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 November 2014
Commission File Number: 001-12568
BBVA French Bank S.A.
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
Reconquista 199, 1006
Buenos Aires, Argentina
(Address of principal executive offices)
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BBVA Banco Francés S.A.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1. | | Press release entitled “BBVA Francés” reports consolidated third quarter earnings for fiscal year 2014”. |

Buenos Aires, November 10, 2014 - BBVA Frances (NYSE: BFR.N; BCBA: FRA.BA;
LATIBEX: BFR.LA) reports consolidated third quarter earnings for fiscal year
2014.
Highlights
| • | | BBVA Francés reached net income of AR$ 629.0 million, accumulating AR$ 2.4 billion as of September 30, 2014. |
| • | | Net financial income grew 32.5% compared to the same quarter of 2013 and 21.8% during the quarter, mainly due to increased revenues derived from private sector intermediation, as well as income from the public bonds portfolio. |
| • | | In terms of activity, the private sector loan portfolio totaled AR$ 40.5 billion, growing 20.9% in the last twelve months and 6.9% during the quarter. |
| • | | Regarding asset quality, BBVA Francés has been able to maintain the best ratios in the Argentine financial system, even in a deteriorated environment. As of September 30, 2014, the non-performing loan ratio reached 0.94%, with a coverage level of 225.89%. |
| • | | Total deposits reached AR$ 49.7 million, growing 25.7% annually and 3.5% during the third quarter of 2014. Sight accounts represented 58.6% of total deposits, resulting in an improvement in the funding mix. |
| • | | BBVA Francés maintained high levels of liquidity and solvency. As of September 30, 2014 liquid assets (Cash and due from banks plus Argentine Central Bank (BCRA) bills and notes represented 39.4% of the Bank’s total deposits. The capital ratio reached 16.2% of weighted risk assets; with an excess of capital over the BCRA minimum regulatory requirements of AR$ 4.7 billion, 95.8% over the minimum required. |
| • | | On October 6, 2014, the BCRA issued new regulations. Communication “A” 5640 establishes a minimum reference interest rate for fix-term deposits held by individuals that not exceed AR$ 350 thousand. Communication “A” 5641 increases the monthly contribution that banks must side aside each month to fund the Deposits Guarantee Fund (Fondo de Garantía de los Depósitos) from 0.015% to 0.06% of the monthly average of the daily deposits balance. |
| • | | BBVA Francés, following the guidelines of the BBVA Group, has created the new Digital and Transformation Banking Division, which will include the current functions of the Corporate Development and Transformation Division, with the goal of improving customers’ experience across all channels. Furthermore, BBVA Francés also implemented some organizational changes, redefining roles and simplifying the org chart, in order to adapt the Bank’s internal structure to its business needs. |
| • | | In line with the expansion plan, three new branches (Chascomús, Buenos Aires; Las Heras, Santa Cruz and Colón, Entre Ríos) and three VIP spaces (Tucuman, Caballito and Catedral) were opened during the quarter. In addition, Paso de los Libres, branch in Corrientes was relocated, adding space and a more comfortable layout for employees and customers. |
Other Events
| • | | On August 26, 2014, the Bank approved the issuance of its series 12 and 13 of negotiable obligations (bonds) for a total amount of AR$ 500 million. The subscription period started on October 31, 2014 and the issuance date will be November 13, 2014. |
Economic Environment
The Monthly Estimator of Economic Activity (known by its acronym in Spanish as EMAE) decreased by 0.9% (seasonally adjusted) in August 2014 compared to July 2014 and fell by 1.2% compared to August 2013. However, it increased by 0.2% during the July-August 2014 period compared to the second quarter of 2014.
In contrast, the Monthly Industrial Estimator increased by 0.3% in July-August 2014 compared to the second quarter of 2014, while it decreased 1.8% compared to the same two-month period of 2013.
Finally, the Synthetic Index of Construction Activity remained stable in July-August 2014 compared to the second quarter of the year, but fell 2.1% with respect to the same two-month period in 2013.
Inflation, measured since January by the new official National and Urban Consumer Price Index (which is used to calculate the CER adjustment for some sovereign bonds) increased by 4.2% in the third quarter of 2014. The new index is national in scope (compared to the previously used indicator which covered the Greater Buenos Aires area) and uses the year 2013 as a base year (2013=100). Given this change, no historical data exists and it is not possible to make a comparative analysis with the previous rates.
The national public sector fiscal balance showed a primary surplus of AR$ 1.6 billion during July-August 2014 compared to a surplus of AR$ 1.7 billion in the same period of 2013, a decrease of 4.6%. Primary public sector spending increased 44.8% and public sector revenues had a smaller increase, of 44.1% during the same period.
Tax revenues increased by 34% annually due to a significant increase in income tax (46.7%), as well, it was reinforced by the increase in results from the BCRA and transfers from the National Social Security Administration (ANSES) to the National Treasury.
Increased capital expenditures and public companies’ deficit were principally responsible for the increase in primary spending during the period. Interest payments decreased by 9.6% during July and August 2014 and
the total deficit reached AR$ 3.1 billion, a decrease of 12.1% compared to the same period in 2013.
In the external sector, the accumulated trade surplus reached USD 2.1 billion during the third quarter of 2014, 44.5% higher than that recorded in the same period of 2013. The performance of the trade balance is the result of total exports of USD 19.3 billion (-10.9%) and total imports of USD 17.2 billion (-14.9%) in the third quarter of 2014.
In the FX market, the exchange rate (BCRA reference rate) closed at AR$ 8.46 per U.S. dollar on September 30, 2014, increasing 4.1% compared to the AR$ 8.13 rate registered on June 30, 2014 and 46.2% from the same period of the previous year.
During the third quarter of 2014, the stock of international reserves of the BCRA decreased by USD 1.4 billion to USD 27.9 billion as of September 30, 2014. During the quarter, the Central Bank purchased USD 0.5 billion in the FX market, USD 3.6 billion less than the USD 4.1 billion purchased during the previous quarter.
The Badlar interest rate for private banks decreased 351 basis points in the third quarter of 2014, averaging 21.1% compared to a 24.7% average in the second quarter of 2014.
During the third quarter, private sector loans in pesos increased 5.3% compared to the previous quarter, while private sector loans in dollars decreased by 3.5%.
Total deposits in pesos in the financial system increased by 4.6% during the same period, private sector deposits in pesos increased by 14.6%, and those denominated in dollars decrease by 1.8%.
The Bank
BBVA Francés is currently undergoing a transformation process in order to embrace a more digital model, essential to face the challenges that the industry presents: more regulations, greater transparency and accountability and increased competition due to changes in the customer’s preferences as a result
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of the technological revolution. In the past year, the number of digital customers as well as those who operate trough mobile devices has increased significantly.
As previously mentioned, the Bank created a Digital Banking Division in order to develop more convenient and relevant products for its customers and to pursue more dynamic business, employing increasingly innovative communication channels.
In line with this course of action, BBVA Seguros has completely redesigned its website making it compatible for navigation not only from PCs but also from a wide variety of mobile devices. It has included new functionalities that allow the user to search for products and services on-line.
The Bank, has also been recognized by the Corporate Reputation Annual Ranking MERCO (in Spanish “Monitor Empresarial de Reputación Corporativa”), reaching number 35 among the first 100 companies with the best reputation in Argentina in 2014. In particular, BBVA Francés has climbed 34 positions when compared to the previous year, and became the company that improved the most in this year’s ranking.
In terms of advertisement campaigns, the new TV commercials that promote Francés GO, a service that informs customers about exclusive discounts through mobile phones, has had great impact and excellent reviews among the public and in social networks. In addition, BBVA Francés was honored with two major awards, winning a golden Effie for its “Estas Dulce” campaign promoting “Préstamos Simples” (Simple Loans) and a silver Effie for the “Souvenir” campaign promoting BBVA Francés Lanpass credit card.
During the third quarter of 2014, the Bank has continued to develop a wide range of commercial actions on each of its banking divisions.
In the retail segment, and furthering the Bank’s strategy of becoming “the soccer bank”, BBVA Francés re-launched the Visa Xeneixe and River LANPASS credit cards, associating each program’s benefits with the LANPASS frequent traveler program. In addition, after Boca Juniors presented the team’s t-shirts for the season, the Bank offered its clients the opportunity to buy it with up to 25% discount and 3 installments at no interest rate, paying with the Xeneixe credit card.
For the second year in a row, BBVA Francés offered its clients the exclusive benefit of “Campus Xeneixe”. The program has been
designed for children between 14 and 18 years old, and allows them to experience, as real soccer players, daily training sessions with the club’s coaches, and tactic and strategy classes among other activities.
In the commercial segment and understanding the needs of these clients, the Bank attended the most important agro auctions of the country, where it promoted the BBVA Francés Agro credit card and offered its clients the possibility of no-interest rate for 180 for animal purchases using the Bank’s credit card.
Regarding Corporate Responsibility, the Bank continues to implement the Global Plan of Responsible Business2013-2015. This program is based on the principles of integrity, transparency and prudence and with a holistic vision of the Bank’s role in the society focusing on three strategic lines: transparent, simple and responsible communication; products with significant social impact and education.
Education is one the main pillars of the social programs carried out by BBVA, with the goal of promoting financial literacy for individuals, supporting growth for SMEs and its social impact, and enhancing the social inclusion of children and youth.
The “BBVA Francés Financial Education Scholarships for Inclusion Program” is currently going through its 8° edition, benefits 1,365 students in more than 130 schools from 12 different provinces and the City of Buenos Aires, thanks to a wide range of alliances with 22 NGOs.
The program consists of annual and renewable scholarships aimed at young people between 12 and 19 years old, from low income segment, who are studying in high school. The Program’s main objective is to help these students complete their studies. In this context, BBVA Francés wants to address the problem in education, strengthening integration and retention in the education system of the beneficiaries of the program, allowing them and their families to manage the scholarship through a banking product, therefore encouraging their inclusion in the financial system.
In addition, the “Program for Training and Strengthening of SMEs”, one of the initiatives of the Responsible Business Plan, aims to fulfill the training needs of owners and managers of SMEs, allowing them to obtain the necessary know-how and managing tools which permit the development of skills necessary for business management to adapt to current market conditions.
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Presentation of Financial Information
| • | | Foreign currency balances as of September 30, 2014 have been translated into pesos at the reference exchange rate published by the BCRA at such date ($ 8.4643/ US$). |
| • | | This press release contains unaudited information that consolidates all of the banking activities of BBVA Francés and its subsidiaries on a line-by-line basis. The Bank’s share interest in the Consolidar Group – BBVA Consolidar Seguros S.A. and Consolidar AFJP (in liquidation)-, is shown as Investments in |
| | other companies (recorded by the equity method) and the corresponding results are included in Income from Equity Investments. |
| • | | Information contained in this press release may differ from the information published by the BBVA Group for Argentina, which is prepared according to Spanish accounting standards for all BBVA Group affiliates. |
Financial Information
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Condensed Income Statement (1) | | Quarter ended | | | D% quarter ended 09-30-14 vs quarter ended | |
(in thousands of pesos except income per share, ADS and percentages) | | 09-30-14 | | | 06-30-14 | | | 09-30-13 | | | 06-30-14 | | | 09-30-13 | |
Net Financial Income | | | 1,749,510 | | | | 1,436,050 | | | | 1,320,781 | | | | 21.8 | % | | | 32.5 | % |
Provision for loan losses | | | (151,867 | ) | | | (151,729 | ) | | | (102,888 | ) | | | 0.1 | % | | | 47.6 | % |
Net income from services | | | 887,922 | | | | 813,890 | | | | 678,628 | | | | 9.1 | % | | | 30.8 | % |
Administrative expenses | | | (1,582,636 | ) | | | (1,319,873 | ) | | | (1,037,719 | ) | | | 19.9 | % | | | 52.5 | % |
Operating income | | | 902,929 | | | | 778,338 | | | | 858,802 | | | | 16.0 | % | | | 5.1 | % |
Income (Loss) from equity investments | | | 85,365 | | | | 42,455 | | | | 38,857 | | | | 101.1 | % | | | 119.7 | % |
Income (Loss) from Minority interest | | | (28,677 | ) | | | (27,218 | ) | | | (13,551 | ) | | | 5.4 | % | | | 111.6 | % |
Other Income/Expenses | | | 14,453 | | | | (21,077 | ) | | | (23,830 | ) | | | -168.6 | % | | | -160.7 | % |
Income tax and Minimum Presumed Tax | | | (345,100 | ) | | | (373,447 | ) | | | (299,580 | ) | | | -7.6 | % | | | 15.2 | % |
Net income for the period | | | 628,970 | | | | 399,051 | | | | 560,698 | | | | 57.6 | % | | | 12.2 | % |
Net income per share (2) | | | 1.17 | | | | 0.74 | | | | 1.04 | | | | 57.6 | % | | | 12.2 | % |
Net income per ADS (3) | | | 3.51 | | | | 2.23 | | | | 3.13 | | | | 57.6 | % | | | 12.2 | % |
(1) | Exchange rate: AR$ 8,4643 Ps = 1USD |
(2) | Assumes 536,877,850 ordinary shares |
(3) | Each ADS represents three ordinary shares |
BBVA Francés reached net income of AR$ 629.0 million in the third quarter of 2014, such result includes a loss of AR$ 53.5 million due to variation in public bond portfolio valuations.
In recurring terms, net income for the period was AR$ 680.6 million
The following “pro forma” table presents the non-recurring earnings.
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Condensed Income Statement PROFORMA 09-30-14 | | | | | | | | | |
in thousands of pesos | | Recurring results | | | Non recurring Income | | | Total results | |
Net Financial Income | | | 1,802,983 | | | | (53,473 | ) | | | 1,749,510 | |
Provision for loan losses | | | (151,867 | ) | | | — | | | | (151,867 | ) |
Net income from services | | | 887,922 | | | | — | | | | 887,922 | |
Administrative expenses | | | (1,582,636 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,582,636 | ) |
Operating income | | | 956,402 | | | | (53,473 | ) | | | 902,929 | |
Income (loss) from equity investments | | | 85,365 | | | | — | | | | 85,365 | |
Income (Loss) from Minority interest | | | (28,677 | ) | | | — | | | | (28,677 | ) |
Other Income/Expenses | | | 14,453 | | | | — | | | | 14,453 | |
Income tax and Minimum Presumed Tax | | | (346,973 | ) | | | (1,873 | ) | | | (345,100 | ) |
Net income for the period | | | 680,570 | | | | (55,346 | ) | | | 628,970 | |
In order to standardize the comparison with previous quarters, the analysis of the variations is made in terms of recurring results.
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Condensed Income Statement PROFORMA | | Quarter ended | | | D% quarter ended 09-30-14 vs quarter ended | |
in thousands of pesos | | 09-30-14 | | | 06-30-14 | | | 09-30-13 | | | 06-30-14 | | | 09-30-13 | |
Net Financial Income | | | 1,802,983 | | | | 1,531,442 | | | | 1,241,038 | | | | 17.7 | % | | | 45.3 | % |
Provision for loan losses | | | (151,867 | ) | | | (151,729 | ) | | | (102,888 | ) | | | 0.1 | % | | | 47.6 | % |
Net income from services | | | 887,922 | | | | 813,890 | | | | 678,628 | | | | 9.1 | % | | | 30.8 | % |
Administrative expenses | | | (1,582,636 | ) | | | (1,319,873 | ) | | | (1,037,719 | ) | | | 19.9 | % | | | 52.5 | % |
Operating income | | | 956,402 | | | | 873,730 | | | | 779,059 | | | | 9.5 | % | | | 22.8 | % |
Income (Loss) from equity investments | | | 85,365 | | | | 42,455 | | | | 38,857 | | | | 101.1 | % | | | 119.7 | % |
Income (Loss) from Minority interest | | | (28,677 | ) | | | (27,218 | ) | | | (13,551 | ) | | | 5.4 | % | | | 111.6 | % |
Other Income/Expenses | | | 14,453 | | | | (21,077 | ) | | | (23,830 | ) | | | -168.6 | % | | | -160.7 | % |
Income tax and Minimum Presumed Tax | | | (346,973 | ) | | | (378,939 | ) | | | (272,794 | ) | | | -8.4 | % | | | 27.2 | % |
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Net income for the period | | | 680,570 | | | | 488,951 | | | | 507,742 | | | | 39.2 | % | | | 34.0 | % |
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Net recurring gain of the third quarter of 2014 totaled AR$ 680.6 million, exceeding by 34.0% and 39.2% the net income for the quarters ended on September 30, 2013 and June 30, 2014, respectively.
Net interest margin grew 45.3% and 17.7% compared to the third quarter of 2013 and the previous quarter of 2014, respectively. Both, income resulting from the intermediation with the private sector, as well as, income from the public portfolio, supported that increase.
Provisions for loan losses grew during both periods mainly due to the portfolio’s deterioration.
Net income from services increased 30.8% and 9.1% compared to the quarters ended September 30, 2013 and June 30, 2014, respectively. Administrative expenses grew 52.5% and 19.9% during the same periods, reflecting the impact of the organizational changes.
Furthermore, it is important to mention that the previous quarter reflected a higher income tax rate as a consequence of the tax re-valuation of the Bogar 2020 portfolio.
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Main figures | | Quarter ended | | | D% quarter ended 09-30-14 vs quarter ended | |
(in thousands of pesos except percentages) | | 09-30-14 | | | 06-30-14 | | | 09-30-13 | | | 06-30-14 | | | 09-30-13 | |
Return on Average Assets (1) | | | 3.5 | % | | | 2.4 | % | | | 4.3 | % | | | 46.4 | % | | | -18.4 | % |
Return on Average Shareholders’ Equity | | | 27.3 | % | | | 18.3 | % | | | 37.3 | % | | | 49.1 | % | | | -26.7 | % |
Net fee Income as a % of Recurrent Operating Income | | | 33.0 | % | | | 34.7 | % | | | 35.4 | % | | | -4.9 | % | | | -6.7 | % |
Net fee Income as a % of Administrative Expenses | | | 56.1 | % | | | 61.7 | % | | | 65.4 | % | | | -9.0 | % | | | -14.2 | % |
Adm. Expenses as a % of Recurrent Operating Income (2) | | | 58.8 | % | | | 56.3 | % | | | 54.1 | % | | | 4.5 | % | | | 8.8 | % |
(2) | Adm.Expenses / (Net financial income + Net income from services) |
The book value version of the income statement is considered in the line item analysis.
Net income from financial intermediation increased 32.5% compared to the same period of 2013 and 21.8% compared to the previous quarter of 2014, mainly due to the intermediation with the private sector, as a result of an improvement in the mix of funding.
Income from securities and short term investments registered higher income in the third quarter of 2014 compared to the previous quarter and to the same quarter of 2013.
It is important noteworthy that these balances include non-recurring income originated by variations in the valuation of securities. The quarter under review and the previous quarter recorded losses of AR$ 53.5 million and AR$ 95.3 million, respectively, while for
the third quarter of 2013 a gain of AR$ 79.8 million was recorded.
In addition, the CER adjustment line also reflected a significant increase compared to the same quarter of 2013, mainly due to the new price index implemented since January 2014.
Furthermore, the line item “Foreign exchange difference and others” registered a decrease compared to the same quarter of 2013 as a consequence of a lower foreign currency position. Compared to the previous quarter, this line item registered higher gains mainly due to the revaluation of such position.
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Net financial income | | Quarter ended | | | D% quarter ended 09-30-14 vs quarter ended | |
(in thousands of pesos except percentages) | | 09-30-14 | | | 06-30-14 | | | 09-30-13 | | | 06-30-14 | | | 09-30-13 | |
Net financial income | | | 1,749,510 | | | | 1,436,050 | | | | 1,320,781 | | | | 21.8 | % | | | 32.5 | % |
Net income from financial intermediation | | | 1,100,566 | | | | 922,639 | | | | 855,449 | | | | 19.3 | % | | | 28.7 | % |
CER adjustment | | | 59,037 | | | | 97,552 | | | | 33,171 | | | | -39.5 | % | | | 78.0 | % |
Income from securities and short term investments | | | 430,292 | | | | 326,522 | | | | 172,667 | | | | 31.8 | % | | | 149.2 | % |
Interest on Government guaranteed loans | | | 3,739 | | | | 4,843 | | | | 3,921 | | | | -22.8 | % | | | -4.6 | % |
Foreign exchange difference | | | 109,718 | | | | 65,186 | | | | 135,046 | | | | 68.3 | % | | | -18.8 | % |
Others | | | 46,158 | | | | 19,308 | | | | 120,527 | | | | 139.1 | % | | | -61.7 | % |
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Income from Public and Private Securities |
The Bank has the discretion to mark-to-market its total public bonds portfolio; because of that, such income includes the unrealized losses/gains from variations in the valuations of the portfolio.
The increase compared to the same quarter of 2013 as well as to the previous quarter is mainly due to higher income resulting from the BCRA bills and notes portfolio.
In addition, as was previously mentioned, , a new Price index was implemented during the first quarter of 2014, registering an increase in the CER adjustment line in the annual comparison. However, the decline in the quarterly comparison is mainly a consequence of a slowdown of inflation.
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Income from securities and short-term investments | | Quarter ended | | | D% quarter ended 09-30-14 vs quarter ended | |
(in thousands of pesos except percentages) | | 09-30-14 | | | 06-30-14 | | | 09-30-13 | | | 06-30-14 | | | 09-30-13 | |
Income from securities and short-term investments | | | 430,292 | | | | 326,522 | | | | 172,667 | | | | 31.8 | % | | | 149.2 | % |
Holdings booked at fair value | | | 15,418 | | | | (54,903 | ) | | | 94,520 | | | | -128.1 | % | | | -83.7 | % |
Bills and Notes from the Central Bank | | | 409,772 | | | | 374,897 | | | | 77,697 | | | | 9.3 | % | | | 427.4 | % |
Other fixed income securities | | | 5,102 | | | | 6,527 | | | | 450 | | | | -21.8 | % | | | n/a | |
CER adjustment | | | 59,060 | | | | 97,602 | | | | 33,194 | | | | -39.5 | % | | | 77.9 | % |
Net income from services increased 30.8% compared to the same quarter of 2013 and 9.1% compared to the previous quarter in 2014.
The increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year is mainly due to higher consumption with debit and credit cards plus higher fees associated with deposits accounts and insurance, together with those originated by PSA Finance, which was, partially offset by the higher fees paid for promotions, especially those related to the LANPASS program.
The performance compared to the previous quarter of 2014 is mainly due to higher fees for consumption with debit and credit cards and to higher activity in deposit accounts. Services charge expenses grew 13.4% during the period.
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Net income from services | | Quarter ended | | | D% quarter ended 09-30-14 vs quarter ended | |
(in thousands of pesos except percentages) | | 09-30-14 | | | 06-30-14 | | | 09-30-13 | | | 06-30-14 | | | 09-30-13 | |
Net income from services | | | 887,922 | | | | 813,890 | | | | 678,628 | | | | 9.1 | % | | | 30.8 | % |
Service charge income | | | 1,201,798 | | | | 1,090,703 | | | | 904,016 | | | | 10.2 | % | | | 32.9 | % |
Service charges on deposits accounts | | | 241,341 | | | | 212,297 | | | | 186,103 | | | | 13.7 | % | | | 29.7 | % |
Credit cards and operations | | | 466,375 | | | | 425,392 | | | | 353,736 | | | | 9.6 | % | | | 31.8 | % |
Insurance | | | 130,791 | | | | 133,283 | | | | 90,346 | | | | -1.9 | % | | | 44.8 | % |
Capital markets and securities activities | | | 12,633 | | | | 10,072 | | | | 7,105 | | | | 25.4 | % | | | 77.8 | % |
Fees related to foreign trade | | | 36,407 | | | | 31,380 | | | | 23,671 | | | | 16.0 | % | | | 53.8 | % |
Other fees | | | 314,252 | | | | 278,278 | | | | 243,054 | | | | 12.9 | % | | | 29.3 | % |
Services Charge expense | | | (313,877 | ) | | | (276,813 | ) | | | (225,387 | ) | | | 13.4 | % | | | 39.3 | % |
Administrative expenses reflected increases of 52.5% and 19.9% compared to the third quarter of 2013 and the previous quarter, respectively.
Personnel expenses, increased compared to both periods mainly reflecting salary increases, a higher number of employees and the impact of organizational changes.
General expenses grew 28.9% in annual terms, as a consequence of a higher volume of activity, as well as the increase in prices and the effect of the peso devaluation over agreements denominated in dollar terms, mainly related to advertising and technology.
In the quarterly comparison, growth was 6.8% due to higher expenses in advertising, mainly sponsorship fees and taxes.
As of September 30, 2014, the Bank and its subsidiaries had 5,335 employees, an increase of 135 employees in the last year. The branch office network totaled 278 offices, including 248 consumer branch offices and 30 branch offices specializing in the middle-market segment. Corporate banking
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included 7 business units grouped by industry. Complementing its distribution network, the Bank has 13 in-company branches and 2 point of sale outlets, 669 ATM’s and 752 quick deposit boxes (“QDBs”).
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Administrative expenses | | Quarter ended | | | D% quarter ended 09-30-14 vs quarter ended | |
(in thousands of pesos except percentages) | | 09-30-14 | | | 06-30-14 | | | 09-30-13 | | | 06-30-14 | | | 09-30-13 | |
Administrative expenses | | | (1,582,636 | ) | | | (1,319,873 | ) | | | (1,037,719 | ) | | | 19.9 | % | | | 52.5 | % |
Personnel expenses | | | (971,291 | ) | | | (747,620 | ) | | | (563,370 | ) | | | 29.9 | % | | | 72.4 | % |
Electricity and Communications | | | (25,417 | ) | | | (23,299 | ) | | | (15,111 | ) | | | 9.1 | % | | | 68.2 | % |
Advertising and Promotion | | | (61,708 | ) | | | (53,190 | ) | | | (52,526 | ) | | | 16.0 | % | | | 17.5 | % |
Fees and external administrative services | | | (14,845 | ) | | | (15,595 | ) | | | (16,722 | ) | | | -4.8 | % | | | -11.2 | % |
Taxes | | | (126,591 | ) | | | (119,012 | ) | | | (98,206 | ) | | | 6.4 | % | | | 28.9 | % |
Organization and development expenses | | | (15,369 | ) | | | (14,319 | ) | | | (12,560 | ) | | | 7.3 | % | | | 22.4 | % |
Amortizations | | | (35,161 | ) | | | (32,056 | ) | | | (25,973 | ) | | | 9.7 | % | | | 35.4 | % |
Other | | | (332,254 | ) | | | (314,782 | ) | | | (253,251 | ) | | | 5.6 | % | | | 31.2 | % |
Other income/expenses totaled a gain of AR$ 14.5 million during the third quarter of 2014. Higher charges were recorded during the previous quarter mainly due to the impact of the salary increases on the stock of vacation days and for a higher number of accrued days.
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Income from Equity Investments |
Income from equity investments sets forth net income from related companies that are not consolidated. During the third quarter of 2014, a gain of AR$ 85.3 million was recorded, mainly due to BBVA Francés’ stake in Rombo Compañía Financiera, the annual valuation for the stake in Visa and the sale of the stake in Banelco.
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Total Public Sector Exposure |
Exposure to the public sector’s National treasury increased compared both, to the same quarter of 2013 and to the previous quarter, mainly due to bonds purchases.
The Bank’s portfolio of BCRA bills and notes also reflected a significant increase in the last twelve months, while it remained stable during the quarter.
As of September 30, 2014, public sector National treasury assets represented 3.8% of the Bank’s total assets. Total exposure to BCRA’s bills and notes net of holdings linked to reverse repo transactions, represented 7.7% of the Bank’s total assets.
Total exposure to the public sector includes public debt of the National treasury through public securities, guaranteed loans and trusts (canceled in January 2014), as well as the BCRA’s bills and notes.
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Exposure to the Public Sector | | Quarter ended | | | D% quarter ended 09-30-14 vs quarter ended | |
(in thousands of pesos except percentages) | | 09-30-14 | | | 06-30-14 | | | 09-30-13 | | | 06-30-14 | | | 09-30-13 | |
Public Sector - National Government | | | 2,695,885 | | | | 2,549,074 | | | | 1,765,845 | | | | 5.8 | % | | | 52.7 | % |
Public Sector Loans | | | 51,945 | | | | 49,024 | | | | 79,588 | | | | 6.0 | % | | | -34.7 | % |
Total bond portfolio | | | 2,509,642 | | | | 2,407,427 | | | | 1,322,214 | | | | 4.2 | % | | | 89.8 | % |
Holdings book at fair value | | | 2,428,434 | | | | 2,256,819 | | | | 1,290,040 | | | | 7.6 | % | | | 88.2 | % |
Holdings book at amortized cost | | | 164 | | | | 164 | | | | 164 | | | | 0.0 | % | | | 0.0 | % |
Unlisted | | | 81,044 | | | | 150,444 | | | | 32,010 | | | | -46.1 | % | | | 153.2 | % |
Trustees | | | — | | | | — | | | | 174,804 | | | | n/a | | | | -100.0 | % |
Allowances | | | (204 | ) | | | (204 | ) | | | (192 | ) | | | 0.0 | % | | | 6.3 | % |
Reverse repo | | | 134,502 | | | | 92,827 | | | | 189,431 | | | | 44.9 | % | | | -29.0 | % |
Public Sector - National Government own portfolio | | | 2,561,383 | | | | 2,456,247 | | | | 1,576,414 | | | | 4.3 | % | | | 62.5 | % |
Bills and Notes from Central Bank | | | 7,031,106 | | | | 7,732,288 | | | | 4,391,487 | | | | -9.1 | % | | | 60.1 | % |
Own portfolio | | | 5,270,496 | | | | 5,778,841 | | | | 2,039,764 | | | | -8.8 | % | | | 158.4 | % |
Reverse repo w/Central Bank | | | (1,760,610 | ) | | | (1,953,447 | ) | | | (2,351,723 | ) | | | -9.9 | % | | | -25.1 | % |
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Total exposure to the Public Sector | | | 9,726,991 | | | | 10,281,362 | | | | 6,157,332 | | | | -5.4 | % | | | 58.0 | % |
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Total exposure to the Public Sector without repos | | | 7,831,879 | | | | 8,235,088 | | | | 3,616,178 | | | | -4.9 | % | | | 116.6 | % |
As of September 30, 2014, the Bank’s private sector loan portfolio totaled AR$ 40.5 billion, increasing 20.9% in the last twelve months and 6.9% during the quarter.
Compared to the same quarter of 2013, loans to the retail segment grew 27.1%, reflecting outstanding performance of the credit card portfolio, due to higher consumption and financings. Loans for small and medium size companies grew 27.8% mainly due to higher commercial loans, checks and leasing. Corporate loans grew 9.9% in the same quarter.
It is noteworthy that during the first nine months of 2014, the Bank has placed approximately AR$ 2.6 billion in credit lines for productive investment, complying with the BCRA regulations, accumulating a total amount of AR$ 7.1 billion since the second quarter of 2012.
In the quarterly comparison, both commercial and retail loans registered increases, of 8.7% and 5.1%, respectively.
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Net loans | | Quarter ended | | | D% quarter ended 09-30-14 vs quarter ended | |
(in thousands of pesos except percentages) | | 09-30-14 | | | 06-30-14 | | | 09-30-13 | | | 06-30-14 | | | 09-30-13 | |
Private & Financial sector loans | | | 40,512,571 | | | | 37,910,090 | | | | 33,521,195 | | | | 6.9 | % | | | 20.9 | % |
Advances | | | 7,311,296 | | | | 6,894,271 | | | | 6,633,490 | | | | 6.0 | % | | | 10.2 | % |
Discounted and purchased notes | | | 6,303,691 | | | | 5,558,444 | | | | 4,613,774 | | | | 13.4 | % | | | 36.6 | % |
Consumer Mortgages | | | 1,387,004 | | | | 1,311,435 | | | | 1,080,961 | | | | 5.8 | % | | | 28.3 | % |
Car secured loans | | | 3,641,853 | | | | 3,456,216 | | | | 3,328,779 | | | | 5.4 | % | | | 9.4 | % |
Personal loans | | | 5,977,116 | | | | 5,974,939 | | | | 5,661,807 | | | | 0.0 | % | | | 5.6 | % |
Credit cards | | | 9,383,445 | | | | 8,651,287 | | | | 5,974,677 | | | | 8.5 | % | | | 57.1 | % |
Loans to financial sector | | | 952,622 | | | | 1,114,563 | | | | 1,372,086 | | | | -14.5 | % | | | -30.6 | % |
Other loans | | | 5,708,632 | | | | 5,008,854 | | | | 4,898,638 | | | | 14.0 | % | | | 16.5 | % |
Unaccrued interest | | | (131,173 | ) | | | (125,691 | ) | | | (100,124 | ) | | | 4.4 | % | | | 31.0 | % |
Adjustment and accrued interest & exchange differences receivable | | | 854,708 | | | | 889,249 | | | | 713,054 | | | | -3.9 | % | | | 19.9 | % |
Less: Allowance for loan losses | | | (876,623 | ) | | | (823,477 | ) | | | (655,947 | ) | | | 6.5 | % | | | 33.6 | % |
Loans to public sector | | | 51,945 | | | | 49,024 | | | | 79,588 | | | | 6.0 | % | | | -34.7 | % |
Loans to public sector | | | 9,184 | | | | 9,247 | | | | 49,015 | | | | -0.7 | % | | | -81.3 | % |
Adjustment and accrued interest & exchange differences receivable | | | 42,761 | | | | 39,777 | | | | 30,573 | | | | 7.5 | % | | | 39.9 | % |
Net total loans | | | 40,564,516 | | | | 37,959,114 | | | | 33,600,783 | | | | 6.9 | % | | | 20.7 | % |
BBVA Francés maintains the best asset quality ratios in the Argentine financial system, despite same deterioration in the indicators.
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As of September 30, 2014, the asset quality ratio (non-performing loans/total loans) was 0.94%, while the coverage ratio (provisions/non-performing loans) reached 225.89%.
Compared to the same quarter of 2013 the higher ratio is due to a rise of non-performing loans as well as an increase in the performing portfolio.
In contrast, compared to the previous quarter of 2014, the ratio reflected a slight improvement.
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Asset quality ratios | | Quarter ended | | | D% quarter ended 09-30-14 vs quarter ended | |
(in thousands of pesos except percentages) | | 09-30-14 | | | 06-30-14 | | | 09-30-13 | | | 06-30-14 | | | 09-30-13 | |
Non-performing loans (1) | | | 388,080 | | | | 377,420 | | | | 254,161 | | | | 2.8 | % | | | 52.7 | % |
Allowance for loan losses | | | (876,623 | ) | | | (823,477 | ) | | | (655,947 | ) | | | 6.5 | % | | | 33.6 | % |
Non-performing loans/net total loans | | | 0.94 | % | | | 0.97 | % | | | 0.74 | % | | | -3.8 | % | | | 26.2 | % |
Non-performing private loans/net private loans | | | 0.94 | % | | | 0.97 | % | | | 0.74 | % | | | -3.8 | % | | | 26.1 | % |
Allowance for loan losses/non-performing loans | | | 225.89 | % | | | 218.19 | % | | | 258.08 | % | | | 3.5 | % | | | -12.5 | % |
Allowance for loan losses/net total loans | | | 2.12 | % | | | 2.12 | % | | | 1.91 | % | | | -0.4 | % | | | 10.5 | % |
(1) | Non-performing loans include: all loans to borrowers classified as “Problem”, “Deficient Servicing”, “High Insolvency Risk”, “Difficult Recovery”, “Irrecoverable” and “Irrecoverable for Technical Decision” according to the new Central Bank debtor classification system. |
The following table shows the evolution of provisions for loan losses, including charges relating to
transactions recorded under “Other receivables” from financial intermediation.
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Evolution of provisions | | Quarter ended | | | D% quarter ended 09-30-14 vs quarter ended | |
(in thousands of pesos except percentages) | | 09-30-14 | | | 06-30-14 | | | 09-30-13 | | | 06-30-14 | | | 09-30-13 | |
Balance at the beginning of the quarter | | | 828,912 | | | | 761,194 | | | | 623,042 | | | | 8.9 | % | | | 33.0 | % |
Increase / decrease | | | 151,867 | | | | 151,729 | | | | 102,888 | | | | 0.1 | % | | | 47.6 | % |
Provision increase / decrease - Exchange rate difference | | | 1,173 | | | | 385 | | | | 1,892 | | | | 204.7 | % | | | 38.0 | % |
Decrease | | | (99,740 | ) | | | (84,396 | ) | | | (67,535 | ) | | | 18.2 | % | | | 47.7 | % |
Balance at the end of the quarter | | | 882,212 | | | | 828,912 | | | | 660,287 | | | | 6.4 | % | | | 33.6 | % |
Deposits
Total deposits reached AR$ 49.7 billion as of September 30, 2014, increasing by 25.8% and 3.5% compared to the same quarter of 2013 and to the previous quarter, respectively.
In annual terms, sight accounts increased 34.3%, whereas time deposits grew at a slower rate (15.1%), improving the funding mix. Sight accounts represented 58.6% of the Bank’s total deposits.
It is noteworthy to highlight that, in the last twelve months; peso-denominated deposits grew 23.7%;
sight accounts increased by 32% and time deposits by 13.8%.
The quarterly change reflected a slight slowdown in the deposits, which increased by 3.5%, growing only accounts balances, whereas saving accounts and time deposits remained stable.
Deposits denominated in foreign currency increased 47.2% compared to the same quarter of 2013 and 10.4% compared to the previous quarter. As of September 30, 2014 deposits denominated in foreign currency reached AR$ 5.1 billion (equivalent to US$ 0.6 billion), representing 10.3% of the Bank’s total deposits.
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Total deposits | | Quarter ended | | | D% quarter ended 09-30-14 vs quarter ended | |
(in thousands of pesos except percentages) | | 09-30-14 | | | 06-30-14 | | | 09-30-13 | | | 06-30-14 | | | 09-30-13 | |
Total deposits | | | 49,734,513 | | | | 48,046,749 | | | | 39,544,867 | | | | 3.5 | % | | | 25.8 | % |
Current accounts | | | 16,514,883 | | | | 14,327,189 | | | | 11,081,263 | | | | 15.3 | % | | | 49.0 | % |
Peso denominated | | | 15,921,325 | | | | 12,952,869 | | | | 11,065,211 | | | | 22.9 | % | | | 43.9 | % |
Foreign currency | | | 593,558 | | | | 1,374,320 | | | | 16,052 | | | | -56.8 | % | | | n/a | |
Saving accounts | | | 12,624,715 | | | | 12,567,766 | | | | 10,617,959 | | | | 0.5 | % | | | 18.9 | % |
Peso denominated | | | 9,835,098 | | | | 9,996,063 | | | | 8,449,237 | | | | -1.6 | % | | | 16.4 | % |
Foreign currency | | | 2,789,617 | | | | 2,571,703 | | | | 2,168,722 | | | | 8.5 | % | | | 28.6 | % |
Time deposits | | | 19,607,251 | | | | 20,187,951 | | | | 17,028,514 | | | | -2.9 | % | | | 15.1 | % |
Peso denominated | | | 18,114,087 | | | | 18,653,150 | | | | 15,914,251 | | | | -2.9 | % | | | 13.8 | % |
CER adjusted time deposits | | | 410 | | | | 704 | | | | 938 | | | | -41.8 | % | | | -56.3 | % |
Foreign currency | | | 1,492,754 | | | | 1,534,097 | | | | 1,113,325 | | | | -2.7 | % | | | 34.1 | % |
Investment Accounts | | | 677 | | | | 1,176 | | | | 5,422 | | | | -42.4 | % | | | -87.5 | % |
Peso denominated | | | 677 | | | | 1,176 | | | | 5,422 | | | | -42.4 | % | | | -87.5 | % |
Other | | | 986,987 | | | | 962,667 | | | | 811,709 | | | | 2.5 | % | | | 21.6 | % |
Peso denominated | | | 757,089 | | | | 741,499 | | | | 640,326 | | | | 2.1 | % | | | 18.2 | % |
Foreign currency | | | 229,898 | | | | 221,168 | | | | 171,383 | | | | 3.9 | % | | | 34.1 | % |
Rescheduled deposits + CEDROS | | | 2,234 | | | | 3,013 | | | | 16,971 | | | | -25.9 | % | | | -86.8 | % |
Peso denominated | | | 2,234 | | | | 3,013 | | | | 16,971 | | | | -25.9 | % | | | -86.8 | % |
Total deposits + Rescheduled deposits & CEDROS | | | 49,736,747 | | | | 48,049,762 | | | | 39,561,838 | | | | 3.5 | % | | | 25.7 | % |
(*) | In August 2005, the payments of rescheduled deposits were finalized, only those deposits that have a pending court case remain outstanding. |
Other Funding Sources
As of September 30, 2014, other funding sources totaled AR$ 2.6 billion, increasing 91.4% compared to the same quarter of 2013 and 14.4% to the previous quarter.
In the last twelve months, both the Bank and PSA Finance issued non-subordinated negotiable
obligations (bonds). Some series of bonds matured during the period. Dollar funding increased as well, mainly funding lines aimed at financing imports.
Of the total outstanding senior bonds, AR$ 1.5 billion correspond to those issued by BBVA Francés and AR$ 0.4 billion to those issued by PSA Finance.
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Other funding sources | | Quarter ended | | | D% quarter ended 09-30-14 vs quarter ended | |
(in thousands of pesos except percentages) | | 09-30-14 | | | 06-30-14 | | | 09-30-13 | | | 06-30-14 | | | 09-30-13 | |
Lines from other banks | | | 779,068 | | | | 759,782 | | | | 532,297 | | | | 2.5 | % | | | 46.4 | % |
Senior Bonds | | | 1,834,664 | | | | 1,524,976 | | | | 833,167 | | | | 20.3 | % | | | 120.2 | % |
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Total other funding sources | | | 2,613,732 | | | | 2,284,758 | | | | 1,365,464 | | | | 14.4 | % | | | 91.4 | % |
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Capitalization
As of September 30, 2014, the Bank’s total shareholder’s equity totaled AR$ 9.5 billion, while the excess over BCRA Minimum Capital Requirements was AR$ 4.7 billion or 95.8%.
On the same date, the capital ratio reached 16.2% of assets adjusted to risk.
It is important to mention that beginning in the second quarter of 2014, the calculation of the ratio was modified, considering total risk-weighted assets. Previously, only credit risk-weighted assets were considered in the capital ratio calculation.
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Capitalization | | Quarter ended | | | D% quarter ended 09-30-14 vs quarter ended | |
(in thousands of pesos except percentages) | | 09-30-14 | | | 06-30-14 | | | 09-30-13 | | | 06-30-14 | | | 09-30-13 | |
Capital Stock | | | 536,878 | | | | 536,878 | | | | 536,878 | | | | 0.0 | % | | | 0.0 | % |
Issuance premiums | | | 182,511 | | | | 182,511 | | | | 182,511 | | | | 0.0 | % | | | 0.0 | % |
Adjustments to stockholders equity | | | 312,979 | | | | 312,979 | | | | 312,979 | | | | 0.0 | % | | | 0.0 | % |
Subtotal | | | 1,032,368 | | | | 1,032,368 | | | | 1,032,368 | | | | 0.0 | % | | | 0.0 | % |
Reserves on Profits | | | 6,095,012 | | | | 6,095,012 | | | | 4,099,568 | | | | 0.0 | % | | | 48.7 | % |
Unappropriated retained earnings | | | 2,390,139 | | | | 1,761,169 | | | | 1,160,313 | | | | 35.7 | % | | | 106.0 | % |
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Total stockholders’ equity | | | 9,517,519 | | | | 8,888,549 | | | | 6,292,249 | | | | 7.1 | % | | | 51.3 | % |
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Central Bank Requirements | | Quarter ended | | | D% quarter ended 09-30-14 vs quarter ended | |
(in thousands of pesos except percentages) | | 09-30-14 | | | 06-30-14 | | | 09-30-13 | | | 06-30-14 | | | 09-30-13 | |
Central Bank Minimum Capital Requirements | | | 4,931,604 | | | | 4,782,278 | | | | 3,799,674 | | | | 3.1 | % | | | 29.8 | % |
Central Bank Minimum Capital Requirements (a, b) | | | 4,759,958 | | | | 4,614,717 | | | | 3,655,086 | | | | 3.1 | % | | | 30.2 | % |
Increase in capital requirements related to custody | | | 171,646 | | | | 167,561 | | | | 144,588 | | | | 2.4 | % | | | 18.7 | % |
a) Central Bank Minimum Capital Requirements | | | 4,759,958 | | | | 4,614,717 | | | | 3,653,666 | | | | 3.1 | % | | | 30.3 | % |
Allocated to Asset at Risk | | | 3,499,558 | | | | 3,364,223 | | | | 2,804,618 | | | | 4.0 | % | | | 24.8 | % |
DCR (derivative conterparter risk) | | | 11,942 | | | | 11,190 | | | | 7,275 | | | | 6.7 | % | | | 64.2 | % |
Non Compliance of Other Credit Regulations | | | — | | | | 50,256 | | | | — | | | | -100.0 | % | | | n/a | |
Market Risk | | | 109,918 | | | | 131,494 | | | | 38,893 | | | | -16.4 | % | | | 182.6 | % |
Operational Risk | | | 1,138,540 | | | | 1,057,554 | | | | 802,880 | | | | 7.7 | % | | | 41.8 | % |
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b) Minimum capital required for the Guarantee Fund for the Sustainability of the Pas-as-you-go System maneged by the Argentine Republic and registrar of mortgage notes | | | 686,586 | | | | 670,243 | | | | 578,354 | | | | 2.4 | % | | | 18.7 | % |
5% of the securities in custody and book-entry notes | | | 686,586 | | | | 670,243 | | | | 578,354 | | | | 2.4 | % | | | 18.7 | % |
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Bank Capital Calculated under Central Bank Rules | | | 9,656,270 | | | | 9,142,327 | | | | 6,327,630 | | | | 5.6 | % | | | 52.6 | % |
Ordinary Capital Level 1 | | | 9,283,586 | | | | 8,773,180 | | | | 6,070,362 | | | | 5.8 | % | | | 52.9 | % |
Dedusctions Ordinary Capital Level 1 | | | (158,196 | ) | | | (141,202 | ) | | | (129,621 | ) | | | 12.0 | % | | | 22.0 | % |
Capital Level 2 | | | 530,880 | | | | 510,349 | | | | 386,889 | | | | 4.0 | % | | | 37.2 | % |
Excess over Required Capital | | | 4,724,666 | | | | 4,360,049 | | | | 2,527,956 | | | | 8.4 | % | | | 86.9 | % |
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Capital Ratio (Central Bank rules) | | | 16.2 | % | | | 15.8 | % | | | 13.9 | % | | | 2.4 | % | | | 17.1 | % |
Excess over Required Capital as a % of Shareholders’ Equity | | | 49.6 | % | | | 49.1 | % | | | 40.2 | % | | | 1.2 | % | | | 23.6 | % |
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| | Quarter ended | | | D% quarter ended 09-30-14 vs quarter ended | |
(in thousands of pesos except percentages) | | 09-30-14 | | | 06-30-14 | | | 09-30-13 | | | 06-30-14 | | | 09-30-13 | |
Exchange rate | | | 8.46 | | | | 8.13 | | | | 5.79 | | | | 4.1 | % | | | 46.2 | % |
Quarterly CER adjustment | | | 0.04 | | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.03 | | | | -34.7 | % | | | 59.5 | % |
This press release contains or may contain certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the United States Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, among other things, concerning the prospects of the Argentine economy, BBVA Francés’ earnings, business plans, cost-reduction plans, and capitalization plan, and trends affecting BBVA Francés’ financial condition or results of operations. Any
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forward-looking statements included in this press release are based on current expectations and estimates, but actual results and events may differ materially from anticipated future results and events. Certain factors which could cause the actual results and events to differ materially from the expected results or events include: (1) changes in domestic or international stock market prices, exchange rates or interest rates; (2) macroeconomic, regulatory, political or governmental changes; (3) changes in the markets for BBVA Francés’ products and services; (4) increased competition; (5) changes in technology; or (6) changes in the financial condition, creditworthiness or solvency of the customers, debtors or counterparties of BBVA Francés. Additional factors that could cause the actual results or events to differ materially from the expected results or events are described in the reports filed by BBVA Francés with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including, but not limited to, BBVA Francés’ annual report on Form 20-F and exhibits thereto. BBVA Francés does not undertake to revise or update any of the information contained herein under any circumstances, including if at any moment following dissemination of such information it is no longer accurate or complete.
Conference Call
A conference call to discuss third quarter earnings will be held on Wednesday, November 12, 2014, at 11:00 am New York time – 1:00 pm Buenos Aires time. If you are interested in participating, please dial 888-468-2440 within the U.S. or +1 719-325-2393 outside the U.S. at least 5 minutes prior to our conference. Confirmation code: 7920338.
The conference will be recorded, please dial 888-203-1112 or +1 719-457-0820, same confirmation code. It will be available until December 12, 2014.
Internet
This press release is also available at BBVA Francés web site:www.bbvafrances.com.ar
Contacts
Vanesa Bories
Investor Relations
(5411) 4346-4000 int. 11622
vbories@bbva.com
Cecilia Acuña
Investor Relations
(5411) 4341-5036
ceciliaviviana.acuna@bbva.com
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BBVA Banco Francés S.A. and subsidiaries (Grupo Consolidar: by the equity method)
BALANCE SHEET (in thousands of pesos)
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| | 09-30-14 | | | 06-30-14 | | | 03-31-14 | | | 09-30-13 | |
Cash and due from banks | | | 12,539,352 | | | | 11,487,854 | | | | 10,324,896 | | | | 7,769,098 | |
Government and Private Securities | | | 9,634,649 | | | | 10,196,131 | | | | 9,166,259 | | | | 5,900,514 | |
Holdings booked at fair value | | | 2,562,936 | | | | 2,349,646 | | | | 1,437,457 | | | | 1,290,040 | |
Holdings booked at amortized cost | | | 164 | | | | 164 | | | | 181,546 | | | | 164 | |
Reverse repo | | | — | | | | — | | | | 134,502 | | | | 189,431 | |
Listed Private Securities | | | 40,647 | | | | 114,237 | | | | 72,398 | | | | 29,584 | |
Bills and Notes from the Central Bank | | | 7,031,106 | | | | 7,732,288 | | | | 7,340,559 | | | | 4,391,487 | |
Less: Allowances | | | (204 | ) | | | (204 | ) | | | (203 | ) | | | (192 | ) |
Loans | | | 40,564,516 | | | | 37,959,114 | | | | 36,702,394 | | | | 33,600,783 | |
Loans to the private & financial sector | | | 40,512,571 | | | | 37,910,090 | | | | 36,657,954 | | | | 33,521,195 | |
Advances | | | 7,311,296 | | | | 6,894,271 | | | | 6,837,277 | | | | 6,633,490 | |
Discounted and purchased notes | | | 6,303,691 | | | | 5,558,444 | | | | 5,240,894 | | | | 4,613,774 | |
Secured with mortgages | | | 1,387,004 | | | | 1,311,435 | | | | 1,282,080 | | | | 1,080,961 | |
Car secured loans | | | 3,641,853 | | | | 3,456,216 | | | | 3,564,894 | | | | 3,328,779 | |
Personal loans | | | 5,977,116 | | | | 5,974,939 | | | | 6,047,128 | | | | 5,661,807 | |
Credit cards | | | 9,383,445 | | | | 8,651,287 | | | | 8,002,015 | | | | 5,974,677 | |
Loans to financial sector | | | 952,622 | | | | 1,114,563 | | | | 1,277,633 | | | | 1,372,086 | |
Other loans | | | 5,708,632 | | | | 5,008,854 | | | | 4,416,455 | | | | 4,898,638 | |
Less: Unaccrued interest | | | (131,173 | ) | | | (125,691 | ) | | | (150,755 | ) | | | (100,124 | ) |
Plus: Interest & FX differences receivable | | | 854,708 | | | | 889,249 | | | | 897,521 | | | | 713,054 | |
Less: Allowance for loan losses | | | (876,623 | ) | | | (823,477 | ) | | | (757,188 | ) | | | (655,947 | ) |
Public Sector loans | | | 51,945 | | | | 49,024 | | | | 44,440 | | | | 79,588 | |
Principal | | | 9,184 | | | | 9,247 | | | | 8,786 | | | | 49,015 | |
Plus: Interest & FX differences receivable | | | 42,761 | | | | 39,777 | | | | 35,654 | | | | 30,573 | |
Other banking receivables | | | 6,633,040 | | | | 3,506,347 | | | | 3,703,031 | | | | 3,618,734 | |
Repurchase agreements | | | 1,880,783 | | | | 2,035,792 | | | | 2,473,340 | | | | 2,519,628 | |
Unlisted private securities | | | 40,397 | | | | 36,207 | | | | 13,613 | | | | 2,426 | |
Other banking receivables | | | 4,717,449 | | | | 1,439,783 | | | | 1,220,084 | | | | 1,101,020 | |
Less: provisions | | | (5,589 | ) | | | (5,435 | ) | | | (4,006 | ) | | | (4,340 | ) |
Investments in other companies | | | 295,057 | | | | 270,984 | | | | 248,521 | | | | 201,728 | |
Intangible assets | | | 143,124 | | | | 131,637 | | | | 133,817 | | | | 117,961 | |
Organization and development charges | | | 143,124 | | | | 131,637 | | | | 133,817 | | | | 117,961 | |
Other assets | | | 5,074,026 | | | | 4,735,064 | | | | 4,446,775 | | | | 3,673,442 | |
Total Assets | | | 74,883,764 | | | | 68,287,131 | | | | 64,725,693 | | | | 54,882,260 | |
Deposits | | | 49,736,747 | | | | 48,049,762 | | | | 44,903,456 | | | | 39,561,838 | |
Current accounts | | | 16,514,883 | | | | 14,327,189 | | | | 11,746,968 | | | | 11,081,263 | |
Saving accounts | | | 12,624,715 | | | | 12,567,766 | | | | 11,363,770 | | | | 10,617,959 | |
Time deposits | | | 19,607,251 | | | | 20,187,951 | | | | 20,908,778 | | | | 17,028,514 | |
Investment Accounts | | | 677 | | | | 1,176 | | | | 2,677 | | | | 5,422 | |
Rescheduled deposits CEDROS | | | 2,234 | | | | 3,013 | | | | 3,477 | | | | 16,971 | |
Other deposits | | | 986,987 | | | | 962,667 | | | | 877,786 | | | | 811,709 | |
Other banking Liabilities | | | 12,233,676 | | | | 8,267,411 | | | | 8,194,620 | | | | 6,628,194 | |
Other provisions | | | 700,849 | | | | 682,626 | | | | 636,258 | | | | 628,044 | |
Other contingencies | | | 700,276 | | | | 682,061 | | | | 635,120 | | | | 627,341 | |
Guarantees | | | 573 | | | | 565 | | | | 1,138 | | | | 703 | |
Other liabilities | | | 2,452,973 | | | | 2,196,480 | | | | 2,286,954 | | | | 1,621,879 | |
Minority interest | | | 242,000 | | | | 202,303 | | | | 186,107 | | | | 150,056 | |
Total Liabilities | | | 65,366,245 | | | | 59,398,582 | | | | 56,207,395 | | | | 48,590,011 | |
Total Stockholders’ equity | | | 9,517,519 | | | | 8,888,549 | | | | 8,518,298 | | | | 6,292,249 | |
Total liabilities + stockholders’ equity | | | 74,883,764 | | | | 68,287,131 | | | | 64,725,693 | | | | 54,882,260 | |
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BBVA Banco Francés S.A. and subsidiaries (Grupo Consolidar: by the equity method)
INCOME STATEMENT (in thousands of pesos)
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| | 09-30-14 | | | 06-30-14 | | | 03-31-14 | | | 09-30-13 | |
Financial income | | | 3,131,111 | | | | 2,930,115 | | | | 3,838,413 | | | | 2,186,542 | |
Interest on Cash and Due from Banks | | | | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Interest on Loans Granted to the Financial Sector | | | 83,308 | | | | 93,609 | | | | 97,764 | | | | 80,684 | |
Interest on Overdraft | | | 547,732 | | | | 534,824 | | | | 458,888 | | | | 339,139 | |
Interest on Discounted and purchased notes | | | 311,344 | | | | 289,864 | | | | 299,693 | | | | 203,134 | |
Interest on Mortgages | | | 61,058 | | | | 56,176 | | | | 53,426 | | | | 42,486 | |
Interest on Car Secured Loans | | | 203,689 | | | | 197,147 | | | | 188,802 | | | | 155,533 | |
Interest on Credit Card Loans | | | 490,350 | | | | 487,367 | | | | 391,996 | | | | 242,826 | |
Interest on Financial Leases | | | 85,493 | | | | 81,487 | | | | 78,533 | | | | 62,548 | |
Interest on Other Loans | | | 706,045 | | | | 669,546 | | | | 647,479 | | | | 583,205 | |
From Other Banking receivables | | | 25 | | | | 17 | | | | 3,753 | | | | 10,493 | |
Interest on Government Guaranteed Loans Decree 1387/01 | | | 3,739 | | | | 4,843 | | | | 4,145 | | | | 3,921 | |
Income from Securities and Short Term Investments | | | 430,292 | | | | 326,522 | | | | 405,969 | | | | 172,667 | |
CER | | | 59,060 | | | | 97,602 | | | | 95,549 | | | | 33,194 | |
Foreign exchange difference | | | 109,718 | | | | 65,186 | | | | 585,147 | | | | 135,046 | |
Other | | | 39,258 | | | | 25,925 | | | | 527,269 | | | | 121,666 | |
Financial expenses | | | -1,381,601 | | | | -1,494,065 | | | | (1,392,471 | ) | | | (865,761 | ) |
Interest on Current Account Deposits | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Interest on Saving Account Deposits | | | (4,861 | ) | | | (4,793 | ) | | | (4,450 | ) | | | (3,937 | ) |
Interest on Time Deposits | | | (1,036,853 | ) | | | (1,142,425 | ) | | | (1,001,887 | ) | | | (637,315 | ) |
Interest on Other Banking Liabilities | | | (132,759 | ) | | | (140,647 | ) | | | (128,059 | ) | | | (71,747 | ) |
Other interests (includes Central Bank) | | | (1,992 | ) | | | (2,105 | ) | | | (2,199 | ) | | | (1,899 | ) |
CER | | | (23 | ) | | | (50 | ) | | | (69 | ) | | | (23 | ) |
Bank Deposit Guarantee Insurance system mandatory contributions | | | (20,329 | ) | | | (19,699 | ) | | | (18,857 | ) | | | (15,843 | ) |
Mandatory contributions and taxes on interest income | | | (191,684 | ) | | | (177,729 | ) | | | (231,011 | ) | | | (133,858 | ) |
Other | | | 6,900 | | | | (6,617 | ) | | | (5,939 | ) | | | (1,139 | ) |
Net financial income | | | 1,749,510 | | | | 1,436,050 | | | | 2,445,942 | | | | 1,320,781 | |
Provision for loan losses | | | (151,867 | ) | | | (151,729 | ) | | | (118,744 | ) | | | (102,888 | ) |
Income from services, net of other operating expenses | | | 887,922 | | | | 813,890 | | | | 728,761 | | | | 678,628 | |
Administrative expenses | | | (1,582,636 | ) | | | (1,319,873 | ) | | | (1,212,897 | ) | | | (1,037,719 | ) |
Income (loss) from equity investments | | | 85,365 | | | | 42,455 | | | | 29,243 | | | | 38,857 | |
Net Other income | | | 14,453 | | | | (21,077 | ) | | | 41,053 | | | | (23,830 | ) |
Income (loss) from minority interest | | | (28,677 | ) | | | (27,218 | ) | | | (20,788 | ) | | | (13,551 | ) |
Income before tax | | | 974,070 | | | | 772,498 | | | | 1,892,570 | | | | 860,278 | |
Income tax | | | (345,100 | ) | | | (373,447 | ) | | | (530,452 | ) | | | (299,580 | ) |
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Net income | | | 628,970 | | | | 399,051 | | | | 1,362,118 | | | | 560,698 | |
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BBVA Banco Francés S.A. and subsidiaries (Grupo Consolidar consolidated on a line by line basis)
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| | 09-30-14 | | | 06-30-14 | | | 03-31-14 | | | 09-30 -13 | |
Cash and due from banks | | | 12,539,439 | | | | 11,487,941 | | | | 10,324,984 | | | | 7,769,169 | |
Government Securities | | | 9,659,082 | | | | 10,231,532 | | | | 9,174,144 | | | | 5,913,866 | |
Loans | | | 40,564,516 | | | | 37,959,113 | | | | 36,702,394 | | | | 33,646,501 | |
Other Banking Receivables | | | 6,633,040 | | | | 3,506,948 | | | | 3,703,031 | | | | 3,618,734 | |
Assets Subject to Financial Leasing | | | 1,995,881 | | | | 1,948,824 | | | | 1,793,670 | | | | 1,556,241 | |
Investments in other companies | | | 289,446 | | | | 266,812 | | | | 241,594 | | | | 194,402 | |
Other assets | | | 3,268,571 | | | | 2,964,883 | | | | 2,831,646 | | | | 2,279,586 | |
Total Assets | | | 74,949,975 | | | | 68,366,053 | | | | 64,771,463 | | | | 54,978,499 | |
Deposits | | | 49,736,593 | | | | 48,049,643 | | | | 44,867,311 | | | | 39,560,719 | |
Other banking liabilities | | | 12,233,881 | | | | 8,269,373 | | | | 8,194,620 | | | | 6,628,194 | |
Minority interest | | | 246,802 | | | | 205,873 | | | | 192,035 | | | | 156,324 | |
Other liabilities | | | 3,215,180 | | | | 2,952,615 | | | | 2,999,199 | | | | 2,341,013 | |
Total Liabilities | | | 65,432,456 | | | | 59,477,504 | | | | 56,253,165 | | | | 48,686,250 | |
Total Stockholders’ Equity | | | 9,517,519 | | | | 8,888,549 | | | | 8,518,298 | | | | 6,292,249 | |
Stockholders’ Equity + Liabilities | | | 74,949,975 | | | | 68,366,053 | | | | 64,771,463 | | | | 54,978,499 | |
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Net Income | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | 09-30-14 | | | 06-30-14 | | | 03-31-14 | | | 30-09-13 | |
Net Financial Income | | | 1,751,263 | | | | 1,438,503 | | | | 2,448,888 | | | | 1,323,999 | |
Provision for loan losses | | | (151,867 | ) | | | (151,729 | ) | | | (118,744 | ) | | | (102,888 | ) |
Net Income from Services | | | 887,922 | | | | 813,890 | | | | 728,761 | | | | 678,628 | |
Administrative expenses | | | (1,580,779 | ) | | | (1,327,955 | ) | | | (1,220,123 | ) | | | (1,042,833 | ) |
Net Other Income | | | 97,650 | | | | 24,830 | | | | 73,665 | | | | 16,870 | |
Income Before Tax | | | 1,004,189 | | | | 797,539 | | | | 1,912,447 | | | | 873,776 | |
Income Tax | | | (345,310 | ) | | | (373,628 | ) | | | (530,691 | ) | | | (299,851 | ) |
Net income | | | 658,879 | | | | 423,911 | | | | 1,381,756 | | | | 573,925 | |
Minoritary Interest | | | (29,909 | ) | | | (24,860 | ) | | | (19,638 | ) | | | (13,227 | ) |
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Net income for Quarter | | | 628,970 | | | | 399,051 | | | | 1,362,118 | | | | 560,698 | |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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| | | | BBVA Banco Francés S.A. |
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Date: November 12, 2014 | | | | By: | | /s/ Ignacio Sanz y Arcelus |
| | | | | | Name: | | Ignacio Sanz y Arcelus |
| | | | | | Title: | | Chief Financial Officer |