the end of the previous fiscal year, the carrying amount of two pieces of real estate exceeds its recoverable value. Therefore, such amount should be written down to the recoverable value.

 

The impairment of non-current assets held for sale is reported below:

 

Account    Impairment 
     06.30.2023     12.31.2022 
         
Real Estate held for sale - Fisherton   (131,826)   (131,826)
Real Estate held for sale - Mendoza    (597)   (597)
         
  TOTAL   (132,423)   (132,423)

 

 

18.Deposits
 

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The information on concentration of deposits is disclosed in Exhibit H. Breakdown is as follows:

 

   06.30.23     12.31.22 
       
Non-financial Government sector  11,005,145    14,586,112
Financial Sector   1,891,416     512,329
Non-financial Private Sector and Residents Abroad   1,996,822,934     1,964,577,587
 Savings accounts   711,520,661     751,953,970
 Time deposits   671,016,542     624,983,884
 Checking accounts   457,271,035     381,922,902
 Investment accounts   142,458,647     189,775,218
 Other  14,556,049    15,941,613
       
TOTAL   2,009,719,495     1,979,676,028

 

19.Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss

 

No transactions were accounted for in the period/year ended June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

 

 

20.Other financial liabilities

 

Breakdown is as follows:

 

   06.30.23     12.31.22 
       
Obligations from financing of purchases   137,178,711     124,438,769
Receivables from spot purchases pending settlement  54,277,841     5,880,967
Credit balance for spot purchases or sales pending settlement  49,955,018     4,003,478
Collections and other transactions on behalf of third parties  14,304,945    12,700,141
Payment orders pending credit   6,441,338     9,835,647
Liabilities for leases (Note 25)   5,774,359     6,218,204
Funds collected under AFIP's instructions   3,296,364     7,052,825
Commissions accrued payable  12,692    61,543
Other   7,321,545     8,263,455
       
TOTAL   278,562,813     178,455,029

 

21.Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions

 

Breakdown is as follows:

 

   06.30.23     12.31.22 
       
Local financial institutions  25,434,075    28,969,142
Foreign financial institutions   2,194,004     843,289
BCRA  83,526     132,595
       
TOTAL  27,711,605    29,945,026

 

 

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22.Corporate bonds issued

 

As of June 30, 2023, there were no outstanding receivables or payables related to corporate bonds of the Bank and its subsidiaries, whereas the outstanding amounts as of December 31, 2022, were as follows:

 

Detail   Issuance date   Nominal value     Maturity date   Annual Nominal Rate   Payment of interest   Outstanding securities as of 06.30.2023   Outstanding securities as of 12.31.2022
                             
                             
                             
Class 8 Volkswagen Financial Services    09.30.2020   -   03.30.2023   UVA (class 8 )    Quarterly   -     90,409
                             
                Total Consolidated Principal     -   90,409
                Consolidated Interest Accrued     -   197,668
                Total Consolidated Principal and Interest Accrued     -   288,077

 

 

Definitions:

 

UVA RATE: An interest rate with a variable component (UVA), which represents a measurement unit adjusted on a daily basis as per CER, reflecting the changes in inflation based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI).

 

 

 

23.Provisions

 

Breakdown is as follows:

 

   06.30.23     12.31.22 
       
Provision for contingent commitments (Exhibits J and R)   3,806,610     4,059,642
Provisions for termination plans (Exhibit J)   605,664     684,117
For administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties (Note 51 and Exhibit J) 5,000   7,534
Other contingencies (Exhibit J)   7,306,976     8,311,905
Provision for commercial lawsuits   4,737,008     5,267,941
Provision for labor lawsuits   778,418     926,424
Provision for tax lawsuits   578,532     896,265
Other   1,213,018     1,221,275
       
TOTAL  11,724,250    13,063,198

 

 

It includes the estimated amounts to pay highly likely liabilities which, in case of occurrence, would generate a loss for the Entity.

 

The breakdown of and changes in provisions recognized for accounting purposes are included in Exhibit J. However, below is a brief description:

 

-Contingent commitments: it reflects the credit risk arising from the assessment of the degree of compliance of the beneficiaries of unused overdrafts, unused credit card balances, guarantees, sureties and other contingent commitments for the benefit of third parties on behalf of customers, and of their financial position and the counter guarantees supporting those transactions.
 

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-Termination benefit plans: for certain terminated employees, the Bank (fully or partially) bears the cost of private health care plans for a certain period after termination. The Bank does not cover any situations requiring medical assistance, but it only makes the related health care plan payments.

 

-Administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties: administrative penalties imposed by the Financial Information Unit, even if there were court or administrative measures to suspend payment and regardless of the status of the disciplinary proceedings.

 

-Other: it reflects the estimated amounts to pay tax, labor and commercial claims and miscellaneous complaints.

 

In the opinion of the Group’s Management and its legal advisors, there are no significant effects other than those stated in these consolidated financial statements, the amounts and repayment terms of which have been recorded based on the current value of those estimates, considering the probable date of their final resolution.

 

Contingent liabilities have not been recognized in these consolidated condensed interim financial statements and are related to 120 claims brought against the Bank, including civil and commercial claims, all of which have arisen in the ordinary course of business. The estimated amount of such claims is 55,982, out of which a cash disbursement of approximately 3,840 is expected for the next 6 months. These claims are primarily related to lease-purchase agreements and petitions to secure evidence. The Group's Management and legal advisors consider that the probability that these cases involve cash disbursements is possible but not probable and that the potential cash disbursements are not material.

 

 

24.Other non-financial liabilities

 

Breakdown is as follows:

 

   06.30.23     12.31.22 
       
Miscellaneous creditors  51,049,960    57,291,949
Cash dividends payable (Note 43)  44,787,970    22,353,195
Advances collected  30,109,800    29,580,901
Short-term personnel benefits  25,759,924    26,345,895
Other collections and withholdings  24,359,929    26,374,114
Other taxes payable  14,052,914    10,666,200
Social security payment orders pending settlement   2,291,272     462,102
Long-term personnel benefits   1,732,650     1,380,649
Termination benefits payable   856,579     1,352,403
For contract liabilities   543,645     677,531
Other   761,683     855,118
       
TOTAL   196,306,326     177,340,057

 

 

25.Leases

 

The Group as lessee

 

 

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Below is a detail of the amounts related to the rights of use under leases and lease liabilities in force as of June 30, 2023:

 

Rights of use under leases

 

    Initial           Amortization   Residual
    value as of           Accumulated       For the   Accumulated as of    value as of
Account   01.01.23   Increases   Decreases   as of 01.01.23   Decreases   Period (1)   period end   06.30.23
                                 
Leased real property   20,871,431    1,353,337   605,016   12,047,999     375,348   669,555     12,342,206     9,277,546
                                 
(1) See Note 37.

 

 

Lease liabilities

 

Future minimum payments for lease agreements are as follows:

 

    In foreign currency   In local currency   06.30.23   12.31.22
                 
Up to one year     442,261   53,950    496,211    465,812
                 
From 1 to 5 years   3,681,067   336,636    4,017,703     4,756,587
                 
More than 5 years   1,251,121   9,324    1,260,445    995,805
                 
             5,774,359     6,218,204

 

 

 

 

Interest and exchange rate difference recognized in profit or loss

 

            06.30.23   06.30.22
                 
Other operating expenses                
Interest on liabilities from leases (Note 38)       (388,341)   (504,996)
                 
Exchange rate difference                
Exchange rate difference for finance lease (loss)       (4,617,154)    (4,290,779)

 

 

26.Share capital

 

Breakdown is as follows:

-Share capital
Shares   Share capital
Class Number Par value per share Votes per share   Outstanding shares   Paid-in (1)
Common 612,710,079 1 1   612,710   612,710

(1)  Registered with the Public Registry of Commerce.

 

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Banco BBVA Argentina S.A. is a corporation (sociedad anónima) incorporated under the laws of Argentina. The shareholders limit their liability to the shares subscribed and paid in, pursuant to the Argentine Companies Law (Law No. 19550). Therefore, and pursuant to Law No. 25738, it is reported that neither foreign capital majority shareholders nor local or foreign shareholders shall be liable in excess of the above-mentioned capital contribution for obligations arising from transactions carried out by the financial institution.

 

-Additional paid-in capital

The additional paid-in capital account represents the difference between the nominal value of the shares issued and the subscription price.

-Inflation adjustment to the share capital

Includes the cumulative monetary inflation adjustment to share capital and additional paid-in capital.

-Other comprehensive income/(loss) (OCI) - Fair value reserve

The fair value reserve comprises the accumulated net change in the fair value of financial assets measured at fair value through OCI, net of the related income tax.

-Other comprehensive income/(loss) - Share of OCI from associates and joint ventures

This item represents the Bank’s participation in its associates’ and joint ventures’ OCI.

-Legal Reserve

B.C.R.A. regulations establish that 20% of net income determined in accordance with B.C.R.A. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles must be allocated to the legal reserve.

 

-Other reserves

Set up to comply with the CNV requirement whereby all the retained earnings assessed under BCRA regulations must be allocated by the stockholders' meeting to cash dividends, stock dividends, the constitution of reserves other than the legal reserve, or a combination thereof.

 

27.Interest income

 

Breakdown is as follows:

 

 

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   Quarter ended 06.30.23     Accumulated as of 06.30.23     Quarter ended 06.30.22     Accumulated as of 06.30.22 
               
Interest on government securities   152,134,887     282,630,079    90,258,385     151,415,863
Acquisition Value Unit (CER) clause adjustments  45,505,535    72,697,895    33,569,756    50,226,251
Interest on credit card loans  32,995,474    65,504,925    20,486,768    40,878,356
Interest on instruments  32,441,675    56,316,213    11,749,179    23,223,922
Premiums on reverse repurchase agreements  31,646,511    53,335,175     2,534,690    21,272,675
Interest on overdrafts  20,230,475    41,629,846     8,939,373    14,957,708
Interest on other loans  18,753,094    36,295,554    15,621,148    28,612,393
Interest on consumer loans  15,923,733    30,933,126    11,565,933    22,690,723
Acquisition Value Unit (UVA) clause adjustments  13,924,951    24,666,557    12,709,579    21,547,597
Interest on pledge loans   4,410,321     8,658,517     3,962,505     7,702,777
Interest on finance leases   1,052,016     2,141,082     560,711     1,210,173
Interest on mortgage loans   634,109     1,953,309     949,640     2,017,128
Interest on loans to the financial sector   639,368     1,277,519     1,085,542     1,986,204
Interest on private securities   446,336     718,417     266,565     507,218
Interest on loans for the prefinancing and financing of exports   194,095     385,231     288,712     615,211
Other   290,532     539,620     215,540     436,052
               
TOTAL   371,223,112     679,683,065     214,764,026     389,300,251

 

28.Interest expense

 

Breakdown is as follows:

 

   Quarter ended 06.30.23     Accumulated as of 06.30.23     Quarter ended 06.30.22     Accumulated as of 06.30.22 
               
Time deposits   144,226,130     265,223,023    67,651,877     122,653,360
Checking accounts deposits  30,736,325    46,444,908    15,867,982    29,034,950
Acquisition Value Unit (UVA) clause adjustments   6,718,639    12,639,751    10,045,059    14,324,420
Interfinancial loans received   3,068,562     5,655,021     3,242,738     5,468,017
Savings accounts deposits   849,468     1,477,958     621,532     1,018,159
Other liabilities from financial transactions   116,007     346,403     251,322     512,225
Premiums on reverse repurchase transactions  69    69    -   3,898
Other 2,573   3,583   1,843   2,454
               
TOTAL   185,717,773     331,790,716    97,682,353     173,017,483

 

 

 

29.Commission income

 

Breakdown is as follows:

 

   Quarter ended 06.30.23     Accumulated as of 06.30.23     Quarter ended 06.30.22     Accumulated as of 06.30.22 
               
From credit cards  15,975,979    26,082,197    13,488,041    27,206,843
Linked to liabilities  10,791,967    21,945,470    12,083,323    25,559,945
Linked to loans   3,319,195     6,332,311     2,452,876     4,967,724
From foreign trade and foreign currency transactions   1,418,192     2,668,330     1,362,603     2,659,207
From insurance   1,192,023     2,390,471     1,319,540     2,736,160
Linked to securities   563,191     1,038,413     321,169     654,794
Loan commitments  83,598    83,598    -    -
From guarantees granted  12,383    20,368   1,369   2,568
               
TOTAL  33,356,528    60,561,158    31,028,921    63,787,241

 

 

30.Commission expenses

 

Breakdown is as follows:

 

 

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   Quarter ended 06.30.23     Accumulated as of 06.30.23     Quarter ended 06.30.22     Accumulated as of 06.30.22 
               
For credit and debit cards   4,225,788    14,116,717     5,723,434    18,389,653
For foreign trade transactions   2,123,903     2,525,441     289,220     576,672
For payment of salaries   1,032,457     1,818,810     736,229     1,608,974
For new channels   697,370     1,258,520     464,380     793,495
For data processing   532,868     1,013,060     594,792     1,169,860
For advertising campaigns  66,601     122,044   (14,019)    75,345
For digital sales services  12,478    14,507    11,599    24,667
Linked to transactions with securities 6,288    12,914   5,902    11,926
Other commission expenses   920,045     1,920,106     998,509     2,141,083
               
TOTAL   9,617,798    22,802,119     8,810,046    24,791,675

 

31.Net income from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss

 

Breakdown is as follows:

 

   Quarter ended 06.30.23     Accumulated as of 06.30.23     Quarter ended 06.30.22     Accumulated as of 06.30.22 
               
Income from government securities   7,380,321    14,451,061     2,421,029     4,179,698
Income from private securities   475,747     1,269,970     402,470     730,246
Income from foreign currency forward transactions  (297,831)     480,784    45,698     1,685,855
Income from corporate bonds   200     200    26,606    28,672
Income/(loss) from interest rate swaps (59,231)   (32,127)    -     (1,945)
Income/(loss) from put options taken (84,959)    (118,359)    -    -
Income from sale or write-off of financial assets (1)  -    -    -     6,612,896
Other  (120)    (124)    -     (7,987)
               
TOTAL   7,414,127    16,051,405     2,895,803    13,227,435

 

(1)Corresponds to the sale of 49% of Prisma Medios de Pago S.A.’s capital stock. On March 18, 2022 the transfer of all the remaining shareholding of the Bank in such company was consummated.

 

32.Net income (loss) from write-down of assets at amortized cost and at fair value through OCI

 

Breakdown is as follows:

 

   Quarter ended 06.30.23     Accumulated as of 06.30.23     Quarter ended 06.30.22     Accumulated as of 06.30.22 
               
Income from sale of government securities   2,289,079     2,336,520     1,223,762     1,137,163
Income/(Loss) from sale of private securities 1,257   1,257    (927)    (927)
               
TOTAL   2,290,336     2,337,777     1,222,835     1,136,236

 

 

33.Foreign exchange and gold gains/(losses)

 

Breakdown is as follows:

 

   Quarter ended 06.30.23     Accumulated as of 06.30.23     Quarter ended 06.30.22     Accumulated as of 06.30.22 
               
Income from purchase-sale of foreign currency   4,893,858     9,052,142     4,694,804    10,046,691
Conversion of foreign currency assets and liabilities into pesos  (1,662,523)    (4,515,234)    (1,338,754)    (2,362,606)
               
TOTAL   3,231,335     4,536,908     3,356,050     7,684,085

 

 

 

34.Other operating income

 

Breakdown is as follows:

 

 

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   Quarter ended 06.30.23     Accumulated as of 06.30.23     Quarter ended 06.30.22     Accumulated as of 06.30.22 
               
Adjustments and interest on miscellaneous receivables   2,856,537     5,409,084     2,650,422     4,577,398
Rental of safe deposit boxes   1,044,932     1,891,314     1,105,537     2,408,607
Loans recovered    564,951     1,372,150     1,087,882     2,090,788
Debit and credit card commissions   541,545     1,131,230     611,977     1,256,717
Rent   290,089     593,831     299,601     413,358
Punitive interest   315,033     588,188     159,623     304,975
Fees expenses recovered   271,396     542,635     297,724     639,220
Allowances reversed   177,848     277,618     293,031     557,225
Commission from syndicated transactions  94,511     218,542    68,433     248,817
Income from asset sale in equity instruments (1)  -    -     160,200     2,283,546
Other operating income   856,811     1,787,137     415,795     903,573
               
TOTAL   7,013,653    13,811,729     7,150,225    15,684,224

 

(1)Corresponds to the sale of 49% of Prisma Medios de Pago S.A.’s capital stock. On March 18, 2022, the transfer of all the remaining shareholding of the Bank in such company was consummated.

 

 

35.Personnel benefits

 

Breakdown is as follows:

 

   Quarter ended 06.30.23     Accumulated as of 06.30.23     Quarter ended 06.30.22     Accumulated as of 06.30.22 
               
Salaries  14,987,117    30,921,207    15,093,617    29,041,715
Other short-term personnel benefits   6,696,964    12,343,474     6,158,330     9,987,736
Social security withholdings and collections   4,542,390     9,178,844     4,587,214     8,638,613
Personnel compensation and bonuses   1,168,353     1,816,761     812,350     1,560,112
Personnel services   647,263     1,078,716     470,477     816,078
Termination personnel benefits (Exhibit J)   151,648     151,648     167,378     167,378
Other long-term personnel benefits   814,618     814,618     104,593     104,593
               
TOTAL  29,008,353    56,305,268    27,393,959    50,316,225

 

 

36.Administrative expenses

 

Breakdown is as follows:

 

   Quarter ended 06.30.23     Accumulated as of 06.30.23     Quarter ended 06.30.22     Accumulated as of 06.30.22 
               
Taxes   5,962,364    11,941,168     5,166,022    10,501,194
Rent   4,837,799     9,165,581     4,722,826     8,663,373
IT   4,709,032     8,086,169     2,818,850     3,704,113
Contracted administrative services   3,722,476     7,008,135     1,908,850     3,649,271
Armored transportation services   2,519,810     5,029,704     2,860,807     5,947,696
Maintenance and repair costs   2,334,054     4,947,103     2,430,450     4,893,202
Advertising   1,697,399     3,613,666     1,296,843     2,587,206
Electricity and communications   967,183     1,974,360     907,608     1,906,168
Other fees   1,027,602     1,833,388     868,063     1,756,755
Documents distribution   773,731     1,630,229     984,170     1,871,127
Security services   709,270     1,387,988     687,974     1,398,052
Trade reports   297,064     1,235,014     441,066     893,743
Insurance   208,430     443,735     233,996     506,482
Representation and travel expenses   190,881     338,821     149,803     254,032
Stationery and supplies  40,294    70,385     (1,413)    64,135
Fees to Bank Directors and Supervisory Committee  37,040    66,760    59,042    91,578
Other administrative expenses   1,121,975     2,066,245     895,705     1,803,214
               
TOTAL  31,156,404    60,838,451    26,430,662    50,491,341

 

 

37.Asset depreciation and impairment

 

Breakdown is as follows:

 

 

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   Quarter ended 06.30.23     Accumulated as of 06.30.23     Quarter ended 06.30.22     Accumulated as of 06.30.22 
               
Property and equipment   2,577,363     5,232,706     2,765,604     5,725,799
Intangible assets   411,548     820,387     184,398     372,583
Depreciation of other assets   182,053     260,766     121,373     160,020
Right of use of leased real estate   321,439     669,555     640,605     1,587,008
               
TOTAL   3,492,403     6,983,414     3,711,980     7,845,410

 

 

38.Other operating expenses

 

Breakdown is as follows:

 

   Quarter ended 06.30.23     Accumulated as of 06.30.23     Quarter ended 06.30.22     Accumulated as of 06.30.22 
               
Turnover tax  22,718,771    42,077,419    13,696,221    27,130,360
Other allowances (Exhibit J)   2,158,387     4,093,068     1,060,300     2,621,131
Initial recognition of loans   1,055,733     2,289,798     1,896,133     3,152,362
Contribution to the Deposit Guarantee Fund (Note 45)   719,107     1,444,112     784,203     1,583,013
Claims   284,887     625,775     444,418     1,173,977
Interest on liabilities from leases (Note 25)   175,847     388,341     235,013     504,996
Reorganization expenses (Exhibit J)  -    -     2,503,265     2,870,078
Other operating expenses   1,981,165     3,292,401     1,485,341     2,677,956
               
TOTAL  29,093,897    54,210,914    22,104,894    41,713,873

 

 

39.Fair values of financial instruments

 

a)Assets and liabilities measured at fair value

 

The fair value hierarchy of assets and liabilities measured at fair value as of June 30, 2023 is detailed below:

 

    Accounting balance   Total fair value   Level 1 fair value   Level 2 fair value   Level 3 fair value
                     
Financial Assets                    
                     
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss     80,225,844    80,225,844    10,892,662   69,333,182     -
Derivative instruments    3,259,979     3,259,979     -     3,259,979     -
Other financial assets    1,329,465     1,329,465   1,329,465    -     -
Other debt securities     940,090,209     940,090,209     107,715,538     830,404,879     1,969,792
Financial assets pledged as collateral     31,019,228    31,019,228    31,019,228    -     -
Investments in equity instruments    2,323,772     2,323,772   1,501,296     822,476     -
                     
                     
Financial Liabilities                    
                     
Derivative instruments    471,963     471,963     -     471,963     -

 

 

The fair value hierarchy of assets and liabilities measured at fair value as of December 31, 2022 is detailed below:

 

    Accounting balance   Total fair value   Level 1 fair value   Level 2 fair value   Level 3 fair value
                     
Financial Assets                    
                     
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss     38,453,706    38,453,706   5,902,591   32,551,115     -
Derivative instruments    3,417,746     3,417,746     -     3,417,746     -
Other financial assets    5,916,793     5,916,793   5,916,793    -     -
Other debt securities     904,953,583     904,953,583    79,261,055     824,712,652     979,876
Financial assets pledged as collateral     25,162,862    25,162,862    24,391,192     771,670     -
Investments in equity instruments    1,413,910     1,413,910   1,322,796    91,114     -
                     
                     
Financial Liabilities                    
                     
Derivative instruments    503,786     503,786     -     503,786     -

 

 

 

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The fair value of a financial asset or liability is the price that would be received for the sale of an asset or paid for the transfer of a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.

 

The most objective and usual reference of the fair value of a financial asset or liability is the price that would be paid in an orderly, transparent and deep market, that is to say, its quoted or market price.

 

If it is not possible to obtain a market price, a fair value is determined using best market practice valuation techniques, such as cash flows discount based on a yields curve for the same class and type of instrument, or if there is no market curve with the same characteristics of the bond, the fair value is calculated considering the latest market price plus interest accrued until the valuation date (whichever is more representative for the security).

 

In line with the accounting standard, a three-level classification of financial instruments is established. This classification is mainly based on the observability of the inputs used to calculate that fair value, defining the following levels:

 

-Level 1: Financial instruments measured using quoted prices in an active market. Active market means a market that allows the observation of representative prices with sufficient frequency and daily volume.

 

-Level 2: Financial instruments without an active market, but that may be measured through observable market inputs. Observable market inputs shall mean as such assets traded in markets that allow to calculate an interest rate curve or determine a credit spread.

 

-Level 3: Measurement using models based on variables not obtained from observable market inputs.

 

Financial assets at fair value mainly consist of BCRA Liquidity Bills and Argentine Government Bonds, together with a minor share in Argentine Treasury Bills, Corporate Bonds and Ledivs (BCRA Internal Bills). Likewise, financial derivatives are classified at fair value. Such derivatives, include futures measured at the price of the market where they are traded (Rofex and MAE) and foreign currency NDF (non-delivery forwards), put options, and interest rate swaps.

 

b)Transfers between hierarchy levels

The Entity monitors the availability of market information in order to assess the category of financial instruments in the different hierarchies at fair value, as well as the resulting determination of inter-level transfers at each closing, considering the comparison of hierarchy levels of the current period versus previous year levels.

 

b.1) Transfers from Level 1 to Level 2

There are no transfers from L1 to L2 for the instruments measured at fair value as of period-end.

 

 

b.2) Transfers from Level 2 to Level 1

The following instruments measured at fair value through profit or loss or through OCI were transferred from Level 2 to Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy:

 

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    06.30.23   12.31.22
         
Treasury Bonds in pesos adjusted by 1.55% CER. Maturity 07-26-2024     22,870,208   -
Treasury Bonds in pesos adjusted by 2% CER. Maturity 11-9-2026     13,555,009   -
Argentine Treasury Bond in pesos at 16%. Maturity 10-17-2023   9,321,918   -

 

The hierarchy level of the instruments detailed above was compared with the previous year levels.

The transfer is due to the fact that the bonds were listed on the market the number of days necessary to be considered Level 1.

 

c)Valuation techniques for Levels 2 and 3

The valuation techniques used for Level 2 securities require observable market data: the spot discount curve in pesos, US dollars, USD curves of corporate bonds (one of the energy sector and the other of several industries), CER, the yield curve in pesos arising from ROFEX futures, the yield curve in pesos arising from futures traded by ICAP Broker, and the spot selling exchange rate published by Banco de la Nación Argentina (BNA). Below is a detail of valuation techniques for each financial product:

 

Fixed Income

 

The assessment of prices at fair value established by the Bank for fixed income consists in considering MAE’s representative prices.

 

In the case of Argentine Treasury bonds and bills, MAE’s prices are used; if the bonds are not listed within the last 10 business days, then a theoretical valuation is made discounting cash flows using the related discount curve. Except for BCRA internal bills in US dollars to be settled in Argentine pesos at the benchmark exchange rate (LEDIV), which cannot be transferred and do not accrue any interest, they are valued at their latest subscription price.

 

Liquidity bills issued by the BCRA without quoted prices in MAE at the end of the month were assigned a theoretical value, discounting cash flows using the monetary policy rate.

 

In the case of Corporate Bonds in Dollars, we value them by bringing the future flow of funds to present value with an interest rate curve with comparable corporate bonds.

 

SWAPS

 

For swaps, the theoretical valuation consists in discounting future cash flows using the interest rate, according to the curve estimated on the basis of fixed-rate peso-denominated bonds and bills issued by the Argentine Government.

 

 

Non-Delivery Forwards

 

The theoretical valuation of NDFs consists in discounting the future cash flows to be exchanged pursuant to the contract, using a discount curve that will depend on the currency of each cash flow. The result is then calculated by subtracting the present values in pesos, estimating the value in pesos based on the applicable spot exchange rate, depending on whether the contract is local or offshore.

 

For local peso-dollar swap contracts, cash flows in pesos are discounted using the yield curve in pesos resulting from the prices of ROFEX futures and the US dollar spot selling exchange rate published by BNA. Cash flows in US dollars are discounted using the Overnight Index Swap (OIS) international dollar yield curve. Then, the present value of cash flows in dollars is netted by converting such cash flows into pesos using the US dollar spot selling exchange rate published by BNA.

 

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For local peso-euro swap contracts, cash flows in pesos are discounted using the yield curve in pesos resulting from the prices of ROFEX futures and the US dollar spot selling exchange rate published by BNA. Cash flows in euros are discounted using the yield curve in euros. Then, the present value of cash flows in euros is netted by converting such cash flows into pesos using the euro spot selling exchange rate published by BNA.

 

For offshore peso-dollar swap contracts, cash flows in pesos are discounted using the yield curve in pesos resulting from market quoted forward prices sourced from ICAP and the US dollar spot selling exchange rate published by BNA. Cash flows in dollars are discounted using the yield curve in dollars. Then, the present value of cash flows in dollars is netted by converting such cash flows into pesos using the Emerging Markets Traders Association (EMTA) US dollar spot exchange rate.

 

The valuation techniques used for Level 3 financial assets require the use of variables that are not based on observable market inputs. Below is a detail of the valuation techniques used for each financial asset:

 

Investments in equity instruments

Investments in equity instruments for which the Group has no control, joint control or a significant influence are measured at fair value through profit or loss and at fair value through other comprehensive income.

 

Corporate Bonds

 

The valuation of corporate bonds classified as Level 3 has been determined by the Entity’s Management on the basis of the latest available market price (or subscription price, if the security had not been listed in a market since the date of issuance) plus interest accrued to date. If the security has paid coupon, then the “clean” price is calculated. If principal was repaid, then repayment amount is deducted and the “dirty” price is recalculated, with interest being accrued until year end.

 

-ON Arcor (ON ARCOR17)
-ON Refi Pampa (ON REF2B)
-ON Banco de Servicios Financieros (ON BSCNO)
-ON Petroquímica Comodoro Rivadavia S.A. (ON PQCLO)
-ON Newsan (ON WNCFO)

 

The most relevant unobservable inputs include:

 

-Latest market price
-Projected UVA
-Projected BADLAR rates

 

The tables below show a sensitivity analysis for each of the above-mentioned securities:

 

 

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Latest market price scenarios Changes in final price
ON ARCOR17 ON REF2B ON BSNO ON PQCLO ON WNCFO
+5% 2.000% 2.000% 1.880% 1.970% 2.030%
+10% 5.000% 5.000% 4.690% 4.930% 5.090%
+15% 10.000% 10.000% 9.380% 9.860% 10.170%

 

UVA Scenarios Changes in final price
ON ARCOR17 ON REF2B
+5% 5.000% 5.000%
+10% 10.000% 10.000%
+15% 15.000% 15.000%

 

 

Badlar Rate Scenarios Changes in final price  
 
ON BSCNO ON PQCLO ON WNCFO  
5% 0.123% 0.303% 0.317%  
10% 0.246% 0.605% 0.633%  
15% 0.369% 0.908% 0.950%  

 

 

Parity Scenarios Changes in final price  
 
 
ON PQCLO ON ARCOR17  
+ 7 Points % 7.066% 5.464%  
-7 Points % -7.066% -5.464%  
+12 Points % 12.113% 9.367%  
-12 Points % -12.113% -9.367%  

 

For ON PQCLO and ON ARCOR17, for which no representative market quotations are available, they were valued using a valuation technique based on their last available market price and a sensitivity analysis was performed with respect to changes in parity.

 

 

Put options:

Below is a sensitivity analysis of the put (options) held by BBVA. The input variable used in the sensitivity analysis is the underlying asset’s price.

 

The put options and the related underlying assets are as follows:

 

Underlying Asset
3X4N4C001 BOND T3X4
4X4NOB001 BOND T4X4
2X5N2D001 BOND T2X5
T5XNDD001 BOND T5X4

 

 

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Underlying Put

 

Scenarios Changes in final price
Changes in Underlying Price(%) 3X4N4C001 4X4NOB001 2X5N2D001 T5XNDD001
-6.000% 8.560% 7.775% 9.950% 7.588%
-4.000% 6.040% 5.350% 7.550% 5.663%
-2.000% 3.520% 2.925% 5.150% 3.738%
0.000% 0.000% 0.000% 0.000% 0.000%
2.000% 0.000% 0.000% 0.350% 0.000%
4.000% 0.000% 0.000% 0.000% 0.000%
6.000% 0.000% 0.000% 0.000% 0.000%

 

 

d)Reconciliation of balances at beginning of year and at year-end of Level 3 assets and liabilities at fair value

The following table shows a reconciliation between balances at beginning of year and at year-end of Level 3 fair values:

    06.30.23   12.31.22
         
Balance at the beginning of the fiscal year   979,876    8,330,568
         
Other debt securities - Private securities - Corporate bonds    1,319,493   (589,043)
Other financial assets - Receivables from sale of ownership interest in Prisma Medios de Pago S.A.     -   (6,648,083)
Loss from sale or write-off of financial assets - Prisma Medios de Pago S.A.     -    5,637,918
Monetary loss generated by assets at fair value     (329,577)   (5,751,484)
         
Balance at fiscal year-end   1,969,792   979,876

 

 

e)Fair value of assets and liabilities not measured at fair value

Below is a description of methodologies and assumptions used to assess the fair value of the main financial instruments not measured at fair value, when the instrument does not have a quoted price in a known market.

-Assets and liabilities with fair value similar to their accounting balance

For financial assets and financial liabilities maturing in less than three months, it is considered that the accounting balance is similar to fair value.

-Fixed rate financial instruments

The fair value of financial assets was assessed by discounting future cash flows from market rates at each measurement date for financial instruments with similar characteristics, adding a liquidity premium (un-observable input) that expresses the added value or additional cost necessary to dispose of the asset.

-Variable rate financial instruments

For financial assets and financial liabilities accruing a floating rate, it is considered that the accounting balance is similar to the fair value.

 

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The fair value hierarchy of assets and liabilities not measured at fair value as of June 30, 2023 is detailed below:

    Accounting
balance
  Total fair value   Level 1 fair value   Level 2 fair value   Level 3 fair value
                     
Financial Assets                    
                     
Cash and deposits in banks    424,604,266    (a)      -     -     -
Repo transactions    175,730,857    (a)      -     -     -
Other financial assets   89,347,814    (a)      -     -     -
Loans and other financing                    
Non-financial Government sector     3,743    (a)      -     -     -
Other financial institutions     7,080,885   4,623,822  (b)    -     -   4,623,822
  Non-financial Private Sector and Residents Abroad     1,045,004,667     984,111,362  (b)    -     -     984,111,362
Other debt securities   76,460,361    76,706,193     -    76,706,193     -
Financial assets pledged as collateral   48,505,122    (a)      -     -     -
                     
Financial Liabilities                    
                     
Deposits     2,009,719,495   1,963,302,123     -   1,963,302,123     -
Other financial liabilities    278,562,813    (a)      -     -     -
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions   27,711,605    25,573,985     -    25,573,985     -

 

(a)The fair value is not reported as it is considered similar to its accounting value.
(b)The Entity’s Management has not identified additional impairment indicators of its financial assets as a result of the differences in the fair value thereof.

The fair value hierarchy of assets and liabilities not measured at fair value as of December 31, 2022 is detailed below:

    Accounting
balance
  Total fair value   Level 1 fair value   Level 2 fair value   Level 3 fair value
                     
Financial Assets                    
                     
Cash and deposits in banks    446,455,900    (a)      -     -     -
Repo transactions   79,205,113    (a)      -     -     -
Other financial assets   43,420,674    (a)      -     -     -
Loans and other financing                    
Non-financial Government sector     2,109    (a)      -     -     -
B.C.R.A.   13,613    (a)      -     -     -
Other financial institutions     6,376,480   3,894,515     -     -   3,894,515
  Non-financial Private Sector and Residents Abroad     1,074,135,203   1,007,595,703     -     -   1,007,595,703
Other debt securities   67,093,827    67,095,457     -    67,095,457     -
Financial assets pledged as collateral   44,444,355    (a)      -     -     -
                     
Financial Liabilities                    
                     
Deposits     1,979,676,028   1,941,257,942     -   1,941,257,942     -
Other financial liabilities    178,455,029    (a)      -     -     -
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions   29,945,026    28,881,337     -    28,881,337     -
Corporate bonds issued     288,077   286,248     -   286,248     -

 

 

(a)The fair value is not reported as it is considered similar to its accounting balance.

 

 

40.Segment reporting

 

Basis for segmentation

 

As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Group determined that it has only one reportable segment related to banking activities, based on information reviewed by the chief operating decision maker. Most of the transactions, properties and customers of the Group are located in Argentina. No client has generated more than 10% of the Group's total revenues.

 

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The following table shows relevant information on loans and deposits by business line as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

 

Group (banking activity) (1)     06.30.23   12.31.22
             
             
Loans and other financing       1,052,089,295   1,080,527,405
Corporate banking (2)       91,243,324   101,552,416
Small and medium companies (3)       389,689,652   394,620,126
Retail banking       571,156,319   584,354,863
             
Other assets       2,081,209,610   1,871,065,449
TOTAL ASSETS       3,133,298,905   2,951,592,854
             
Deposits       2,009,719,495   1,979,676,028
Corporate banking (2) (3)       602,916,536   428,040,284
Small and medium companies (2)(3)       296,571,671   366,778,363
Retail banking       1,110,231,288   1,184,857,381
             
Other liabilities        556,563,310   420,599,568
TOTAL LIABILITIES       2,566,282,805   2,400,275,596

 

 

(1)It includes BBVA Asset Management Argentina S.A.U. Sociedad Gerente de Fondos Comunes de Inversión, Consolidar A.F.J.P. (undergoing liquidation proceedings), PSA Finance Argentina Cía. Financiera S.A. and Volkswagen Financial Services Compañía Financiera S.A.
(2)It includes the Financial Sector.
(3)It includes Government Sector.

 

 

The information related to the operating segment (the Group's banking activity) is the same as that presented in the Consolidated Statement of Income, considering that it is the measure used by the Entity's chief operating decision marker for the allocation of resources and performance evaluation.

 

 

41.Related parties

 

a) Parent

The Bank's parent is Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria.

 

b) Key management personnel

Pursuant to IAS 24, key management personnel are those having the authority and responsibility for planning, managing and controlling the Group’s activities, whether directly or indirectly.

Based on that definition, the Group considers the members of the Board of Directors as key personnel.

 

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b.1) Remuneration of key management personnel

The Group's key management personnel received the following compensations:

   06.30.23     06.30.22 
       
Fees 50,682   70,173
       
Total  50,682    70,173

b.2) Profit or loss from transactions and balances with key management personnel

 

   Balances as of     Profit or loss from transactions 
   
   06.30.23   12.31.22     06.30.23   06.30.22 
           
Loans          
Overdrafts -   3     3 20
Credit Cards    26,570 31,660    6,316  3,212
Consumer loans  1,572  1,591   13,353 11,115
           
Deposits          
Deposits   76,615 57,985    595  306

 

Loans are granted on an arm’s length basis. As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, balances of loans granted are classified under normal performance according to the debtor classification rules issued by the BCRA.

 

b.3) Profit or loss and balances with related parties (except for key management personnel)

Parent Balances as of       Profit or loss from transactions 
 06.30.23   12.31.22       06.30.23   06.30.22 
             
Cash and deposits in banks  1,160,899   1,033,797         -     -  
Financial assets pledged as collateral (2)   -    85,407         -     -  
Other financial assets (2)  113,600   793,936         -     -  
Other non-financial liabilities   42,302,437    39,590,336         16,111,011    9,769,162  
Derivative instruments (Liabilities) (1)   -    16,694         91,842    970  
             
Off-balance sheet balances            
             
Securities in custody 133,198,166     277,776,612         -     -  
Derivative instruments    -   2,912,472         -     -  
Sureties granted  9,924,186   3,477,716         10,884    7,871  
Guarantees received  6,554,431   4,105,587         -     -  
             
(1) Profit or loss of Derivative Instruments (Assets) is exposed under Derivative Instruments (Liabilities).
(2) These transactions do not generate profit or loss.   

 

Subsidiaries Balances as of       Profit or loss from transactions 
 06.30.23   12.31.22       06.30.23   06.30.22 
             
Loans and other financing   16,017,583    19,199,999        5,107,810    4,110,906  
Deposits  4,810,091   416,684        726,273    1,763  
Other non-financial liabilities  397,525     35         -    6,230  
Other operating income   -    -         14,162   15,349  
             
Off-balance sheet balances            
             
Securities in custody  1,329,465   5,916,793         -     -  

 

 

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Associates Balances as of       Profit or loss from transactions 
 06.30.23   12.31.22       06.30.23   06.30.22 
             
Cash and deposits in banks  899   897         -     -  
Loans and other financing  2,734,897   2,789,548        1,695,132    1,801,778  
Derivative instruments (Assets)   -    44,873         58,363     -  
Other financial assets  430,915   644,462         -     -  
Deposits    1,642,031   2,077,702         84,477    215,214  
Financing received   -   241,882         56,789     -  
Derivative instruments (Liabilities)   86,607    -         -     -  
Commission income   -    -        213     -  
Commission expenses   -    -        291,512     -  
Other operating income   -    -        241,362   71,365  
             
Off-balance sheet balances            
             
Interest rate swaps  4,000,000   2,260,213         -     -  
Securities in custody  6,858,086   6,236,669         -     -  
Guarantees received  885,106   1,086,755         -     -  
Secured loans   76,181   206,152         -     -  

 

Transactions have been agreed upon on an arm’s length basis. As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, balances of loans granted are classified under normal performance according to the debtor classification rules issued by the BCRA.

 

42.Financial instruments risks

 

42.1 Risk policies of financial instruments

 

 

In these consolidated condensed interim financial statements, the Entity applied the same financial instrument risk policies as in the preparation of its financial statements as of December 31, 2022.

 

42.2   Exposure to credit risk and allowances

 

Below is the exposure to credit risks and allowances, measured in accordance with IFRS 9 as per BCRA (expected loss model, except for non-financial government sector's financial assets), as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

 

Default exposure -  
Credit Investment
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3   Total
  Collective Individual Collective Individual  
Balances as of 12.31.22   1,066,004,817  92,301,666 6,671,678  16,619,532 2,337,318     1,183,935,011
               
Inter-stage Transfers:              
 From stage 1 to stage 2 (115,564,395)   115,560,220   -   -   -     (4,175)
 From stage 2 to stage 1  77,263,994   (71,764,966)   (1,395)   -   -   5,497,633
 From stage 1 or 2 to stage 3  (2,282,511)   (18,659,490)  (824,973)  21,306,517 830,397   369,940
 From stage 3 to stage 1 or 2 489,815 1,076,446 815,480  (2,018,794)  (889,458)    (526,511)
Changes without inter-stage transfers  95,250,067  10,041,701 313,938  (1,398,302) 364,638     104,572,042
Newly originated financial assets   762,333,816  18,967,106 6,599,121 1,958,824   77,003     789,935,870
Reimbursements (502,309,166)   (13,855,697)  (6,598,382)  (2,885,252) (88,127)   (525,736,624)
Decreases 24 98   -  (5,509,648)  (198,321)    (5,707,847)
Foreign exchange differences  21,565,993 645,584 695,752  1,928 410,770    23,320,027
Inflation adjustment (400,985,361)   (38,467,228)  (2,283,689)  (7,136,941)  (837,712)   (449,710,931)
               
Balances as of 06.30.23   1,001,767,093  95,845,440 5,387,530  20,937,864 2,006,508     1,125,944,435

 

 

 

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Default exposure -  
Credit Investment
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3   Total
  Collective Individual Collective Individual  
Balances as of 12.31.21   1,059,326,729   116,583,986  14,900,708  19,341,105 8,897,282     1,219,049,810
               
Inter-stage Transfers:              
 From stage 1 to stage 2 (227,984,762)   233,326,823  1,278   -   -   5,343,339
 From stage 2 to stage 1   175,116,336 (167,218,901)  (202,349)   -   -   7,695,086
 From stage 1 or 2 to stage 3  (4,522,559)   (25,625,113)  (878,778)  29,997,386 899,497    (129,567)
 From stage 3 to stage 1 or 2 1,011,792 2,333,835 458,374  (4,564,154)  (489,636)    (1,249,789)
Changes without inter-stage transfers  90,596,060 7,874,662  (6,531,441)  (2,884,692) 321,164    89,375,753
Newly originated financial assets   1,632,465,550  22,919,487  23,376,736 3,910,288 250,751     1,682,922,812
Reimbursements (1,033,352,146)   (36,691,850)   (19,290,110)  (5,329,181)  (432,523)   (1,095,095,810)
Decreases   -  918   -   (13,475,903)  (5,546,306)     (19,021,291)
Foreign exchange differences  29,239,761 3,133,694 2,211,482  4,986 739,152    35,329,075
Inflation adjustment (655,891,944)   (64,335,875)  (7,374,222)   (10,380,303)  (2,302,063)   (740,284,407)
               
Balances as of 12.31.22   1,066,004,817  92,301,666 6,671,678  16,619,532 2,337,318     1,183,935,011

 

Default exposure -  
Contingent
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3   Total
  Collective Individual Collective Individual  
Balances as of 12.31.22   293,680,639  27,645,810   92,822 100,873  237     321,520,381
               
Inter-stage Transfers:              
 From stage 1 to stage 2   (29,230,035)  26,832,675   -   -   -    (2,397,360)
 From stage 2 to stage 1  26,013,045   (22,829,249) (13,950)   -   -   3,169,846
 From stage 1 or 2 to stage 3  (191,573)  (149,335)   - 177,769   -    (163,139)
 From stage 3 to stage 1 or 2   44,540   52,733   -  (103,595)   (482)     (6,804)
Changes without inter-stage transfers  23,227,712 2,486,480 (13,448)   37,248  1,941    25,739,933
Newly originated financial assets   128,530,784 4,162,754   50,544   36,570   -     132,780,652
Reimbursements   (37,536,561)  (3,486,393) (12,590) (67,941)   (223)     (41,103,708)
Decreases   -   -   -   (207)   -     (207)
Foreign exchange differences  12,758,147 975,319  9,270   -   -    13,742,736
Inflation adjustment (118,743,067)  (9,725,929) (39,770) (48,158)   (294)   (128,557,218)
               
Balances as of 06.30.23   298,553,631  25,964,865   72,878 132,559  1,179     324,725,112

 

 

Default exposure -  
Contingent
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3   Total
  Collective Individual Collective Individual  
Balances as of 12.31.21   242,199,360  18,696,592 285,849 113,612  115     261,295,528
               
Inter-stage Transfers:              
 From stage 1 to stage 2   (60,576,327)  57,255,776   -   -   -    (3,320,551)
 From stage 2 to stage 1  46,071,957   (39,198,929)   (473)   -   -   6,872,555
 From stage 1 or 2 to stage 3  (352,132)  (239,158)   (2,405) 284,608  4,605    (304,482)
 From stage 3 to stage 1 or 2   99,068   75,672  357  (198,365) (10,709)   (33,977)
Changes without inter-stage transfers   134,934,645 5,945,906 (40,715)   15,538  9,094     140,864,468
Newly originated financial assets   167,774,456 7,085,478   18,498   36,408   -     174,914,840
Reimbursements   (88,630,205)  (8,317,706) (72,982) (85,374)   -     (97,106,267)
Decreases   -   -   -   (181)   -     (181)
Foreign exchange differences  14,119,298 726,937   -   -   -    14,846,235
Inflation adjustment (161,959,481)   (14,384,758) (95,307) (65,373)   (2,868)   (176,507,787)
               
Balances as of 12.31.22   293,680,639  27,645,810   92,822 100,873  237     321,520,381

 

Allowances - Credit Investment Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3   Total
  Collective Individual Collective Individual  
Balances as of 12.31.22 8,189,632 8,532,313 181,149  13,633,620 1,684,653    32,221,367
               
Inter-stage Transfers:              
 From stage 1 to stage 2  (3,023,778)  13,368,922   -   -   -    10,345,144
 From stage 2 to stage 1 1,165,197  (5,644,926)  (18)   -   -    (4,479,747)
 From stage 1 or 2 to stage 3  (135,754)  (6,185,133) (26,945)  12,606,048 598,308   6,856,524
 From stage 3 to stage 1 or 2   51,794 113,624   (8,458)  (1,649,836)  (599,892)    (2,092,768)
Changes without inter-stage transfers 3,133,329 1,961,398   16,480 4,610,377 491,453    10,213,037
Newly originated financial assets 7,022,097 194,087 289,493 1,253,648   51,862   8,811,187
Reimbursements  (5,230,223)  (436,954)  (273,979)  (2,106,549) (71,573)    (8,119,278)
Decreases   -   -   -  (5,335,148)  (180,196)    (5,515,344)
Foreign exchange differences 204,995   22,207   57,604  1,080 259,548   545,434
Inflation adjustment  (3,258,298)  (3,523,863) (92,127)  (5,934,438)  (611,512)     (13,420,238)
               
Balances as of 06.30.23 8,118,991 8,401,675 143,199  17,078,802 1,622,651    35,365,318

 

Allowances - Credit Investment Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3   Total
  Collective Individual Collective Individual  
Balances as of 12.31.21 8,785,698 7,222,548 1,764,029  15,025,535 8,165,890    40,963,700
               
Inter-stage Transfers:              
 From stage 1 to stage 2  (4,799,381)  19,078,613  139   -   -    14,279,371
 From stage 2 to stage 1 2,206,048  (9,560,264) (15,106)   -   -    (7,369,322)
 From stage 1 or 2 to stage 3  (271,272)  (7,231,174)  (241,626)  16,364,207 254,458   8,874,593
 From stage 3 to stage 1 or 2   52,928 244,869 198,504  (3,200,070)  (198,622)    (2,902,391)
Changes without inter-stage transfers 2,411,755 3,424,103  (1,305,606) 6,949,659 373,966    11,853,877
Newly originated financial assets  17,847,305 1,049,571 1,320,822 2,280,512 159,649    22,657,859
Reimbursements   (12,849,646)  (1,514,640)  (1,166,162)  (3,689,450)  (220,906)     (19,440,804)
Decreases   -   (122)   -   (12,027,875)  (5,490,598)     (17,518,595)
Foreign exchange differences 288,530   69,934   86,501  2,854 533,246   981,065
Inflation adjustment  (5,482,333)  (4,251,125)  (460,346)  (8,071,752)  (1,892,430)     (20,157,986)
               
Balances as of 12.31.22 8,189,632 8,532,313 181,149  13,633,620 1,684,653    32,221,367
 

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Allowances - Contingent Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3   Total
  Collective Individual Collective Individual  
Balances as of 12.31.22 2,648,225 1,329,748  6,482   75,030  157   4,059,642
               
Inter-stage Transfers:              
 From stage 1 to stage 2  (480,738) 1,890,528   -   -   -   1,409,790
 From stage 2 to stage 1 347,489  (1,506,239)   (4,101)   -   -    (1,162,851)
 From stage 1 or 2 to stage 3   (4,884) (31,688)   - 105,307   -     68,735
 From stage 3 to stage 1 or 2  3,486  6,966  544 (82,314)   (911)   (72,229)
Changes without inter-stage transfers  (733,021)  (192,961)  2,825   55,583  2,885    (864,689)
Newly originated financial assets 2,259,158 108,421  2,466   25,653   -   2,395,698
Reimbursements  (381,340)  (131,473)   (1,767) (41,942)   (982)    (557,504)
Decreases   -   -   -   (157)   -     (157)
Foreign exchange differences   82,811  5,067  341   -   -     88,219
Inflation adjustment  (1,051,854)  (466,688)   (3,346) (35,856)   (300)    (1,558,044)
               
Balances as of 06.30.23 2,689,332 1,011,681  3,444 101,304  849   3,806,610

 

Allowances - Contingent Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3   Total
  Collective Individual Collective Individual  
Balances as of 12.31.21 1,553,513 787,356   93,294   71,445   -   2,505,608
               
Inter-stage Transfers:              
 From stage 1 to stage 2  (591,002) 2,562,062   -   -   -   1,971,060
 From stage 2 to stage 1 416,120  (1,653,247)   (404)   -   -    (1,237,531)
 From stage 1 or 2 to stage 2 (16,320) (39,729)   (3,672) 155,167   11,001   106,447
 From stage 3 to stage 1 or 2   20,022  9,749  1,127  (143,319) (26,898)    (139,319)
Changes without inter-stage transfers 476,172 220,066 (48,474)   63,529   19,005   730,298
Newly originated financial assets 2,229,181 146,822  3,728   21,855   -   2,401,586
Reimbursements  (584,557)  (215,392) (24,543) (49,630)   -    (874,122)
Decreases   -   -   -   (157)   -     (157)
Foreign exchange differences 119,508  3,372   -   -   -   122,880
Inflation adjustment  (974,412)  (491,311) (14,574) (43,860)   (2,951)    (1,527,108)
               
Balances as of 12.31.22 2,648,225 1,329,748  6,482   75,030  157   4,059,642

 

43.Restrictions to the distributions of earnings
a)In accordance with the regulations of the BCRA, 20% of the income for the year plus/less adjustments of prior years' results, transfers from other comprehensive income to retained earnings and less the accumulated loss at the end of the previous year, if any, must be allocated to the legal reserve. Therefore, the Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 28, 2023 applied 11,765,158 (17,727,844 in restated values) of Unappropriated retained earnings to increase the balance of such reserve.
b)The mechanism to be followed by financial to assess distributable balances is defined by the BCRA by means of the regulations in force on “Distribution of earnings” provided that certain situations are not verified, namely: to receive financial assistance from such entity due to illiquidity, shortfalls as regards minimum capital requirements or minimum cash requirements, to fall under the scope of the provisions of Sections 34 and 35 bis of the Financial Institutions Law (sections referred to regularization and correction plans and restructuring of the Entity), among other conditions detailed in the referred communication to be complied with. Furthermore, the distribution of earnings as approved by the Entity’s Shareholders’ Meeting shall not be effective unless approved by the Superintendency of Financial and Foreign Exchange Institutions of the BCRA.

In addition, no distributions of earnings shall be made with the profit resulting from the first time application of IFRS, which shall be included as a special reserve, and the balance of which as of June 30, 2023 amounts to 35,780,888.

Besides, the Entity shall verify that, once the proposed distribution of earnings is made, capital conservation margin equivalent to 2.5% of the risk-weighted assets is kept, which is additional to the minimum capital requirement set forth by law, and shall be paid in with level 1 ordinary capital (COn1), net of deductible concepts (CDC0n1).

Furthermore, in accordance with Communication “A” 7312 of the BCRA, the distribution of earnings is suspended until December 31, 2021. In accordance with the provisions of Communication “A” 7421 of the BCRA, effective from January 1 to December 31, 2022, financial institutions may distribute earnings for up to 20% of the amount that would have corresponded to them. As from January 1, 2022, those financial institutions that have obtained the authorization of the BCRA must distribute earnings in 12 equal, monthly and consecutive installments.

 

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In accordance with the provisions of Communication “A” 7719 of the BCRA, effective since April 1 to December 31, 2023, financial institutions may distribute earnings for up to 40% of the amount that would have corresponded to them. As from April 1, 2023, those financial institutions that have obtained the BCRA authorization, shall distribute earnings in 6 equal, monthly and consecutive installments.

 

c)Pursuant to the provisions of General Resolution No. 622 of the CNV, the Shareholders’ Meeting that considers the annual financial statements shall resolve upon the specific use of accumulated earnings of the Entity.

In compliance with the above, on May 15, 2020, the Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting was held approving the partial reversal of the Optional Reserve for future distribution of earnings, in order to allocate the amount of 2,500,000 (13,572,278 in restated amounts) to the payment of a cash dividend subject to the prior authorization of the BCRA.

 

On November 20, 2020, the General Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting was held approving the partial reversal of the optional reserve for future distribution of earnings in the amount of 12,000,000 (55,294,260 in restated amounts) and considering a supplementary dividend for the same amount, in order to increase the amount of the cash dividend approved by the General Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting held on May 15, 2020, all subject to the prior authorization of the BCRA.

 

In compliance with the above, on April 20, 2021, the Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting was held approving the partial reversal of the Optional Reserve for future distribution of earnings, in order to allocate the amount of 7,000,000 (26,379,962 in restated amounts) to the payment of a cash dividend subject to the prior authorization of the BCRA.

 

On November 3, 2021, the General Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting was held approving the partial reversal of the optional reserve for future distribution of earnings in the amount of 6,500,000 (19,811,214 in restated amounts) and considering a supplementary dividend for the same amount, in order to increase the amount of the cash dividend approved by the General Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 20, 2021, all subject to the prior authorization of the BCRA.

 

On April 29, 2022, the General Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting was held and the following was approved:

 

Allocate 3,934,134 (11,547,254 in restated amounts) out of Unappropriated retained earnings for fiscal year 2021 to the Legal Reserve.
Allocate 15,736,535 (46,189,015 in restated amounts) to Unappropriated retained earnings for fiscal year 2021 to the Optional Reserve for future distribution of earnings.
Also, in relation to the dividends approved by the Shareholders' Meetings of May 15, 2020, November 20, 2020, April 20, 2021 and November 3, 2021, authorization was requested to the BCRA for the distribution of 13,165,209 (in nominal values).

On June 7, 2022, the BCRA approved the distribution of 13,165,209 on account of dividends, which were made available to the shareholders.

 

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On April 28, 2023, the General Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting was held and the following was approved:

 

Allocate 11,765,158 (17,727,844 in restated amounts) out of Unappropriated retained earnings for fiscal year 2022 to the Legal Reserve.
Allocate 47,060,630 (70,911,377 in restated amounts) to Unappropriated retained earnings for fiscal year 2022 to the Optional Reserve for future distribution of earnings.
Allocate 35,566,224 (37,682,699 in restated amounts) to the payment of dividends by partially reversing the Optional Reserve for future distribution of earnings.
Request the BCRA authorization to pay dividends for 50,401,015.

On May 31, 2023, the BCRA approved the distribution of 50,401,015 as dividends which will be paid in kind through the delivery of 49.524.433.015 Argentine discount government bills in Argentine pesos (in nominal values), adjusted by CER and maturing on November 23, 2023, (ISIN ARARGE520DT9) Ticker X23N3 (Caja de Valores code 9197), and decided that dividends should be paid based on the following schedule:

 

2023
No. Installment Cutoff Date Payment Date

National Treasury Bill in Pesos adjusted by Cer at Discount. Maturity 11-23-23

Nominal value

1 June 22 June 27 8,254,072,169.
2 July 17 July 20 8,254,072,169.
3 August 3 August 8 8,254,072,169.
4 September 5 September 8 8,254,072,169.
5 October 2 October 5 8,254,072,169.
6 October 27 November 1 8,254,072,169.

 

As of June 30, 2023, the 44,787,970 amount booked under “Other non – financial liabilities” includes the remaining dividends payable approved by the Shareholders’ Meetings of 2020, 2021 and 2022.

On July 20 and August 8, 2023, installments 2 and 3 were paid under the abovementioned schedule.

 

44.Restricted assets

As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Group has the following restricted assets:

a)The Entity applied the following assets as security for loans agreed under the Global Credit Program for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises granted by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).

  06.30.23 12.31.22
     
Argentine Treasury Bonds adjusted by CER. Maturity 2024 64,935 62,246
     
Total 64,935 62,246
 

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b)Also, the Entity has accounts, deposits, repo transactions and trusts applied as guarantee for activities related to credit card transactions, with automated clearing houses, forward transactions, foreign currency futures, court proceedings and leases in the amount of 79,524,350 and 69,607,217 as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively (see Note 10).

 

45.Banking deposits guarantee insurance system

Law No. 24,485 and Decree No. 540/95 provided for the creation of the Deposit Guarantee Insurance System, which was assigned the characteristics of being limited, mandatory and onerous, with the purpose of covering the risks of bank deposits, in a subsidiary and complementary manner to the system of privileges and protection of deposits established by the Financial Institutions Law.

That law provided for the incorporation of the company “Seguros de Depósitos Sociedad Anónima” (SEDESA) for the exclusive purpose of managing the Deposits Guarantee Fund, the shareholders of which, pursuant to the changes introduced by Decree No. 1292/96, will be the BCRA with at least one share and the trustees of the trust with financial institutions in the proportion determined by the BCRA for each, based on their contributions to the Deposit Guarantee Fund.

Deposits in pesos and foreign currency made with the participating entities under the form of checking accounts, savings accounts, time deposits or otherwise as determined by the BCRA up to the amount of 6,000 and which meet the requirements of Decree No. 540/95 and those to be set forth by the enforcement authority shall fall within the scope of said decree.

In August 1995, that company was incorporated, and the Entity has an 8.6374% share of the corporate stock as of December 31, 2022 (BCRA Communication “B” 12503).

As of June 30, 2023 and 2022, the contributions to the Fund have been recorded in the item “Other operating expenses - Contributions to the deposits guarantee fund” in the amounts of 1,444,112 and 1,583,013, respectively.

 

46.Minimum cash and minimum capital requirements

46.1 Minimum cash requirements

The BCRA establishes different prudential regulations to be observed by financial institutions, mainly regarding solvency levels, liquidity and credit assistance levels.

Minimum cash regulations set forth an obligation to keep liquid assets in relation to deposits and other obligations recorded for each period. The items included for the purpose of meeting that requirement are detailed below:

 

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Accounts   06.30.23   12.31.22
         
Balances at the BCRA        
         
BCRA - Current account not restricted    220,301,932    243,041,023
BCRA - Special guarantee accounts  - restricted (Note 10)   38,614,629   20,893,932
BCRA - Special pension accounts  - restricted     1,656,482    -
         
     260,573,043    263,934,955
         
Argentine Treasury Bonds in pesos at 0.7% Badlar Private Rate. Maturity 11-23-2027   14,426,289   18,223,979
Argentine Treasury Bonds in pesos. Maturity 05-23-2027   32,405,825   48,869,848
Other debt securities    109,686,063   27,929,725
BCRA Liquidity Bills    745,603,418    728,467,033
         
TOTAL    1,162,694,638    1,087,425,540

The balances disclosed are consistent with those reported by the Bank.

 

46.2 Minimum cash requirements

The regulatory breakdown of minimum capital requirements is as follows at the above-mentioned dates:

Minimum capital requirement   06.30.23   12.31.22
         
Credit risk    105,317,188    106,042,597
Operational risk   43,127,761   42,644,615
Market risk    881,991    2,231,560
         
Paid-in    500,865,300    463,954,510
         
Surplus    351,538,360    313,035,738

 

47.Compliance with the provisions to act in the different categories of agent defined by the Argentine Securities Commission

Considering the transactions carried out by Banco BBVA Argentina S.A. and according to the different categories of agent set forth by General Resolution No. 622-13 of the CNV, on September 9 and 19, 2014, the Entity was registered as Custodian Agent of Collective Investment Products of Mutual Funds under No. 4 and Settlement and Clearing Agent – Comprehensive (ALyC) under No. 42, respectively.

 

Section 8 of General Resolution No. 821 of the CNV sets forth that the minimum shareholders’ equity required to operate as ALyC shall be equal to 470,350 UVAs adjusted by CER, Law No. 25827. As of June 30, 2023, it amounts to 128,293. The Entity’s shareholders’ equity exceeds the minimum shareholders’ equity required by said resolution.

 

Besides, the required minimum contra-account of 64,146, fifty percent (50%) of the minimum shareholders’ equity amount, includes Argentine Treasury Bonds in pesos adjusted by CER due 2024 as of June 30, 2023 deposited with the account opened at Caja de Valores S.A., named “Depositor 1647 Brokerage Account 5446483 BBVA Banco Francés minimum cash contra-account”.

 

 

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Furthermore, pursuant to the requirements of General Resolution No. 792 issued by the CNV on April 30, 2019, mutual fund management companies’ minimum shareholders’ equity will be comprised of 150,000 UVAs plus 20,000 UVAs, per each additional mutual fund under management. As concerns the cash contra-account, the amount to be paid shall be equal to no less than fifty per cent (50%) of minimum shareholders' equity.

 

The subsidiary BBVA Asset Management Argentina S.A.U. Sociedad Gerente de Fondos Comunes de Inversión, as Mutual Funds Management Agent, met the CNV minimum cash contra-account requirements with 2,792,293 shares of FBA Renta Pesos Fondo Común de Inversión, in the amount of 135,106, through custody account No. 493-0005459481 held at BBVA Banco Francés S.A. As of June 30, 2023, the company's Shareholders’ Equity exceeds the minimum amount imposed by the CNV.

 

 

48.Compliance with the provisions of the Argentine Securities Commission – Documentation

The CNV issued General Resolution No. 629 on August 14, 2014 to introduce changes to its own rules governing the maintenance and safekeeping of corporate books, accounting records and business documentation. In this respect, it is reported that the Bank has delivered the documentation that supports its operations for the periods still open to audit for safekeeping in Administradora de Archivos S.A. (AdeA), domiciled at Ruta 36 Km. 31.5, district of Florencio Varela, Province of Buenos Aires.

 

In addition, it is informed that a detail of the documentation delivered for safekeeping, as well as the documentation referred to in Art. 5. a.3), Section I of Chapter V of Title II of the CNV rules is available at the Bank’s registered office. (2013 consolidated text and amendments)

 

 

49.Trust activities

On January 5, 2001, the Board of Directors of BCRA issued Resolution No. 19/2001, providing for the exclusion of Mercobank S.A.’s senior liabilities under the terms of section 35 bis of the Financial Institutions Law, the authorization to transfer the excluded assets to the Bank as a trustee of the Diagonal Trust, and the authorization to transfer the excluded liabilities to beneficiary banks. On the same date, Mercobank S.A., as Settler, and the Bank, as Trustee, entered into the agreement to set up the Diagonal Trust in relation to the exclusion of assets as provided in the above-mentioned resolution. As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the assets of Diagonal Trust amount to 2,427 and 3,658, respectively, considering their recoverable values.

 

In addition, the Entity, in its capacity as Trustee in the Corp Banca Trust, recorded the selected assets on account of the redemption in kind of participation certificates in the amount of 4,177 and 6,294 as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.

 

In addition, the Entity acts as a Trustee in 12 non-financial trusts, in no case as personally liable for the liabilities assumed in the performance of the contract obligations. Such liabilities will be settled with and up to the full amount of the trust assets and the proceeds therefrom. The non-financial trusts concerned were set up to manage assets and/or secure the receivables of several creditors (beneficiaries) and the trustee was entrusted with the management, care, preservation and custody of the corpus assets until (i) noncompliance with the obligations by the debtor (settler) vis-a-vis the creditors (beneficiaries) is verified, when such assets are sold and the proceeds therefrom are distributed (net of expenses) among all beneficiaries, the remainder (if any) shall be delivered to the settler, or (ii) all contract terms and conditions are complied with, in which case all the trust assets will be returned to the settler or to whom it may indicate. The trust assets totaled 745,060 and 852,956 as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, and consist of cash, creditors' rights, real estate and shares.

 

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50.Mutual funds

As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Entity holds in custody, as Custodian Agent of Mutual Funds managed by BBVA Asset Management Argentina S.A.U. Sociedad Gerente de Fondos Comunes de Inversión, time deposit certificates, shares, corporate bonds, government securities, mutual funds, deferred payment checks, BCRA instruments, Buenos Aires City Government Bills, ADRS, Buenos Aires Province Government Bills and repos for 146,637,142 and 164,888,024, which are part of the mutual fund portfolio and are recorded in debit balance memorandum accounts “Control – Other.”

 

The Mutual Fund assets are as follows:

 

Mutual funds 06.30.23   12.31.22
FBA Renta Pesos 602,126,711     614,552,671
FBA Acciones Argentinas  6,499,633     3,311,350
FBA Calificado  6,475,482     3,306,858
FBA Renta Fija Plus  5,538,170   16,386,815
FBA Ahorro Pesos  4,015,933   10,328,120
FBA Acciones Latinoamericanas  2,044,629     1,569,067
FBA Renta Mixta  1,729,417     1,061,960
FBA Bonos Argentina  1,104,482     2,191,259
FBA Renta Publica I  569,484     359,160
FBA Horizonte  408,530     580,997
FBA Gestión I   51,137    64,812
FBA Bonos Globales   24,393    42,572
FBA Retorno Total I   14,046    29,113
FBA Horizonte Plus  9,473    17,705
FBA Renta Fija Local  3,026     3,835
FBA Renta Publica II -    -
  630,614,546     653,806,294

 

 

51.Penalties and administrative proceedings instituted by the BCRA

According to the requirements of Communication “A” 5689, as amended, issued by the BCRA, below is a detail of the administrative and/or disciplinary penalties as well as the judgments issued by courts of original jurisdiction in criminal matters, enforced or brought by the BCRA of which the Entity has been notified:

 

Administrative proceedings commenced by the BCRA

 

 

· “Banco Francés S.A. over breach of Law 19.359.” Administrative Proceedings for Foreign Exchange Offense initiated by the BCRA, notified on February 22, 2008 and identified under No. 3511, File No. 100194/05, on grounds of a breach of the Criminal Foreign Exchange Regime as a result of the purchase and sale of US Dollars through the BCRA in excess of the authorized amounts. They totaled 44 transactions involving the Bank's branches 099, 342, 999 and 320. The individuals/entities subject to these proceedings were Banco BBVA Argentina S.A. and the following Bank officers who served in the capacities described below at the date when the breaches were committed: (i) two Territory Managers, (ii) four Branch Managers, (iii) four Heads of Back-Office Management and (iv) twelve cashiers. On August 21, 2014, the court acquitted the individuals/entities above from all charges. The General Attorney’s Office filed an appeal and Room A of the Appellate Court with jurisdiction over Criminal and Economic Matters confirmed the Bank’s and the involved officers’ acquittal from all charges. The General Attorney’s Office filed an Extraordinary Appeal, which was granted and as of the date of these financial statements is being heard by the Supreme Court of Justice. The case has been called for resolution. The case has been called for resolution.

 

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· “Banco Francés S.A. over breach of Law 19.359.” Administrative Proceedings for Foreign Exchange Offense initiated by the BCRA, notified on December 1, 2010 and identified under No. 4539, File No. 18398/05 where charges focus on fake foreign exchange transactions, through false statements upon processing thereof, carried out by personnel from five branches in Mar del Plata, which would entail failure to comply with the costumer identification requirements imposed by foreign exchange rules and regulations through Communication “A” 3471, paragraph 6. The individuals/entities subject to these proceedings were Banco BBVA Argentina S.A., the five regular members of the Board of Directors and the following Bank officers who served in the capacities described below at the date when the breaches were committed: (i) the Retail Bank Manager, (ii) the Territory Manager, (iii) the Area Manager, (iv) a commercial aide to the Area Manager, (v) five Branch Managers, (vi) four Heads of Back-Office Management, (vii) five Main Cashiers and (viii) one cashier. To date, the case is being heard by Federal Court No. 3, Criminal Division of the City of Mar del Plata, under File No. 16377/2016. On June 21, 2017, the court sought to obtain further evidence on its own initiative ordering that an official letter should be sent to the BCRA for it to ascertain if the rules governing the charges brought in the Case File No. 18398/05 Proceedings No. 4539 have been subject to any change. The BCRA answered the request from the Court, stating that noncompliance with the provisions of Communication “A” 3471 would not currently be subject to any change that may imply a lesser offense. On September 30, 2019, the court of original jurisdiction rendered judgment against the Bank for its involvement in the transaction imposing a fine of US$ 592,000, while imposing fines to the individuals involved for the aggregate amount of US$ 518,766 and Euro 48,500. The Bank is jointly and severally liable for the aforementioned fines. The Bank's Directors Jorge Carlos Bledel, Javier D. Ornella, Marcelo Canestri and Oscar Castro and Territory Managers Oscar Fantacone and Jorge Allen were acquitted from all charges. An appeal was filed on behalf of Banco BBVA Argentina S.A. and its employees asking for the reversal of the decision or otherwise significant reductions of the amounts involved. On August 24, 2021, the Federal Appellate Court of Mar de Plata resolved to declare the action extinguished based on the grounds of violation of the reasonable term and consequently acquit Banco BBVA Argentina S.A., Pablo Bistacco, Graciela Alonso, Néstor O. Baquer, Hugo Benzan, Mariela Espinosa, Jorge Fioritti, Liliana Paz, Alberto Giménez, Jorge Elizalde, Elizabeth Mosquera, Carlos Barcellini, Carlos O. Alfonzo, Samuel Alanis, Julián Gabriel Burgos, for the facts that were condemned in the present case for violation of Law No. 19.359, and the relevant regulations. In view of this ruling, the Federal Prosecutor filed an extraordinary federal appeal.

 

 

· “Banco Francés S.A. over breach of Law 19.359.” Administrative Proceedings for Foreign Exchange Offense initiated by the BCRA, notified on July 26, 2013 and identified under No. 5406, File No. 100443/12 where charges are concerned with fake foreign exchange transactions through false statements upon processing thereof incurred by personnel in Branch 087 - Salta -, which would entail a failure to comply with the costumer identification requirements imposed by foreign exchange rules and regulations through Communication “A” 3471, Paragraph 6. The individuals/entities subject to these proceedings were Banco BBVA Argentina S.A. and the following Bank officers who served in the capacities described below at the date when the breaches were committed: (i) the Branch Manager (ii) the Back Office Management Head, (iii) the Main Cashier and (iv) two cashiers. The trial period came to a close and the BCRA must send the file to Salta’s Federal Court. As of the date hereof, the case file has not been sent to court.

 

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· “Banco Francés S.A. over breach of Law 19.359.” Administrative Proceedings for Foreign Exchange Offense initiated by the BCRA, notified on December 23, 2015 and identified under No. 6684, File No. 100068/13. The proceedings were brought for allegedly having completed operations under Code 631 “Professional and technical business services” for ROCA ARGENTINA S.A. against the applicable exchange regulations (Communications “A” 3471, “A” 3826 and “A” 5264), involving the incomplete verification of the services provided. The individuals/entities subject to these proceedings were Banco BBVA Argentina S.A. and two Bank officers holding the positions described below at the date when the breaches were committed: (i) the Foreign Trade Manager and (ii) an officer of the Area. The BCRA has decided that the trial period has come to an end. The case is being heard by Federal Court No. 2, Criminal Division of Lomas de Zamora, Province of Buenos Aires, under File No. 39130/2017. On October 26, 2017, the Entity filed a request for retroactive application of the most favorable criminal law, as through Communication “A” 5264, whereby the restriction on foreign trade transactions was removed, the payment of services abroad was reinstated.

 

 

· “Banco Francés S.A. over breach of Law 19.359.” Administrative proceedings for Foreign Exchange Offense initiated by the B.C.R.A. notified on March 15, 2021 and identified under No. 7545, file No. 381/22/21. The charge consists of the alleged breach of Communication "A" 6770, corresponding to transactions carried out by the companies MULTIPOINT S.A. and TELECENTRO S.A. (i) Multipoint S.A. challenges transactions for a total amount of US$ 800,000, alleging the alleged breach of Communication "A" 6770, paragraph 11, when three exchange transactions were carried out under concept code P8 (Other financial loans) in order to pre-cancel a financial loan from a loan agreement entered into on April 5, 2019 whose original maturity date was April 5, 2021. The latter included an addendum executed on October 18, 2019 modifying the third clause of the aforementioned loan agreement and setting the payment date of the principal on October 18, 2019. According to the B.C.R.A., this would be an early cancellation in breach of the aforementioned rule. (ii) TELECENTRO S.A. challenges a transaction for the amount of US$ 185,724, alleging the alleged breach of Communication "A" 6770, paragraph 12, when a transaction was carried out under concept code B07 (payments in view of imports of goods) was carried out, which pre-paid on October 24, 2019, a commercial debt arising from two invoices that had payment date on October 29, 2019. The individuals/entities subject to these proceedings were Banco BBVA Argentina S.A. and two Bank officers holding the positions described below at the date when the breaches were committed: (i) the Foreign Trade Manager and (ii) an officer of the Area. The relevant answers to the charges were filed. On October 24, 2022, the Trial Court in Criminal and Economic Matters No. 4 of the City of Buenos Aires issued an unfavorable court ruling. On May 10, 2023, the Court decided to: I. Confirm point I of the appealed decision rejecting the grounds for unconstitutionality upheld by the defense of Rubén José́ Lauriente, Noelia María Sorbello and BANCO BBVA ARGENTINA S.A. II. Confirm partially operating paragraphs II, III and IV of the appealed decision convicting Rubén José́ Lauriente, Noelia María Sorbello and BANCO BBVA ARGENTINA S.A. for the event specified in section (b) of whereas clause VI hereof (sections 1(e) and 2(f)), Law No. 19,359), and revoke partially the abovementioned operating paragraphs convicting the aforementioned for the event specified in section (a) of the VI whereas clause (note added: the Multipoint S.A. event) of this vote. III. Amend the fines imposed on Rubén José́ Lauriente, Noelia María Sorbello and BANCO BBVA ARGENTINA S.A, which are set in an amount equivalent to USD 2,000 (two thousand US dollars) each. IV. With legal costs. The fines were paid.

 

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· Banco BBVA ARGENTINA S.A. Financial summary proceedings initiated by the B.C.R.A. Notified on June 28, 2021 and identified under No. 1587, file No. 388/55/21. The charge consists of the alleged breach of paragraph 7.2 of Communication "A" 6981 by assisting (without prior approval of the BCRA) Cargill S.A. through a checking account overdraft amounting to $ 167 million from April 29, 2020 to May 3, 2020, since as it had bonds taken as of April 22, 2020, it should have waited 90 calendar days without executing repo transactions and/or surety bonds, before being assisted. Likewise, during May and June 2020, Cargill’s checking account disclosed credit balances, which were generally covered at the end of the day. In this regard, it should be noted that Banco BBVA Argentina S.A. violated paragraph 7.2 of the revised text of the rules on "Credit Policy", which strictly includes the restriction on the granting of intraday (within the same day) assistance. The individuals/entities subject to these proceedings were Banco BBVA Argentina S.A. (30-50000319-3); María Isabel Goiri Lartitegui; Jorge Delfín Luna; Alfredo Castillo Triguero; Juan Manuel Ballesteros Castellano; Oscar Miguel Castro; Gabriel Eugenio Milstein; Adriana María Fernandez De Melero; José Santiago Fornieles; Darío Javier Berkman; Carlos Eduardo Elizalde and Nicolás Herbert Bohtligk. The relevant answers to the charges were filed on August 4, 2021.

 

 

· BBVA ARGENTINA S.A. Financial Summary proceedings for Foreign Exchange Offence brought by the B.C.R.A. Notified on October 25, 2022, and identified under No. 7835, related to foreign exchange transactions performed in alleged noncompliance with the provisions established by point 9-A16 of BCRA Communiqué “A” No. 6770 referring to notes related to transactions performed between residents and import prepayments. Due to the link between cases and procedural economy, five cases have been filed with the oversight agency. The infringement stands at USD 1,414,526.28. The defendants are Banco BBVA Argentina S.A. (Argentine tax identification No. 30-50000319-3) and the following officials and employees: Ruben Lauriente, Noelia Sorbello, Juan Manuel Olives, Santiago Alejandro Gonzales, Mario Gustavo Dellamea, Maria Teresa Palacios, Mirtha Susana Monteleone and Gustavo Cara. The relevant answers to the charges have been filed.

 

The Group and its legal advisors estimate that a reasonable interpretation of the applicable regulations in force was made and do not expect an adverse financial impact from these cases.

 

52.Events after reporting period

 

No events or transactions have occurred between period-end and the date of these consolidated condensed interim financial statements which may significantly affect the Entity's financial position or results of operations as of June 30, 2023.

 

 

53.Accounting principles – Explanation added for translations into English

 

These consolidated condensed interim financial statements are presented in accordance with the financial reporting framework set forth by the BCRA, as mentioned in note 2. These accounting standards may not conform to accounting principles generally accepted in other countries.

 

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EXHIBIT A
                   
BREAKDOWN OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES
CONSOLIDATED WITH SUBSIDIARIES
AS OF JUNE 30, 2023 AND DECEMBER 31, 2022
  (Amounts stated in thousands of Argentine pesos in constant currency –Note 2.1.5.)
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 53)
                   
    HOLDING    POSITION 
     Fair  Fair   Accounting    Accounting      Position with     
Account Identification  value  level  value   value     no options   Options   Final position 
      value  06.30.23   12.31.22         
                   
DEBT SECURITIES AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS                  
                   
Local:                  
Government Securities - In pesos                  
                   
Treasury Bills adjusted by CER. Maturity 11-23-2023 9197  45,475,683 2 45,475,683   -   45,475,683  -   45,475,683
Argentine Treasury Bonds in pesos at 16%. Maturity 10-17-2023 5319 9,321,918 1   9,321,918  10,528,455     9,321,918  -  9,321,918
Treasury Bills adjusted by CER. Maturity 07-18-2023 9182 1,235,177 1   1,235,177   -     1,235,177  -  1,235,177
Treasury Bills adjusted by CER. Maturity 09-18-2023 9155 330,426 1  330,426   -    330,426  - 330,426
Treasury Bonds in pesos adjusted by 3.75% CER. Maturity 04-14-2024 9178 454 2   454   -     454  -  454
Treasury Bills adjusted by CER. Maturity 02-17-2023 9111   - 1  -   598,624    -  - -
                   
Subtotal Government Securities - In pesos    56,363,658   56,363,658  11,127,079   56,363,658  -   56,363,658
                   
Government Securities - In foreign currency                  
                   
GD30 Bond Foreign Law USC Step Up. Maturity 07-09-2030 81086/94727 5,141 1   5,141   -     5,141  -  5,141
Argentine Treasury Bond in dual currency. Maturity 07-31-2023 9146   - 1  -   5,303,967    -  - -
                   
                   
Subtotal Government Securities - In foreign currency   5,141     5,141   5,303,967     5,141  -  5,141
                   
BCRA Bills - In pesos                  
                   
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos. Maturity 07-20-2023 14009  23,750,650 2 23,750,650   -   23,750,650  -   23,750,650
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos. Maturity 07-13-2023 14003 106,395 2  106,395   -    106,395  - 106,395
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos. Maturity 01-12-2023 13930   - 2  -  22,022,660    -  - -
                   
Subtotal BCRA Bills - In pesos    23,857,045   23,857,045  22,022,660   23,857,045  -   23,857,045
                   
                   
TOTAL DEBT SECURITIES AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS    80,225,844   80,225,844  38,453,706   80,225,844  -   80,225,844

 

 

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EXHIBIT A
(Continued)
BREAKDOWN OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES
CONSOLIDATED WITH SUBSIDIARIES
AS OF JUNE 30, 2023 AND DECEMBER 31, 2022
  (Amounts stated in thousands of Argentine pesos in constant currency –Note 2.1.5.)
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 53)
                   
                   
    HOLDING    POSITION 
     Fair  Fair   Accounting    Accounting      Position with     
Account Identification  value  level  value   value     no options   Options   Final position 
      value  06.30.23   12.31.22         
                   
OTHER DEBT SECURITIES                   
                   
MEASURED AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH OCI                  
Local:                  
Government Securities - In pesos                  
                   
Treasury Bonds in pesos adjusted by 4.25% CER. Maturity 12-13-2024 9200  70,048,881 2 70,048,881   -   70,048,881  444,789   70,493,670
Treasury Bonds adjusted by 1.50% CER. Maturity 03-25-2024 5493  33,553,336 1 33,553,336  37,455,038   33,553,336  -   33,553,336
Treasury Bonds in pesos adjusted by 1.55% CER. Maturity 07-26-2024 5405  22,870,208 1 22,870,208  38,629,654   22,870,208  -   22,870,208
Treasury Bonds in pesos adjusted by 4% CER. Maturity 10-14-2024 9179  21,488,350 1 21,488,350   -   21,488,350  119,368   21,607,718
Treasury Bonds in pesos adjusted by 4.25% CER. Maturity 02-14-2025 9180  16,248,635 1 16,248,635   -   16,248,635  105,801   16,354,436
Treasury Bonds in pesos adjusted by 2% CER. Maturity 11-9-2026 5925  13,555,009 1 13,555,009  12,451,751   13,555,009  -   13,555,009
Treasury Bills adjusted by CER. Maturity 11-23-2023 9197 1,600,252 2   1,600,252   -     1,600,252  -  1,600,252
Treasury Bonds in pesos adjusted by 3.75% CER. Maturity 04-14-2024 9178 299,945 2  299,945   -    299,945   1,125 301,070
Treasury Bills adjusted by CER. Maturity 05-19-2023 9127   - 1  -  19,910,253    -  - -
Treasury Bills at discount. ARS Maturity 03-31-2023 9164   - 2  -  13,680,484    -  - -
Treasury Bonds in pesos adjusted by 1.40% CER. Maturity 03-25-2023 5492/81012   - 1  -  13,154,728    -  - -
Treasury Bills at discount. ARS Maturity 04-28-2023 9142   - 2  -  12,046,636    -  - -
Treasury Bills at discount. ARS Maturity 05-31-2023 9171   - 2  -   2,202,605    -  - -
Treasury Bills adjusted by CER. Maturity 04-21-2023 9118   - 1  -   1,004,257    -  - -
Treasury Bonds in pesos adjusted by 1.45% CER. Maturity 08-13-2023 5497   - 2  -  31,333,308    -  - -
Treasury Bills adjusted by CER. Maturity 06-16-2023 9152   - 1  -   7,332,653    -  - -
                   
Subtotal Government Securities - In pesos     179,664,616    179,664,616   189,201,367    179,664,616  671,083 180,335,699
                   
Government Securities - In foreign currency                  
                   
Dollar-linked Argentine Treasury Bonds. Maturity 04-28-2023 5928   - 1  -   404,126    -  - -
                   
Subtotal Government Securities - In foreign currency     -    -   404,126    -  - -
                   
BCRA Bills - In pesos                  
                   
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos. Maturity 07-27-2023 14011   111,975,720 2  111,975,720   -    111,975,720  - 111,975,720
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos. Maturity 07-25-2023 14010   105,735,047 2  105,735,047   -    105,735,047  - 105,735,047
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos. Maturity 07-20-2023 14009  71,251,950 2 71,251,950   -   71,251,950  -   71,251,950
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos. Maturity 07-18-2023 14008  95,485,400 2 95,485,400   -   95,485,400  -   95,485,400
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos. Maturity 07-13-2023 14003  72,435,555 2 72,435,555   -   72,435,555  -   72,435,555
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos. Maturity 07-11-2023 14002  87,646,858 2 87,646,858   -   87,646,858  -   87,646,858
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos. Maturity 07-06-2023 14001  88,626,420 2 88,626,420   -   88,626,420  -   88,626,420
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos. Maturity 07-04-2023 14000  89,081,910 2 89,081,910   -   89,081,910  -   89,081,910
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos. Maturity 01-26-2023 13934   - 2  -   249,844,326    -  - -
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos. Maturity 01-19-2023 13932   - 2  -  65,129,879    -  - -
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos. Maturity 01-17-2023 13931   - 2  -  72,679,195    -  - -
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos. Maturity 01-12-2023 13930   - 2  -  66,067,981    -  - -
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos. Maturity 01-10-2023 13929   - 2  -  73,702,792    -  - -
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos. Maturity 01-05-2023 13928   - 2  -  89,422,410    -  - -
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos. Maturity 01-03-2023 13927   - 2  -  89,688,973    -  - -
                   
Other                  
Subtotal BCRA Bills - In pesos     722,238,860    722,238,860   706,535,556    722,238,860  - 722,238,860
 

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EXHIBIT A
(Continued)
BREAKDOWN OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES
CONSOLIDATED WITH SUBSIDIARIES
AS OF JUNE 30, 2023 AND DECEMBER 31, 2022
  (Amounts stated in thousands of Argentine pesos in constant currency –Note 2.1.5.)
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 53)
                   
    HOLDING    POSITION 
     Fair  Fair   Accounting    Accounting      Position with     
Account Identification  value  level  value   value     no options   Options   Final position 
      value  06.30.23   12.31.22         
                   
OTHER DEBT SECURITIES (Continued)                  
                   
                   
BCRA Bills - In foreign currency                  
                   
Local BCRA Bills in USD. Maturity 04-20-2024 11916  31,827,700 2 31,827,700   -   31,827,700  -   31,827,700
Local BCRA Bills in USD. Maturity 10-03-2023 11815   - 2  -   800,696    -  - -
Local BCRA Bills in USD. Maturity 10-04-2023 11816   - 2  -   800,696    -  - -
Local BCRA Bills in USD. Maturity 09-29-2023 11808   - 2  -   800,696    -  - -
Local BCRA Bills in USD. Maturity 10-05-2023 11817   - 2  -   533,797    -  - -
Local BCRA Bills in USD. Maturity 09-23-2023 11804   - 2  -   266,898    -  - -
                   
Subtotal BCRA Bills - In foreign currency    31,827,700   31,827,700   3,202,783   31,827,700  -   31,827,700
                   
Private Securities - In pesos                  
                   
Corporate Bond Arcor Class 17 adjusted by UVA. Maturity 10-20-2025 55692 1,035,280 3   1,035,280   928,814     1,035,280  -  1,035,280
Corporate Bond Petroquímica Com. Rivadavia S.A. in Pesos at Floating Rate. Maturity 08-15-2024 56855 443,592 3  443,592   -    443,592  - 443,592
Corporate Bond New San S.A. in Pesos Private BADLAR + 440 bps. Maturity 02-14-2024 56847 223,686 3  223,686   -    223,686  - 223,686
Corporate Bond Bco. de Serv. Financieros Series 22 in Pesos at Floating rate. Maturity 03-03-2024 56886 214,885 3  214,885   -    214,885  - 214,885
Corporate Bond New San S.A. in Pesos Private BADLAR + 575 bps. Maturity 05-19-2024 57044 149,567 2  149,567   -    149,567  - 149,567
Corporate Bond Refi Pampa Class 2 adjusted by UVA. Maturity 05-06-2025 56123  52,349 3 52,349  51,062   52,349  -   52,349
                   
Subtotal Private Securities - In Pesos   2,119,359     2,119,359   979,876     2,119,359  -  2,119,359
                   
Private Securities - In foreign currency                  
                   
Corporate Bond Vista Energy Class 13 USD. Maturity 08-08-2024 56207 1,786,516 2   1,786,516   2,038,883     1,786,516  -  1,786,516
Corporate Bond Vista Energy Class 15 USD. Maturity 01-21-2025 56637 1,139,602 2   1,139,602   1,333,331     1,139,602  -  1,139,602
Corporate Bond Vista Energy Class 20 USD. Maturity 07-20-2025 57081 745,364 2  745,364   -    745,364  - 745,364
Obligación Negociable Luz De Tres Picos 4 USD. Maturity 09-29-2026 56467 461,667 2  461,667   837,853    461,667  - 461,667
Corporate Bond Petroquímica Comodoro Rivadavia Class H USD. Maturity 12-17-2024 55849 106,525 2  106,525   285,396    106,525  - 106,525
Dollar-linked Corporate Bond Molinos Agro SA. Maturity 05-18-2023 55364   - 2  -   134,412    -  - -
                   
Subtotal Private Securities - In foreign currency   4,239,674     4,239,674   4,629,875   4,239,674  -  4,239,674
                   
TOTAL DEBT SECURITIES AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH OCI     940,090,209    940,090,209   904,953,583    940,090,209  671,083 940,761,292

 

 

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EXHIBIT A
(Continued)
BREAKDOWN OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES
CONSOLIDATED WITH SUBSIDIARIES
AS OF JUNE 30, 2023 AND DECEMBER 31, 2022
  (Amounts stated in thousands of Argentine pesos in constant currency –Note 2.1.5.)
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 53)
                   
    HOLDING    POSITION 
     Fair  Fair   Accounting    Accounting      Position with     
Account Identification  value  level  value   value     no options   Options   Final position 
      value  06.30.23   12.31.22         
                   
OTHER DEBT SECURITIES (Continued)                  
                   
                   
MEASURED AT AMORTIZED COST                  
Government Securities - In pesos                  
                   
Argentine Treasury Bond in pesos. Maturity 05-23-2027 9132  32,235,230 2 32,405,825  48,869,848   32,405,825  -   32,405,825
Argentine Treasury Bond in pesos. Maturity 08-23-2025 9196  30,079,641 2 29,628,247   -   29,628,247  -   29,628,247
Argentine Treasury Bonds in pesos at 0.7% Badlar Private Rate. Maturity 11-23-2027 9166  14,391,323 2 14,426,289  18,223,979   14,426,289  -   14,426,289
                   
Subtotal Government Securities - In pesos    76,706,194   76,460,361  67,093,827   76,460,361  -   76,460,361
                   
TOTAL DEBT SECURITIES AT AMORTIZED COST    76,706,194   76,460,361  67,093,827   76,460,361  -   76,460,361
                   
TOTAL OTHER DEBT SECURITIES   1,016,796,403    1,016,550,570   972,047,410    1,016,550,570  671,083 1,017,221,653
                   
                   
                   
EQUITY INSTRUMENTS                  
                   
MEASURED AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS                  
                   
Local:                  
Private Securities - In pesos                  
                   
BYMA - Bolsas y Mercados Argentina Share   1,001,704 1   1,001,704   842,849     1,001,704  -  1,001,704
Banco de Valores de Bs. As. Share   499,592 1  499,592   479,947    499,592  - 499,592
                   
Subtotal Private Securities - In Pesos   1,501,296     1,501,296   1,322,796     1,501,296  -  1,501,296
                   
TOTAL EQUITY INSTRUMENTS MEASURED AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS   1,501,296     1,501,296   1,322,796     1,501,296  -  1,501,296
                   
MEASURED AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH OCI                  
                   
Local:                  
Private Securities - In pesos                  
                   
Other   699,282 2  699,282   327    699,282  - 699,282
                   
Subtotal Private Securities - In Pesos   699,282    699,282   327    699,282  - 699,282
                   
Foreign:                  
Private Securities - In foreign currency                  
                   
Other   123,194 2  123,194  90,787    123,194  - 123,194
                   
Subtotal Private Securities - In foreign currency   123,194    123,194  90,787    123,194  - 123,194
                   
TOTAL EQUITY INSTRUMENTS MEASURED AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH OCI   822,476    822,476  91,114    822,476  - 822,476
                   
                   
TOTAL EQUITY INSTRUMENTS   2,323,772     2,323,772   1,413,910     2,323,772  -  2,323,772
 

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              EXHIBIT B
           
           
CLASSIFICATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING ACCORDING TO FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE AND GUARANTEES RECEIVED 
CONSOLIDATED WITH SUBSIDIARIES
AS OF JUNE 30, 2023 AND DECEMBER 31, 2022
(Amounts stated in thousands of Argentine pesos in constant currency –Note 2.1.5.)
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 53)
           
           
Account   06.30.23   12.31.22
           
COMMERCIAL PORTFOLIO        
           
Normal performance          414,676,764                    386,091,616
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "A"              2,326,159                        2,727,196
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "B"              3,060,091                        4,204,185
  No preferred guarantees or counter guarantees          409,290,514                    379,160,235
           
With special follow-up              1,897,499                        1,156,993
           
Under observation                848,622                                     -
  No preferred guarantees or counter guarantees                848,622                                     -
           
Under negotiation or refinancing agreements              1,048,877                        1,156,993
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "B"                155,965                          194,624
  No preferred guarantees or counter guarantees                892,912                          962,369
           
Troubled                124,179                        1,657,434
  No preferred guarantees or counter guarantees                124,179                        1,657,434
           
With high risk of insolvency                206,672                          214,580
  No preferred guarantees or counter guarantees                206,672                          214,580
           
Uncollectible                327,268                            41,213
  No preferred guarantees or counter guarantees                327,268                            41,213
           
           
TOTAL        417,232,382                    389,161,836

 

 

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          EXHIBIT B
          (Continued)
           
CLASSIFICATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING ACCORDING TO FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE AND GUARANTEES RECEIVED 
CONSOLIDATED WITH SUBSIDIARIES
AS OF JUNE 30, 2023 AND DECEMBER 31, 2022
(Amounts stated in thousands of Argentine pesos in constant currency –Note 2.1.5.)
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 53)
           
Account   06.30.23   12.31.22
           
CONSUMER AND HOUSING PORTFOLIO        
           
Normal performance          709,405,169                    739,175,089
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "A"                331,521                          249,523
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "B"            80,824,401                      84,421,184
  No preferred guarantees or counter guarantees          628,249,247                    654,504,382
           
Low risk            10,385,988                        8,828,698
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "B"                724,192                          841,056
  No preferred guarantees or counter guarantees              9,661,796                        7,987,642
           
Low risk - with special follow-up                464,818                          279,364
  No preferred guarantees or counter guarantees                464,818                          279,364
           
Medium risk              8,445,136                        5,988,574
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "A"                           -                                  77
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "B"                192,694                          248,949
  No preferred guarantees or counter guarantees              8,252,442                        5,739,548
           
High risk              5,950,709                        4,213,817
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "B"                296,109                          301,392
  No preferred guarantees or counter guarantees              5,654,600                        3,912,425
           
Uncollectible                841,038                          879,429
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "A"                           -                              6,482
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "B"                305,791                          367,627
  No preferred guarantees or counter guarantees                535,247                          505,320
           
           
TOTAL        735,492,858                    759,364,971
           
           
TOTAL GENERAL     1,152,725,240                 1,148,526,807

 

 

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                  EXHIBIT C
                   
CONCENTRATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING
CONSOLIDATED WITH SUBSIDIARIES
AS OF JUNE 30, 2023 AND DECEMBER 31, 2022
(Amounts stated in thousands of Argentine pesos in constant currency –Note 2.1.5.)
  (Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 53)
                   
                   
      06.30.23   12.31.22
          % over       % over
  Number of customers   Debt   total   Debt   total
      balance   portfolio   balance   portfolio
                   
                   
  10 largest customers             107,953,859   9.37%             81,411,995   7.09%
  50 following largest customers             136,651,148   11.85%           128,599,303   11.20%
  100 following largest customers               86,021,248   7.46%             82,671,202   7.20%
  All other customers             822,098,985   71.32%           855,844,307   74.51%
                   
     TOTAL          1,152,725,240   100.00%        1,148,526,807   100.00%
 

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                  EXHIBIT D
                   
CONSOLIDATED WITH SUBSIDIARIES
AS OF JUNE 30, 2023
(Amounts stated in thousands of Argentine pesos in constant currency –Note 2.1.5.) (1)
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 53)
                   
                   
      Terms remaining to maturity
                   
    Portfolio  1 3 6 12 24 more than   
   ACCOUNT         due month months months months months 24 TOTAL
                months  
                   
                   
Non-financial Government sector                             -                 3,744                      -                       -                      -                      -                       -                    3,744
Financial Sector                             -           4,729,167           234,864            207,425         3,462,589         7,336,405        12,580,415            28,550,865
Non-financial Private Sector and Residents Abroad              14,731,646       512,297,247     157,880,700      124,388,081     181,314,978      116,344,969      207,000,510       1,313,958,131
                   
                   
   TOTAL                  14,731,646       517,030,158     158,115,564      124,595,506     184,777,567      123,681,374      219,580,925       1,342,512,740
                   
                   
(1) These balances are total contractual flows and, therefore, include principal, accrued and to be accrued interest and charges.

 

                  EXHIBIT D
                   
                   
CONSOLIDATED WITH SUBSIDIARIES
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2022
(Amounts stated in thousands of Argentine pesos in constant currency –Note 2.1.5.) (1)
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 53)
                   
                   
      Terms remaining to maturity
                   
    Portfolio  1 3 6 12 24 more than   
   ACCOUNT         due month months months months months 24 TOTAL
                months  
                   
                   
Non-financial Government sector                             -                 2,109                      -                       -                      -                      -                       -                    2,109
B.C.R.A.                             -               13,613                      -                       -                      -                      -                       -                  13,613
Financial Sector                             -           1,146,904        1,825,406          3,000,195         1,708,780         6,928,212          2,724,445            17,333,942
                   
Non-financial Private Sector and Residents Abroad              10,600,536       548,041,998     181,153,142      134,611,764     112,728,695      114,081,232      206,854,151       1,308,071,518
                   
                   
   TOTAL                  10,600,536       549,204,624     182,978,548      137,611,959     114,437,475      121,009,444      209,578,596       1,325,421,182
                   
                   
(1) These balances are total contractual flows and, therefore, include principal, accrued and to be accrued interest and charges.

 

 

 

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              EXHIBIT H  
                 
DEPOSITS CONCENTRATION
CONSOLIDATED WITH SUBSIDIARIES
AS OF JUNE 30, 2023 AND DECEMBER 31, 2022
(Amounts stated in thousands of Argentine pesos in constant currency –Note 2.1.5.)
  (Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 53)  
                 
      06.30.23   12.31.22  
        % over     % over  
Number of customers   Debt total   Debt total  
      balance portfolio   balance portfolio  
                 
                 
  10 largest customers               283,877,710 14.13%               147,394,966 7.45%  
                 
  50 following largest customers               261,704,706 13.02%               212,593,880 10.74%  
                 
  100 following largest customers                 92,681,870 4.61%                 80,538,299 4.07%  
                 
  All other customers             1,371,455,209 68.24%             1,539,148,883 77.74%  
                 
                 
     TOTAL               2,009,719,495 100.00%             1,979,676,028 100.00%  

 

 

 

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                EXHIBIT I
BREAKDOWN OF FINANCIAL LIABILITIES BY REMAINING TERMS
CONSOLIDATED WITH SUBSIDIARIES
AS OF JUNE 30, 2023
  (Amounts stated in thousands of Argentine pesos in constant currency –Note 2.1.5.) (1)
  (Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 53)
                 
                 
    Terms remaining to maturity
                 
    1 3 6 12 24 more than   
     ACCOUNTS       month months months months months 24 TOTAL
              months  
                 
  Deposits       1,658,608,368       257,248,886        198,844,714      1,466,136            136,927                   -        2,116,305,031
        Non-financial Government sector            11,060,883               13,867                         -                    -                       -                   -             11,074,750
        Financial Sector              1,891,416                        -                         -                    -                       -                   -              1,891,416
        Non-financial Private Sector and Residents Abroad        1,645,656,069       257,235,019        198,844,714      1,466,136            136,927                   -        2,103,338,865
  Derivative instruments                 471,963                        -                         -                    -                       -                   -                 471,963
  Other financial liabilities           276,914,990             289,553              415,467         789,601         1,315,930     6,441,001           286,166,542
  Financing received from the BCRA and
other financial institutions 
          19,349,962          4,725,600              801,468      6,063,453        11,012,570        156,825             42,109,878
                 
  TOTAL       1,955,345,283       262,264,039        200,061,649      8,319,190        12,465,427     6,597,826        2,445,053,414
                 
  (1) These balances are total contractual flows and, therefore, include principal, accrued and to be accrued interest and charges.

 

BREAKDOWN OF FINANCIAL LIABILITIES BY REMAINING TERMS
CONSOLIDATED WITH SUBSIDIARIES
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2022
(Amounts stated in thousands of Argentine pesos in constant currency –Note 2.1.5.) (1)
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 53)
                 
                 
    Terms remaining to maturity
                 
    1 3 6 12 24 more than   
     ACCOUNTS       month months months months months 24 TOTAL
              months  
                 
  Deposits       1,701,269,025       158,305,128        159,434,589      2,036,508            117,038                   -        2,021,162,288
        Non-financial Government sector            14,468,565             203,385                         -                    -                       -                   -             14,671,950
        Financial Sector                 512,329                        -                         -                    -                       -                   -                 512,329
        Non-financial Private Sector and Residents Abroad        1,686,288,131       158,101,743        159,434,589      2,036,508            117,038                   -        2,005,978,009
  Derivative instruments                 503,786                        -                         -                    -                       -                   -                 503,786
  Other financial liabilities           176,108,813             422,253              561,853         897,177         1,576,646     7,337,203           186,903,945
  Financing received from the BCRA and
other financial institutions 
          20,934,511          2,381,484            5,856,032      3,546,540         3,333,072        266,196             36,317,835
  Corporate bonds issued                            -             288,077                         -                    -                       -                   -                 288,077
                 
  TOTAL       1,898,816,135       161,396,942        165,852,474      6,480,225         5,026,756     7,603,399        2,245,175,931
                 
  (1) These balances are total contractual flows and, therefore, include principal, accrued and to be accrued interest and charges.

 

 

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                          EXHIBIT J
                           
  PROVISIONS
  CONSOLIDATED WITH SUBSIDIARIES
  AS OF JUNE 30, 2023
  (Amounts stated in thousands of Argentine pesos in constant currency –Note 2.1.5.)
  (Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 53)
                           
                           
               Decreases         
  Accounts   Balance at the beginning of the fiscal year   Increases   Reversals   Uses   Monetary gain (loss) generated by provisions   Balances as of 06.30.23
                           
                           
   INCLUDED IN LIABILITIES                        
                           
   - Provisions for contingent commitments          4,059,642          1,305,012 (1)(3)                           -                       -            (1,558,044)          3,806,610
                           
   - For administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties                7,534                       -                             -                       -                   (2,534)                5,000
                           
   - Provisions for termination plans             684,117             151,648                             -                       -               (230,101)             605,664
                           
   - Other          8,311,905          2,798,771 (2)(4)                  49,760             673,157            (3,080,783)          7,306,976
                           
  TOTAL PROVISIONS        13,063,198          4,255,431                    49,760             673,157            (4,871,462)        11,724,250
                           
                           
                           
(1) Set up in compliance with the provisions of Comunication "A" 6868 and supplementary regulations of the BCRA. 
(2) Set up to cover for potential contingencies not considered in other accounts (civil, commercial, labor and other lawsuits).
(3) It includes an increase of 1.935 for exchange differences in foreign currency for contingent commitments.
(4) It includes a decrease of  8,780 for subsidiary Consolidar Administradora de Fondos de Jubilaciones y Pensiones S.A. (undergoing liquidation proceedings) recorded under
Administrative expenses and for subsidiary BBVA Asset Management Argentina  S.A.

 

 

  PROVISIONS
  CONSOLIDATED WITH SUBSIDIARIES
  AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2022 
  (Amounts stated in thousands of Argentine pesos in constant currency –Note 2.1.5.)
  (Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 53)
                           
                           
               Decreases         
  Accounts   Balance at the beginning of the fiscal year   Increases   Reversals   Uses   Monetary gain (loss) generated by provisions   Balances as of 12.31.22
                           
                           
   INCLUDED IN LIABILITIES                        
                           
   - Provisions for contingent commitments          2,505,608          3,081,142 (1)(4)                           -                       -            (1,527,108)          4,059,642
                           
   - For administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties               14,676                       -                             -                       -                   (7,142)                7,534
                           
   - Provisions for reorganization          3,943,191          3,576,732 (3)                343,331          5,579,989            (1,596,603)                       -
                           
   - Provisions for termination plans             772,576             337,891                             -                       -               (426,350)             684,117
                           
   - Other          9,239,353          5,859,480 (2)(5)                    2,634          1,277,944            (5,506,350)          8,311,905
                           
  TOTAL PROVISIONS        16,475,404        12,855,245                  345,965          6,857,933            (9,063,553)        13,063,198
                           
                           
                           
                           
(1) Set up in compliance with the provisions of Comunication "A" 6868 and supplementary regulations of the BCRA. 
(2) Set up to cover for potential contingencies not considered in other accounts (civil, commercial, labor and other lawsuits).
(3) See Note 23 to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(4) It includes an increase of 4,014 for exchange differences in foreign currency for contingent commitments.
(5) It includes a decrease of  722 for subsidiary Consolidar Administradora de Fondos de Jubilaciones y Pensiones S.A. (undergoing liquidation proceedings) recorded under Administrative expenses. 

 

 

 

 

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                EXHIBIT R
                 
ADJUSTMENT TO IMPAIRMENT LOSS - ALLOWANCES FOR LOAN LOSSES
CONSOLIDATED WITH SUBSIDIARIES
AS OF JUNE 30, 2023
(Amounts stated in thousands of Argentine pesos in constant currency –Note 2.1.5.)
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 53)
                 
        ECL of remaining life of the financial asset      
Accounts   Balance ECL for the      Monetary    Balance
    as of 12.31.22 following  FI with significant FI with credit gain (loss)    as of 06.30.23
      12 months increase of  impairment generated by     
        credit risk   allowances    
                 
                 
Other financial assets                             696,197                             53,065                                      -                             83,504                          (250,068)                             582,698
                 
Loans and other financing                         31,476,821                        3,100,609                        3,447,402                        9,845,626                     (13,149,288)                         34,721,170
       Other financial institutions                             351,169                          (191,229)                             51,020                             (1,673)                          (207,042)                                 2,245
       Non-financial Private Sector and Residents Abroad                       31,125,652                        3,291,838                        3,396,382                        9,847,299                     (12,942,246)                         34,718,925
Overdrafts                          1,570,785                           244,057                           109,258                             37,964                          (612,705)                          1,349,359
Instruments                          1,149,859                           823,567                             41,942                             44,119                          (473,535)                          1,585,952
Mortgage loans                          2,584,361                             22,407                           397,059                           720,295                       (1,054,904)                          2,669,218
Pledge loans                          1,149,765                             84,977                             12,164                             52,858                          (457,816)                             841,948
Consumer loans                          6,176,381                           366,156                           301,311                        3,546,550                       (2,698,046)                          7,692,352
Credit Cards                         15,212,339                        1,248,291                        2,506,316                        4,490,946                       (6,319,381)                         17,138,511
Finance leases                             292,415                             38,118                             28,551                             47,499                          (114,413)                             292,170
Other                          2,989,747                           464,265                                (219)                           907,068                       (1,211,446)                          3,149,415
                 
Other debt securities                               48,349                             33,983                                      -                                      -                            (20,882)                               61,450
                 
Contingent commitments                          4,059,642                        1,092,961                           148,929                             63,122                       (1,558,044)                          3,806,610
                 
TOTAL ALLOWANCES                         36,281,009                        4,280,618                        3,596,331                        9,992,252                     (14,978,282)                         39,171,928

 

 

ADJUSTMENT TO IMPAIRMENT LOSS - ALLOWANCES FOR LOAN LOSSES
CONSOLIDATED WITH SUBSIDIARIES
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2022 
(Amounts stated in thousands of Argentine pesos in constant currency –Note 2.1.5.)
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 53)
                 
        ECL of remaining life of the financial asset      
Accounts   Balance ECL for the      Monetary    Balance
    as of 12.31.21 following  FI with significant FI with credit gain (loss)    as of 12.31.22
      12 months increase of  impairment generated by     
        credit risk   allowances    
                 
                 
Other financial assets                             845,490                           188,428                                      -                           170,055                          (507,776)                             696,197
                 
Loans and other financing                         40,073,860                        4,663,075                        4,438,356                        1,920,975                     (19,619,445)                         31,476,821
       Other financial institutions                             122,272                           280,369                           276,498                             (4,053)                          (323,917)                             351,169
       Non-financial Private Sector and Residents Abroad                       39,951,588                        4,382,706                        4,161,858                        1,925,028                     (19,295,528)                         31,125,652
Overdrafts                             944,270                           787,537                           315,300                           500,681                          (977,003)                          1,570,785
Instruments                          1,764,002                           279,923                            (31,554)                            (24,175)                          (838,337)                          1,149,859
Mortgage loans                          2,157,726                             98,060                           396,875                        1,278,059                       (1,346,359)                          2,584,361
Pledge loans                          1,668,383                          (354,539)                             26,306                           456,947                          (647,332)                          1,149,765
Consumer loans                          7,536,883                           566,672                            (25,676)                        2,040,825                       (3,942,323)                          6,176,381
Credit Cards                         14,277,697                        2,014,943                        4,457,233                        2,302,121                       (7,839,655)                         15,212,339
Finance leases                             280,322                           101,054                             12,870                             80,675                          (182,506)                             292,415
Other                         11,322,305                           889,056                          (989,496)                       (4,710,105)                       (3,522,013)                          2,989,747
                 
Other debt securities                               44,350                             34,764                                      -                                      -                            (30,765)                               48,349
                 
Contingent commitments                          2,505,608                        2,069,124                           961,465                             50,553                       (1,527,108)                          4,059,642
                 
TOTAL ALLOWANCES                         43,469,308                        6,955,391                        5,399,821                        2,141,583                     (21,685,094)                         36,281,009

 

 

 

 

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SEPARATE CONDENSED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS OF JUNE 30, 2023 AND DECEMBER 31, 2022
(stated in thousands of pesos constant currency - Note 2.1.5.  to the consolidated financial statements)
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 40)  
                 
                 
                 
   Notes and Exhibits    06.30.23   12.31.22  
     
 ASSETS                 
                 
 Cash and deposits in banks  4            421,199,630            445,821,572  
                 
   Cash               141,090,920            176,983,623  
   Financial institutions and correspondents               230,870,568            268,701,956  
     BCRA               221,958,414            243,041,023  
     Other in the country and abroad                   8,912,154              25,660,933  
   Other                 49,238,142                  135,993  
                 
 Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss  5 and A              80,119,449              38,453,706  
                 
 Derivative instruments  6                3,259,979                3,417,746  
                 
 Repo transactions  7            175,730,857              79,205,113  
                 
 Other financial assets  8              88,965,633              42,143,269  
                 
 Loans and other financing  9            999,226,269         1,027,460,913  
                 
   Non-financial Government sector                         3,743                      2,109  
   B.C.R.A.                              -                       13,613  
   Other financial institutions                 22,927,884              25,764,475  
   Non-financial Private Sector and Residents Abroad               976,294,642         1,001,680,716  
                 
 Other debt securities  10 and A         1,016,164,478            971,956,227  
                 
 Financial assets pledged as collateral  11              79,521,742              69,603,287  
                 
 Investments in equity instruments  13 and A                2,323,772                1,413,910  
                 
 Investments in subsidiaries and associates  14              18,694,917              19,147,498  
                 
 Property and equipment  15            142,606,295            144,682,799  
                 
 Intangible assets  16              14,638,404              14,390,738  
                 
 Other non-financial assets  17              42,359,039              43,359,419  
                 
 Non-current assets held for sale  18                  399,782                  339,151  
                 
 TOTAL ASSETS            3,085,210,246         2,901,395,348  

 

                 
Notes and exhibits are an integral part of these separate financial statements
 

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SEPARATE CONDENSED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS OF JUNE 30, 2023 AND DECEMBER 31, 2022
(stated in thousands of pesos constant currency - Note 2.1.5.  to the consolidated financial statements)
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 40)  
                 
   Notes and Exhibits    06.30.23   12.31.22  
     
                 
 LIABILITIES                 
                 
 Deposits  19 and H         2,000,844,656         1,971,009,091  
                 
   Non-financial Government sector                 11,005,145              14,586,112  
   Financial Sector                   6,584,837                  916,890  
   Non-financial Private Sector and Residents Abroad            1,983,254,674         1,955,506,089  
                 
 Derivative instruments  6                  471,963                  503,786  
                 
 Other financial liabilities  21            276,763,464            175,859,108  
                 
 Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions  22                2,910,886                4,577,081  
 Corporate bonds issued  23                           -                              -     
                 
 Current income tax liabilities  12 b)              26,665,616                9,846,936  
                 
 Provisions  J              11,666,579              12,846,312  
                 
 Deferred income tax liabilities  12 c)              14,345,484              10,082,925  
                 
 Other non-financial liabilities  24            192,959,178            173,494,555  
                 
 TOTAL LIABILITIES            2,526,627,826         2,358,219,794  
                 
 EQUITY             
       
 Share capital  2                  612,710                  612,710  
 Non-capitalized contributions                   6,744,974                6,744,974  
 Capital adjustments               194,842,796            194,842,796  
 Reserves               314,591,326            263,634,804  
 Retained earnings                              -                       16,277  
 Other accumulated comprehensive income/(loss)                 (6,870,206)            (11,298,951)  
 Income for the period / year                 48,660,820              88,622,944  
                 
 TOTAL EQUITY               558,582,420            543,175,554  
                 
 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY            3,085,210,246         2,901,395,348  
                 
                 
Notes and exhibits are an integral part of these separate financial statements

 

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SEPARATE CONDENSED STATEMENT OF INCOME
FOR THE THREE AND SIX-MONTH INTERIM PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2023 AND 2022
(stated in thousands of pesos constant currency - Note 2.1.5.  to the consolidated financial statements)
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 40)  
                     
                     
                     
       Notes and Exhibits    Quarter ended 06.30.23   Accumulated as of 06.30.23     Accumulated as of 06.30.22
                     
 Interest income      26            360,538,502            660,051,545              375,864,779
 Interest expense      27           (181,266,231)           (323,659,488)             (166,962,343)
                     
 Net interest income                 179,272,271            336,392,057              208,902,436
                     
 Commission income    28              30,469,910              55,092,865                59,456,879
 Commission expenses    29              (9,748,355)            (22,785,933)              (24,575,178)
                     
 Net commission income                   20,721,555              32,306,932                34,881,701
                     
 Net income from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss  30                7,057,849              14,987,512                12,216,145
 Net income from write-down of assets at amortized cost and at fair value through OCI  31                2,290,336                2,337,777                  1,136,236
 Foreing exchange and gold gains/(losses)    32                3,203,014                4,595,505                  7,698,436
 Other operating income    33                7,145,984              13,728,180                15,618,902
 Loan loss allowance                 (10,908,176)            (20,896,552)              (10,476,229)
                     
 Net operating income                 208,782,833            383,451,411              269,977,627
                     
 Personnel benefits    34            (28,548,739)            (55,331,589)              (49,375,134)
 Administrative expenses    35            (30,804,719)            (60,036,764)              (49,683,748)
 Asset depreciation and impairment     36              (3,451,775)              (6,902,183)                (7,780,457)
 Other operating expenses    37            (27,667,644)            (51,541,268)              (39,822,090)
                     
 Operating income                 118,309,956            209,639,607              123,316,198
                     
 Loss from associates and joint ventures                     2,280,967                3,467,539                  1,091,193
 Loss on net monetary position                 (73,248,700)           (139,689,542)              (92,231,589)
                     
 Income before income tax                   47,342,223              73,417,604                32,175,802
                     
 Income Tax       12. d)            (17,284,174)            (24,756,784)                12,934,446
                     
 Net income for the period                   30,058,049              48,660,820                45,110,248
                     
Notes and exhibits are an integral part of these separate financial statements
 

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SEPARATE CONDENSED STATEMENT OF INCOME
FOR THE THREE AND SIX-MONTH INTERIM PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2023 AND 2022
EARNINGS PER SHARE
AS OF JUNE 30, 2023 AND 2022
(stated in thousands of pesos constant currency - Note 2.1.5.  to the consolidated financial statements)
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 40)  
                     
 Accounts              06.30.23      06.30.22 
                     
                     
 Numerator:                     
                     
 Net income attributable to owners of the Parent          48,660,820     45,110,248
 Net income attributable to owners of the Parent adjusted to reflect the effect of dilution          48,660,820     45,110,248
                     
 Denominator:                     
                     
 Weighted average of outstanding common shares for the period          612,710,079     612,710,079
 Weighted average of outstanding common shares for the period adjusted to reflect the effect of dilution          612,710,079     612,710,079
                     
 Basic earnings per share (stated in pesos)            79.4190     73.6241
 Diluted earnings per share (stated in pesos) (1)            79.4190     73.6241

 

(1)As Banco BBVA Argentina S.A. has not issued financial instruments with dilution effects on earnings per share, basic earnings and diluted earnings per share are equal.
 

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 SEPARATE CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 
 FOR THE THREE AND SIX-MONTH INTERIM PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2023 AND 2022 
 (stated in thousands of pesos constant currency - Note 2.1.5.  to the consolidated financial statements) 
 (Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 40)   
                   
                   
                   
  Note   Quarter ended 06.30.23    Accumulated as of 06.30.23    Quarter ended 06.30.22   Accumulated as of 06.30.22
                   
 Net income for the period                 30,058,049              48,660,820              34,523,142              45,110,248
                   
                   
 Other comprehesive income components to be reclassified to income/(loss) for the period:                   
                   
 Share in Other Comprehensive Income from associates and joint ventures at equity method                   
                   
 Income/(Loss) for the period on the Share in OCI from associates and joint ventures at equity method                            (10)                         (22)                  164,265                  164,265
                   
                            (10)                         (22)                  164,265                  164,265
                   
 Income or loss on financial instruments at fair value through OCI                   
                   
 Profit or losses from financial instruments at fair value through OCI                   8,982,171                6,301,517            (31,353,124)            (26,602,848)
 Reclassification adjustment for the period                 (1,236,440)                1,403,899              (1,222,834)              (1,136,236)
 Income Tax   12.d)               (3,222,494)              (3,968,494)              11,633,713              10,166,272
                   
                   4,523,237                3,736,922            (20,942,245)            (17,572,812)
                   
 Other comprehesive income components not to be reclassified to income/(loss) for the period:                   
                   
 Income or loss on equity instruments at fair value through OCI (IFRS 9, paragraph 5.7.5)                   
                   
 Income/(loss) for the period from equity instruments at fair value through OCI                     702,880                  691,845                   (25,355)                   (45,431)
 Income Tax                              -                              -                                  -   
                   
                     702,880                  691,845                   (25,355)                   (45,431)
                   
 Total Other Comprehensive Income/(loss) for the period                   5,226,107                4,428,745            (20,803,335)            (17,453,978)
                   
 Total Comprehensive Income                 35,284,156              53,089,565              13,719,807              27,656,270
                   
                   
                   
Notes and exhibits are an integral part of these separate financial statements

 

 

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SEPARATE STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
FOR THE THREE AND SIX-MONTH INTERIM PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2023
(stated in thousands of pesos constant currency - Note 2.1.5.  to the consolidated financial statements)
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 40)  
                                 
                                 
    2023  
       Share   Non-capitalized         Other Comprehensive   Retained        
       Capital   contributions       Income   Earnings        
Transactions   Outstanding shares   Share premium   Adjustments to equity   Income/(loss) on financial instruments at fair value through OCI Other   Legal Other  Retained earnings   Total  
             
             
             
                                 
Restated balances at the beginning of the year                   612,710              6,744,974              194,842,796                     (11,298,931)                     (20)               111,354,709                 152,280,095          88,639,221             543,175,554  
                                 
Total comprehensive income for the period                                
 - Net income/(loss) for the period                               -                           -                               -                                     -                         -                                -                                  -          48,660,820               48,660,820  
 - Other comprehensive income/(loss) for the period                             -                           -                               -                        4,428,767                     (22)                                -                                  -                         -                 4,428,745  
                                 
 -  Distribution of Unappropriated Retained Earnings as per Shareholders' Resolution dated April 28, 2023 (Note 43 to the consolidated financial statements):                              
     Legal Reserve                                -                           -                               -                                     -                         -                 17,727,844                                  -        (17,727,844)                              -  
     Other                                -                           -                               -                                     -                         -                                -                   70,911,377        (70,911,377)                              -  
                                 
 -  Distribution of dividends approved by the Superintendency of Financial and Foreign Exchange Institutions of the Argentine Central Bank on May 31 and the Board' Meeting held on June 7, 2023 (Note 43 to the consolidated financial statements):                              
Dividendos in kind (1)                               -                           -                               -                                     -                         -                                -                 (37,682,699)                         -              (37,682,699)  
                                 
                                 
Balances at fiscal period end                     612,710              6,744,974              194,842,796                       (6,870,164)                     (42)               129,082,553                 185,508,773          48,660,820             558,582,420  

 

 

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SEPARATE STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
FOR THE THREE AND SIX-MONTH INTERIM PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2022
(stated in thousands of pesos constant currency - Note 2.1.5.  to the consolidated financial statements)
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 40)  
 
                               
    2022
       Share   Non-capitalized         Other Comprehensive Retained      
       Capital   contributions       Income   Earnings      
Transactions   Outstanding shares   Share premium   Adjustments to equity   Income/(loss) on financial instruments at fair value through OCI Other   Legal Other  Retained earnings   Total
           
           
           
                               
Restated balances at the beginning of the year                   612,710              6,744,974              194,842,796                        2,209,539             (164,267)                 99,807,455                 106,091,081          57,736,269             467,880,557
                               
Impact of the implementation of the financial reporting framework established by the BCRA -  IFRS 9, paragraph 5.5 for Related Companies  (Note 2.5. to the consolidated financial statements)                             -                           -                               -                                     -                         -                                -                                  -                15,739                      15,739
                               
Adjusted balance at the beginning of the year                     612,710              6,744,974              194,842,796                        2,209,539             (164,267)                 99,807,455                 106,091,081          57,752,008             467,896,296
                               
Total comprehensive income for the period                              
 - Net income/(loss) for the period                               -                           -                               -                                     -                         -                                -                                  -          45,110,248               45,110,248
 - Other comprehensive income/(loss) for the period                             -                           -                               -                     (17,618,243)              164,265                                -                                  -                         -              (17,453,978)
                                                         -
 -  Distribution of Unappropriated Retained Earnings as per Shareholders' Resolution dated April 29, 2022 (Note 43 to the consolidated financial statements)                            
     Legal Reserve                                -                           -                               -                                     -                         -                 11,547,254                                  -        (11,547,254)                              -
     Other                                -                           -                               -                                     -                         -                                -                   46,189,015        (46,189,015)                              -
                               
Balances at fiscal period end                     612,710              6,744,974              194,842,796                     (15,408,704)                       (2)               111,354,709                 152,280,096          45,125,987             495,552,566

 

 

 

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SEPARATE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE THREE AND SIX-MONTH INTERIM PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2023 AND 2022
(stated in thousands of pesos constant currency - Note 2.1.5.  to the consolidated financial statements)
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 40)  
         
 Accounts     06.30.23     06.30.22 
       
 Cash flows from operating activities       
         
 Income before income tax               73,417,604                32,175,802
         
 Adjustment for total monetary income for the period               139,689,542                92,231,589
         
 Adjustments to obtain cash flows from operating activities:               11,792,882                40,467,375
         
 Depreciation and amortization                 6,902,183                  7,780,457
 Loan loss allowance               20,896,552                10,476,229
 Effect of foreign exhange changes on cash and cash equivalents                (17,860,335)                24,739,762
 Loss for the sale of Prisma Medios de Pagos S.A.                              -                   (6,612,896)
 Other adjustments                 1,854,482                  4,083,823
         
 Net increases from operating assets:         (1,127,202,287)             (935,163,002)
         
  Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss              (57,190,930)               (48,538,568)
  Derivative instruments                  (607,152)                  6,150,449
  Repo transactions            (148,419,251)              107,202,392
  Loans and other financing            (392,123,617)             (295,619,652)
     Non-financial Government sector                      (3,078)                       (4,107)
     Other financial institutions               (5,442,638)                   (638,839)
     Non-financial Private Sector and Residents Abroad            (386,677,901)             (294,976,706)
  Other debt securities            (406,586,339)             (669,336,862)
  Financial assets pledged as collateral              (39,004,383)               (13,079,337)
  Investments in equity instruments                  (850,761)                     604,913
  Other assets              (82,419,854)               (22,546,337)
         
 Net increases from operating liabilities:          1,050,015,933              728,917,010
         
 Deposits             803,379,945              634,135,259
     Non-financial Government sector                 1,557,445                  4,917,276
     Financial Sector                 7,620,810                     513,165
     Non-financial Private Sector and Residents Abroad             794,201,690              628,704,818
 Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss                     51,588                      17,503
 Derivative instruments                    171,141                   (284,823)
 Other liabilities             246,413,259                95,049,071
         
 Income tax paid                  (515,414)                             -   
         
Net cash generated by / (used in) operating activities              147,198,260               (41,371,226)

 

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SEPARATE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE THREE AND SIX-MONTH INTERIM PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2023 AND 2022
(stated in thousands of pesos constant currency - Note 2.1.5.  to the consolidated financial statements)
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 40)  
         
Accounts   06.30.23   06.30.22
         
 Cash flows from investing activities       
         
 Payments:               (5,340,412)                (9,081,204)
         
   Purchase of property and equipment, intangible assets and other assets               (4,812,579)                (8,143,424)
   Other payments related to investing activities                  (527,833)                   (937,780)
         
 Collections:                 4,189,931                  4,154,089
         
   Other collections related to investing activities                 4,189,931                  4,154,089
         
 Total cash flows used in investing activities               (1,150,481)                (4,927,115)
         
 Cash flows from financing activities       
         
 Payments:               (4,510,788)                (2,996,724)
         
  Dividends                    (22,969)                             -   
  Argentine Central Bank (BCRA)                    (47,277)                             -   
  Financing from local financial institutions                 (2,959,916)                (1,327,911)
  Leases                 (1,480,626)                (1,668,813)
         
 Collections:                 1,340,999                      22,754
         
  Argentine Central Bank (BCRA)                            -                           4,553
  Other collections related to financing activities                 1,340,999                      18,201
         
 Total cash flows used in financing activities               (3,169,789)                (2,973,970)
         
 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents                 17,860,335               (24,739,762)
 Effect of net monetary income/(loss) of cash and cash equivalents              (185,360,267)             (168,530,970)
         
 Total changes in cash flows              (24,621,942)             (242,543,043)
 Restated cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year  (Note 4)               445,821,572              639,977,491
 Cash and cash equivalents at fiscal period-end  (Note 4)               421,199,630              397,434,448
         
Notes and exhibits are an integral part of these separate financial statements

 

 

 

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NOTES TO THE SEPARATE CONDENSED

INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF JUNE 30, 2023

(Amounts stated in thousands of Argentine pesos in constant currency –Note 2.1.5. the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 40)

 

 

 

1.Basis for the preparation of separate financial statements

As mentioned in Note 2 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements, the Bank presents consolidated financial statements in accordance with the financial reporting framework set forth by the Argentine Central Bank (BCRA).

These financial statements of the Bank are supplementary to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements mentioned above and are intended for the purposes of complying with legal and regulatory requirements.

 

2.Basis for the preparation of these financial statements and applicable accounting standards

These separate condensed interim financial statements of the Bank were prepared in accordance with the financial reporting framework set forth by the BCRA. (Communication “A” 6114 Of the BCRA, as supplemented.). Except for the exceptions established by the BCRA which are explained in the following paragraph, such framework is based on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and adopted by the Argentine Federation of Professionals Councils in Economic Sciences (FACPCE, for its acronym in Spanish). The abovementioned international standards include the IFRS, the International Accounting Standards (IAS) and the interpretations developed by the IFRS Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) or former IFRIC (SIC).

 

Out of the exceptions set forth by the BCRA to the application of current IFRS, the following affect the preparation of these separate condensed interim financial statements:

 

a)Within the framework of the convergence process to IFRS established by Communication “A” 6114, as amended and supplemented, the BCRA provided that for fiscal years starting on or after January 1, 2020, financial institutions defined as “Group A” according to BCRA regulations, as such is the case of the Entity, are required to start to apply paragraph 5.5 “Impairment” of IFRS 9 “Financial Instruments” (paragraphs B5.5.1 through B5.5.55) except for exposures to the public sector, considering the exclusion set forth by Communication “A” 6847.

 

Had the abovementioned paragraph 5.5. “Impairment” been applied in full, according to a global estimate made by the Entity, as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, its shareholders’ equity would have been reduced by 7,082,157 and 6,754,363, respectively.

 

b)In March 2022, the transfer of the equity instruments corresponding to the remaining interest in Prisma Medios de Pago S.A. was made, which instruments were measured at fair value as set forth in Memorandum dated April 29, 2019 and March 22, 2021 received by the BCRA, and the income (loss) from their sale was recorded in the quarter ended March 31, 2022. Had the IFRS been applied in order to determine the fair value above mentioned, the income (loss) for the six-month period ended June 30, 2022 would have changed. However, this situation did not generate differences as regards the shareholders’ equity value as of December 31, 2022.
 

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Except for what was mentioned in the previous paragraphs, the accounting policies applied by the Entity comply with the IFRS that have been currently approved and are applicable in the preparation of these separate condensed interim financial statements in accordance with the IFRS as adopted by the BCRA as per Communication “A” 7411. In general, the BCRA does not allow the early application of any IFRS, unless otherwise specified.

 

Furthermore, the BCRA, through Communications “A” 6323 and 6324, set forth guidelines for the preparation and presentation of the financial statements of financial institutions for fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2018, including the additional reporting requirements as well as the information to be submitted as Exhibits.

 

As this is an interim period, the Entity has opted to present condensed information, pursuant to the guidelines of IAS 34 “Interim Financial Information”; therefore, not all the information required for the preparation of complete financial statements under IFRS is included. Therefore, these financial statements should be read jointly with the financial statements as of December 31, 2022. However, explanatory notes of events and transactions that are material for understanding any changes in the financial position as from December 31, 2022 are included.

 

To avoid duplication of information already provided, we refer to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements regarding:

 

-Measuring unit (Nota 2.1.5. to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)
-Significant accounting policies (Note 2.3 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements), except for the measurement of ownership interests in subsidiaries
-Accounting judgments, estimates and assumptions (Note 2.4. to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)
-Regulatory changes introduced during this fiscal year y New pronouncements (Note 2.5. and 2.6. respectively, to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)
-Transcription to the books (Nota 2.7. to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)
-Provisions (Note 23 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)
-Share capital (Note 26 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)
-Fair values of financial instruments (Note 39 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)
-Segment reporting (Note 40 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)
-Related parties (Note 41 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)
-Restrictions to the distributions of profits (Note 43 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)
 

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-Banking deposits guarantee insurance system (Note 45 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)
-Compliance with the provisions to act in the different categories of agent defined by the Argentine Securities Commission (Note 47 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)
-Trust activities (Note 49 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)
-Mutual funds (Note 50 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)
-Penalties and administrative proceedings instituted by the BCRA (Note 51 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)
-Subsequent events (Note 52 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)

 

 

 

 

3.Significant accounting policies

 

Investments in subsidiaries

Subsidiaries are all entities controlled by the Bank. The Bank controls an entity if it is exposed to, or has rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the entity. The Bank reassesses whether it has control when there are changes to one or more of the elements of control.

Ownership interests in subsidiaries are accounted for using the equity method. They are initially recognized at cost, which includes transaction costs. After initial recognition, the financial statements include the Bank's share in the profit or loss and OCI of investments accounted for using the equity method, until the date when the control, significant influence or joint control cease.

The interim financial statements as of June 30, 2023 of the subsidiaries BBVA Asset Management Argentina S.A.U. and Consolidar Administradora de Fondos de Jubilaciones y Pensiones S.A. (under liquidation proceedings) were adjusted considering the financial reporting framework set forth by the BCRA in order to present financial information in constant terms.

 

 

4.Cash and deposits in banks

 

Breakdown is as follows:

 

       06.30.23       12.31.22 
             
BCRA - Current account                221,958,414                243,041,023
Cash                141,090,920                176,983,623
Cash and cash equivalents for spot purchases or sales to be settled                  49,238,142                       135,993
Balances with other local and foreign financial institutions                    8,912,154                  25,660,933
             
                                                        TOTAL                421,199,630                445,821,572

 

The balances of Cash and deposits in banks as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 amounted to 397,434,448 and 639,977,491, respectively.

 

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5.Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss

 

Breakdown is as follows:

 

       06.30.23       12.31.22 
             
Government securities                  56,368,799                  16,431,046
BCRA Liquidity Bills                  23,750,650                  22,022,660
             
                                                        TOTAL                  80,119,449                  38,453,706

 

For a better breakdown of the information, see Exhibit A.

 

6.Derivative instruments

 

In the ordinary course of business, the group carried out foreign currency forward transactions with daily or upon-maturity settlement of differences, with no delivery of the underlying asset and interest rate swap transactions and options. These transactions do not qualify as hedging pursuant to IFRS 9 - “Financial Instruments”.

 

 

 

The aforementioned instruments are measured at fair value and were recognized in the Statement of Financial Position in the item “Derivative instruments”. Changes in fair values were recognized in the Statement of Income in “Net income from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss”.

Breakdown is as follows:

 

Assets

 

       06.30.23       12.31.22 
             
Debit balances linked to foreign currency forwards pending settlement in pesos                    2,588,895                    3,298,765
Income from put options taken (1)                       671,084                        74,108
Debit balances linked to interest rate swaps - floating rate for fixed rate                                 -                        44,873
             
                                                        TOTAL                    3,259,979                    3,417,746

 

(1)In particular, the Entity subscribed for options as set forth in Communication “A” 7546 issued by the BCRA.

 

 

Liabilities

 

       06.30.23       12.31.22 
             
Credit balances linked to foreign currency forwards pending settlement in pesos                       385,356                       503,786
Credit balances linked to interest rate swaps - floating rate for fixed rate                        86,607                                 -
             
                                                        TOTAL                       471,963                       503,786

 

The notional amounts of the forward transactions and foreign currency forwards, stated in US Dollars (US$) and in Euros as applicable, as well as the base value of interest rate swaps and put options taken are reported below:

 

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       06.30.23       12.31.22 
             
Foreign currency forwards            
             
   Foreign currency forward purchases - US$                       821,451                    1,165,119
   Foreign currency forward sales - US$                       844,446                    1,217,856
   Foreign currency forward sales - Euros                             896                          1,825
             
Interest rate swaps            
             
    Fixed rate for floating rate (1)                    4,000,000                    1,500,000
             
Put options:            
             
   Put options taken (2)                102,564,922                    4,685,000

 

(1)Floating rate: Badlar rate, interest rate for deposits over one million pesos, for a term of 30 to 35 days.
(2)See Note 10.b.

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.Repo transactions

Breakdown is as follows:

 

Reverse repurchase transactions

 

       06.30.23       12.31.22 
             
Amounts receivable for reverse repurchase transactions of BCRA Liquidity Bills with the BCRA  (1)                175,730,857                  79,205,113
             
                                                        TOTAL                175,730,857                  79,205,113

 

(1)As of June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, repurchase transactions involving BCRA liquidity bills fall due on July 3, 2023, and January 2, 2023, respectively.

 

 

Repurchase transactions

 

No repurchase transactions were accounted for as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

 

8.Other financial assets

 

Breakdown is as follows:

 

 

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       06.30.23       12.31.22 
             
Measured at amortized cost            
             
Financial debtors from spot transactions pending settlement                  49,792,556                    6,884,633
Other receivables                  20,132,688                  19,391,774
Receivables from sale of ownership interest in Prisma Medios de Pago S.A.                  15,646,665                  16,272,054
Non-financial debtors from spot transactions pending settlement                    3,875,029                       132,268
Other                         38,344                        90,089
             
                   89,485,282                  42,770,818
             
Allowance for loan losses (Exhibit R)                     (519,649)                     (627,549)
             
                                                        TOTAL                  88,965,633                  42,143,269

 

 

 

9.Loans and other financing

 

The Bank holds loans and other financing under a business model for the purpose of collecting contractual cash flows. Therefore, it measures loans and other financing at amortized cost. Below is a breakdown of the related balance:

 

       06.30.23       12.31.22 
             
Credit Cards                404,185,371                413,675,185
Unsecured instruments                122,066,414                  87,702,167
Consumer loans                105,480,276                107,148,600
Discounted instruments                  87,220,388                  88,161,409
Overdrafts                  83,302,649                  94,849,731
Mortgage loans                  52,437,877                  58,027,209
Loans for the prefinancing and financing of exports                  46,059,590                  37,780,505
Other financial institutions                  24,107,729                  27,122,027
Pledge loans                  14,049,957                  13,254,101
Receivables from finance leases                    7,634,185                    8,383,401
Loans to personnel                    6,598,273                    7,256,796
Instruments purchased                    2,994,396                    1,471,046
Non-financial government sector                          3,743                          2,109
BCRA                                 -                        13,613
Other financing                  78,338,371                114,115,611
             
              1,034,479,219             1,058,963,510
             
Allowance for loan losses (Exhibit R)                 (35,252,950)                 (31,502,597)
             
                                                        TOTAL                999,226,269             1,027,460,913

 

The Bank entered into finance lease agreements related to vehicles and machinery and equipment. The following table shows the total gross investment in the finance leases (lease-purchase agreement) and the current value of the minimum collections to be received thereunder:

 

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    06.30.23   12.31.22
Term   Total
investment
Current value of minimum payments   Total
investment
Current value of minimum payments
             
Up to 1 year              5,069,782            1,710,447              4,816,132            1,961,265
From 1 to 2 years              5,014,717            2,149,828              4,761,356            2,398,231
From 2 to 3 years              3,926,339            2,161,504              3,830,870            2,321,399
From 3 to 4 years              2,299,428            1,541,490              2,257,781            1,600,088
From 4 to 5 years                 100,310                70,916                 143,857               102,418
             
TOTAL            16,410,576            7,634,185            15,809,996            8,383,401
             
Share                7,415,198                8,157,105
Interest accrued                   218,987                   226,296
             
TOTAL                7,634,185                8,383,401

 

A breakdown of loans and other financing according to credit quality standing pursuant to applicable standards issued by the BCRA is detailed in Exhibit B, while the information on the concentration of loans and other financing is presented in Exhibit C to these separate financial statements. The reconciliation of the information included in those Exhibits with the accounting balances is included below.

       06.30.23       12.31.22 
             
Total Exhibit B and C             1,097,050,167             1,091,593,583
Plus:            
     B.C.R.A.                                 -                        13,613
     Loans to personnel                    6,598,273                    7,256,796
     Interest and other items accrued receivable from
     financial assets with credit value impairment
                      428,989                       308,487
             
Less:            
Allowance for loan losses (Exhibit R)                 (35,252,950)                 (31,502,597)
Adjustments for effective interest rate                  (6,686,823)                  (6,206,469)
Corporate Bonds                  (6,482,227)                  (5,700,538)
Loan commitments                 (56,429,160)                 (28,301,962)
             
Total loans and other financing                999,226,269             1,027,460,913

 

Note 42.2 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements contains information on credit risk associated with loans and other financing and allowances measured using the expected credit loss model.

As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Bank holds the loan commitments booked in off-balance sheet accounts according to the financial reporting framework set forth by the BCRA:

 

       06.30.23       12.31.22 
             
Guarantees granted                  21,767,964                    2,319,535
Secured loans                  14,327,589                  10,018,396
Overdrafts and receivables agreed not used                  10,988,625                    3,194,951
Liabilities related to foreign trade transactions                    9,344,982                  12,769,080
             
                                                        TOTAL                  56,429,160                  28,301,962

 

Risks related to the aforementioned loan commitments are assessed and controlled within the framework of the Bank's credit risks policy.

See information on the Financing line for productive investments described in Note 8 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements.

 

 

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10.Other debt securities

 

Breakdown is as follows:

 

a)Financial assets measured at amortized cost

 

       06.30.23       12.31.22 
             
Argentine Treasury Bonds in pesos. Maturity 05-23-2027                  32,405,825                  48,869,848
Argentine Treasury Bonds in pesos. Maturity 08-23-2025                  29,628,247                                 -
Argentine Treasury Bonds in pesos at 0.7% Badlar Private Rate. Maturity 11-23-2027                  14,426,289                  18,223,979
             
                                                        TOTAL                  76,460,361                  67,093,827

 

b)Financial assets measured at fair value through OCI

 

       06.30.23       12.31.22 
             
BCRA Liquidity Bills                 721,852,768                706,444,373
Government securities  (1)                179,664,616                189,605,493
BCRA Local Bills                  31,827,700                    3,202,783
Private securities - Corporate bonds                     6,359,033                    5,609,751
             
                                                        TOTAL                939,704,117                904,862,400

 

(1)In March 2023, the Bank launched a voluntary debt swap under section 11, Presidential Decree No. 331/2022 issued by the Ministry of Economy. The securities delivered or received under such swap were as follows:

 

 Securities Delivered
Species Nominal values
ARGENTINE TREASURY BILL IN PESOS AT DISCOUNT. MATURITY APRIL 28, 2023 (LEDES S28A3)     19,027,714,460
ARGENTINE TREASURY BILL IN PESOS ADJUSTED BY CER AT DISCOUNT. MATURITY MAY 19, 2023 (LECER X19Y3)       7,000,000,000
ARGENTINE TREASURY BILL IN PESOS AT DISCOUNT. MATURITY MAY 31, 2023 (LEDES S31Y3)       6,840,800,244
ARGENTINE TREASURY BILL IN PESOS AT DISCOUNT. MATURITY JUNE 30, 2023 (LEDES S30J3)       5,532,343,136
   
   
Received Securities 
Species Nominal values
ARGENTINE TREASURY BOND IN PESOS ADJUSTED BY CER 3.75%. MATURITY APRIL 14, 2024 (T3X4P)     13,237,176,685
ARGENTINE TREASURY BOND IN PESOS ADJUSTED BY CER 4%. MATURITY OCTOBER 14, 2024 (T4X4P)     17,649,568,913
ARGENTINE TREASURY BOND IN PESOS ADJUSTED BY CER 4.25%. MATURITY FEBRUARY 14, 2025 (T2X5P)     13,237,176,685

 

 

In June 2023, the Bank launched a new voluntary debt swap under section 11, Presidential Decree No. 331/2022 issued by the Ministry of Economy. The securities delivered or received under such swap were as follows:

 

 

 

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Securities Delivered 
Species Nominal values
ARGENTINE TREASURY BILL IN PESOS ADJUSTED BY CER AT DISCOUNT. MATURITY JUNE 16, 2023 (LECER X16J3)        2,159,998,000
ARGENTINE TREASUTY BILL IN PESOS ADJUSTED BY CER AT DISCOUNT. MATURITY JULY 18, 2023 (LECER X18L3)        35,863,500,000
ARGENTINE TREASURY BONDS IN PESOS ADJUSTED BY CER 1.45%. MATURITY AUGUST 13, 2023 (T2X3)        3,622,490,577
   
Received Securities 
Species Nominal values
ARGENTINE TREASURY BOND IN PESOS ADJUSTED BY CER 4.25%. MATURITY DECEMBER 13, 2024 (T5X4P)       71,442,000,014

 

In addition, the Bank purchased put options from the BCRA. These options grant the Bank an opportunity to sell (put option) the underlying asset at a price determined by BCRA applicable regulations. In this transaction, options may be exercised up to the day prior to the maturity date of the underlying asset. As of June 30, 2023, their notional value stood at 102,564,922,297 (see Exhibit A and O to the condensed separate interim financial statements).

 

 

 

 

 

11.Financial assets pledged as collateral

As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Bank pledged as collateral the following financial assets:

       06.30.23       12.31.22 
             
BCRA - Special guarantee accounts (Note 42.1) (1)                38,614,629                  20,893,932
Guarantee trust - Government securities at fair value through OCI (2)                31,019,228                  25,162,862
Deposits as collateral (3)                  9,880,326                  12,408,966
Guarantee trust - USD (4)                        7,559                  11,137,527
             
                                                        TOTAL                  79,521,742                  69,603,287

 

(1)Special guarantee current accounts opened at the BCRA for transactions related to the automated clearing houses and other similar entities.
(2)Set up as collateral to operate with Rosario Futures Exchange (ROFEX), Bolsas y Mercados Argentinos SA (BYMA) and Mercado Abierto Electrónico S.A (MAE) on foreign currency forward transactions and futures contracts.. The trust is made up by Treasury Bills in Argentine pesos adjusted by CER (benchmark stabilization coefficient) maturing in 2024 (Series T2X4 yTX24). As of December 31, 2022, it was made up by Series TX23, T2X4, TX24, X19Y3 and X16J3.
(3)Deposits pledged as collateral for activities related to credit card transactions in the country and abroad and leases.
(4)The trust is composed of dollars in cash as collateral for activities related to the transactions on MAE and BYMA.

 

 

12.Income Tax

 

This tax should be booked using the liability method, recognizing (as credit or debt) the tax effect of temporary differences between the accounting valuation and the tax valuation of assets and liabilities, and its subsequent allocation to income or loss for the year in which its reversion occurs, also considering the possibility of taking advantage of tax losses in the future.

 

 

 

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a)Current income tax assets

No transactions were accounted for in the period/year ended June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

 

b)Current income tax liabilities

 

Below is a breakdown of the current income tax liabilities disclosed in the separate condensed statement of financial position:

 

        06.30.23       12.31.22
                 
Income tax provision                   27,098,200                  10,336,106
Advances                     (413,509)                     (461,699)
Collections and withholdings                       (19,075)                       (27,471)
                 
                   26,665,616                    9,846,936

 

 

c)Deferred income tax

 

The deferred tax assets and liabilities disclosed in the separate statement of financial position are as follows:

 

Deferred tax assets:    06.30.23     12.31.22 
         
Provisions         15,027,765          19,007,587
Allowance for loan losses           9,603,436           7,096,497
Loan and credit card commissions           2,029,788           1,839,865
Tax inflation adjustment           1,584,959           3,184,306
Other                      52                      65
         
Total deferred assets         28,246,000          31,128,320
         
         
Deferred tax liabilities:    06.30.23     12.31.22 
         
Property and equipment        (19,420,393)        (19,564,795)
Investments        (15,427,587)        (14,355,632)
Intangible assets          (7,743,504)          (7,290,818)
         
Total deferred liabilities        (42,591,484)        (41,211,245)
         
Net deferred tax liabilities          (14,345,484)        (10,082,925)

 

d)Income Tax

 

Below are the main components of the income tax expense in the separate condensed financial statements:

 

 

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     Quarter ended 06.30.23     Accumulated as of 06.30.23     Quarter ended 06.30.22     Accumulated as of 06.30.22 
                 
Current income tax expense            (13,180,547)            (24,462,719)                  136,361                    58,063
Income/(loss) from deferred income tax              (4,103,627)                 (294,065)              16,576,933              12,876,383
                 
Income tax recognized through profit or loss            (17,284,174)            (24,756,784)              16,713,294              12,934,446
                 
Income tax recognized through OCI              (3,222,494)              (3,968,494)              11,633,713              10,166,272
                 
Total income tax            (20,506,668)            (28,725,278)              28,347,007              23,100,718

 

The Bank’s effective tax rate calculated on the income tax recognized in the income statement for the period ended June 30, 2023 was 34%.

 

The income tax benefit for the period ended June 30, 2022 includes the effect of the claim filed before AFIP, as stated under “Inflation adjustment for tax purposes. Fiscal year 2021” of Note 11.c) to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements

 

Pursuant to IAS 34, income tax is recognized in interim periods based on the best estimate of the weighted average effective income tax rate expected by the Entity for the full fiscal year.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13.Investments in equity instruments

Breakdown is as follows:

 

13.1 Investments in equity instruments through profit or loss

 

   06.30.23     12.31.22 
       
Private securities - Shares of other non-controlled companies                1,501,296                  1,322,796
       
                                                        TOTAL                1,501,296                  1,322,796

 

13.2 Investments in equity instruments through other comprehensive income

 

   06.30.23     12.31.22 
       
Compensadora Electrónica S.A.                   431,510                             87
Mercado Abierto Electrónico S.A.                   195,588                             29
Banco Latinoaméricano de Exportaciones S.A.                   114,499                      87,433
Seguro de Dépositos S.A.                    69,801                           130
Other                    11,078                        3,435
       
                                                        TOTAL                   822,476                      91,114

 

 

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14.Investments in subsidiaries and associates

The Bank has investments in the following entities over which it has a control or significant influence which are measured by applying the equity method:

 

       06.30.23       12.31.22 
             
Volkswagen Financial Services Compañía Financiera S.A.                    5,505,066                    5,198,446
BBVA Asset Management Argentina S.A.U. Sociedad Gerente de Fondos Comunes de Inversión                       4,512,801                    5,574,197
PSA Finance Arg. Cía. Financiera S.A.                    3,137,870                    3,129,214
BBVA Seguros Argentina S.A.                    2,028,926                    1,803,880
Rombo Compañía Financiera S.A.                                                                    1,490,572                    1,121,379
Interbanking S.A.                    1,021,148                    1,241,612
Play Digital S.A.  (1)                       693,420                       733,170
Openpay Argentina S.A.   (2)                       297,369                       324,719
Consolidar A.F.J.P. S.A. (undergoing liquidation proceedings)                          7,745                        20,881
             
                                                        TOTAL                  18,694,917                  19,147,498
(1)In order to determine the value of this investment, the accounting information of Play Digital S.A. as of March 31, 2023 has been used. In addition, the significant transactions made or events occurred between April 1, 2023 and June 30, 2023 were considered.
(2)On April 19, 2023, 29,205 (in nominal values) shares were subscribed for and paid in in cash.

 

 

 

 

 

15.Property and equipment

 

Breakdown is as follows:

 

       06.30.23       12.31.22 
             
Real estate                 105,864,362                106,697,984
Furniture and facilities                   17,618,188                  19,187,771
Right of use of leased real estate                     9,246,868                    8,811,964
Construction in progress                    5,510,541                    4,927,488
Machinery and equipment                    4,004,514                    4,692,079
Vehicles                        361,822                       365,513
             
                                                        TOTAL                142,606,295                144,682,799

 

The breakdown of lease assets and liabilities as well as interest and foreign exchange differences recognized in profit or loss are stated in Note 25 to these separate condensed interim financial statements.

 

Based on the reports prepared by the independent appraiser relied upon by the Bank to assess the impairment of its real estate, the carrying amount of nine pieces of real estate exceeds their recoverable value. Therefore, such amount should be written down to the recoverable value.

 

The impairment of assets recorded under the item “Property and equipment” is reported below:

 

 

 

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Account    Impairment 
     06.30.2023     12.31.2022 
         
Real Estate - Lavallol                 (32,399)                (32,399)
Real Estate - Monte Grande               (144,306)               (144,306)
Real Estate - Caleta Olivia, Santa Cruz                 (36,035)                (36,035)
Real Estate - Cerro Las Rosas                 (75,187)                (75,187)
Real Estate - Libertador               (528,306)               (528,306)
Real Estate - Store 1 Puerto Madero               (199,782)               (199,782)
Real Estate - Store 5 Puerto Madero               (124,696)               (124,696)
Real Estate - Mar del Plata                 (14,628)                (14,628)
Real Estate - Bahía Blanca                 (15,731)                (15,731)
         
TOTAL            (1,171,070)            (1,171,070)

 

16.Intangible assets

 

Breakdown is as follows:

 

       06.30.23       12.31.22 
             
Own systems development expenses                  14,638,404                  14,390,738
             
                                                        TOTAL                  14,638,404                  14,390,738

 

 

 

 

17.Other non-financial assets

 

Breakdown is as follows:

 

       06.30.23       12.31.22 
             
Investment properties                  29,481,158                  29,740,673
Prepayments                    5,518,344                    5,268,740
Advances to suppliers of goods                    2,991,488                    1,357,431
Tax advances                    2,974,521                    3,796,301
Advances to personnel                       471,197                    2,406,196
Other miscellaneous assets                       466,089                       392,387
Assets acquired as security for loans                        28,384                        28,627
Other                       427,858                       369,064
             
                                                        TOTAL                  42,359,039                  43,359,419

 

Investment properties include pieces of real estate leased to third parties. The average term of lease agreements is 6 years. Subsequent renewals are negotiated with the lessee. The Group has classified these leases as operating leases, since these arrangements do not substantially transfer all risks and benefits inherent to the ownership of the assets. The rental income is recognized under “Other operating income” on a straight-line basis during the term of the lease.

 

 

18.Non-current assets held for sale

 

 

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It includes pieces of real estate located in the Argentine Republic, which the Bank’s Board of Directors agreed to sell in the short term. Breakdown is as follows:

       06.30.23       12.31.22 
             
Property and equipment held for sale                       399,782                       339,151
             
                                                        TOTAL                       399,782                       339,151

 

Based on the reports prepared by the independent appraiser relied upon by the Bank to assess the impairment of its real estate, the carrying amount of two pieces of real estate exceeds their recoverable value. Therefore, such amount should be written down to the recoverable value.

 

The impairment of non-current assets held for sale is reported below:

 

Account    Impairment 
     06.30.2023     12.31.2022 
         
Real Estate held for sale - Fisherton               (131,826)               (131,826)
Real Estate held for sale - Mendoza                      (597)                     (597)
         
                                                        TOTAL               (132,423)               (132,423)

 

 

 

 

19.Deposits

 

The information on concentration of deposits is disclosed in Exhibit H. Breakdown is as follows:

 

       06.30.23       12.31.22 
             
Non-financial Government sector                  11,005,145                  14,586,112
Financial Sector                    6,584,837                       916,890
Non-financial Private Sector and Residents Abroad             1,983,254,674             1,955,506,089
       Savings accounts                711,635,389                752,072,937
       Time deposits                657,332,199                615,772,448
       Checking accounts                457,272,390                381,943,873
       Investment accounts                142,458,647                189,775,218
       Other                  14,556,049                  15,941,613
             
                                                        TOTAL             2,000,844,656             1,971,009,091

 

 

20.Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss

 

No transactions were accounted for in the period/year ended June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

 

 

 

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21.Other financial liabilities

 

Breakdown is as follows:

 

       06.30.23       12.31.22 
             
Obligations from financing of purchases                137,178,711                124,438,769
Receivables from spot purchases pending settlement                  54,277,841                    5,880,967
Credit balance for spot sales pending settlement                  49,955,018                    4,003,478
Collections and other transactions on behalf of third parties                  14,304,945                  12,700,141
Payment orders pending credit                    6,441,338                    9,835,647
Liabilities for leases (Note 25)                    5,744,477                    6,208,562
Funds collected under AFIP's instructions                    3,296,364                    7,052,825
Commissions accrued payable                        12,692                        61,543
Other                    5,552,078                    5,677,176
             
                                                        TOTAL                276,763,464                175,859,108

 

 

22.Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions

 

Breakdown is as follows:

 

       06.30.23       12.31.22 
             
Foreign financial institutions                    2,194,004                       843,289
Local financial institutions                       633,356                    3,601,197
BCRA                        83,526                       132,595
             
                                                        TOTAL                    2,910,886                    4,577,081

 

23.Corporate bonds issued

 

No transactions were accounted for in the period/year ended June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

24.Other non-financial liabilities

 

Breakdown is as follows:

 

       06.30.23       12.31.22 
             
Miscellaneous creditors                  49,715,676                  55,283,420
Cash dividends payable (1)                  44,787,970                  22,353,195
Advances collected                  30,109,476                  29,580,413
Short-term personnel benefits                  25,369,161                  25,788,134
Other collections and withholdings                  24,300,948                  26,333,631
Other taxes payable                  13,164,899                  10,054,151
Social security payment orders pending settlement                    2,291,272                       462,102
Long-term personnel benefits                    1,729,475                    1,378,515
Termination benefits payable                       856,579                    1,352,403
For contract liabilities                       543,645                       677,531
Other                        90,077                       231,060
             
                                                        TOTAL                192,959,178                173,494,555

 

(1)See Note 43 to the consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

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25.Leases

 

The Bank as lessee

Below is a detail of the amounts related to rights of use of leased assets and lease liabilities in force as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

 

Rights of use under leases

 

    Initial           Amortization Residual
    value as of           Accumulated       For the   value as of
Account   01.01.23   Increases   Decreases   as of 01.01.23   Decreases   Período (1)   06.30.23
                             
Leased real property         20,706,289       1,219,793         605,016      11,894,325        461,162         641,035          9,246,868
                             
(1) See Note 36.                            

 

 

Lease liabilities

 

Future minimum payments for lease agreements are as follows:

 

    In foreign currency   In local currency   06.30.23   12.31.22
                 
Up to one year                 419,114                     47,215             466,329              456,170
                 
From 1 to 5 years              3,681,067   336,636          4,017,703           4,756,588
                 
More than 5 years              1,251,121   9,324          1,260,445              995,804
                 
                   5,744,477           6,208,562

 

 

 

 

 

Interest and exchange rate difference recognized in profit or loss

 

            06.30.23   06.30.22
                 
Other operating expenses                
                 
Interest on liabilities from leases (Note 37)               (387,107)            (502,666)
                 
Exchange rate difference                
                 
Exchange rate difference for finance lease (loss)             (4,629,358)         (4,298,031)

 

 

 

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26.Interest income

 

Breakdown is as follows:

 

     Quarter ended 06.30.23     Accumulated as of 06.30.23     Quarter ended 06.30.22     Accumulated as of 06.30.22 
                 
Interest on government securities     152,074,803     282,534,083    90,243,263     151,400,660
Acquisition Value Unit (CER) clause adjustments    45,505,535    72,697,895    33,569,756    50,226,251
Interest on credit card loans    32,995,474    65,504,925    20,486,768    40,878,356
Interest on instruments    32,441,675    56,316,213    11,749,179    23,223,922
Premiums on reverse repurchase agreements    31,646,511    53,335,175     2,534,690    21,272,675
Interest on overdrafts    20,231,468    41,631,035     8,941,022    14,962,429
Interest on consumer loans    15,923,733    30,933,126    11,565,933    22,690,723
Acquisition Value Unit (UVA) clause adjustments    13,801,042    24,420,575    12,431,046    21,030,716
Interest on other loans     7,796,853    17,619,429     9,831,100    18,352,122
Interest on loans to the financial sector     4,064,388     6,636,657     2,830,575     5,642,912
Interest on pledge loans     1,615,085     3,014,406     966,638     1,680,569
Interest on mortgage loans     634,109     1,953,309     949,640     2,017,128
Interest on finance leases     885,080     1,829,327     430,437     951,816
Interest on private securities     446,336     718,417     266,565     507,218
Interest on loans for the prefinancing and financing of exports     194,095     385,231     288,712     615,211
Other     282,315     521,742     204,253     412,071
                 
  TOTAL     360,538,502     660,051,545     207,289,577     375,864,779

 

 

 

27.Interest expense

 

Breakdown is as follows:

 

     Quarter ended 06.30.23     Accumulated as of 06.30.23     Quarter ended 06.30.22     Accumulated as of 06.30.22 
                 
Time deposits     142,234,114     261,837,594    67,404,847     122,128,589
Checking accounts deposits    31,157,661    47,068,488    15,867,982    29,034,950
Acquisition Value Unit (UVA) clause adjustments     6,718,639    12,639,751    10,045,059    14,324,420
Savings accounts deposits     849,468     1,477,958     621,532     1,018,159
Interfinancial loans received     210,970     372,390    99,685     274,687
Other liabilities from financial transactions    92,737     259,655    71,951     175,186
Premiums on reverse repurchase transactions    69    69    -   3,898
Other   2,573   3,583   1,843   2,454
                 
  TOTAL     181,266,231     323,659,488    94,112,899     166,962,343

 

 

28.Commission income

 

Breakdown is as follows:

 

     Quarter ended 06.30.23     Accumulated as of 06.30.23     Quarter ended 06.30.22     Accumulated as of 06.30.22 
                 
From credit cards    15,975,979    26,082,197    13,488,041    27,206,843
Linked to liabilities    10,800,784    21,958,646    12,083,610    25,560,232
From foreign trade and foreign currency transactions     1,418,229     2,668,403     1,362,603     2,659,207
From insurance     1,192,023     2,390,471     1,319,540     2,736,160
Linked to securities     563,191     1,038,413     321,169     654,794
Linked to loans     423,723     850,769     282,122     637,075
Loan commitments    83,598    83,598    -    -
From guarantees granted    12,383    20,368   1,369   2,568
                 
  TOTAL    30,469,910    55,092,865    28,858,454    59,456,879
 

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29.Commission expenses

 

Breakdown is as follows: 

 

     Quarter ended 06.30.23     Accumulated as of 06.30.23     Quarter ended 06.30.22     Accumulated as of 06.30.22 
                 
For credit and debit cards     4,218,929    14,104,277     5,714,664    18,372,684
For foreign trade transactions     2,123,903     2,525,441     289,220     576,672
For payment of salaries     1,032,457     1,818,810     736,229     1,608,974
For new channels     697,370     1,258,520     464,380     793,495
For data processing     532,868     1,013,060     594,792     1,169,860
For advertising campaigns    66,601     122,044   (14,019)    75,345
For digital sales services    12,478    14,507    11,599    24,667
Linked to transactions with securities   6,288    12,914   5,902    11,926
Other commission expenses     1,057,461     1,916,360     895,158     1,941,555
                 
  TOTAL     9,748,355    22,785,933     8,697,925    24,575,178

 

30.Net income from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss

 

Breakdown is as follows:

 

     Quarter ended 06.30.23     Accumulated as of 06.30.23     Quarter ended 06.30.22     Accumulated as of 06.30.22 
                 
Income from government securities     7,380,321    14,451,061     2,421,029     4,179,698
Income from foreign currency forward transactions    (297,831)     480,784    45,698     1,685,855
Income from private securities     119,469     206,077    (130,728)    (281,044)
Income from corporate bonds     200     200    26,606    28,672
Income/(loss) from interest rate swaps   (59,231)   (32,127)    -     (1,945)
Income/(loss) from put options taken   (84,959)    (118,359)    -    -
Income from sale or write-off of financial assets (1)    -    -    -     6,612,896
Other    (120)    (124)    -     (7,987)
                 
  TOTAL     7,057,849    14,987,512     2,362,605    12,216,145

 

 

(1)Corresponds to the sale of 49% of Prisma Medios de Pago S.A.’s capital stock. On March 18, 2022 the transfer of all the remaining shareholding of the Bank in such company was consummated.

 

31.Net income from derecognition of assets carried at amortized cost and at fair value through other comprehensive income

 

Breakdown is as follows:

 

     Quarter ended 06.30.23     Accumulated as of 06.30.23     Quarter ended 06.30.22     Accumulated as of 06.30.22 
                 
Income from sale of government securities     2,289,079     2,336,520     1,223,762     1,137,163
Income/(Loss) from sale of private securities   1,257   1,257    (927)    (927)
                 
  TOTAL     2,290,336     2,337,777     1,222,835     1,136,236

 

 

32.Foreign exchange and gold gains/(losses)

 

Breakdown is as follows:

 

     Quarter ended 06.30.23     Accumulated as of 06.30.23     Quarter ended 06.30.22     Accumulated as of 06.30.22 
                 
Income from purchase-sale of foreign currency     4,893,858     9,052,142     4,694,804    10,046,691
Conversion of foreign currency assets and liabilities into pesos    (1,690,844)    (4,456,637)    (1,333,392)    (2,348,255)
                 
  TOTAL     3,203,014     4,595,505     3,361,412     7,698,436

 

 

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33.Other operating income

 

Breakdown is as follows:

 

     Quarter ended 06.30.23     Accumulated as of 06.30.23     Quarter ended 06.30.22     Accumulated as of 06.30.22 
                 
Adjustments and interest on miscellaneous receivables     2,856,537     5,409,084     2,650,422     4,577,398
Rental of safe deposit boxes     1,044,932     1,891,314     1,105,537     2,408,607
Loans recovered      531,861     1,331,342     1,081,029     2,078,129
Debit and credit card commissions     541,545     1,131,230     611,977     1,256,717
Rent     295,138     604,903     305,600     425,340
Punitive interest     300,765     559,179     145,885     278,765
Fees expenses recovered     271,396     542,635     297,724     639,220
Commission from syndicated transactions    94,511     218,542    68,433     248,817
Allowances reversed     (2,984)     710    91,113     132,051
Income from asset sale in equity instruments (1)  -    -     160,200     2,283,546
Other operating income     1,212,283     2,039,241     568,628     1,290,312
                 
  TOTAL     7,145,984    13,728,180     7,086,548    15,618,902

 

(1)Corresponds to the sale of 49% of Prisma Medios de Pago S.A.’s capital stock. On March 18, 2022 the transfer of all the remaining shareholding of the Bank in such company was consummated.

 

34.Personnel benefits

 

Breakdown is as follows:

 

     Quarter ended 06.30.23     Accumulated as of 06.30.23     Quarter ended 06.30.22     Accumulated as of 06.30.22 
                 
Salaries    14,652,532    30,220,810    14,749,141    28,385,595
Other short-term personnel benefits     6,696,964    12,343,474     6,158,330     9,987,736
Social security withholdings and collections     4,488,801     9,051,249     4,505,883     8,455,207
Personnel compensation and bonuses     1,122,110     1,710,375     765,000     1,480,699
Personnel services     622,066     1,039,415     459,922     793,926
Termination personnel benefits (Exhibit J)     151,648     151,648     167,378     167,378
Other long-term personnel benefits     814,618     814,618     104,593     104,593
                 
  TOTAL    28,548,739    55,331,589    26,910,247    49,375,134

 

 

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35.Administrative expenses

 

Breakdown is as follows:

     Quarter ended 06.30.23     Accumulated as of 06.30.23     Quarter ended 06.30.22     Accumulated as of 06.30.22 
                 
Taxes     5,731,837    11,588,942     5,051,845    10,307,668
Rent      4,835,319     9,158,682     4,712,055     8,652,508
IT     4,709,032     8,086,169     2,818,850     3,704,113
Contracted administrative services     3,664,428     6,849,059     1,822,607     3,490,161
Armored transportation services     2,519,810     5,029,704     2,860,807     5,947,696
Maintenance and repair costs     2,320,610     4,929,292     2,420,030     4,870,829
Advertising     1,678,005     3,571,477     1,282,370     2,560,610
Electricity and communications     962,233     1,964,732     903,832     1,895,007
Documents distribution     773,731     1,630,229     984,170     1,871,127
Other fees     909,781     1,588,762     716,968     1,464,388
Security services     709,270     1,387,988     687,974     1,398,052
Trade reports     297,064     1,235,014     441,066     893,743
Insurance     207,750     441,102     232,421     503,112
Representation and travel expenses     216,415     363,256     149,584     251,689
Stationery and supplies    40,213    70,157     (2,024)    63,413
Fees to Bank Directors and Supervisory Committee    31,448    55,450    52,187    78,555
Other administrative expenses     1,197,773     2,086,749     862,856     1,731,077
                 
  TOTAL    30,804,719    60,036,764    25,997,598    49,683,748

 

36.Asset depreciation and impairment

 

Breakdown is as follows:

 

     Quarter ended 06.30.23     Accumulated as of 06.30.23     Quarter ended 06.30.22     Accumulated as of 06.30.22 
                 
Property and equipment      2,569,094     5,214,404     2,758,224     5,711,040
Intangible assets     393,364     785,978     172,887     351,010
Depreciation of other assets     182,053     260,766     121,373     160,020
Right of use of leased real estate     307,264     641,035     626,404     1,558,387
                 
  TOTAL     3,451,775     6,902,183     3,678,888     7,780,457

 

 

37.Other operating expenses

 

Breakdown is as follows:

 

     Quarter ended 06.30.23     Accumulated as of 06.30.23     Quarter ended 06.30.22     Accumulated as of 06.30.22 
                 
Turnover tax    21,408,478    39,654,878    12,825,501    25,541,380
Other allowances (Exhibit J)     2,152,507     4,078,638     1,056,807     2,604,345
Initial recognition of loans     1,055,721     2,289,766     1,896,058     3,152,133
Contribution to the Deposit Guarantee Fund     715,996     1,438,091     782,546     1,579,786
Claims     284,887     625,775     444,418     1,173,977
Interest on liabilities from leases (Note 25)     175,362     387,107     234,086     502,666
Reorganization expenses (Exhibit J)    -    -     2,503,265     2,870,078
Other operating expenses     1,874,693     3,067,013     1,323,136     2,397,725
                 
  TOTAL    27,667,644    51,541,268    21,065,817    39,822,090

 

 

38.Restricted assets

 

As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Bank has the following restricted assets:

 

a)The Entity applied the following assets as security for loans agreed under the Global Credit Program for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises granted by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).
  06.30.23 12.31.22
     
Argentine Treasury Bonds adjusted by CER. Maturity 2024 64,935 62,246
     
Total 64,935 62,246
 

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b)Also, the Entity has accounts, deposits, repo transactions and trusts applied as guarantee for activities related to credit card transactions, with automated clearing houses, forward transactions, foreign currency futures, court proceedings and leases in the amount of 79,521,742 and 69,603,287 as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively (see Note 11 to these separate condensed interim financial statements).

 

39.Minimum cash and minimum capital requirements

39.1 Minimum cash requirements

The BCRA establishes different prudential regulations to be observed by financial institutions, mainly regarding solvency levels, liquidity and credit assistance levels.

Minimum cash regulations set forth an obligation to keep liquid assets in relation to deposits and other obligations recorded for each period. The items included for the purpose of meeting that requirement are detailed below:

Accounts   06.30.23   12.31.22
         
Balances at the BCRA        
         
BCRA - Current account not restricted          220,301,932             243,041,023
BCRA - Special guarantee accounts  - restricted (Note 10)            38,614,629               20,893,932
BCRA - Special pension accounts  - restricted              1,656,482                            -   
         
           260,573,043             263,934,955
         
Argentine Treasury Bonds in pesos at 0.7% Badlar Private Rate. Maturity 11-23-2027            14,426,289               18,223,979
Argentine Treasury Bonds in pesos. Maturity 05-23-2027            32,405,825               48,869,848
Other debt securities          109,686,063               27,929,725
BCRA Liquidity Bills          745,603,418             728,467,033
         
TOTAL       1,162,694,638          1,087,425,540

39.2 Minimum cash requirements

The regulatory breakdown of minimum capital requirements is as follows at the above-mentioned dates:

 

Minimum capital requirement   06.30.23   12.31.22
         
Credit risk               101,013,707              101,111,326
Operational risk                 41,755,877                41,337,996
Market risk                      879,358                  2,221,968
         
Paid-in               492,688,330              456,182,052
         
Surplus               349,039,388              311,510,762

 

 

 

 

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40.Accounting principles – Explanation added for translations into English

 

These separate condensed interim financial statements are presented in accordance with the financial reporting framework set forth by the BCRA, as mentioned in note 2. These accounting standards may not conform to accounting principles generally accepted in other countries.

 

 

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EXHIBIT A
                   
BREAKDOWN OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES
AS OF JUNE 30, 2023 AND DECEMBER 31, 2022
  (Amounts stated in thousands of Argentine pesos in constant currency –Note 2.1.5. to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)
(Translation of Financial statementes originally issued in Spanish - See Note 40)
                   
    HOLDING    POSITION 
     Fair  Fair   Accounting   Accounting     Position with     
Account Identification  value  level  value   value     no options   Options   Final position 
      value  06.30.23   12.31.22         
                   
DEBT SECURITIES AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS                  
                   
Local:                  
Government Securities - In pesos                  
                   
Treasury Bills adjusted by CER. Maturity 11-23-2023 9197              45,475,683 2                 45,475,683                           -                        45,475,683                 -                        45,475,683
Argentine Treasury Bonds in pesos at 16%. Maturity 10-17-2023 5319                9,321,918 1                  9,321,918              10,528,455                       9,321,918                 -                         9,321,918
Treasury Bills adjusted by CER. Maturity 07-18-2023 9182                1,235,177 1                  1,235,177                           -                          1,235,177                 -                         1,235,177
Treasury Bills adjusted by CER. Maturity 09-18-2023 9155                   330,426 1                     330,426                           -                             330,426                 -                            330,426
Treasury Bonds in pesos adjusted by 3.75% CER. Maturity 04-14-2024 9178                         454 2                            454                           -                                   454                 -                                   454
Treasury Bills adjusted by CER. Maturity 02-17-2023 9111                            -    1                              -                     598,624                                   -                    -                                     -   
                   
Subtotal Government Securities - In pesos                56,363,658                   56,363,658              11,127,079                     56,363,658                 -                        56,363,658
                   
Government Securities - In foreign currency                  
                   
GD30 Bond Foreign Law USC Step Up. Maturity 07-09-2030 81086/94727                       5,141 1                         5,141                           -                                 5,141                 -                                5,141
Argentine Treasury Bond in dual currency. Maturity 07-31-2023 9146                            -    1                              -                  5,303,967                                   -                    -                                     -   
                   
                   
Subtotal Government Securities - In foreign currency                         5,141                           5,141               5,303,967                              5,141                 -                                5,141
                   
BCRA Bills - In pesos                  
                   
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos. Maturity 07-20-2023 14009              23,750,650 2                 23,750,650                           -                        23,750,650                 -                        23,750,650
Other                  
                   
Subtotal BCRA Bills - In pesos                23,750,650                   23,750,650              22,022,660                     23,750,650                 -                        23,750,650
                   
TOTAL DEBT SECURITIES AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS                80,119,449                   80,119,449              38,453,706                     80,119,449                 -                        80,119,449

 

 

 

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BREAKDOWN OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES
AS OF JUNE 30, 2023 AND DECEMBER 31, 2022
  (Amounts stated in thousands of Argentine pesos in constant currency –Note 2.1.5. to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)
(Translation of Financial statementes originally issued in Spanish - See Note 40)
                   
    HOLDING    POSITION 
     Fair  Fair   Accounting   Accounting     Position with     
Account Identification  value  level  value   value     no options   Options   Final position 
      value  06.30.23   12.31.22         
                   
OTHER DEBT SECURITIES                   
                   
MEASURED AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH OCI                  
Local:                  
Government Securities - In pesos                  
                   
Treasury Bonds in pesos adjusted by 4.25% CER. Maturity 12-13-2024 9200              70,048,881 2                 70,048,881                           -                        70,048,881        444,789                     70,493,670
Treasury Bonds in pesos adjusted by 1.50% CER. Maturity 03-25-2024 5493              33,553,336 1                 33,553,336              37,455,038                     33,553,336                 -                        33,553,336
Treasury Bonds in pesos adjusted by 1.55% CER. Maturity 07-26-2024 5405              22,870,208 1                 22,870,208              38,629,654                     22,870,208                 -                        22,870,208
Treasury Bonds in pesos adjusted by 4% CER. Maturity 10-14-2024 9179              21,488,350 1                 21,488,350                           -                        21,488,350        119,368                     21,607,718
Treasury Bonds in pesos adjusted by 4.25% CER. Maturity 02-14-2025 9180              16,248,635 1                 16,248,635                           -                        16,248,635        105,801                     16,354,436
Treasury Bonds in pesos adjusted by 2% CER. Maturity 11-9-2026 5925              13,555,009 1                 13,555,009              12,451,751                     13,555,009                 -                        13,555,009
Treasury Bills adjusted by CER. Maturity 11-23-2023 9197                1,600,252 2                  1,600,252                           -                          1,600,252                 -                         1,600,252
Treasury Bonds in pesos adjusted by 3.75% CER. Maturity 04-14-2024 9178                   299,945 2                     299,945                           -                             299,945            1,125                         301,070
Treasury Bills adjusted by CER. Maturity 05-19-2023 9127                            -    1                              -                 19,910,253                                   -                    -                                     -   
Treasury Bills at discount. ARS 03-31-2023 9164                            -    2                              -                 13,680,484                                   -                    -                                     -   
Treasury Bonds in pesos adjusted by 1.40% CER. Maturity 03-25-2023 5492/81012                            -    1                              -                 13,154,728                                   -                    -                                     -   
Treasury Bills at discount. ARS 04-28-2023 9142                            -    2                              -                 12,046,636                                   -                    -                                     -   
Treasury Bills at discount. ARS 05-31-2023 9171                            -    2                              -                  2,202,605                                   -                    -                                     -   
Treasury Bills adjusted by CER. Maturity 04-21-2023 9118                            -    1                              -                  1,004,257                                   -                    -                                     -   
Treasury Bonds in pesos adjusted by 1.45% CER. Maturity 08-13-2023 5497                            -    2                              -                 31,333,308                                   -                    -                                     -   
Treasury Bills adjusted by CER. Maturity 06-16-2023 9152                            -    1                              -                  7,332,653                                   -                    -                                     -   
                   
Subtotal Government Securities - In pesos               179,664,616                 179,664,616            189,201,367                    179,664,616        671,083                   180,335,699
                   
Government Securities - In foreign currency                  
                   
Dollar-linked Argentine Treasury Bonds. Maturity 04-28-2023 5928                            -    1                              -                     404,126                                   -                    -                                     -   
                   
Subtotal Government Securities - In foreign currency                              -                                   -                     404,126                                   -                    -                                     -   
                   
BCRA Bills - In pesos                  
                   
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos. Maturity 07-27-2023 14011             111,975,720 2               111,975,720                           -                       111,975,720                 -                      111,975,720
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos. Maturity 07-25-2023 14010             105,498,083 2               105,498,083                           -                       105,498,083                 -                      105,498,083
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos. Maturity 07-20-2023 14009              71,251,950 2                 71,251,950                           -                        71,251,950                 -                        71,251,950
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos. Maturity 07-18-2023 14008              95,485,400 2                 95,485,400                           -                        95,485,400                 -                        95,485,400
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos. Maturity 07-13-2023 14003              72,435,555 2                 72,435,555                           -                        72,435,555                 -                        72,435,555
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos. Maturity 07-11-2023 14002              87,497,730 2                 87,497,730                           -                        87,497,730                 -                        87,497,730
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos. Maturity 07-06-2023 14001              88,626,420 2                 88,626,420                           -                        88,626,420                 -                        88,626,420
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos. Maturity 07-04-2023 14000              89,081,910 2                 89,081,910                           -                        89,081,910                 -                        89,081,910
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos. Maturity 01-26-2023 13934                            -    2                              -               249,844,326                                   -                    -                                     -   
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos. Maturity 01-19-2023 13932                            -    2                              -                 65,129,879                                   -                    -                                     -   
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos. Maturity 01-17-2023 13931                            -    2                              -                 72,679,195                                   -                    -                                     -   
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos. Maturity 01-12-2023 13930                            -    2                              -                 66,067,981                                   -                    -                                     -   
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos. Maturity 01-10-2023 13929                            -    2                              -                 73,702,792                                   -                    -                                     -   
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos. Maturity 01-05-2023 13928                            -    2                              -                 89,331,227                                   -                    -                                     -   
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos. Maturity 01-03-2023 13927                            -    2                              -                 89,688,973                                   -                    -                                     -   
                   
Subtotal BCRA Bills - In pesos               721,852,768                 721,852,768            706,444,373                    721,852,768                 -                      721,852,768

 

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BREAKDOWN OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES
AS OF JUNE 30, 2023 AND DECEMBER 31, 2022
  (Amounts stated in thousands of Argentine pesos in constant currency –Note 2.1.5. to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)
(Translation of Financial statementes originally issued in Spanish - See Note 40)
                   
    HOLDING    POSITION 
     Fair  Fair   Accounting   Accounting     Position with     
Account Identification  value  level  value   value     no options   Options   Final position 
      value  06.30.23   12.31.22         
                   
OTHER DEBT SECURITIES (Continued)                  
                   
                   
BCRA Bills - In foreign currency                  
                   
Local BCRA Bills in USD. Maturity 04-20-2024 11916  31,827,700 2  31,827,700   -   31,827,700  -   31,827,700
Local BCRA Bills in USD. Maturity 10-03-2023 11815 - 2   -   800,696     -  - -
Local BCRA Bills in USD. Maturity 10-04-2023 11816 - 2   -   800,696     -  - -
Local BCRA Bills in USD. Maturity 09-29-2023 11808 - 2   -   800,696     -  - -
Local BCRA Bills in USD. Maturity 10-05-2023 11817 - 2   -   533,797     -  - -
Local BCRA Bills in USD. Maturity 09-23-2023 11804 - 2   -   266,898     -  - -
                   
Subtotal BCRA Bills - In foreign currency    31,827,700    31,827,700   3,202,783   31,827,700  -   31,827,700
                   
Private Securities - In pesos                  
                   
Corporate Bond Arcor Class 17 adjusted by UVA. Maturity 10-20-2025 55692 1,035,280 3   1,035,280   928,814     1,035,280  - 1,035,280
Corporate Bond Petroquímica Com. Rivadavia S.A. in Pesos at Floating Rate. Maturity 08-15-2024 56855 443,592 3   443,592   -     443,592  - 443,592
Corporate Bond New San S.A. in Pesos Private BADLAR + 440 bps. Maturity 02-14-2024 56847 223,686 3   223,686   -     223,686  - 223,686
Corporate Bond Bco. de Serv. Financieros Series 22 in Pesos at Floating rate. Maturity 03-03-2024 56886 214,885 3   214,885   -     214,885  - 214,885
Corporate Bond New San S.A. in Pesos Private BADLAR + 575 bps. Maturity 05-19-2024 57044 149,567 2   149,567   -     149,567  - 149,567
Corporate Bond Refi Pampa Class 2 adjusted by UVA. Maturity 05-06-2025 56123   52,349 3  52,349  51,062    52,349  -   52,349
                   
Subtotal Private Securities - In Pesos   2,119,359     2,119,359   979,876     2,119,359  - 2,119,359
                   
Private Securities - In foreign currency                  
                   
Corporate Bond Vista Energy Class 13 USD. Maturity 08-08-2024 56207 1,786,516 2   1,786,516   2,038,883     1,786,516  - 1,786,516
Corporate Bond Vista Energy Class 15 USD. Maturity 01-21-2025 56637 1,139,602 2   1,139,602   1,333,331     1,139,602  - 1,139,602
Corporate Bond Vista Energy Class 20 USD. Maturity 07-20-2025 57081 745,364 2   745,364   -     745,364  - 745,364
Obligación Negociable Luz De Tres Picos 4 USD. Maturity 09-29-2026 56467 461,667 2   461,667   837,853     461,667  - 461,667
Corporate Bond Petroquímica Comodoro Rivadavia Class H USD. Maturity 12-17-2024 55849 106,525 2   106,525   285,396     106,525  - 106,525
Dollar-linked Corporate Bond Molinos Agro SA. Maturity 05-18-2023 55364 - 2   -   134,412     -  - -
                   
Subtotal Private Securities - In foreign currency   4,239,674     4,239,674   4,629,875   4,239,674  - 4,239,674
                   
TOTAL DEBT SECURITIES AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH OCI   939,704,117     939,704,117   904,862,400     939,704,117  671,083 940,375,200

 

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EXHIBIT A
(Continued)
BREAKDOWN OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES
AS OF JUNE 30, 2023 AND DECEMBER 31, 2022
  (Amounts stated in thousands of Argentine pesos in constant currency –Note 2.1.5. to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)
(Translation of Financial statementes originally issued in Spanish - See Note 40)
                   
    HOLDING    POSITION 
     Fair  Fair   Accounting   Accounting     Position with     
Account Identification  value  level  value   value     no options   Options   Final position 
      value  06.30.23   12.31.22         
                   
OTHER DEBT SECURITIES (Continued)                  
                   
                   
MEASURED AT AMORTIZED COST                  
Government Securities - In pesos                  
                   
Argentine Treasury Bonds in pesos. Maturity 05-23-2027 9132              32,235,230 2                 32,405,825              48,869,848                     32,405,825                 -                        32,405,825
Argentine Treasury Bonds in pesos. Maturity 08-23-2025 9196              30,079,641 2                 29,628,247                           -                        29,628,247                 -                        29,628,247
Argentine Treasury Bonds in pesos at 0.7% Badlar Private Rate. Maturity 11-23-2027 9166              14,391,323 2                 14,426,289              18,223,979                     14,426,289                 -                        14,426,289
                   
Subtotal Government Securities - In pesos                76,706,194                   76,460,361              67,093,827                     76,460,361                 -                        76,460,361
                   
                   
TOTAL DEBT SECURITIES AT AMORTIZED COST                76,706,194                   76,460,361              67,093,827                     76,460,361                 -                        76,460,361
                   
TOTAL OTHER DEBT SECURITIES            1,016,410,311              1,016,164,478            971,956,227                 1,016,164,478        671,083                1,016,835,561
                   
                   
                   
EQUITY INSTRUMENTS                  
                   
MEASURED AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS                  
                   
Local:                  
Private Securities - In pesos                  
                   
BYMA - Bolsas y Mercados Argentina Share                  1,001,704 1                  1,001,704                  842,849                       1,001,704                 -                         1,001,704
Banco de Valores de Bs. As. Share As.                     499,592 1                     499,592                  479,947                          499,592                 -                            499,592
                   
Subtotal Private Securities - In Pesos                  1,501,296                    1,501,296               1,322,796                       1,501,296                 -                         1,501,296
                   
TOTAL EQUITY INSTRUMENTS MEASURED AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS                  1,501,296                    1,501,296               1,322,796                       1,501,296                 -                         1,501,296
                   
MEASURED AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH OCI                  
                   
Local:                  
Private Securities - In pesos                  
                   
Other                     699,282 2                     699,282                         327                          699,282                 -                            699,282
                   
Subtotal Private Securities - In Pesos                     699,282                       699,282                         327                          699,282                 -                            699,282
                   
Foreign:                  
Private Securities - In foreign currency                  
                   
Other                     123,194 2                     123,194                    90,787                          123,194                 -                            123,194
                   
Subtotal Private Securities - In foreign currency                     123,194                       123,194                    90,787                          123,194                 -                            123,194
                   
TOTAL EQUITY INSTRUMENTS MEASURED AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH OCI                     822,476                       822,476                    91,114                          822,476                 -                            822,476
                   
                   
TOTAL EQUITY INSTRUMENTS                  2,323,772                    2,323,772               1,413,910                       2,323,772                 -                         2,323,772
 

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              EXHIBIT B
           
           
CLASSIFICATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING 
ACCORDING TO FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE AND GUARANTEES RECEIVED
AS OF JUNE 30, 2023 AND DECEMBER 31, 2022
 (Amounts stated in thousands of Argentine pesos in constant currency –Note 2.1.5. to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)
(Translation of Financial statementes originally issued in Spanish - See Note 40)
           
Account    06.30.23     12.31.22 
           
COMMERCIAL PORTFOLIO        
           
Normal performance             396,915,739             370,615,769
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "A"                2,326,159                 2,727,196
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "B"                2,217,386                 3,118,600
  No preferred guarantees or counter guarantees             392,372,194             364,769,973
           
With special follow-up                1,897,499                 1,156,993
Under observation                   848,622                            -   
  No preferred guarantees or counter guarantees                   848,622                            -   
           
Under negotiation or refinancing agreements                1,048,877                 1,156,993
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "B"                   155,965                    194,624
  No preferred guarantees or counter guarantees                   892,912                    962,369
           
Troubled                   124,179                 1,657,434
  No preferred guarantees or counter guarantees                   124,179                 1,657,434
           
With high risk of insolvency                   206,672                    214,580
  No preferred guarantees or counter guarantees                   206,672                    214,580
           
Uncollectible                   327,268                     41,213
  No preferred guarantees or counter guarantees                   327,268                     41,213
           
           
TOTAL             399,471,357             373,685,989

 

 

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              EXHIBIT B
          (Continued)
           
CLASSIFICATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING 
ACCORDING TO FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE AND GUARANTEES RECEIVED
AS OF JUNE 30, 2023 AND DECEMBER 31, 2022
 (Amounts stated in thousands of Argentine pesos in constant currency –Note 2.1.5. to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)
(Translation of Financial statementes originally issued in Spanish - See Note 40)
           
Account   06.30.23   12.31.22
           
CONSUMER AND HOUSING PORTFOLIO        
           
Normal performance             672,107,262             698,591,879
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "A"                   331,521                    249,523
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "B"              60,202,718               58,121,559
  No preferred guarantees or counter guarantees             611,573,023             640,220,797
           
Low risk              10,122,555                 8,511,723
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "B"                   487,784                    557,331
  No preferred guarantees or counter guarantees                9,634,771                 7,954,392
           
Low risk - with special follow-up                   464,818                    279,364
  No preferred guarantees or counter guarantees                   464,818                    279,364
           
Medium risk                8,380,953                 5,845,138
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "A"                              -                            77
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "B"                   139,870                    126,242
  No preferred guarantees or counter guarantees                8,241,083                 5,718,819
           
High risk                5,860,406                 4,095,021
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "B"                   224,253                    208,994
  No preferred guarantees or counter guarantees                5,636,153                 3,886,027
           
Uncollectible                   642,816                    584,469
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "A"                              -                       6,482
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "B"                   137,562                    106,613
  No preferred guarantees or counter guarantees                   505,254                    471,374
           
           
TOTAL             697,578,810             717,907,594
           
           
TOTAL GENERAL          1,097,050,167          1,091,593,583


 

 

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                  EXHIBIT C
                   
CONCENTRATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING
AS OF JUNE 30, 2023 AND DECEMBER 31, 2022
 (Amounts stated in thousands of Argentine pesos in constant currency –Note 2.1.5. to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)
  (Translation of Financial statementes originally issued in Spanish - See Note 40)
                   
                   
      06.30.23   12.31.22
          % over       % over
  Number of customers   Debt   total   Debt   total
      balance   portfolio   balance   portfolio
                   
  10 largest customers           113,808,861 10.37%            92,154,502   8.44%
  50 following largest customers           142,418,066 12.98%          130,946,744   12.00%
  100 following largest customers            76,885,723 7.01%            72,931,474   6.68%
  All other customers           763,937,517 69.64%          795,560,863   72.88%
                 
     TOTAL         1,097,050,167   100.00%       1,091,593,583   100.00%

 

 

 

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                  EXHIBIT D
BREAKDOWN BY TERM OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING
AS OF JUNE 30, 2023
 (Amounts stated in thousands of Argentine pesos in constant currency –Note 2.1.5. to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements) (1)
  (Translation of Financial statementes originally issued in Spanish - See Note 40)
                   
                   
      Terms remaining to maturity
                   
    Portfolio  1 3 6 12 24 more than   
     ACCOUNT       due month months months months months 24  TOTAL 
                months  
                   
                   
  Non-financial Government sector                       -                    3,744                     -                       -                        -                       -                             -                      3,744
  Financial Sector                       -            15,808,858            456,309        1,107,276          5,307,512        9,418,998             12,778,078           44,877,031
                   
  Non-financial Private Sector and Residents Abroad         14,159,790       508,769,775      121,045,932     104,769,881      169,253,084     107,067,021           202,722,502       1,227,787,985
                   
                   
      TOTAL              14,159,790       524,582,377      121,502,241     105,877,157      174,560,596     116,486,019           215,500,580       1,272,668,760
                   
                   
  (1) These balances are total contractual flows and, therefore, include principal, accrued and to be accrued interest and charges.
                   
                   
BREAKDOWN BY TERM OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2022
 (Amounts stated in thousands of Argentine pesos in constant currency –Note 2.1.5. to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements) (1)
  (Translation of Financial statementes originally issued in Spanish - See Note 40)
                   
                   
      Terms remaining to maturity
                   
    Portfolio  1 3 6 12 24 more than   
     ACCOUNT       due month months months months months 24  TOTAL 
                months  
                   
                   
  Non-financial Government sector                       -                    2,109                     -                       -                        -                       -                             -                      2,109
  B.C.R.A.                       -                  13,613                     -                       -                        -                       -                             -                     13,613
  Financial Sector                       -            10,612,305          7,745,988        3,679,400          2,764,056        9,384,968               2,731,730           36,918,447
                   
  Non-financial Private Sector and Residents Abroad           9,891,432       544,479,840      140,567,288     117,378,174      100,314,616     101,676,814           201,017,115       1,215,325,279
                   
                   
              9,891,432       555,107,867      148,313,276     121,057,574      103,078,672     111,061,782           203,748,845       1,252,259,448
                   
                   
                   
  (1) These balances are total contractual flows and, therefore, include principal, accrued and to be accrued interest and charges.

 

 

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              EXHIBIT H  
                 
DEPOSITS CONCENTRATION
 
AS OF JUNE 30, 2023 AND DECEMBER 31, 2022
 (Amounts stated in thousands of Argentine pesos in constant currency –Note 2.1.5. to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)
  (Translation of Financial statementes originally issued in Spanish - See Note 40)  
                 
      06.30.23   12.31.22  
        % over     % over  
Number of customers   Debt total   Debt total  
      balance portfolio   balance portfolio  
                 
                 
  10 largest customers                279,982,564 13.99%                185,494,193 9.41%  
                 
  50 following largest customers                256,985,298 12.84%                221,327,224 11.23%  
                 
  100 following largest customers                 92,509,946 4.62%                 81,955,334 4.16%  
                 
  All other customers             1,371,366,848 68.55%             1,482,232,340 75.20%  
                 
                 
     TOTAL               2,000,844,656 100.00%             1,971,009,091 100.00%  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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                EXHIBIT I
BREAKDOWN OF FINANCIAL LIABILITIES BY REMAINING TERMS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2023
   (Amounts stated in thousands of Argentine pesos in constant currency –Note 2.1.5. to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements) (1)
  (Translation of Financial statementes originally issued in Spanish - See Note 40)
                 
                 
    Terms remaining to maturity
                 
    1 3 6 12 24 more than   
     ACCOUNTS       month months months months months 24 months TOTAL
                 
                 
  Deposits         1,656,160,081      256,091,767       191,421,487       1,466,136        136,927                    -         2,105,276,398
  Non-financial Government sector               11,060,883              13,867                        -                    -                   -                    -              11,074,750
  Financial Sector                 6,584,837                       -                        -                    -                   -                    -                6,584,837
  Non-financial Private Sector and Residents Abroad          1,638,514,361      256,077,900       191,421,487       1,466,136        136,927                    -         2,087,616,811
  Derivative instruments                    471,963                       -                        -                    -                   -                    -                   471,963
  Other financial liabilities             276,912,528            288,690             414,149          786,879     1,314,524      6,441,001            286,157,771
  Financing received from the BCRA and
other financial institutions 
               1,291,458            738,883             272,932          623,897                   -                    -                2,927,170
                 
   TOTAL          1,934,836,030      257,119,340       192,108,568       2,876,912     1,451,451      6,441,001         2,394,833,302
                 
  (1) These balances are total contractual flows and, therefore, include principal, accrued and to be accrued interest and charges.
                 
                 
                 
   
                 
BREAKDOWN OF FINANCIAL LIABILITIES BY REMAINING TERMS
  AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2022
   (Amounts stated in thousands of Argentine pesos in constant currency –Note 2.1.5. to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements) (1)
  (Translation of Financial statementes originally issued in Spanish - See Note 40)
                 
                 
    Terms remaining to maturity
                 
    1 3 6 12 24 more than   
     ACCOUNTS       month months months months months 24 months TOTAL
                 
                 
  Deposits         1,697,903,749      155,465,717       156,064,455       1,939,280        117,038                    -         2,011,490,239
  Non-financial Government sector               14,468,565            203,385                        -                    -                   -                    -              14,671,950
  Financial Sector                    916,890                       -                        -                    -                   -                    -                   916,890
  Non-financial Private Sector and Residents Abroad          1,682,518,294      155,262,332       156,064,455       1,939,280        117,038                    -         1,995,901,399
  Derivative instruments                    503,786                       -                        -                    -                   -                    -                   503,786
  Other financial liabilities             176,108,387            421,390             560,534          894,454     1,572,336      7,337,203            186,894,304
  Financing received from the BCRA and
other financial institutions 
               3,877,878            369,263             330,912                    -                   -                    -                4,578,053
                 
   TOTAL          1,878,393,800      156,256,370       156,955,901       2,833,734     1,689,374      7,337,203         2,203,466,382
                 
  (1) These balances are total contractual flows and, therefore, include principal, accrued and to be accrued interest and charges.

 

 

 

 

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                          EXHIBIT J
                           
PROVISIONS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2023
 (Amounts stated in thousands of Argentine pesos in constant currency –Note 2.1.5. to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)
  (Translation of Financial statementes originally issued in Spanish - See Note 40)
                           
                           
               Decreases         
  Accounts   Balance at the beginning of the fiscal year   Increases   Reversals   Uses   Monetary gain (loss) generated by provisions   Balances as of 06.30.23
                           
                           
   INCLUDED IN LIABILITIES                        
                           
   - Provisions for contingent commitments          4,059,642          1,305,012 (1)(3)                           -                       -              (1,558,044)          3,806,610
                           
   - For administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties                7,534                       -                             -                       -                    (2,534)                 5,000
                           
                           
   - Provisions for termination plans             684,117             151,648                             -                       -                 (230,101)             605,664
                           
   - Other          8,095,019          2,775,561 (2)                       710             598,349              (3,022,216)          7,249,305
                           
  TOTAL PROVISIONS        12,846,312          4,232,221                         710             598,349              (4,812,895)        11,666,579
                           
                           
                           
(1) Set up in compliance with the provisions of Comunication "A" 2950 and supplementary regulations of the BCRA. 
(2) Set up to cover for potential contingencies not considered in other accounts (civil, commercial, labor and other lawsuits).
(3) It includes an increase of 1.935 for exchange differences in foreign currency for contingent commitments.
       
                           
                           
PROVISIONS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2022
 (Amounts stated in thousands of Argentine pesos in constant currency –Note 2.1.5. to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)
  (Translation of Financial statementes originally issued in Spanish - See Note 40)
 
                           
               Decreases    Monetary gain (loss) generated by provisions    
  Accounts   Balance at the beginning of the fiscal year   Increases   Reversals   Uses     Balances as of 12.31.22
                           
                           
   INCLUDED IN LIABILITIES                        
                           
   - Provisions for contingent commitments          2,505,608          3,081,142 (1)(4)                           -                       -              (1,527,108)          4,059,642
                           
   - For administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties               14,676                       -                             -                       -                    (7,142)                 7,534
                           
   - Provisions for reorganization          3,943,191          3,576,732 (3)                343,331          5,579,989              (1,596,603)                        -
                           
   - Provisions for termination plans             772,576             337,891                             -                       -                 (426,350)             684,117
                           
   - Other          8,981,871          5,639,115 (2)                           -          1,265,498              (5,260,469)          8,095,019
                           
  TOTAL PROVISIONS        16,217,922        12,634,880                  343,331          6,845,487              (8,817,672)        12,846,312
                           
                           
(1) Set up in compliance with the provisions of Comunication "A" 2950 and supplementary regulations of the BCRA. 
(2) Set up to cover for potential contingencies not considered in other accounts (civil, commercial, labor and other lawsuits), and as required by Memorandum 6/2017 issued by the BCRA. 
(3) See Note 23 to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(4) It includes an increase of 4.014 for exchange differences in foreign currency for contingent commitments.

 

 

 

 

 

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EXHIBIT  L
                   
BALANCES IN FOREIGN CURRENCY
AS OF JUNE 30, 2023 AND DECEMBER 31, 2022
 (Amounts stated in thousands of Argentine pesos in constant currency –Note 2.1.5. to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)
(Translation of Financial statementes originally issued in Spanish - See Note 40)
                   
         
ACCOUNTS   TOTAL AS OF 06.30.23    (per currency)   TOTAL
      AS OF           AS OF
ASSETS     06.30.23 Dollar Euro Real Other   12.31.22
                   
Cash and deposits in banks           376,827,984        366,593,479          8,861,336          25,215     1,347,954        374,311,079
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss                     5,141                  5,141                        -                   -                   -            5,303,967
Other financial assets             11,838,352          11,831,169                 7,183                   -                   -          12,734,117
Loans and other financing             59,625,325          59,171,567             453,758                   -                   -          58,063,004
Non-financial Government sector                     1,883                  1,883                        -                   -                   -                       71
Other financial institutions                     4,996                  4,996                        -                   -                   -                     981
Non-financial Private Sector and Residents Abroad             59,618,446          59,164,688             453,758                   -                   -          58,061,952
Other debt securities             36,067,374          36,067,374                        -                   -                   -            8,236,784
Financial assets pledged as collateral               6,573,922            6,573,922                        -                   -                   -          16,230,235
Investments in equity instruments                 123,194              114,499                 8,695                   -                   -                 90,787
                   
TOTAL ASSETS          491,061,292        480,357,151          9,330,972          25,215     1,347,954        474,969,973
                   
                   
                   
                   
      TOTAL AS OF 06.30.23    (per currency)   TOTAL
      AS OF           AS OF
LIABILITIES     06.30.23 Dollar Euro Real Other   12.31.22
                   
Deposits           376,519,683        369,997,815          6,521,868                   -                   -        431,076,566
Non-financial Government sector               7,082,100            7,053,853               28,247                   -                   -            9,687,957
Financial Sector                 204,723              202,554                 2,169                   -                   -               129,947
Non-financial Private Sector and Residents Abroad           369,232,860        362,741,408          6,491,452                   -                   -        421,258,662
Other financial liabilities             75,653,422          73,388,146          1,297,846                   -        967,430          32,993,462
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions               2,756,967            2,383,186             373,781                   -                   -            1,672,150
Other non-financial liabilities             13,272,751            9,298,983          3,973,768                   -                   -          16,975,009
                   
TOTAL LIABILITIES          468,202,823        455,068,130         12,167,263                   -        967,430        482,717,187

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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EXHIBIT O
                                     
  DERIVATIVES  
  AS OF JUNE 30, 2023  
   (Amounts stated in thousands of Argentine pesos in constant currency –Note 2.1.5. to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)  
  (Translation of Financial statementes originally issued in Spanish - See Note 40)  
                                     
                                     
  Type of Contract   Purpose of the Transactions   Underlying Assets   Type of Settlement   Scope of Negotiation or Counterparty   Weighted Average Term Originally Agreed   Residual Weighted Average Term   Weighted Average Term of Differences Settlement   Amount  
                                     
                                     
  SWAPS    Financial transactions own account      Other     Upon maturity of differences     OTC - Residents in the country - Financial Sector                                     8                                    3                                  23                       4,000,000  
                                     
  REPO TRANSACTIONS (1)    Financial transactions own account      Other     Upon maturity of differences     OTC - Residents in the country - Financial Sector                                     1                                    1                                    3                   195,573,371  
                                     
  FUTURES    Financial transactions own account      Foreign currency     Daily differences     ROFEX                                     3                                    2                                    1                   305,671,387  
                                     
  FUTURES    Financial transactions own account      Foreign currency     Upon maturity of differences     OTC - Residents in the country - Non-financial Sector                                     2                                    2                                  72                   197,364,809  
                                     
  OPTIONS (2)   Financial transactions own account     Local government securities     With delivery of underlying asset     OTC - Residents in the country - Financial Sector                                   19                                  18                                577                          671,084  
                                     
                                     
(1) Although these transactions do not correspond to derivatives, they are presented in this exhibit at the request of the BCRA. 
(2) The notional value of these options amounts to 102,564,922,297. See Notes 5 and 9 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements.
                                     
                                     
DERIVATIVES  
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2022  
 (Amounts stated in thousands of Argentine pesos in constant currency –Note 2.1.5. to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)  
  (Translation of Financial statementes originally issued in Spanish - See Note 40)  
                                     
                                     
  Type of Contract   Purpose of the Transactions   Underlying Assets   Type of Settlement   Scope of Negotiation or Counterparty   Weighted Average Term Originally Agreed   Residual Weighted Average Term   Weighted Average Term of Differences Settlement   Amount  
                                     
                                     
  SWAPS    Financial transactions own account      Other     Upon maturity of differences     OTC - Residents in the country - Financial Sector                                   12                                    8                                  31                       2,260,213  
                                     
  REPO TRANSACTIONS (1)    Financial transactions own account      Other     Upon maturity of differences     OTC - Residents in the country - Financial Sector                                     1                                    1                                    3                     88,288,033  
                                     
  FUTURES   Financial transactions own account    Foreign currency   Daily differences   ROFEX                                    3                                    2                                    1                   479,073,503  
                                     
  FUTURES   Financial transactions own account    Foreign currency   Upon maturity of differences   OTC - Residents abroad                                    2                                    1                                  57                       2,912,472  
                                     
  FUTURES   Financial transactions own account    Foreign currency   Upon maturity of differences   OTC - Residents in the country - Non-financial Sector                                    2                                    1                                  67                   226,876,433  
                                     
  OPTIONS (2)   Financial transactions own account     Local government securities     With delivery of underlying asset    OTC - Residents in the country - Financial Sector                                    9                                    5                                263                           74,108  
                                     
                                     
(1) Although these transactions do not correspond to derivatives, they are presented in this exhibit at the request of the BCRA. 
(2) The notional value of these options amounts to 4,685,000,000.

 

 

 

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                EXHIBIT R
 
ADJUSTMENT TO IMPAIRMENT LOSS - ALLOWANCES FOR LOAN LOSSES
AS OF JUNE 30, 2023
 (Amounts stated in thousands of Argentine pesos in constant currency –Note 2.1.5. to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)
(Translation of Financial statementes originally issued in Spanish - See Note 40)
                 
        ECL of remaining life of the financial asset      
Accounts   Balance ECL for the      Monetary    Balance
    as of 12.31.22 following  FI with significant FI with credit gain (loss)    as of 06.30.23
      12 months increase of  impairment generated by     
        credit risk   allowances    
                 
                 
                 
Other financial assets                             627,549                             53,065                                      -                             66,013                          (226,978)                             519,649
                 
Loans and other financing                         31,502,597                        3,438,011                        3,440,732                        9,812,398                     (12,940,788)                         35,252,950
       Other financial institutions                          1,357,552                           200,367                             51,020                             (1,673)                          (427,421)                          1,179,845
       Non-financial Private Sector and Residents Abroad                       30,145,045                        3,237,644                        3,389,712                        9,814,071                     (12,513,367)                         34,073,105
Overdrafts                          1,570,785                           244,057                           109,258                             37,964                          (612,705)                          1,349,359
Instruments                          1,149,859                           823,567                             41,942                             44,119                          (473,535)                          1,585,952
Mortgage loans                          2,584,361                             22,407                           397,059                           720,295                       (1,054,904)                          2,669,218
Pledge loans                             223,770                             84,040                               5,883                             40,406                            (87,960)                             266,139
Consumer loans                          6,176,381                           365,684                           300,623                        3,529,592                       (2,698,046)                          7,674,234
Credit Cards                         15,212,339                        1,248,291                        2,506,316                        4,490,946                       (6,319,381)                         17,138,511
Finance leases                             286,939                             37,591                             28,888                             43,681                          (111,912)                             285,187
Other                          2,940,611                           412,007                                (257)                           907,068                       (1,154,924)                          3,104,505
                 
Other debt securities                               48,349                             33,983                                      -                                      -                            (20,882)                               61,450
                 
Contingent commitments                          4,059,642                        1,092,961                           148,929                             63,122                       (1,558,044)                          3,806,610
                 
TOTAL ALLOWANCES                         36,238,137                        4,618,020                        3,589,661                        9,941,533                     (14,746,692)                         39,640,659
                 
                 
                 
 
ADJUSTMENT TO IMPAIRMENT LOSS - ALLOWANCES FOR LOAN LOSSES
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2022 
 (Amounts stated in thousands of Argentine pesos in constant currency –Note 2.1.5. to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)
(Translation of Financial statementes originally issued in Spanish - See Note 40)
                 
        ECL of remaining life of the financial asset      
Accounts   Balance ECL for the      Monetary    Balance
    as of 12.31.21 following  FI with significant FI with credit gain (loss)    as of 12.31.22
      12 months increase of  impairment generated by     
        credit risk   allowances    
                 
                 
                 
Other financial assets                             757,807                           188,428                                      -                           146,420                          (465,106)                             627,549
                 
Loans and other financing                         39,486,293                        5,585,947                        4,411,428                        1,465,512                     (19,446,583)                         31,502,597
       Other financial institutions                             966,821                           853,188                           276,498                             (4,053)                          (734,902)                          1,357,552
       Non-financial Private Sector and Residents Abroad                       38,519,472                        4,732,759                        4,134,930                        1,469,565                     (18,711,681)                         30,145,045
Overdrafts                             944,270                           787,537                           315,300                           500,681                          (977,003)                          1,570,785
Instruments                          1,764,002                           279,923                            (31,554)                            (24,175)                          (838,337)                          1,149,859
Mortgage loans                          2,157,726                             98,060                           396,875                        1,278,059                       (1,346,359)                          2,584,361
Pledge loans                             290,760                             66,666                                  910                             33,456                          (168,022)                             223,770
Consumer loans                          7,536,883                           566,672                            (25,676)                        2,040,825                       (3,942,323)                          6,176,381
Credit Cards                         14,277,697                        2,014,943                        4,457,233                        2,302,121                       (7,839,655)                         15,212,339
Finance leases                             275,811                             49,987                             12,415                             94,625                          (145,899)                             286,939
Other                         11,272,323                           868,971                          (990,573)                       (4,756,027)                       (3,454,083)                          2,940,611
                 
Other debt securities                               44,350                             34,764                                      -                                      -                            (30,765)                               48,349
                 
Contingent commitments                          2,505,608                        2,069,124                           961,465                             50,553                       (1,527,108)                          4,059,642
                 
TOTAL ALLOWANCES                         42,794,058                        7,878,263                        5,372,893                        1,662,485                     (21,469,562)                         36,238,137
 

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REPORTING SUMMARY FOR

THE PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2023

(Amounts stated in thousands of Argentine pesos in constant currency –Note 2.1.5. to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)

Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 53 to the consolidated financial statements

 

 

 

This reporting summary was prepared on the basis of the consolidated condensed interim financial statements of the Bank prepared in accordance with the financial reporting framework set forth by the BCRA. (Communication “A” 6114 as supplemented by the BCRA). Except for the exceptions established by the BCRA which are explained in the following paragraph, such framework is based on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and adopted by the Argentine Federation of Professionals Councils in Economic Sciences (FACPCE, for its acronym in Spanish). The abovementioned international standards include the IFRS, the International Accounting Standards (IAS) and the interpretations developed by the IFRS Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) or former IFRIC (SIC).

 

Out of the exceptions set forth by the BCRA to the application of current IFRS, the following affect the preparation of these consolidated condensed interim financial statements:

 

a)Within the framework of the convergence process to IFRS established by Communication “A” 6114, as amended and supplemented, the BCRA provided that for fiscal years starting on or after January 1, 2020, financial institutions defined as “Group A” according to BCRA regulations, as such is the case of the Entity, are required to start to apply paragraph 5.5 “Impairment” of IFRS 9 “Financial Instruments” (paragraphs B5.5.1 through B5.5.55) except for exposures to the public sector, considering the exclusion set forth by Communication “A” 6847.

 

Had the abovementioned paragraph 5.5. “Impairment” been applied in full, according to a global estimate made by the Entity, as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, its shareholders’ equity would have been reduced by 7,082,157 and 6,754,363, respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

Information not covered by the Auditors Report on the review of the consolidated condensed interim financial statements.

 

 

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REPORTING SUMMARY FOR

THE PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2023

(Amounts stated in thousands of Argentine pesos in constant currency –Note 2.1.5. to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)

Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 53 to the consolidated financial statements

 

 

 

b) In March 2022, the transfer of the equity instruments corresponding to the remaining interest in Prisma Medios de Pago S.A. was made, which instruments were measured at fair value as set forth in Memorandum dated April 29, 2019 and March 22, 2021 received by the BCRA, and the income (loss) from their sale was recorded in the quarter ended March 31, 2022. Had the IFRS been applied in order to determine the fair value above mentioned, the income (loss) for the six-month period ended June 30, 2022 would have changed. However, this situation does not generate differences as regards the shareholders’ equity value as of December 31, 2022.

 

 

Except for what was mentioned in the previous paragraphs, the accounting policies applied by the Entity comply with the IFRS that have been currently approved and are applicable in the preparation of these consolidated condensed interim financial statements in accordance with the IFRS as adopted by the BCRA as per Communication “A” 7642. In general, the BCRA does not allow the early application of any IFRS, unless otherwise specified.

 

These financial statements as of June 30, 2023 have been approved by the Board of Directors of Banco BBVA Argentina S.A. on August 23, 2023.

 

Furthermore, the BCRA, through Communications “A” 6323 and 6324, set forth guidelines for the preparation and presentation of the financial statements of financial institutions for fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2018, including the additional reporting requirements as well as the information to be submitted as Exhibits.

 

As a consequence of the application of those standards, the Bank prepares its financial statements according to the new financial reporting framework set forth by the BCRA as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Information not covered by the Auditors Report on the review of the consolidated condensed interim financial statements.

 

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REPORTING SUMMARY FOR

THE PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2023

(Amounts stated in thousands of Argentine pesos in constant currency –Note 2.1.5. to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)

Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 53 to the consolidated financial statements

 

 

 

Banco BBVA Argentina S.A. (NYSE; MAE; BYMA: BBAR; Latibex: XBBAR) is a subsidiary of the BBVA Group—its majority shareholder since 1996. In Argentina, it has been one of the major financial institutions since 1886. BBVA Argentina offers retail and corporate banking services to a broad customer base, including individuals, small-to-medium sized companies, and large corporations. As of June 30, 2023, the Entity's total assets, liabilities and shareholders' equity attributable to owners of the parent amounted to 3,133,298,905; 2,566,282,805; and 558,582,420, respectively.

 

The Entity offers its products and services through a wide multi-channel distribution network with presence in all the provinces in Argentina and the City of Buenos Aires, with more than 3.9 million active customers as of June 30, 2023. That network includes 243 branches providing services to the retail segment and also to small and medium sized-enterprises and organizations.

 

Corporate Banking is divided by industry sector: Consumers, Heavy Industries and Energy, providing customized services for large companies. To supplement the distribution network, the Entity has 892 ATMs, 854 self-service terminals, 15 in-company banks, two points of Customer service booths. Moreover, it has a telephone banking service, a modern, safe and functional Internet banking platform and a mobile banking app. As regards payroll, Banco BBVA Argentina SA. has 5,978 employees, including 93 employees of BBVA Asset Management Argentina S.A.U., PSA Finance Argentina Compañía Financiera S.A. and Volkswagen Financial Services Compañía Financiera S.A. (active employees at the end of the month, including structural, temporary and expatriate employees).

 

The loans portfolio net of allowance for loan losses totaled $ 1,052,089,295 as of June 30, 2023, reflecting a 4.63% decrease as compared to the previous year.

As it relates to consumer loans, including pledge loans, credit cards, mortgage loans and consumer loans, the latter jointly with credit cards decreased the least, by 8.01% in the case of consumer loans and 8.27% in credit cards, compared with June 30, 2022.

Banco BBVA Argentina S.A.'s consolidated market share in private-sector financing was 9.01% at period-end, based on the BCRA's daily information (principal balance as of the last day of each consolidated quarter).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Information not covered by the Auditors Report on the review of the consolidated condensed interim financial statements.

 

 

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REPORTING SUMMARY FOR

THE PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2023

(Amounts stated in thousands of Argentine pesos in constant currency –Note 2.1.5. to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)

Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 53 to the consolidated financial statements

 

In terms of portfolio quality, the Bank managed to obtain very good ratios. As of the nonperforming portfolio (nonperforming financing/total financing) stood at 1.38% with a 218.44% hedge level (total allowances/nonperforming financing) as of June 30, 2023.

The exposure for securities as of June 30, 2023 totaled $ 1,272,507,271, including repos.

In terms of liabilities, customers’ resources totaled $ 2,009,719,495, with a 4.30% decrease over the last twelve months.

Banco BBVA Argentina S.A.'s consolidated market share in deposits was 7.03% at period-end, based on the information provided by the BCRA on a daily basis (principal amount as of the last day of each quarter).

 

Breakdown of changes in the main income/loss items

 

Banco BBVA Argentina S.A. recorded an accumulated profit of 48,952,817 as of June 30, 2023, representing a return on average shareholders' equity of 17.72%, a return on average assets of 3.21%, and a return on average liabilities of 1.97%.

Accumulated net interest income totaled 347,892,349, up by 60.85% compared to June 2022. Such increase was driven by increased income from government securities and interest on overdraft facilities, offset by an increase in interest expense on term deposits.

Accumulated net commission income totaled 37,759,039 accounting for a 3.17% decrease compared to June 2022. This decrease was due to a decrease in credit card commissions and higher commission expenses.

Accumulated administrative expenses and personnel benefits totaled 117,143,719, up by 16.21% vis-a-vis June 2022. This increase was due to higher expenses for other short-term personnel benefits and hired administrative services.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Information not covered by the Auditors Report on the review of the consolidated condensed interim financial statements.

 

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REPORTING SUMMARY FOR

THE PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2023

(Amounts stated in thousands of Argentine pesos in constant currency –Note 2.1.5. to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)

Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 53 to the consolidated financial statements

 

 

Outlook

Last Sunday, August 13, the La Libertad Avanza party candidate, Javier Milei, was the most voted in the presidential primary election obtaining 30.2% of total votes, greatly exceeding the percentages predicted by polls. In second place was Juntos por el Cambio and Unión por la Patria obtained third place. This entails a highly uncertain context in the face of the October general elections. Financial variables are expected to remain highly volatile in an already deteriorated economic environment.

The unfavorable macroeconomic conditions continued to deteriorate, increasing the risk of economic and financial turbulences before the presidential election scheduled for the last quarter of 2023. In addition, after growing 5.2% in 2022, GDP would fall by about 3.5% this year, 100 additional basis points as compared to the BBVA Research’s previous projections (-2.5%), mostly due to the negative impact of climate on agricultural goods production and export. In this context, its impact on foreign and tax accounts contributed to accelerating the Argentine peso depreciation and inflation, which reached 113.4% in July.

The banking system continues to grow at a stable pace but affected by a high inflation rate. At the end of June 2023 both private credit and private deposits, grew 92% and 108%, respectively, comparative with June 2022 (source: BCRA siscen reporting regime as of June 30, 2023. Capital balances as of the last day of each period, in nominal terms). Meanwhile, the total NPL ratio decreased to 3.0%, compared to 3.2% as of June 2022 (source: Banking Report, BCRA, latest available data May 2023).

BBVA Argentina continues to actively monitor its businesses, financial position, and results of operations, and believes it is competitively positioned to face the challenges posed by the prevailing context. The Bank’s funding costs are low due to an adequate deposit mix, a strong capital and liquidity position, and an optimal portfolio quality vis-a-vis the financial system.

Corporate responsibility is embedded in the Bank’s business model, driving financial inclusion and education, and supporting scientific research and culture. BBVA Argentina operates with uttermost integrity, long-term vision and best practices, and has a presence among the main sustainability indexes through BBVA Group.

 

 

 

 

 

Information not covered by the Auditors Report on the review of the consolidated condensed interim financial statements.

 

 

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REPORTING SUMMARY FOR

THE PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2023

(Amounts stated in thousands of Argentine pesos in constant currency –Note 2.1.5. to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)

Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 53 to the consolidated financial statements

 

 

 

The Bank's digital transformation is now an inherent part of the way the institution does business. Our service offering has evolved in such a way that at the end of June 2023, the penetration of our digital customers reached 62%, remaining stable vis-a-vis the end of the previous year, while that of our mobile customers reached 56%, up from 54% a year ago. Our customers’ response has been satisfactory, and we are convinced that we are on the right track to maintain and enhance our competitive position in the financial system. In the quarter, the acquisition of new digital customers over traditional ones was 75%.

The Bank’s goal for 2023 will be to maintain its current strength built all over the years, within the framework of a decisive year for Argentina.

 

 

 

 

Information not covered by the Auditors Report on the review of the consolidated condensed interim financial statements.

 

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REPORTING SUMMARY FOR

THE PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2023

(Amounts stated in thousands of Argentine pesos in constant currency –Note 2.1.5. to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)

Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 53 to the consolidated financial statements

 

 

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET STRUCTURE
 COMPARATIVE WITH THE SAME PERIODS OF PREVIOUS FISCAL YEARS
(Amounts stated in thousands of Argentine pesos in constant currency –Note 2.1.5.)
         
                       
                       
      06.30.23   06.30.22   06.30.21   06.30.20   06.30.19
                       
                       
Total assets         3,133,298,905       3,029,577,276       3,055,724,997       2,878,308,108       3,057,452,216
                       
Total liabilities         2,566,282,805       2,525,214,514       2,585,905,143       2,374,152,845       2,610,522,164
                       
Shareholders' Equity            558,582,420          495,552,566          460,505,855          494,215,800          446,674,132
                       
Minority interest                8,433,680              8,810,196              9,313,999              9,939,463                 255,920
                       
Total liabilities + Shareholders' Equity                      
+ Minority interest         3,133,298,905       3,029,577,276       3,055,724,997       2,878,308,108       3,057,452,216

 

 

 

 

 

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REPORTING SUMMARY FOR

THE PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2023

(Amounts stated in thousands of Argentine pesos in constant currency –Note 2.1.5. to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)

Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 53 to the consolidated financial statements

 

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME STRUCTURE
 COMPARATIVE WITH THE SAME PERIODS OF PREVIOUS FISCAL YEARS
(Amounts stated in thousands of Argentine pesos in constant currency –Note 2.1.5.)
     
                   
  06.30.23   06.30.22   06.30.21   06.30.20   06.30.19
                   
                   
 Net interest income         347,892,349          216,282,768          170,442,368          176,289,394          185,893,164
                   
 Net commission income           37,759,039            38,995,566            32,350,871            27,001,258            28,002,517
                   
Net income from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss          16,051,405            13,227,435            10,704,955            12,298,772            37,454,233
Net income from write-down of assets at amortized cost and at fair value through OCI            2,337,777              1,136,236               (187,209)            (5,194,431)               (320,678)
Foreing exchange and gold gains            4,536,908              7,684,085              7,689,194            14,858,043            21,216,959
Other operating income          13,811,729            15,684,224            12,470,996            11,875,929            63,721,017
Loan loss allowance         (21,219,773)           (11,031,485)           (15,021,172)           (23,131,858)           (22,823,041)
                   
 Net operating income         401,169,434          281,978,829          218,450,003          213,997,107          313,144,171
                   
                   
Personnel benefits         (56,305,268)           (50,316,225)           (45,386,887)           (45,895,189)           (48,765,556)
Administrative expenses         (60,838,451)           (50,491,341)           (41,692,450)           (40,430,480)           (36,523,235)
Asset depreciation and impairment          (6,983,414)            (7,845,410)            (8,395,682)            (9,078,645)           (10,577,110)
Other operating expenses         (54,210,914)           (41,713,873)           (37,895,476)           (32,443,335)           (72,718,456)
                   
Operating income        222,831,387          131,611,980            85,079,508            86,149,458          144,559,814
                   
Income from associates and joint ventures               518,548               (205,952)                 500,743              1,157,731              1,050,662
                   
Loss on net monetary position       (147,793,601)           (98,644,902)           (60,490,620)           (34,221,751)           (39,346,830)
                   
Income before income tax from continuing activities          75,556,334            32,761,126            25,089,631            53,085,438          106,263,646
                   
Income tax from continuing activities         (26,603,517)            11,690,188            12,073,526           (23,036,741)           (33,573,681)
                   
Net income from continuing activities          48,952,817            44,451,314            37,163,157            30,048,697            72,689,965
                   
Net income for the period          48,952,817            44,451,314            37,163,157            30,048,697            72,689,965

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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REPORTING SUMMARY FOR

THE PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2023

(Amounts stated in thousands of Argentine pesos in constant currency –Note 2.1.5. to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)

Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 53 to the consolidated financial statements

 

 

 

CONSOLIDATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME STRUCTURE
 COMPARATIVE WITH THE SAME PERIODS OF PREVIOUS FISCAL YEARS
(Amounts stated in thousands of Argentine pesos in constant currency –Note 2.1.5.)
                       
                       
                       
    06.30.23   06.30.22   06.30.21   06.30.20   06.30.19  
                       
                       
 Net income for the period              48,952,817                44,451,314            37,163,157               30,048,697                72,689,965  
                       
                       
 Other comprehesive income components to be reclassified to income/(loss) for the period:                       
                       
 Share in Other Comprehensive Income from associates and joint ventures at equity method                       
                       
 Income/(Loss) for the period on the Share in OCI from associates and joint ventures at equity method                           -                        164,267                 (22,996)                  (200,758)                   (290,042)  
                       
                           -                        164,267                 (22,996)                  (200,758)                   (290,042)  
                       
                       
 Profit or losses from financial instruments at fair value through OCI                       
                       
 Profit or losses from financial instruments at fair value through OCI                6,301,458               (26,602,857)             (1,385,473)               19,927,726               (17,378,399)  
 Reclassification adjustment for the period                1,403,936                (1,136,236)                 142,312                5,194,398                     320,673  
 Income Tax              (3,968,515)                10,166,276                 656,727               (6,786,008)                  5,098,131  
                       
                3,736,879               (17,572,817)                (586,434)               18,336,116               (11,959,595)  
                       
                       
 Other comprehesive income components not to be reclassified to income/(loss) for the period:                       
                       
 Income or loss on equity instruments at fair value through OCI (IFRS 9, paragraph 5.7.5)                       
                       
 Income/(loss) for the period from equity instruments at fair value through OCI                  691,845                     (45,431)                 (26,984)                    (85,708)                      63,992  
 Income Tax                           -                                -                             -                        19,857                             -     
                       
                  691,845                     (45,431)                 (26,984)                    (65,851)                      63,992  
                       
 Total Other Comprehensive Income/(loss) for the period                4,428,724               (17,453,981)                (636,414)               18,069,507               (12,185,645)  
                       
 Total Comprehensive Income              53,381,541                26,997,333            36,526,743               48,118,204                60,504,320  
                       
                       
 Total Comprehensive Income:                       
 Attributable to owners of the Parent              53,089,565                27,656,270            36,685,631               47,707,984                60,527,773  
 Attributable to non-controlling interests                  291,976                   (658,937)                (158,888)                   410,220                     (23,453)  

 

 

 

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REPORTING SUMMARY FOR

THE PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2023

(Amounts stated in thousands of Argentine pesos in constant currency –Note 2.1.5. to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)

Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 53 to the consolidated financial statements

 

 

 

 

CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STRUCTURE
 COMPARATIVE WITH THE SAME PERIODS OF PREVIOUS FISCAL YEARS
(Amounts stated in thousands of Argentine pesos in constant currency –Note 2.1.5.)
         
                     
                     
                     
    06.30.23   06.30.22   06.30.21   06.30.20   06.30.19
                     
Net cash generated by / (used in) operating activities          154,708,642               (46,613,410)          198,240,325            (255,609,555)              (36,785,573)
                     
Total cash flows (used in) / generated by investing activities            (4,950,047)                (8,651,367)            (4,904,376)               (1,743,175)                 6,979,264
                     
Total cash flows (used in) / generated by financing activities            (4,010,092)                  7,567,757           (15,065,247)              (19,143,353)              (11,187,263)
                     
Effect of exchange rate changes            17,905,166               (24,712,437)              2,765,994               29,161,689              (14,138,376)
                     
Effect of net monetary loss of cash and cash equivalents         (185,505,303)             (168,829,440)         (153,815,116)              (97,669,888)            (174,959,372)
                     
                     
Total cash generated / (used) during the period           (21,851,634)             (241,238,897)            27,221,580            (345,004,282)            (230,091,320)
                     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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REPORTING SUMMARY FOR

THE PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2023

(Amounts stated in thousands of Argentine pesos in constant currency –Note 2.1.5. to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)

Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 53 to the consolidated financial statements

 

 

COMPARATIVE STATISTICAL DATA
 COMPARATIVE WITH THE SAME PERIODS OF PREVIOUS FISCAL YEARS
(variation of balances over the previous fiscal year)
                   
                   
    06.30.23/
06.30.22
  06.30.22/
06.30.21
  06.30.21/
06.30.20
  06.30.20/
06.30.19
 
                   
Total loans   -4.63%   1.68%   -15.99%   -8.73%  
                   
Total deposits   -4.30%   -2.48%   8.65%   -8.32%  
                   
Income/(loss)   10.13%   19.61%   23.68%   -58.66%  
                   
Shareholders' Equity 12.42%   7.35%   -6.81%   12.80%  

 

 

 

    COMPARATIVE STATISTICAL DATA
     COMPARATIVE WITH PREVIOUS FISCAL YEARS
     COMPARATIVE WITH THE SAME PERIODS OF PREVIOUS FISCAL YEARS
                     
                     
    06.30.23   06.30.22   06.30.21   06.30.20   06.30.19
                     
Solvency (a)   22.09%   19.97%   18.17%   21.24%   17.12%
                     
Liquidity (b)   84.13%   76.68%   75.75%   63.84%   60.79%
                     
Tied-up capital (c)   33.22%   37.00%   35.03%   32.82%   40.33%
                     
Indebtedness (d)                          4.53                      5.01                      5.50                      4.71                      5.84
                     
                     
                     
(a) Shareholders’ Equity/Liabilities.
(b) Sum of cash and deposits in banks, debt securities at fair value through profit or loss (excluding private securities),
        net repo transactions and other debt securities/deposits.
(c) Sum of property and equipment, miscellaneous assets and intangible assets/Shareholders’ Equity.
(d) Total liabilities/Shareholders' Equity.

 

 

 

 

 

Information not covered by the Auditors Report on the review of the consolidated condensed interim financial statements.

 

Pistrelli, Henry Martin y Asociados S.R.L.

25 de mayo 487 - C1002ABI

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Tel: (54-11) 4318-1600/4311-6644

Fax: (54-11) 4318-1777/4510-2220

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REPORT ON THE REVIEW OF INTERIM CONDENSED

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

To the Directors of

BANCO BBVA ARGENTINA S.A.

CUIT (Argentine taxpayer identification number): 30-50000319-3

Registered office: Av. Córdoba 111

City of Buenos Aires, Argentina

 

 

I.Report on the financial statements

 

 

Introduction

 

1.We have reviewed the accompanying interim condensed consolidated financial statements of BANCO BBVA ARGENTINA S.A. (the “Bank”) and its subsidiaries, which comprise: (a) the condensed consolidated statement of financial position as of June 30, 2023, (b) the condensed consolidated statements of income and other comprehensive income for the three and six months periods ended June 30, 2023, the changes in shareholders’ equity and cash flows for the six-month period then ended, and (c) a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information included in the notes and exhibits that supplement them.

 

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

 

2.The Bank’s Management and Board of Directors are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the financial statements mentioned in paragraph 1, in conformity with the financial reporting framework set forth by the Central Bank of Argentina (BCRA) which, as indicated in note 2 to the financial statements mentioned in paragraph 1, is based on IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards), and in particular for the condensed interim financial statements on the International Accounting Standard (“IAS”) 34 "Interim Financial Reporting", as issued by the IASB (International Accounting Standards Board) and adopted by the FACPCE (Argentine Federation of Professional Councils in Economic Sciences), including the exceptions established by the BCRA explained in the such note. The Bank’s Board and Management are also responsible for the internal control they may deem necessary for the interim financial statements to be prepared free of material misstatements, whether due to errors or irregularities.

Auditors’ responsibility

 

3.Our responsibility is to conclude on the financial statements mentioned in paragraph 1 based on our review, which was performed in accordance with the provisions of FACPCE Technical Resolution No. 37 and with BCRA minimum external auditing standards applicable to the review of interim financial statements and in compliance with the ethical requirements relevant to the audit of the Bank’s annual financial statements. A review of interim financial statements consists of making inquiries, mainly from the persons in charge of accounting and financial issues, as well as applying analytical procedures and other review procedures. The scope of a review is considerably narrower than that of a financial statements audit, 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.
 

Pistrelli, Henry Martin y Asociados S.R.L.

25 de mayo 487 - C1002ABI

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Tel: (54-11) 4318-1600/4311-6644

Fax: (54-11) 4318-1777/4510-2220

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Conclusion

 

4.Based on our review, nothing came to our attention making us believe that the financial statements mentioned in paragraph 1 are not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with the financial reporting framework set forth by the BCRA and referred to in paragraph 2.

 

Emphasis on certain aspects disclosed in the financial statements

 

5.We would like to draw attention to the information contained in the following notes to the financial statements mentioned in paragraph 1:

 

a)Note 2. “Basis for the preparation of these financial statements and applicable accounting standards – Applicable Accounting Standards” where the Bank quantifies the effects of the application of section 5.5 “Impairment in value” of IFRS 9 “Financial instruments” to financial assets that comprise exposures to the public sector, which were temporarily excluded from such application through BCRA Communiqué “A” 6847, which are explained in the note.

 

b)Note 2. “Basis for the preparation of these financial statements and applicable accounting standards - Applicable Accounting Standards” related to the measurement of the remaining investment in Prisma Medios de Pago S.A., in which the Bank exposes that (i) in March 2022, the transfer of the equity instruments measured at fair value was determined as set forth in Memorandum dated April 29, 2019 and March 22, 2021 received by the BCRA, and (ii) had the IFRS been applied to determine the fair value referred to above, income (loss) for the six-month period ended June 30, 2022 would have changed.

 

These issues do not change the conclusion stated in paragraph 4, but they should be taken into account by the users of IFRS for interpreting the accompanying financial statements mentioned in paragraph 1.

 

6.As further explained in Note 53. to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements mentioned in paragraph 1., certain accounting practices used by the Bank to prepare the accompanying financial statements conform with the financial reporting framework set forth by the BCRA but may not conform with the accounting principles generally accepted in other countries.

 

 

Other matters

 

7.We also issued a separate report on the interim condensed separate financial statements of BANCO BBVA ARGENTINA S.A. as of the same date and for the same periods indicated in paragraph 1.

 

 

Pistrelli, Henry Martin y Asociados S.R.L.

25 de mayo 487 - C1002ABI

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Tel: (54-11) 4318-1600/4311-6644

Fax: (54-11) 4318-1777/4510-2220

ey.com

   

Report on other legal and regulatory requirements

 

In compliance with current regulations, we further report that:

 

a)The condensed consolidated financial statements mentioned in paragraph 1 are being transcribed to the Book of Balance Sheets for Publication and result from books kept, in their formal respects, in conformity with current regulations considering what is mentioned in note 2.7.

 

b)As of June 30, 2023, liabilities accrued in employee and employer contributions to the Integrated Pension Fund System, as recorded in the Bank’s accounting books, amounted to ARS 1,488,318,422, none of which was due and payable as of that date.

 

c)The information included in the “Consolidated Balance Sheet Structure”, the “Consolidated Statement of Income Structure” and the “Consolidated Cash Flows Structure” of the Reporting Summary for the period ended June 30, 2023, filed by the Bank jointly with the financial statements to comply with CNV (Argentine Securities Commission) regulations, arises from the Bank’s accompanying interim condensed consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 2023 and as of June 30, 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019, which are not included as exhibits. In addition, we report that the interim condensed consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 2021, 2020 and 2019, to which we refer, which should be read jointly with this report, were reviewed by other auditors who issued their review reports on August 24, 2021, August 25, 2020 and August 9, 2019, respectively.

 

The figures of the comparative information have been restated to consider the changes in the currency general purchasing power and are thus stated in the constant currency as of the end of the reporting period.

 

d) As stated in note 47 to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements, the Bank carries shareholders’ equity and a contra account to eligible assets that exceed the minimum amounts required by relevant CNV regulations for these items as of June 30, 2023.

 

City of Buenos Aires

August 23, 2023

PISTRELLI, HENRY MARTIN Y ASOCIADOS S.R.L.
 
 
 
JAVIER J. HUICI
Partner
Certified Public Accountant (U.B.A.)
 

Pistrelli, Henry Martin y Asociados S.R.L.

25 de mayo 487 - C1002ABI

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Tel: (54-11) 4318-1600/4311-6644

Fax: (54-11) 4318-1777/4510-2220

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REPORT ON THE REVIEW OF INTERIM CONDENSED

SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

 

To the Directors of

BANCO BBVA ARGENTINA S.A.

CUIT (Argentine taxpayer identification number): 30-50000319-3

Registered office: Av. Córdoba 111

City of Buenos Aires, Argentina

 

 

 

I.Report on the financial statements

 

Introduction

 

1.We have reviewed the accompanying interim condensed separate financial statements of BANCO BBVA ARGENTINA S.A. (the “Bank”), which comprise: (a) the condensed separate statement of financial position as of June 30, 2023; (b) the condensed separate statements of income and other comprehensive income for the three and six months periods ended June 30, 2023, the changes in shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for the six-month period then ended, and (c) a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information included in the notes and exhibits that supplement them.

 

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

 

2.The Bank’s Management and Board of Directors are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the financial statements mentioned in paragraph 1 in conformity with the financial reporting framework set forth by the Central Bank of Argentina (BCRA) which, as indicated in note 2 to the financial statements mentioned in paragraph 1, is based on IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards), and in particular for the condensed interim financial statements on the International Accounting Standard (“IAS”) 34 "Interim Financial Reporting", as issued by the IASB (International Accounting Standards Board) and adopted by the FACPCE (Argentine Federation of Professional Councils in Economic Sciences), including the exceptions established by the BCRA explained in such note. The Bank’s Board and Management are also responsible for the internal control they may deem necessary for the interim financial statements to be prepared free of material misstatements, whether due to errors or irregularities.

Auditors’ responsibility

 

3.Our responsibility is to conclude on the financial statements mentioned in paragraph 1 based on our review, which was performed in accordance with the provisions of FACPCE Technical Resolution No. 37 and with B.C.R.A. minimum external auditing standards applicable to the review of interim financial statements, and in compliance with the ethical requirements relevant to the audit of the Bank’s annual financial statements. A review of interim financial statements consists of making inquiries, mainly from the persons in charge of accounting and financial issues, as well as applying analytical procedures and other review procedures. The scope of a review is considerably narrower than that of a financial statements audit; 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.
 

Pistrelli, Henry Martin y Asociados S.R.L.

25 de mayo 487 - C1002ABI

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Tel: (54-11) 4318-1600/4311-6644

Fax: (54-11) 4318-1777/4510-2220

ey.com

   

 

Conclusion

 

4.Based on our review, nothing came to our attention making us believe that the financial statements mentioned in paragraph 1 are not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with the financial reporting framework set forth by the BCRA and referred to in paragraph 2.

 

Emphasis on certain aspects disclosed in the financial statements

 

5.We would like to draw attention to the information contained in the following notes to the financial statements mentioned in paragraph 1:

  

a)Note 2. “Basis for the preparation of these financial statements and applicable accounting standards – Applicable Accounting Standards” where the Bank quantifies the effects of the application of section 5.5 “Impairment in value” of IFRS 9 “Financial instruments” to financial assets that comprise exposures to the public sector, which were temporarily excluded from such application through BCRA Communiqué “A” 6847, which are explained in the note.
b)Note 2. “Basis for the preparation of these financial statements and applicable accounting standards - Applicable Accounting Standards” related to the measurement of the remaining investment in Prisma Medios de Pago S.A., in which the Bank exposes that (i) in March 2022, the transfer of the equity instruments measured at fair value was determined as set forth in Memorandum dated April 29, 2019 and March 22, 2021 received by the BCRA, and (ii) had the IFRS been applied to determine the fair value referred to above, income (loss) for the six-month period ended June 30, 2022 would have changed.

These issues do not change the conclusion stated in paragraph 4, but they should be taken into account by the users of IFRS for interpreting the accompanying financial statements mentioned in paragraph 1.

 

6.As further explained in Note 40. to the interim condensed separate financial statements mentioned in paragraph 1., certain accounting practices used by the Bank to prepare the accompanying financial statements conform with the financial reporting framework set forth by the BCRA but may not conform with the accounting principles generally accepted in other countries.

 

Other matters

 

7.We also issued a separate report on the interim condensed consolidated financial statements of BANCO BBVA ARGENTINA S.A. and its subsidiaries as of the same date and for the same periods indicated in paragraph 1.
 

Pistrelli, Henry Martin y Asociados S.R.L.

25 de mayo 487 - C1002ABI

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Tel: (54-11) 4318-1600/4311-6644

Fax: (54-11) 4318-1777/4510-2220

ey.com

   

 

 

II.Report on other legal and regulatory requirements

 

In compliance with current regulations, we further report that:

 

a)The condensed separate financial statements mentioned in paragraph 1 are being transcribed to the Book of Balance Sheets for Publication and result from books kept, in their formal aspects, in conformity with the current regulations considering what was mentioned in note 2.7. to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

b)As of June 30, 2023, liabilities accrued in contributions to the Integrated Pension Fund System resulting from the Bank’s accounting books amounted to ARS 1,488,318,422, none of which was due and payable as of that date.

 

c)As stated in note 47 to the condensed consolidated financial statements as of such date, the Bank carries shareholders’ equity and a contra account to eligible assets that exceed the minimum amounts required by relevant CNV (Argentine Securities Commission) regulations for these items as of June 30, 2023.

 

 

 

City of Buenos Aires

August 23, 2023

 

PISTRELLI, HENRY MARTIN Y ASOCIADOS S.R.L.
 

 

 

 

 
JAVIER J. HUICI
Partner
Certified Public Accountant (U.B.A.)
 

 

 

 
 

 

SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE’S REPORT

 

 

 

To the Shareholders of

Banco BBVA Argentina S.A.

Registered office: Av. Córdoba 111

City of Buenos Aires, Argentina

 

 

1. Identification of the interim financial statements subject to review

 

In our capacity as members of the Supervisory Committee of Banco BBVA Argentina S.A. (hereinafter, either “BBVA Argentina” or the “Entity”) designated at the General Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 28, 2023, and in compliance with the terms of Section 294 of the Argentine Companies Law No. 19.550, we have reviewed the consolidated condensed interim financial statements and its subsidiaries as of June 30, 2023, which include the consolidated condensed statement of financial position as of June 30, 2023, the consolidated condensed statements of income and other comprehensive income, changes in shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for the six-month period then ended and a summary of the significant accounting policies and other explanatory information included in their respective supplementary notes and exhibits, as well as the separate condensed financial statements of BBVA Argentina as of June 30, 2023, and the separate condensed statement of financial position as of June 30, 2023, the separate condensed statements of income, other comprehensive income, changes in shareholders’ equity and cash flows for the six-month period then ended, and a summary of the significant accounting policies and other explanatory information included in their supplementary notes and exhibits.

 

 

2. Scope of our Review

 

In discharging our duties, we have examined the work performed by the Entity’s external auditors PISTRELLI, HENRY MARTIN Y ASOCIADOS S.R.L., who, on August 23, 2023, issued their limited review report on the interim financial statements as of June 30, 2023, including an unqualified conclusion.

 

The review of interim financial statements conducted by such auditors is substantially lesser in scope than an audit and, therefore, is not sufficient to become aware of all substantial issues that might arise during an audit. Therefore, the auditors do not render such an opinion on the financial statements referred to in section I.

 

Since the Supervisory Committee is not responsible for management control, the review did not encompass the corporate criteria and decisions of the Entity’s several areas, for such issues are the exclusive responsibility of the Board of Directors.

 

 

3. Supervisory Committee’s Opinion

 

Based on our review, we have no observations to raise, except as stated in paragraph 4, on the accompanying interim financial statements of BBVA Argentina for the six-month period ended June 30, 2023 referred to in the first paragraph of Section 1 of this report. Furthermore, such financial statements reflect all substantial facts and circumstances that are known to us.

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

4. Emphasis Matter

 

As explained in Note 2 to the accompanying consolidated and separate financial statements, such financial statements were prepared by the Entity’s Board of Directors and Management in accordance with the financial reporting framework set forth by the BCRA. Such financial reporting framework differs from the IFRS in the following aspects:

 

i.As stated in note 2. to the accompanying consolidated and separate financial statements, “Basis for the preparation of these Financial Statements and applicable accounting standards – Applicable Accounting Standards” where the Bank quantifies the effects of the application of section 5.5 “Impairment in value” of IFRS 9 “Financial instruments” to financial assets that comprise exposures to the public sector, which were temporarily excluded from such application through BCRA Communication “A” 6847, which are explained in the note.

 

ii.As stated in note 2 to the accompanying consolidated and separate financial statements, “Basis for the preparation of these financial statements and applicable accounting standards - Applicable Accounting Standards” as regards measurement of the remaining shareholding of the Bank in Prisma Medios de Pago S.A., in which the Entity exposes that (i) in March 2022, the transfer of the equity instruments measured at fair value was consummated as set forth in Memoranda dated April 29, 2019 and March 22, 2021 received by the BCRA, and (ii) had the IFRS been applied to determine the fair value referred to above, income (loss) for the six-month period ended June 30, 2022 would have changed.

 

 

5. Information Required by Applicable Provisions

 

In accordance with applicable legal and regulatory standards, we hereby report that the accompanying consolidated and separate condensed interim financial statements are pending transcription into the Financial Statements for Reporting Purposes book, and considering what was mentioned in Note 2.7 to the consolidated financial statements, they arise from accounting records kept, in all formal aspects, in accordance with the laws in force.

 

We further represent that, during the reporting period, we have carried out all duties, to the extent applicable, set forth in Section 294 of Argentine Companies Law No. 19550.

 

We further represent that Dr. Gonzalo Vidal Devoto is expressly authorized to individually sign, on behalf of the Supervisory Committee, all documents referred to in the first paragraph herein and all copies of this report.

 

City of Buenos Aires, August 23, 2023.

 

 

GONZALO VIDAL DEVOTO
ATTORNEY
C.P.A.C.F.  Volume°97- Page° 910
 

For the Supervisory Committee


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