RELEVANT INFORMATION
TARJETAS REGIONALES
In connection with the spin-off merger of the minority stake in Tarjetas Regionales that was previously not owned by GFG, on December 15, 2020, GFG entered into a definitive spin-off merger agreement with certain other companies that collectively owned 17% of the outstanding equity interests of Tarjetas Regionales to acquire such interests. As a consequence, from September 1, 2020, 100% of the results of Tarjetas Regionales are attributed to Grupo Financiero Galicia.
NOTES
On December 18, 2020, Tarjeta Naranja issued certain class XLV Notes in the amount of Ps.3,057 million, which accrue interest at a rate of Badlar + 5% and have a term of 12 months.
GALICIA ADMINISTRADORADE FONDOS
During December, the Comisión Nacional de Valores (the Argentine National Securities Commission) approved the liquidation of the dollar-denominated funds, Fima Renta Dolares I and Fima Renta Dolares II.
COVID-19
During the Fiscal Year, Grupo Financiero Galicia and its subsidiaries have continued and adapted their operations under the challenging circumstances resulting from the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). This pandemic has generated various consequences impacting businesses and economic activities globally. As of mid-March, when the virus began to spread in Argentina, the Argentine National Government implemented a series of measures designed to reduce contagion and provide for preventive and mandatory social isolation or distancing (with variations of such restrictions dependent on the region of the country). As of the date of this report, commercial activities are being gradually being normalized in compliance with applicable protocols established by the Argentine government.
Additionally, the Argentine Central Bank and other regulatory agencies have established certain additional regulations with objectives linked to providing assistance to sectors whose activity was affected by the pandemic and to the health care of the community in general.
The final scope of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the global and Argentine economy are still unknown. Although, as of the date of this report, Grupo Financiero Galicia and its subsidiaries have suffered limited impacts on their results due to the pandemic, the impact of a lower level of activity and a higher unemployment could be significant in the future.
The Board of Directors of GFG continues to analyze the situation as it evolves and is prepared to take all measures within its power to guarantee business continuity and preserve the health and safety of GFG’s employees, customers and other stakeholders.
REGULATORY CHANGES
In connection with the foregoing, the Argentine Central Bank has established certain regulations and protocols, of which the following stand out: (i) attention to customers by prior request of an appointment; (ii) the suspension of the collection of ATM fees; (iii ) the suspension, until June 30, 2021, of dividend distributions; (iv) financing of unpaid credit card balances at certain maximum interest rates; (v) a credit line for SMEs’ productive investment; (vi) the granting of financing to companies for the payment of salaries; (vii) a minimum interest rate on time deposits; (viii) the flexibilization of the parameters in respect of classification of debtors; and (ix) controls on the foreign exchange market.
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