FORM6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Issuer
Pursuant to Rule13a-16 or15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of June, 2019
Commission File Number:001-12568
BBVA FRENCH BANK S.A.
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
Córdoba 111, 1054
Buenos Aires, Argentina
(Address of principal executive offices)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE-MONTH PERIOD ENDED
MARCH 31, 2019

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS OF MARCH 31, 2019 AND DECEMBER 31, 2018
(stated in thousands of pesos)
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| | Notes and Exhibits | | | 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash and deposits in banks | | | 7 | | | | 103,990,452 | | | | 99,105,461 | |
Cash | | | | | | | 15,101,825 | | | | 15,570,831 | |
Financial institutions and correspondents | | | | | | | 88,888,627 | | | | 83,534,630 | |
Argentine Central Bank (BCRA) | | | | | | | 81,997,669 | | | | 75,503,977 | |
Other in the country and abroad | | | | | | | 6,890,958 | | | | 8,030,653 | |
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss | | | 8 | | | | 2,049,715 | | | | 7,508,099 | |
Derivatives | | | 9 | | | | 820,604 | | | | 591,418 | |
Repo transactions | | | 10 | | | | 21,425,035 | | | | 12,861,116 | |
Other financial assets | | | 11 | | | | 9,888,314 | | | | 9,647,526 | |
Loans and other financing | | | 12 | | | | 185,305,934 | | | | 181,422,347 | |
Non-financial government sector | | | | | | | 439 | | | | 207 | |
Argentine Central Bank (BCRA) | | | | | | | 1,518 | | | | 383 | |
Other financial institutions | | | | | | | 6,299,656 | | | | 9,583,842 | |
Non-financial private sector and residents abroad | | | | | | | 179,004,321 | | | | 171,837,915 | |
Other debt securities | | | 13 | | | | 40,541,600 | | | | 23,742,631 | |
Financial assets pledged as collateral | | | 14 | | | | 5,278,301 | | | | 4,703,064 | |
Current income tax assets | | | 15 a) | | | | 385 | | | | 385 | |
Investments in equity instruments | | | 16 | | | | 1,893,207 | | | | 129,538 | |
Investments in associates | | | 17 | | | | 1,859,414 | | | | 1,752,322 | |
Property and equipment | | | 18 | | | | 11,609,063 | | | | 9,816,116 | |
Intangible assets | | | 19 | | | | 542,565 | | | | 510,912 | |
Deferred income tax assets | | | | | | | 274,386 | | | | 194,036 | |
Othernon-financial assets | | | 20 | | | | 2,203,245 | | | | 2,135,859 | |
Non-currrent assets held for sale | | | 21 | | | | 59,776 | | | | 493,373 | |
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TOTAL ASSETS | | | | | | | 387,741,996 | | | | 354,614,203 | |
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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS OF MARCH 31, 2019 AND DECEMBER 31, 2018
(stated in thousands of pesos)
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| | Notes and Exhibits | | | 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | |
LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Deposits | |
| 22 and Exhibit H | | | | 278,707,027 | | | | 259,509,061 | |
Non-financial government sector | | | | | | | 1,666,961 | | | | 1,544,761 | |
Financial sector | | | | | | | 230,106 | | | | 294,122 | |
Non-financial private sector and residents abroad | | | | | | | 276,809,960 | | | | 257,670,178 | |
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss | | | 23 | | | | 1,969,005 | | | | 692,270 | |
Derivatives | | | 9 | | | | 1,611,843 | | | | 1,377,259 | |
Repo transactions | | | 10 | | | | — | | | | 14,321 | |
Other financial liabilities | | | 24 | | | | 29,306,624 | | | | 28,189,392 | |
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions | | | 25 | | | | 5,999,754 | | | | 5,527,525 | |
Corporate bonds issued | | | 26 | | | | 4,228,208 | | | | 2,473,690 | |
Current income tax liabilities | | | 15 b) | | | | 5,792,030 | | | | 3,676,444 | |
Provisions | |
| 27 and Exhibit J | | | | 3,861,057 | | | | 3,620,723 | |
Deferred income tax liabilities | | | | | | | 65,808 | | | | 57,725 | |
Othernon-financial liabilities | | | 28 | | | | 11,791,812 | | | | 10,894,016 | |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES | | | | | | | 343,333,168 | | | | 316,032,426 | |
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EQUITY | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Share capital | | | 30 | | | | 612,660 | | | | 612,660 | |
Non-capitalized contributions | | | | | | | 6,735,977 | | | | 6,735,977 | |
Capital adjustments | | | | | | | 312,979 | | | | 312,979 | |
Reserves | | | | | | | 17,424,932 | | | | 17,424,932 | |
Retained earnings | | | | | | | 13,470,092 | | | | 3,856,405 | |
Other accumulated comprehensive income | | | | | | | (188,995 | ) | | | (4,975 | ) |
Income for the period | | | | | | | 6,007,619 | | | | 9,613,687 | |
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Equity attributable to owners of the Parent | | | | | | | 44,375,264 | | | | 38,551,665 | |
Equity attributable tonon-controlling interests | | | | | | | 33,564 | | | | 30,112 | |
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TOTAL EQUITY | | | | | | | 44,408,828 | | | | 38,581,777 | |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | | | | | | | 387,741,996 | | | | 354,614,203 | |
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Notes and exhibits are an integral part of these financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF INCOME
FOR THE THREE-MONTH INTERIM PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2018
(stated in thousands of pesos)
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| | Notes and Exhibits | | | 2019 | | | 2018 | |
Interest income | | | 31 | | | | 18,375,643 | | | | 7,914,035 | |
Interest expense | | | 32 | | | | (8,624,392 | ) | | | (2,808,837 | ) |
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Net interest income | | | | | | | 9,751,251 | | | | 5,105,198 | |
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Commission income | | | 33 | | | | 3,814,183 | | | | 2,286,386 | |
Commission expenses | | | 34 | | | | (2,319,368 | ) | | | (1,354,822 | ) |
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Net commission income | | | | | | | 1,494,815 | | | | 931,564 | |
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Net income from financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss | | | 35 | | | | 2,464,277 | | | | 309,176 | |
Net income (loss) from write-down of assets at amortized cost and at fair value through OCI | | | 36 | | | | (4,183 | ) | | | 1,367 | |
Foreign exchange and gold gains/(losses) | | | 37 | | | | 1,174,542 | | | | 695,250 | |
Other operating income | | | 38 | | | | 3,390,923 | | | | 1,490,763 | |
Loan loss allowances | | | Exhibit R | | | | (2,358,139 | ) | | | (526,194 | ) |
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Net operating income | | | | | | | 15,913,486 | | | | 8,007,124 | |
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Personnel benefits | | | 39 | | | | (2,712,587 | ) | | | (1,957,189 | ) |
Administrative expenses | | | 40 | | | | (2,044,423 | ) | | | (1,508,192 | ) |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 41 | | | | (358,361 | ) | | | (199,042 | ) |
Other operating expenses | | | 42 | | | | (2,538,043 | ) | | | (2,153,710 | ) |
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Operating income | | | | | | | 8,260,072 | | | | 2,188,991 | |
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Income from associates | | | | | | | 117,003 | | | | 39,877 | |
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Income before income tax | | | | | | | 8,377,075 | | | | 2,228,868 | |
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Income tax | | | 15 c) | | | | (2,366,004 | ) | | | (662,724 | ) |
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Income for the period | | | | | | | 6,011,071 | | | | 1,566,144 | |
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Income for the period attributable to: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Owners of the Parent | | | | | | | 6,007,619 | | | | 1,545,298 | |
Non-controlling interests | | | | | | | 3,452 | | | | 20,846 | |
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EARNINGS PER SHARE
AS OF MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2018
(stated in thousands of pesos)
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Accounts | | 03.31.19 | | | 03.31.18 | |
Numerator: | | | | | | | | |
Net income attributable to owners of the Parent | | | 6,007,619 | | | | 1,545,298 | |
Net income attributable to owners of the Parent adjusted to reflect the effect of dilution | | | 6,007,619 | | | | 1,545,298 | |
Denominator: | | | | | | | | |
Weighted average of outstanding common shares for the period | | | 612,659,638 | | | | 588,595,588 | |
Weighted average of outstanding common shares for the period adjusted to reflect the effect of dilution | | | 612,659,638 | | | | 588,595,588 | |
Basic earnings per share (stated in thousands of pesos) | | | 9.8058 | | | | 2.6254 | |
Diluted earnings per share (stated in thousands of pesos) (1) | | | 9.8058 | | | | 2.6254 | |
(1) | Since BBVA Banco Francés S.A. has not issued financial instruments with a dilutive effect on earnings per share, basic and diluted earnings per share are the same. |
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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE THREE-MONTH INTERIM PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2018
(stated in thousands of pesos)
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| | 2019 | | | 2018 | |
Income for the period | | | 6,011,071 | | | | 1,566,144 | |
Other comprehensive income components to be reclassified to income/(loss) for the period: | | | | | | | | |
Profit or losses from financial instruments at fair value through OCI | | | | | | | | |
Loss for the period on financial instruments at fair value through OCI | | | (281,501 | ) | | | (11,231 | ) |
Reclassication adjustment for the period | | | 4,183 | | | | 34,805 | |
Income tax | | | 103,203 | | | | (10,441 | ) |
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| | | (174,115 | ) | | | 13,133 | |
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Other comprehensive 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 | | | | | | | | |
Loss on the Share in OCI from associates and joint ventures at equity method | | | (9,905 | ) | | | (7,958 | ) |
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| | | (9,905 | ) | | | (7,958 | ) |
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Total Other Comprehensive (Loss)/Income to be reclassified to income/(loss) for the period | | | (184,020 | ) | | | 5,175 | |
Total Other Comprehensive (Loss)/Income for the period | | | (184,020 | ) | | | 5,175 | |
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Total comprehensive income | | | 5,827,051 | | | | 1,571,319 | |
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Total comprehensive income: | | | | | | | | |
Attributable to owners of the Parent | | | 5,823,599 | | | | 1,550,473 | |
Attributable tonon-controlling interests | | | 3,452 | | | | 20,846 | |
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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
FOR THETHREE-MONTH INTERIM PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2019
(stated in thousands of pesos)
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| | Share capital | | | Non-capitalized contributions | | | | | | Other comprehensive income | | | Retained earnings | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Transactions | | Outstanding shares | | | Share premium | | | Adjustments to equity | | | Losses on financial instruments at fair value through OCI | | | Other | | | Legal reserve | | | Optional reserve | | | Unappropriated retained earnings | | | Total equity attributable to owners of the Parent | | | Total equity attributable to non - controlling interests | | | Total equity | |
Balance at the beginning of the year | | | 612,660 | | | | 6,735,977 | | | | 312,979 | | | | (112,612 | ) | | | 107,637 | | | | 4,802,904 | | | | 12,622,028 | | | | 13,470,092 | | | | 38,551,665 | | | | 30,112 | | | | 38,581,777 | |
Total comprehensive income for the period | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
- Income for the period | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 6,007,619 | | | | 6,007,619 | | | | 3,452 | | | | 6,011,071 | |
- Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) for the period | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (174,115 | ) | | | (9,905 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (184,020 | ) | | | — | | | | (184,020 | ) |
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Balances at fiscalperiod-end | | | 612,660 | | | | 6,735,977 | | | | 312,979 | | | | (286,727 | ) | | | 97,732 | | | | 4,802,904 | | | | 12,622,028 | | | | 19,477,711 | | | | 44,375,264 | | | | 33,564 | | | | 44,408,828 | |
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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE THREE-MONTH INTERIM PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2018
(stated in thousands of pesos)
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Accounts | | 03.31.19 | | | 03.31.18 | |
Cash flows from operating activities | | | | | | | | |
Income before Income Tax | | | 8,377,075 | | | | 2,228,868 | |
Adjustments to obtain cash flows from operating activities: | | | (8,972,170 | ) | | | (549,604 | ) |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 358,361 | | | | 199,042 | |
Loan loss allowance | | | 2,358,138 | | | | 526,194 | |
Effect of foreign exchange changes | | | (8,037,189 | ) | | | (1,372,835 | ) |
Income/(loss) from sale of Prisma | | | (2,695,720 | ) | | | — | |
Other adjustments | | | (955,760 | ) | | | 97,995 | |
Net decreases from operating assets: | | | (26,270,111 | ) | | | (11,160,653 | ) |
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss | | | 5,458,384 | | | | 4,892,728 | |
Derivatives | | | (229,186 | ) | | | (23,920 | ) |
Repo transactions | | | (8,563,919 | ) | | | (814,162 | ) |
Loans and other financing | | | (3,795,226 | ) | | | (11,981,452 | ) |
Non-financial government sector | | | (232 | ) | | | 76 | |
Other financial institutions | | | 3,283,051 | | | | (325,718 | ) |
Non-financial private sector and residents abroad | | | (7,078,045 | ) | | | (11,655,810 | ) |
Other debt securities | | | (16,973,084 | ) | | | 1,723,891 | |
Financial assets pledged as collateral | | | (575,237 | ) | | | (674,791 | ) |
Investments in equity instruments | | | — | | | | (17,969 | ) |
Other assets | | | (1,591,843 | ) | | | (4,264,978 | ) |
Net increases from operating liabilities: | | | 21,369,369 | | | | 7,341,924 | |
Deposits | | | 19,197,966 | | | | 6,421,365 | |
Non-financial government sector | | | 122,200 | | | | 210,045 | |
Financial sector | | | (64,016 | ) | | | (64,087 | ) |
Non-financial private sector and residents abroad | | | 19,139,782 | | | | 6,275,407 | |
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss | | | 1,276,735 | | | | — | |
Derivatives | | | 234,584 | | | | 15,669 | |
Repo transactions | | | (14,321 | ) | | | 293,774 | |
Other liabilities | | | 674,405 | | | | 611,116 | |
Income tax paid | | | (246,183 | ) | | | (214,758 | ) |
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Total cash flows used in operating activities | | | (5,742,020 | ) | | | (2,354,223 | ) |
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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE THREE-MONTH INTERIM PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2018
(stated in thousands of pesos)
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Accounts | | 03.31.19 | | | 03.31.18 | |
Cash flows from investing activities: | | | | | | | | |
Payments: | | | (411,518 | ) | | | (319,653 | ) |
Purchase of property and equipment, intangible assets and other assets | | | (411,518 | ) | | | (311,695 | ) |
Other payments related to investing activities | | | — | | | | (7,958 | ) |
Collections: | | | 1,729,915 | | | | 8,114 | |
Sale of investments in equity instruments | | | 1,729,915 | | | | 8,114 | |
Total cash flows generated by / (used in) investing activities | | | 1,318,397 | | | | (311,539 | ) |
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Cash flows from financing activities | | | | | | | | |
Payments: | | | (347,975 | ) | | | (221,084 | ) |
Non-subordinated corporate bonds | | | (209,616 | ) | | | (213,306 | ) |
BCRA | | | (8,746 | ) | | | (7,778 | ) |
Lease payments | | | (129,613 | ) | | | — | |
Collections: | | | 1,619,400 | | | | 196,000 | |
Non-subordinated corporate bonds | | | 1,619,400 | | | | — | |
Other collections related to financing activities | | | — | | | | 196,000 | |
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Total cash flows generated by / (used in) financing activities | | | 1,271,425 | | | | (25,084 | ) |
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | | | 8,037,189 | | | | 1,372,835 | |
Total changes in cash flows | | | | | | | | |
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| | | 4,884,991 | | | | (1,318,011 | ) |
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Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year (Note 7) | | | 99,105,461 | | | | 38,235,942 | |
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Cash and cash equivalents at fiscal period end (Note 7) | | | 103,990,452 | | | | 36,917,931 | |
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR
THE FISCAL PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2019
(Stated in thousands of pesos)
BBVA Banco Francés S.A. (hereinafter, either “BBVA Francés”, 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 252 national branches.
Since December 1996, BBVA Francés is part of the global strategy of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. (BBVA or the “Parent”), which directly and indirectly controls the Entity, by holding 66.55% of the share capital as of March 31, 2019.
On April 26, 2019, the Shareholders’ Meeting approved the Entity’s change of corporate name. In this sense, the corporation (sociedad anónima) incorporated under the name “BBVA Banco Francés S.A.” will continue to operate under the name “BBVA Argentina S.A.”. The change of name is pending approval of the BCRA and registration with the Argentine Superintendence of Corporations (IGJ).
These financial statements include the Entity and its controlled or subsidiary companies (collectively referred to, including the Entity, as the “Group”). The Entity’s subsidiaries are listed below:
| • | | BBVA Francés Valores S.A.: corporation incorporated under the laws of Argentina as a comprehensive clearing and settlement agent. On March 8, 2019, the Bank’s Board of Directors submitted to its Shareholders’ Meeting a proposal to carry out a merger of this company in order to attain more efficiency in its administrative processes and thus, provide better service to its customers. In this regard, on April 24, 2019, the Shareholders’ Meeting approved the proposal made by the Bank’s Board of Directors. Finally, it should be noted that the CNV has authorized the merger prospectus published in the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange Bulletin on April 16, 2019. |
| • | | BBVA Francés Asset Management S.A. Sociedad Gerente de Fondos Comunes de Inversión: corporation incorporated under the laws of Argentina as an agent for the management of mutual funds; |
| • | | Consolidar Administradora de Fondos de Jubilaciones y Pensiones S.A. (undergoing liquidation proceedings): 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 government regime 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 funds 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 |
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| 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. |
| • | | Volkswagen Financial Services Compañía Financiera S.A. (VWFS): A financial company incorporated under the laws of Argentina engaged in pledge loans. On September 25, 2018, BBVA Francés lost control of the company due to the termination of thetwo-year term committed by the Entity to provide financing to such company if it failed to diversify its sources of funding. According to International Accounting Standard No. 28 (IAS 28), VWFS qualifies as an associate and, as such, it has been deconsolidated effective since the date of loss of control. |
Argentine Capital Markets Law No. 26831, enacted on December 28, 2012 and amended by Law No. 27440 dated May 11, 2018, subsequently regulated through General Resolution No. 622/13 and General Resolution No. 731/2018 issued by the Argentine Securities Commission (CNV), establishes in Section 47 that agents have an obligation to register with the CNV, to act in the market in any of the capacities set forth in such law. On September 9 and 19, 2014, the Entity was registered as an Agent for the Custody of Mutual Funds under No. 4 and as a Comprehensive Clearing and Settlement Agent under No. 42. On August 7, 2014, the subsidiary BBVA Banco Francés Asset Management S.A. Sociedad Gerente de Fondos Comunes de Inversión was registered as a Mutual Fund Agent under No. 3. On September 19, 2014, the subsidiary BBVA Francés Valores S.A. was registered as a comprehensive Settlement, Clearing and Trading Agent under No. 41.
Part of the Entity’s stock capital is publicly traded and has been registered with the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange, the New York Stock Exchange and the Madrid Stock Exchange.
2. | Basis for the preparation of the Financial Statements |
These condensed financial statements for the three-month period ended March 31, 2019 are prepared pursuant to the reporting framework established by the Argentine Central Bank (B.C.R.A.) that requires supervised entities to submit financial statements prepared pursuant to the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), subject to temporary exception from applying the impairment model in Section 5.5 “Impairment” of IFRS No. 9 “Financial instruments” and International Accounting Standard No. 29 (IAS No. 29) “Financial reporting in hyperinflationary economies”, which shall be applicable for the fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2020 and, taking into consideration the standards prescribed through Memorandum No. 6/2017 issued by the regulatory entity on May 29, 2017 regarding the treatment to be applied to uncertain tax positions as well as, the instructions provided in Memorandum No. 7/2019 issued by the BCRA dated April 29, 2019, which set forth the accounting treatment to be applied to the remaining investment held by the Entity in Prisma Medios de Pago S.A. as of March 31, 2019 (“financial reporting framework established by the BCRA”).
The exceptions described are a deviation from IFRS and are detailed below:
| a) | Regarding the impairment model set forth in Section 5.5 “Impairment” of IFRS 9, on December 5, 2018, the Entity filed with the BCRA the impairment model to be applied within the framework of IFRS No. 9 as from January 1, 2020. The Entity filed quantification with the BCRA on March 29, 2019; |
| b) | Regarding IAS No. 29, the existence of an inflationary context significantly affects the Entity’s financial position and profit or loss and, therefore, the impact of inflation shall be taken into consideration in the interpretation of the information the Entity provides in these financial statements on its financial position, financial performance and cash flows; |
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| c) | Had the IFRS treatment regarding uncertain tax positions been applied, liabilities would have decreased by 2,207,318 as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018. Likewise, the income/(loss) for the three-month period ended March 31, 2018 would have increased by 1,021,518 (Note 15.c), and |
| d) | As regards the investment held in Prisma Medios de Pago S.A. recorded under “Investments in Equity Instruments” as of March 31, 2019, it should be recognized at fair value determined as of such date pursuant to IFRS No. 9 (Note 16). |
As this is an interim period, the Group has opted to present condensed information, pursuant to the guidelines of IAS No. 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, 2018. However, explanatory notes of events and transactions that are material for understanding any changes in the financial position as from March 31, 2019 are included.
Furthermore, the B.C.R.A., 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.
These financial statements have been approved by the Board of Directors of BBVA Banco Francés S.A. as of May 8, 2019.
3. | Functional and presentation currency and Unit of account |
| 3.1. | Functional and presentation currency |
The Group considers the Argentine Peso as the functional and presentation currency. All amounts are stated in thousands of pesos, unless otherwise stated.
According to IAS No. 29, entities are required to restate financial statements stated in local currency as their functional currency to reflect the changes in the purchasing power of such currency, based on the existence or not of a hyperinflationary economy. IAS No. 29 provides certain qualitative and quantitative guidelines to determine the existence of a hyperinflationary economy. Accordingly, hyperinflation shall be deemed to exist where the last three years’ cumulative inflation approaches or exceeds 100%.
As a result of the increase in inflation that has been experienced in the first months of fiscal year 2018, there has been consensus on that the Argentine economy would qualify as a highly inflationary economy according to the guidelines set forth under IAS No. 29. This consensus implies the need to apply IAS No. 29 in preparing financial statements under IFRS for annual and interim periods ended after July 1, 2018.
IAS 29 sets forth that the financial statements of an entity with a functional currency of a high inflationary economy shall be restated in terms of the measuring unit current at the end of the reporting period, regardless of whether the financial statements are based on an historical cost or current cost approach. For such purposes, monetary items shall not be restated,non-monetary items shall be restated by applying the variation of a general price index between the date of acquisition or the date of revaluation and the date of the financial statements to be submitted. The components of shareholders’ equity, except accumulated income/(loss) and surplus of appreciation of assets, shall be restated by applying the general price index to the various items between the date of contribution,
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or between the date of acquisition for any other cause and the date of the financial statements to be submitted. Income and expenses for the period shall be adjusted by applying the general price index between the date those items were acquired and the date of the financial statements to be submitted.
Furthermore, the figures for the preceding fiscal years or periods presented for comparative purposes shall be restated.
As mentioned in Note 2, the application of the guidelines in IAS 29 is exempted and shall be effective for fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2020 as set forth by the BCRA through Communication “A” 6651 issued on February 22, 2019, and therefore the Group does not and shall not restate its financial statements until the date referred to above
The financial statements as of March 31, 2019 of the following subsidiaries: BBVA Francés Valores S.A., BBVA Francés Asset Management S.A. and Consolidar Administradora de Fondos de Jubilaciones y Pensiones S.A. (Undergoing liquidation proceedings) were prepared in constant currency in accordance with the provisions of Resolution 107/18 of the Professional Council of Economic Sciences of the City of Buenos Aires (CPCECABA), which state the need to restate in constant currency financial statements for fiscal years ended on or after July 1, 2018, in accordance with JG Resolution issued by the Federation of Professional Councils of Economic Sciences (FACPCE)No. 539/18 dated September 29, 2018. For the purposes of the preparation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with the financial reporting framework set forth by the BCRA, the Entity has made the necessary adjustments to eliminate the inflation restatement.
The Entity’s Management estimates that the Group shareholders’ equity and income/(loss) may significantly differ if IAS No. 29 is applied.
The existence of such inflationary economic environment affects the Group’s financial position and results of operations. Therefore, the impact of inflation may distort the financial information and should be taken into consideration in understanding the Group’s information reported in these financial statements about its financial position, comprehensive income and cash flows.
4. | Accounting estimates and judgments |
Significant judgments made by the Board of Directors in the application of accounting policies as well as the premises and estimates on uncertainties as of March 31, 2019 were the same as those described in Note 4.1. and 4.2. to the financial statements as of December 31, 2018.
In addition, the Bank applies the same methodologies for the assessment of fair values and the same criteria for the classification of fair value levels as those described in Note 4.3. to the financial statements as of December 31, 2018.
5. | Significant accounting policies |
Except as stated in Notes 5.1 and 5.2 below, the Group has consistently applied the accounting policies described in Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2018, in all the periods presented in these financial statements.
| 5.1. | Assets acquired through financial leases |
On January 13, 2016, the IASB issued IFRS 16, replacing IAS 17 “Leases” for fiscal periods beginning on or after January 1, 2019. Said standard was adopted by the BCRA through Communication “A” 6560. The new standard introduces a single lessee accounting model, requiring lessees to recognize assets and liabilities for all leases. There are recognition exceptions for short term leases and leases where the underlying asset has a low value. The lessee has to recognize aright-of-use asset representing its right to use the leased asset and a lease liability for the obligation of making payments for the lease.
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As to the lessor´s recognition, IFRS 16 substantially keeps the requirements of IAS 17. Therefore, lessors continue classifying leases as operating or financial, and each of them are recognized differently.
The Bank has opted for applying the modified retrospective method consisting in recognizing lease liabilities in the amount equivalent to the current amount of future payments agreed. As a result of this approach, as of such date, the Entity recognizesright-to-use assets and lease liabilities, mainly from leases of offices in its network of branches (Note 29).
| 5.2. | Investments in equity instruments |
By virtue of the partial sale of the shareholding in Prisma Medios de Pago S.A. as explained in Note 16, the remaining stake has been measured at fair value through profit or loss on the basis of the valuation reports issued by independent appraisers, net of the valuation adjustment mandated by the BCRA in its Memorandum No. 7/2019. The accounting criteria applied as required above, imply a deviation from IFRS.
| 5.3. | Interim financial information |
These financial statements for the three-month period ended March 31, 2019 have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 “Interim financial information” and pursuant to the policies adopted by the Entity in its annual financial statements as of December 31, 2018.
| 5.4. | Comparative information |
For comparative purposes, certain reclassifications were made to the information presented for the previous year/period, in order to present them on a consistent basis. The changes of comparative information do not imply changes in any decisions taken on the basis thereof.
6. | IFRS issued but not yet effective |
Pursuant to Communication “A” 6114 issued by the BCRA, as the new IFRS are approved, or the current IFRSs are modified or repealed and, once such changes are adopted by the FACPCE, the BCRA shall issue a statement of its approval for financial institutions. In general, early adoption of an IFRS shall not be allowed, unless specifically admitted when adopted.
| a) | IFRS 9 Financial Instruments - Impairment |
Regarding Section 5.5 “Impairment” of IFRS No. 9, Communication “A” 6430 issued by the BCRA established its application as from fiscal periods beginning on or after January 1, 2020. On the subject, the Entity submitted to the BCRA a description of the expected losses calculation model under that standard on December 5, 2018 and made the quantification of its impact and submitted such information to the regulatory entity on March 29, 2019, as required by Communication “A” 6590 issued by the BCRA.
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| b) | IAS 29 Financial reporting in hyperinflationary economies |
In addition, Communication “A” 6651 issued by the BCRA on February 22, 2019 set forth the application of a the restatement in constant currency set forth by IAS 29 in hyperinflationary economies for fiscal periods beginning on or after January 1, 2020. As stated in Note 2 to these financial statements, the Entity estimates that the effect of adopting this regulation has a significant impact on its statements of financial position, income and other comprehensive income, changes in shareholders’ equity and cash flows as of March 31, 2019.
7. | Cash and deposits in banks |
Breakdown in the Consolidated statement of financial position and the balance of cash and cash equivalents computed for the purposes of the preparation of the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows is as follows:
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| | 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | |
Cash | | | 15,101,825 | | | | 15,570,831 | |
BCRA - Current account | | | 81,997,669 | | | | 75,503,977 | |
Balances with other local and foreign institutions | | | 6,890,958 | | | | 8,030,653 | |
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TOTAL | | | 103,990,452 | | | | 99,105,461 | |
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8. | Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss |
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| | 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | |
Government securities | | | 967,684 | | | | 952,798 | |
Private securities - Corporate bonds | | | 93,005 | | | | 167,914 | |
BCRA Bills | | | 989,026 | | | | 6,387,387 | |
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TOTAL | | | 2,049,715 | | | | 7,508,099 | |
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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. 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 Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position in the item “Derivative instruments” Changes in fair values were recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Income in “Net income/(loss) from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss”.
Breakdown is as follows:
Assets
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| | 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | |
Debit balances linked to foreign currency forwards pending settlement in pesos | | | 820,604 | | | | 591,418 | |
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TOTAL | | | 820,604 | | | | 591,418 | |
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Liabilities
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| | 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | |
Credit balances linked to foreign currency forwards pending settlement in pesos | | | 1,226,676 | | | | 889,731 | |
Credit balances linked to interest rate swaps | | | 385,167 | | | | 487,528 | |
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TOTAL | | | 1,611,843 | | | | 1,377,259 | |
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The notional amounts of the forward transactions and foreign currency forwards, stated in US Dollars (US$) and in Euros as applicable, as well as the base value of interest rate swaps are reported below:
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| | 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | |
Foreign Currency Forwards | | | | | | | | |
Foreign currency forward purchases - US$ | | | 587,535 | | | | 620,651 | |
Foreign currency forward sales - US$ | | | 619,273 | | | | 760,615 | |
Foreign currency forward sales - Euros | | | 8,182 | | | | 5,463 | |
Interest rate swaps | | | | | | | | |
Fixed rate for floating rate | | | 2,884,496 | | | | 3,261,154 | |
Reverse repurchase transactions
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| | | | 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | |
Amounts receivable for reverse repurchase transactions of government securities and BCRA bills with financial institutions | | | | | 406,988 | | | | 154,753 | |
Amount receivable for reverse repurchase transactions of BCRA bills with the BCRA | | | | | 7,710,683 | | | | — | |
Amounts receivable for reverse repurchase transactions of government securities withnon-financial institutions | | (1) | | | 13,307,364 | | | | 12,706,363 | |
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TOTAL | | | | | 21,425,035 | | | | 12,861,116 | |
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(1) | For one repo transaction of Argentine Bonds in US Dollars 2024 carried out with Argentina for an original total of US$ 300,000,000 with final maturity on May 7, 2020. |
Repurchase transactions
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| | 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | |
Amounts payable for repurchase transactions of government securities and BCRA bills with financial institutions | | | — | | | | 14,321 | |
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TOTAL | | | — | | | | 14,321 | |
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11. | Other financial assets |
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| | 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | |
Measured at amortized cost | | | | | | | | |
Financial debtors from spot transactions pending settlement | | | 6,911,243 | | | | 6,842,344 | |
Non-financial debtors from spot transactions pending settlement | | | 442,934 | | | | 91,052 | |
Receivables from sale of ownership interest in Prisma Medios de Pago S.A. (Note 16.1) | | | 1,344,357 | | | | — | |
Other receivables | | | 1,979,239 | | | | 1,837,527 | |
Other | | | 155,679 | | | | 552,220 | |
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| | | 10,833,452 | | | | 9,323,143 | |
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Measured at fair value through profit or loss Mutual funds | | | 507,801 | | | | 408,704 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | 507,801 | | | | 408,704 | |
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Allowance for loan losses (Note 16 and Exhibit R) | | | (1,452,939 | ) | | | (84,321 | ) |
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TOTAL | | | 9,888,314 | | | | 9,647,526 | |
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12. | Loans and other financing |
The Group keeps 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:
Préstamos y otras financiaciones
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| | 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | |
Non-financial government sector | | | 439 | | | | 207 | |
BCRA | | | 1,518 | | | | 383 | |
Other financial institutions | | | 6,360,533 | | | | 9,669,330 | |
Overdrafts | | | 8,019,246 | | | | 11,789,313 | |
Discounted instruments | | | 10,116,572 | | | | 11,310,587 | |
Unsecured instruments | | | 11,712,320 | | | | 12,739,330 | |
Instruments purchased | | | 18,880 | | | | 264,434 | |
Mortgage loans | | | 11,040,556 | | | | 10,104,731 | |
Pledge loans | | | 1,633,244 | | | | 1,650,222 | |
Consumer loans | | | 24,386,326 | | | | 23,560,930 | |
Credit Cards | | | 45,109,757 | | | | 41,869,188 | |
Loans for the prefinancing and financing of exports | | | 52,342,272 | | | | 45,088,576 | |
Receivables from financial leases | | | 2,185,336 | | | | 2,377,747 | |
Loans to personnel | | | 1,312,261 | | | | 1,203,780 | |
Other financing | | | 15,884,643 | | | | 14,051,828 | |
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| | | 190,123,903 | | | | 185,680,586 | |
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Allowance for loan losses (Exhibit R) | | | (4,817,969 | ) | | | (4,258,239 | ) |
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TOTAL | | | 185,305,934 | | | | 181,422,347 | |
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Classification of loans and other financing according to credit performance (determined as per the criteria set forth by the BCRA) and guarantees received are presented in Exhibit B. The information on the concentration of loans and other financing is presented in Exhibit C. The reconciliation of the information included in that Exhibit with the carrying amounts is shown below:
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| | 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | |
Total Exhibits B and C | | | 191,549,419 | | | | 187,080,255 | |
Plus: | | | | | | | | |
BCRA | | | 1,518 | | | | 383 | |
Loans to personnel | | | 1,312,261 | | | | 1,203,780 | |
Less: | | | | | | | | |
Allowances for loan losses | | | (4,817,969 | ) | | | (4,258,239 | ) |
Adjustments for effective interest rate | | | (618,801 | ) | | | (767,474 | ) |
Corporate bonds | | | (150,665 | ) | | | (123,275 | ) |
Loan commitments | | | (1,969,829 | ) | | | (1,713,083 | ) |
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Total loans and other financing | | | 185,305,934 | | | | 181,422,347 | |
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As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Group holds the following contingent transactions booked in memorandum accounts according to the financial reporting framework set forth by the BCRA:
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| | 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | |
Overdrafts and receivables agreed not used | | | 496,492 | | | | 531,590 | |
Guarantees granted | | | 701,258 | | | | 578,092 | |
Liabilities related to foreign trade transactions | | | 209,387 | | | | 141,321 | |
Secured loans | | | 562,692 | | | | 462,080 | |
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| | | 1,969,829 | | | | 1,713,083 | |
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Risks related to the aforementioned contingent transactions are evaluated and controlled in the framework of the Group’s credit risks policy.
13.1 Financial assets measured at amortized cost
They include corporate bonds for which the Group is carrying out credit recovery transactions, in the amount of 136 as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018.
13.2 Financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income
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| | 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | |
Government securities | | | 11,673,640 | | | | 9,815,621 | |
BCRA Liquidity Bills | | | 28,737,098 | | | | 13,815,040 | |
Private securities - Corporate bonds | | | 132,184 | | | | 113,148 | |
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| | | 40,542,922 | | | | 23,743,809 | |
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Allowance for loan losses - Private securities (Exhibit R) | | | (1,458 | ) | | | (1,314 | ) |
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TOTAL | | | 40,541,464 | | | | 23,742,495 | |
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14. | Financial assets pledged as collateral |
The breakdown of the financial assets pledged as collateral as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 is included below:
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| | | | | 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | |
BCRA - Special guarantee accounts | | | (1 | ) | | | 1,677,335 | | | | 1,238,252 | |
Guarantee Trust - BCRA Bills at fair value through OCI | | | (2 | ) | | | — | | | | 1,061,766 | |
Guarantee Trust - Pesos | | | (2 | ) | | | 937,650 | | | | 14,260 | |
Deposits as collateral | | | (3 | ) | | | 2,663,316 | | | | 2,372,751 | |
For repo transactions - Government securities at fair value | | | (4 | ) | | | — | | | | 16,035 | |
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TOTAL | | | | | | | 5,278,301 | | | | 4,703,064 | |
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(1) | Special guarantee current accounts opened at the BCRA for the transactions related to the automated clearing houses and other similar entities. |
(2) | Set up as collateral to operate with ROFEX and MAE on foreign currency forward transactions and futures contracts. The trust fund consists of pesos and monetary regulation instruments issued by the BCRA. |
(3) | Deposits pledged as collateral for activities related to credit card transactions in the country and abroad, with leases and futures contracts. |
(4) | It corresponds to repo transactions. |
| a) | Current income tax assets |
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| | 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | |
Advances | | | 385 | | | | 385 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | 385 | | | | 385 | |
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| b) | Current income tax liabilities |
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| | 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | |
Income tax provision (1) | | | 6,792,859 | | | | 4,429,343 | |
Advances | | | (984,828 | ) | | | (738,645 | ) |
Collections and withholdings | | | (16,001 | ) | | | (14,254 | ) |
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| | | 5,792,030 | | | | 3,676,444 | |
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(1) | The balance as of March 31, 2019 includes the provision determined as of December 31, 2018 plus the provision accrued as of March 31, 2019 for 2,363,516. |
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Breakdown of income tax expense:
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| | 03.31.19 | | | 03.31.18 | |
Current tax | | | 2,363,516 | | | | 661,443 | |
Deferred tax | | | 2,488 | | | | 1,281 | |
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| | | 2,366,004 | | | | 662,724 | |
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Pursuant to IAS No. 34, income tax is recognized in interim periods over the best estimate of the weighted average tax rate expected by the Entity for the fiscal year.
The Group’s effective rate for the three-month period ended March 31, 2019 was 28%, while for the three-month period ended March 31, 2018, it was 30%.
| • | | Income tax– Tax inflation adjustment for fiscal years 2016 and 2017. |
On May 10, 2017 and May 10, 2018, and based on related case law, the Entity approved the filing of an action for declaratory judgment of unconstitutionality of Section 39 of Law 24073, Section 4 of Law 25561, Section 5 of Decree No. 214/02 issued by the Argentine Executive and any other regulation whereby the inflation adjustment mechanism provided for under Law 20628, as amended, is considered not applicable due to the confiscatory effect on the specific case, for fiscal years 2016 and 2017. Consequently, the Entity filed its Income Tax Returns for fiscal years 2016 and 2017 taking into consideration the effect of those restatement mechanisms.
The net impact of this measure is an adjustment to the Income Tax assessed for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 in the amount of 1,185,800 while during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017 the Income Tax adjustment amounted to 1,021,518.
Through Memorandum No. 6/2017 dated May 29, 2017, the BCRA, without resolving on the decisions adopted by the authorities of the Entity or the right of the Entity regarding the suit filed, in its capacity as issuer of accounting standards, requested the Entity to record a contingent provision included in “Liabilities” in the amount equivalent to income recorded, as it considers that “a reassessment of the income tax by applying the inflation adjustment is not addressed by the BCRA regulations”.
In response to this Memorandum, the Entity filed the related answer and confirmed its position by providing the documentation supporting the referred recording. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Entity recorded the requested provision in the “Provisions” account under liabilities and in “Other operating expenses” in the Statement of Income, as specifically pursuant to the accounting standards prescribed by the regulator for this case.
As a result of the assessment made and based on the opinion of its legal and tax advisors, the Entity considers that it is more likely than not for the Entity to obtain a final favorable judgment supporting the idea that this period’s income tax shall be assessed including the tax inflation adjustment, based on the confiscatory nature of the rate that would result from not applying said adjustment in the fiscal years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016.
Therefore, the recording of the contingent provision required by the BCRA results in a departure from IFRS, as stated in Note 2.
| • | | Income tax – requests for recovery of payments made for fiscal years 2013, 2014 and 2015. |
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Regarding fiscal years 2013, 2014 and 2015, the Entity assessed income tax without applying the tax inflation adjustment, consequently a higher tax was paid in the amounts of 264,257, 647,945 and 555,002 for those periods.
Based on the grounds stated above, on November 19, 2015, the petition for recovery of the payments made was filed for periods 2013 and 2014, and the related complaint was filed on September 23, 2016 for both periods, given that no answer to the petition above was received.
In turn, on April 4, 2017, a petition for recovery of the payments made for the higher amount of tax paid for fiscal year 2015 was filed. Likewise, on December 29, 2017, the related complaint was filed for this fiscal year.
As of the date of these financial statements, the tax authorities have not issued a resolution regarding the claims filed.
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 claims filed.
16. Investments in equity instruments
| 16.1 | Investments in equity instruments through profit or loss |
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. Breakdown is as follows:
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| | 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | |
Mercado de Valores de Buenos Aires S.A. | | | 29,131 | | | | 24,722 | |
BYMA-Bolsas y Mercados Argentinos S.A. | | | 80,500 | | | | 94,600 | |
Prisma Medios de Pago S.A. (1) | | | 1,765,000 | | | | — | |
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TOTAL | | | 1,874,631 | | | | 119,322 | |
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(1) | This balance corresponds to the amount of 2,252,139 shares held in Prisma Medios de Pago S.A., representing 5.44% of such company’s capital stock. Said investment was recorded as an asset held for sale as of December 31, 2018 pursuant to the divestiture agreement dated November 2017 and within the framework of IFRS No. 5. |
On February 1, 2019, the transfer of 2,344,064 registered, common shares with a nominal value of $ 1 each and one vote per share, owned by the Bank in Prisma Medios de Pago S.A. was made for the benefit AI Zenith (Netherlands) B.V. (company related to Advent International Global Private Equity).
In accordance with the provisions of the Offer for the purchase of those shares by AI Zenith (Netherlands) B.V., and accepted by the Bank, the total estimated price adjusted was USD 78,265,273, out of which, on February 1, 2019, the Bank received USD 46,457,210, and the unpaid balance shall be deferred over the following 5 (five) years and settle as follows; (i) 30% of that amount shall be paid in pesos, adjusted by CER (UVA) at an annual nominal rate of 15% and (ii) 70% in US Dollars at an annual nominal rate of 10 %. Pursuant to the provisions and allowance rules issued by the BCRA, a provision of $1,452,939 was recorded as of March 31, 2019.
As a consequence of this transaction, a profit of 2,695,720 is recognized in “Other operating income” as of March 31, 2019 (Note 38).
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| 16.2 | Investments in equity instruments through other comprehensive income |
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| | 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | |
Banco Latinoaméricano de Exportaciones S.A. | | | 17,463 | | | | 9,516 | |
Other | | | 1,113 | | | | 700 | |
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TOTAL | | | 18,576 | | | | 10,216 | |
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17. Investments in Associates
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| | 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | |
Volkswagen Financial Services Compañía Financiera S.A. (1) | | | 687,668 | | | | 633,362 | |
PSA Finance Arg. Cía. Financiera S.A. | | | 446,250 | | | | 434,494 | |
Rombo Cía. Financiera S.A. | | | 524,803 | | | | 514,779 | |
BBVA Consolidar Seguros S.A. | | | 166,018 | | | | 135,148 | |
Interbanking S.A. | | | 33,864 | | | | 33,864 | |
Other | | | 811 | | | | 675 | |
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TOTAL | | | 1,859,414 | | | | 1,752,322 | |
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18. Property and equipment
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| | 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | |
Real estate | | | 6,792,379 | | | | 6,820,968 | |
Real estate acquired through financial leases (See Note 5.1 and 29) | | | 1,870,641 | | | | — | |
Furniture and facilities | | | 1,560,920 | | | | 1,561,128 | |
Machinery and equipment | | | 903,808 | | | | 951,797 | |
Automobiles | | | 11,760 | | | | 12,704 | |
Constructions in progress | | | 469,555 | | | | 469,519 | |
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TOTAL | | | 11,609,063 | | | | 9,816,116 | |
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19. Intangible Assets
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| | 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | |
Licenses - Software | | | 542,565 | | | | 510,912 | |
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TOTAL | | | 542,565 | | | | 510,912 | |
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20. Othernon-financial assets
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| | 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | |
Investment properties | | | 66,009 | | | | 66,368 | |
Tax advances | | | 470,847 | | | | 388,733 | |
Prepayments | | | 1,254,761 | | | | 1,160,403 | |
Advances to suppliers of goods | | | 137,180 | | | | 152,848 | |
Other miscellaneous assets | | | 257,774 | | | | 327,504 | |
Advances to personnel | | | 2,833 | | | | 8,155 | |
Assets acquired as security for loans | | | 3,809 | | | | 2,758 | |
Other | | | 10,032 | | | | 29,090 | |
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TOTAL | | | 2,203,245 | | | | 2,135,859 | |
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21. | Non-current assets held for sale |
On December 19, 2018, the Board of Directors agreed to a plan to sell a group of real property assets located in Argentina. Therefore, these assets, the value of which, as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 amounts to 59,776, were classified as“Non-current assets held for sale”, after the efforts to sell that group of assets began.
During November 2017, the Board of Directors agreed to a plan to sell its ownership interest in Prisma Medios de Pago S.A., and therefore the accounting balance thereof was presented as“Non-current assets held for sale”, in the amount of 433,597 as of December 31, 2018. The sale of 51% of the Bank’s shareholding in such company was completed on February 1, 2019. As of March 31, 2019, the ownership interest in this company was recorded under “Investments in equity instruments” (Note 16).
The information on concentration of deposits is disclosed in Exhibit H.
Breakdown is as follows:
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| | 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | |
Non-financial government sector | | | 1,666,961 | | | | 1,544,761 | |
Financial sector | | | 230,106 | | | | 294,122 | |
Non-financial private sector and residents abroad | | | 276,809,960 | | | | 257,670,178 | |
Checking accounts | | | 28,395,812 | | | | 28,574,950 | |
Savings accounts | | | 150,422,027 | | | | 140,956,173 | |
Time deposits | | | 93,403,781 | | | | 83,804,407 | |
Other | | | 4,588,340 | | | | 4,334,648 | |
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TOTAL | | | 278,707,027 | | | | 259,509,061 | |
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23. | Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss |
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| | 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | |
Obligations from securities transactions | | | 1,969,005 | | | | 692,270 | |
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TOTAL | | | 1,969,005 | | | | 692,270 | |
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24. | Other financial liabilities |
| | | | | | | | |
| | 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | |
Obligations from financing of purchases | | | 12,002,335 | | | | 13,105,616 | |
Creditors from spot transactions pending settlement | | | 6,856,546 | | | | 7,031,105 | |
Collections and other transactions on behalf of third parties | | | 3,649,505 | | | | 3,374,476 | |
Liabilities from leases (See Note 29) | | | 2,112,161 | | | | — | |
Interest accrued payable | | | 89,176 | | | | 89,774 | |
Accrued commissions payable | | | 11,715 | | | | 5,893 | |
Other | | | 4,585,186 | | | | 4,582,528 | |
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TOTAL | | | 29,306,624 | | | | 28,189,392 | |
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25. | Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions |
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| | 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | |
Foreign financial institutions | | | 5,659,685 | | | | 5,517,517 | |
Local financial institutions | | | 321,315 | | | | — | |
BCRA | | | 18,754 | | | | 10,008 | |
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TOTAL | | | 5,999,754 | | | | 5,527,525 | |
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26. | Corporate bonds issued |
Below is a detail of corporate bonds in force as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018:
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Detail
| | Issuance date | | | Nominal value (in thousands of pesos) | | | Maturity date | | | Annual Nominal Rate | | Payment of interest | | | Residual value as of 03.31.19 | | | Residual value as of 12.31.18 | |
Class 20 | | | 08/08/2016 | | | | 292,500 | | | | 08/08/2019 | | | Badlar Private + 3.23% | | | Quarterly | | | | 289,000 | | | | 289,000 | |
Class 22 | | | 11/18/2016 | | | | 181,053 | | | | 11/18/2019 | | | Badlar Private + 3.50% | | | Quarterly | | | | 181,053 | | | | 181,053 | |
Class 23 | | | 12/27/2017 | | | | 553,125 | | | | 12/27/2019 | | | TM20 + 3.20% | | | Quarterly | | | | 551,125 | | | | 551,125 | |
Class 24 | | | 12/27/2017 | | | | 546,500 | | | | 12/27/2020 | | | Badlar Private + 4.25% | | | Quarterly | | | | 541,500 | | | | 541,500 | |
Class 25 | | | 11/08/2018 | | | | 784,334 | | | | 11/08/2020 | | | UVA + 9.50% | | | Quarterly | | | | 936,967 | | | | 856,473 | |
Class 26 | | | 02/28/2019 | | | | 529,400 | | | | 11/28/2019 | | | Fixed 43% | | | Upon maturity | | | | 529,400 | | | | — | |
Class 27 | | | 02/28/2019 | | | | 1,090,000 | | | | 08/28/2020 | | | Badlar Private + 6.25% | | | Quarterly | | | | 1,090,000 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Total principal | | | | | | | 4,119,045 | | | | 2,419,151 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Interest accrued | | | | | | | 109,163 | | | | 54,539 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Total principal and Interest accrued | | | | | | | 4,228,208 | | | | 2,473,690 | |
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Definitions:
TM20 RATE: is the single arithmetic mean of interest rates for time deposits for twenty million pesos or over, and from thirty to thirty five days.
BADLAR RATE: is the interest rate for time deposits over 1 (one) million pesos, for 30 to 35 days.
UVA RATE: is a measurement unit updated on a daily basis as per CER, according to the consumer price index.
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| | 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | |
For reassessment of income tax due to adjustment for inflation (Note 15.c)) | | | 2,207,318 | | | | 2,207,318 | |
Provisions for termination plans | | | 62,135 | | | | 62,135 | |
For administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties (Note 55) | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,000 | |
Contingent commitments provisions | | | 1,599 | | | | 1,483 | |
Other contingencies | | | 1,585,005 | | | | 1,344,787 | |
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TOTAL | | | 3,861,057 | | | | 3,620,723 | |
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It includes the estimated amounts to pay highly likely liabilities which, in case of occurrence, would generate a loss for the Entity.
The breakdown and changes of provisions are included in Exhibit J. However, below is a brief description:
| • | | Re-assessment of Income Tax due to the application of the inflation adjustment: it reflects the provision required by the BCRA through Memorandum No. 6/2017 dated May 29, 2017, as it was considered that the reassessment of the income tax by applying the inflation adjustment is not addressed by the current regulations. The Bank has answered the BCRA memorandum and evidenced the validity of the recognition timely made and has requested that it be reviewed. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the provision requested by the BCRA was set up. |
| • | | Contingent commitments: it reflects the credit risk arising from the assessment of the degree of compliance of the beneficiaries of unused overdrafts, 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. |
| • | | Administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties: administrative penalties initiated by the Financial Information Unit, even if there were court or administrative measures to suspend payment and regardless of the status of the proceedings regarding penalties. |
| • | | Termination benefit plans: for certain terminated employees, the Bank bears the cost of private health care plans (total or partial) for a certain period after termination. The Bank does not bear any situations requiring medical assistance, but it only makes the related health care plan payments. |
| • | | Other: it reflects the estimated amounts to pay tax claims, labor-related and commercial claims and miscellaneous complaints. |
In the opinion of the Entity’s Board of Directors and its legal advisors, there are no other significant effects other than those stated in these financial statements, the amounts and repayment terms of which have been recorded based on the actual value of those estimates, considering the probable date of their final resolution.
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28. | Othernon-financial liabilities |
Breakdown is as follows:
| | | | | | | | |
| | 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | |
Short-term personnel benefits | | | 2,074,596 | | | | 2,538,893 | |
Long-term personnel benefits | | | 180,757 | | | | 180,757 | |
Other collections and withholdings | | | 2,076,525 | | | | 2,015,263 | |
Social security payable | | | 283,805 | | | | 68,967 | |
Advances collected | | | 1,856,389 | | | | 1,653,586 | |
Miscellaneous creditors | | | 4,227,261 | | | | 3,440,930 | |
For contract liabilities | | | 190,768 | | | | 189,140 | |
Other taxes payables | | | 895,047 | | | | 777,085 | |
Other | | | 6,664 | | | | 29,395 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL | | | 11,791,812 | | | | 10,894,016 | |
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Below is a detail of the amounts of assets acquired through leases and liabilities from leases in force as of March 31, 2019:
Assets acquired through leases
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Account | | Initial value as of 01.01.2019 | | | Increases | | | Decreases | | | Amortization | | | Residual value as of 03.31.2019 | |
| Accumulated as of 01.01.2019 | | | Decreases | | | For the period | | | Accumulated at period end | |
Leases | | | 1,846,051 | | | | 122,418 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 97,828 | | | | 97,828 | | | | 1,870,641 | |
Liabilities from leases
Future minimum payments for lease agreements are as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | In foreign currency | | | In local currency | | | 03.31.2019 | |
Up to one year | | | 230,534 | | | | 27,362 | | | | 257,896 | |
From 1 to 5 years | | | 1,275,621 | | | | 129,887 | | | | 1,405,508 | |
More than 5 years | | | 444,869 | | | | 3,888 | | | | 448,757 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 2,112,161 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest and exchange rate difference recognized in profit or loss
| | | | |
Other operating expenses | | | | |
Interest on liabilities from financial lease | | | (55,490 | ) |
| | | | |
| |
Exchange rate difference | | | | |
Exchange rate difference for financial leases (loss) | | | (217,208 | ) |
| | | | |
| |
Other Expenses | | | | |
Leases (Note 40) | | | (170,833 | ) |
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Breakdown is as follows:
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Shares | | | Share capital | |
Class | | Quantity | | | Nominal value per share | | | Votes per share | | | Shares outstanding | | | Pending issuance or distribution | | | Paid-in (1) | |
Common | | | 612,659,638 | | | | 1 | | | | 1 | | | | 612,615 | | | | 45 | | | | 612,660 | |
(1) | Registered with the Public Registry of Commerce. |
BBVA Banco Francés 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.
The Shareholders’ Meeting held on June 13, 2017 approved the increase in share capital up to $ 145,000,000 (nominal value) by issuing 145,000,000 new registered, common shares with a nominal value of $ 1 each, one vote per share. The Board of Directors is granted the necessary authority to implement that capital increase and determine the issuance conditions.
On July 18, 2017, the issuance of 66,000,000 registered, common shares was approved, with a nominal value of $ 1 each, and a subscription price of USD 5.28 per share and USD 15.85 per each American Depositary Share (ADS), at the spot exchange rate published by the BCRA as of that date ($ 17.0267) for the purposes of paying the shares in pesos. On July 24, 2017, the shares subscribed were paid in.
Pursuant to the terms of the Shares Subscription Agreement, on July 26, 2017, International Underwriters opted to acquire 9,781,788 new shares (equivalent to 3,260,596 ADS) at the same issue price. On July 31, 2017, those shares were paid in, using the spot exchange rate stated.
The Entity applied the funds obtained from the global offer and the exercise of preemptive subscription rights to continue with its growth strategy in the Argentine financial system.
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| | 03.31.19 | | | 03.31.18 | |
Interest from government securities | | | 4,725,693 | | | | 954,233 | |
Interest from credit card loans | | | 3,892,306 | | | | 1,671,465 | |
Interest from instruments | | | 1,990,751 | | | | 865,226 | |
Interest from consumer loans | | | 1,755,947 | | | | 1,355,898 | |
Acquisition Value Unit (UVA) clause adjustment | | | 1,567,222 | | | | 287,997 | |
Interest from overdrafts | | | 1,528,558 | | | | 917,500 | |
Interest from other loans | | | 699,492 | | | | 651,892 | |
Interest from loans to the financial sector | | | 681,141 | | | | 246,176 | |
Interest from loans for the prefinancing and financing of exports | | | 658,721 | | | | 174,907 | |
Premium from reverse repurchase agreements | | | 373,820 | | | | 109,473 | |
Interest from mortgage loans | | | 261,244 | | | | 142,561 | |
Interest from financial leases | | | 122,837 | | | | 124,947 | |
Interest from pledge loans | | | 97,747 | | | | 316,562 | |
Stabilization Coefficient (CER) clause adjustment | | | 17,857 | | | | 44,416 | |
Interest from private securities | | | 1,988 | | | | 50,782 | |
Other financial income | | | 319 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL | | | 18,375,643 | | | | 7,914,035 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | 03.31.19 | | | 03.31.18 | |
Time deposits | | | 7,002,509 | | | | 2,074,916 | |
Checking accounts deposits | | | 669,369 | | | | 288,583 | |
Other liabilities from financial transactions | | | 625,516 | | | | 233,765 | |
Acquisition Value Unit (UVA) clause adjustments | | | 295,432 | | | | 158,404 | |
Interfinancial loans received | | | 15,826 | | | | 16,893 | |
Savings accounts deposits | | | 11,506 | | | | 10,820 | |
Premium for reverse repurchase agreements | | | 403 | | | | 25,416 | |
Other | | | 3,831 | | | | 40 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL | | | 8,624,392 | | | | 2,808,837 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | 03.31.19 | | | 03.31.18 | |
Linked to liabilities | | | 1,986,401 | | | | 1,241,128 | |
From credit cards | | | 1,078,183 | | | | — | |
Linked to loans | | | 322,624 | | | | 768,535 | |
From insurance | | | 223,249 | | | | 167,493 | |
From foreign trade and foreign currency transactions | | | 183,329 | | | | 77,890 | |
Linked to securities | | | 20,105 | | | | 30,186 | |
From guarantees granted | | | 292 | | | | 1,154 | |
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TOTAL | | | 3,814,183 | | | | 2,286,386 | |
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| | 03.31.19 | | | 03.31.18 | |
From credit and debit cards | | | 1,020,907 | | | | 561,809 | |
Latam Pass Commissions | | | 725,966 | | | | 422,974 | |
Other commission expenses | | | 194,804 | | | | 98,633 | |
From promotions | | | 350,067 | | | | 246,585 | |
From foreign trade transactions | | | 27,205 | | | | 24,530 | |
Linked to transactions with securities | | | 419 | | | | 291 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL | | | 2,319,368 | | | | 1,354,822 | |
| | | | | | | | |
35. | Net (loss)/income from financial instruments carried at fair value through profit or loss |
| | | | | | | | |
| | 03.31.19 | | | 03.31.18 | |
Income from private securities | | | 1,591,884 | | | | 73,800 | |
Income from government securities | | | 864,288 | | | | 186,284 | |
Income from foreign currency forward transactions | | | 112,613 | | | | 39,614 | |
Income from corporate bonds | | | 21,977 | | | | 7,830 | |
Interest rate swaps | | | (126,485 | ) | | | 1,648 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL | | | 2,464,277 | | | | 309,176 | |
| | | | | | | | |
36. | Net (loss) /income from writing-down assets carried at amortized cost and at fair value through OCI |
| | | | | | | | |
| | 03.31.19 | | | 03.31.18 | |
(Loss)/Income from sale of government securities | | | (4,183 | ) | | | 1,367 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL | | | (4,183 | ) | | | 1,367 | |
| | | | | | | | |
37. | Foreign exchange and gold gains/(losses) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | 03.31.19 | | | 03.31.18 | |
Conversion of foreign currency assets and liabilities into pesos | | | (170,696 | ) | | | 162,961 | |
Income from purchase-sale of foreign currency | | | 1,345,238 | | | | 532,289 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL | | | 1,174,542 | | | | 695,250 | |
| | | | | | | | |
38. | Other operating income |
| | | | | | | | |
| | 03.31.19 | | | 03.31.18 | |
Rental of safe deposit boxes | | | 122,349 | | | | 100,082 | |
Adjustments and interest on miscellaneous receivables | | | 171,297 | | | | 61,240 | |
Punitive interest | | | 31,290 | | | | 12,296 | |
Loans recovered | | | 77,917 | | | | 62,186 | |
Allowances reversed | | | 42,338 | | | | 51,609 | |
Income from sale ofnon-current assets held for sale (Note 16) | | | 2,695,720 | | | | — | |
Income tax - Tax inflantion adjustment - Fiscal year 2017 (Note 15.c) | | | — | | | | 1,021,518 | |
Other operating income | | | 250,012 | | | | 181,832 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL | | | 3,390,923 | | | | 1,490,763 | |
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| | 03.31.19 | | | 03.31.18 | |
Salaries | | | 1,665,719 | | | | 1,192,494 | |
Social security charges | | | 458,107 | | | | 357,813 | |
Personnel compensation and bonuses | | | 129,552 | | | | 118,941 | |
Personnel services | | | 50,644 | | | | 38,156 | |
Other short-term personnel benefits | | | 408,565 | | | | 249,785 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL | | | 2,712,587 | | | | 1,957,189 | |
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40. | Administrative expenses |
| | | | | | | | |
| | 03.31.19 | | | 03.31.18 | |
Travel expenses | | | 27,106 | | | | 20,266 | |
Administrative expenses | | | 160,427 | | | | 111,278 | |
Security services | | | 85,565 | | | | 77,006 | |
Fees to Bank Directors and Supervisory Committee | | | 3,825 | | | | 3,593 | |
Other fees | | | 88,912 | | | | 56,443 | |
Insurance | | | 24,912 | | | | 15,834 | |
Rent (Note 29) | | | 170,833 | | | | 151,107 | |
Stationery and supplies | | | 10,955 | | | | 9,257 | |
Electricity and communications | | | 110,161 | | | | 64,192 | |
Advertising | | | 121,581 | | | | 112,503 | |
Taxes | | | 559,847 | | | | 380,433 | |
Maintenance costs | | | 278,866 | | | | 159,145 | |
Armored transportation services | | | 165,577 | | | | 163,315 | |
Other administrative expenses | | | 235,856 | | | | 183,820 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL | | | 2,044,423 | | | | 1,508,192 | |
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41. | Depreciation and amortization |
| | | | | | | | |
| | 03.31.19 | | | 03.31.18 | |
Depreciation of property and equipment | | | 238,354 | | | | 168,016 | |
Amortization of intangible assets | | | 21,663 | | | | 30,384 | |
Depreciation of assets acquired through financial leases | | | 97,828 | | | | — | |
Depreciation of other assets | | | 516 | | | | 642 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL | | | 358,361 | | | | 199,042 | |
| | | | | | | | |
42. | Other operating expenses |
| | | | | | | | |
| | 03.31.19 | | | 03.31.18 | |
Claims | | | 47,477 | | | | 58,052 | |
Interest on liabilities from financial lease (Note 29) | | | 55,490 | | | | — | |
Contribution to the Deposit Guarantee Fund (Note 49) | | | 109,666 | | | | 65,805 | |
Other allowances (Exhibit J) | | | 270,332 | | | | 1,147,904 | |
Other operating expenses | | | 280,112 | | | | 156,880 | |
Initial loss of loans below market rate | | | 402,464 | | | | — | |
Turnover tax | | | 1,372,502 | | | | 725,069 | |
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TOTAL | | | 2,538,043 | | | | 2,153,710 | |
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43. | 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 March 31, 2019 is detailed below:
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| | 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 | | | 2,049,715 | | | | 2,049,715 | | | | 934,108 | | | | 1,112,943 | | | | — | |
Derivative instruments | | | 820,604 | | | | 820,604 | | | | — | | | | 820,604 | | | | — | |
Other financial assets | | | 507,801 | | | | 507,801 | | | | 507,801 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Other debt securities | | | 40,541,600 | | | | 40,541,600 | | | | 11,673,640 | | | | 28,867,960 | | | | — | |
Financial assets pledged as collateral | | | 904,750 | | | | 904,750 | | | | 904,750 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Investments in equity instruments | | | 1,893,207 | | | | 1,893,207 | | | | 127,976 | | | | 231 | | | | 1,765,000 | |
Financial liabiltiies | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss | | | 1,969,005 | | | | 1,969,005 | | | | 1,969,005 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Derivative instruments | | | 1,611,843 | | | | 1,611,843 | | | | — | | | | 1,611,843 | | | | — | |
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The fair value hierarchy of assets and liabilities measured at fair value as of December 31, 2018 is detailed below:
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| | Accounting balance | | | Total fair value | | | Level 1 Fair value | | | Level 2 Fair value | |
Financial assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss | | | 7,508,099 | | | | 7,508,099 | | | | 54,011 | | | | 7,454,088 | |
Derivative instruments | | | 591,418 | | | | 591,418 | | | | — | | | | 591,418 | |
Other financial assets | | | 408,704 | | | | 408,704 | | | | 408,704 | | | | — | |
Other debt securities | | | 23,742,495 | | | | 23,742,495 | | | | 100,166 | | | | 23,642,329 | |
Financial assets pledged as collateral | | | 1,077,801 | | | | 1,077,801 | | | | — | | | | 1,077,801 | |
Investments in equity instruments | | | 129,538 | | | | 129,538 | | | | 119,322 | | | | 10,216 | |
Financial liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss | | | 692,270 | | | | 692,270 | | | | 162,696 | | | | 529,574 | |
Derivative instruments | | | 1,377,259 | | | | 1,377,259 | | | | — | | | | 1,377,259 | |
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 quoting 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 technical value is calculated considering the latest market price plus interest accrued until the valuation date (whichever is more representative for the species).
In line with the accounting standard, a three-level classification of financial instruments is established. This classification is mainly made based on the observability of the necessary inputs to calculate that fair value, defining the following levels:
| • | | Level 1: Financial instruments valued with quoted prices in an active market. Active market means a market that allows the observation of representative prices with sufficient frequency and daily volume |
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| • | | Level 2: Financial instruments that do not have an active market, but that may be valued through market observable data. |
| • | | Level 3: Valuation using models where variables not obtained from observable market information are used. |
Financial assets at fair value mainly consist of BCRA Liquidity Bills and Argentine Treasury Bills (Letes), together with a minor share in Argentine Government Bonds and Corporate Bonds. Likewise, financial derivatives are classified at fair value, which includes foreign currency forward transactions and interest rate swaps with settlement at maturity.
b) | Transfers between hierarchy levels |
b.1) | Transfers from Level 1 to Level 2 |
The following instruments measured at fair value were transferred from Level 1 to Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy:
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| | 12.31.18 | |
Argentine Bond in Pesos due 2038 | | | 1,615 | |
The transfer is due to the fact that the bond was not listed on the market the number of days necessary to be considered Level 1.
No transfers have occurred from Level 1 to Level 2 as of March 31, 2019.
b.2) | Transfers from Level 2 to Level 1 |
No transfers have occurred from Level 2 to Level 1 as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018.
b.3) | Valuation techniques for Levels 2 and 3 |
The determination of fair value prices set forth by the bank for fixed income consists of considering reference market prices for active markets MAE (“Mercado Abierto Electrónico”) and BYMA (“Bolsas y Mercados Argentinos”). If there are no quoted prices for the last 10 business days, a theoretical valuation is made.
The valuation allocated to financial assets that were not listed on the last 10 business days is determined by considering the latest quoted market price, plus interest accrued until the valuation date or technical value, whichever more representative.
The theoretical valuation carried out for swaps andnon-delivery forwards consists in discounting the future flows of the investment applying the interest rate as per the proper spot rates curve.
The estimate of future cash flows for swaps is made considering the spot rates in pesos and the BADLAR rate curve as input. In the case ofnon-delivery forwards, future cash flows are estimated considering the fair values of Rofex futures as inputs.
For Level 2 Calculations, input data observable in the market is required: the last quoted market price (MAE or BYMA), the terms and conditions of the bond issue as detailed in the respective offering memorandum or, in the particular case of BADLAR-adjustable bonds, the terms published in the BCRA’s website.
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b.4) | Reconciliation of opening and ending balances of Level 3 assets and liabilities at fair value |
The following table shows a reconciliation between opening balances and final balances of Level 3 fair values:
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| | 03.31.19 | |
Balance at the beginning of the fiscal year | | | — | |
Investments in equity instruments – Prisma Medios de Pago S.A. | | | 1,765,000 | |
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Balance at fiscalperiod-end | | | 1,765,000 | |
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c) | 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 one year, it is considered that the accounting balance is similar to fair value. This assumption also applies for deposits, because a significant portion thereof (more than 99% considering contractual terms and conditions) have a residual maturity of less than one year.
| • | | 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.
| • | | Variable rate financial instruments |
For financial assets and financial liabilities accruing a variable 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 March 31, 2019 is detailed below:
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| | Accounting balance | | | Total fair value | | | Level 1 Fair value | | | Level 2 Fair value | | | Level 3 Fair value | |
Financial assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash and deposits in banks | | | 103,990,452 | | | | 103,990,452 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Repo transactions | | | 21,425,035 | | | | 21,425,035 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Other financial assets | | | 9,373,785 | | | | 9,373,785 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Loans and other financingNon-financial government sector | | | 439 | | | | 439 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Argentine Central Bank (BCRA) | | | 1,518 | | | | 1,518 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Other financial institutions | | | 6,299,656 | | | | 5,473,487 | | | | | | | | 5,473,487 | | | | — | |
Non-financial private sector and residents abroad | | | 179,004,321 | | | | 178,967,938 | | | | — | | | | 178,967,938 | | | | — | |
Other debt securities | | | 136 | | | | 136 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Financial assets pledged as collateral | | | 4,373,551 | | | | 4,373,551 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Financial liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Deposits | | | 278,707,027 | | | | 276,320,377 | | | | — | | | | 276,320,377 | | | | — | |
Repo transactions | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Other financial liabilities | | | 29,306,624 | | | | 29,306,624 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Financing received from the Argentine Central Bank (BCRA) and other financial institutions | | | 5,999,754 | | | | 5,999,754 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Corporate bonds issued | | | 4,228,208 | | | | 4,229,359 | | | | — | | | | 4,229,359 | | | | — | |
The fair value hierarchy of assets and liabilities not measured at fair value as of December 31, 2018 is detailed below:
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| | Accounting balance | | | Total fair value | | | Level 1 Fair value | | | Level 2 Fair value | | | Level 3 Fair value | |
Financial assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash and deposits in banks | | | 99,105,461 | | | | 99,105,461 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Repo transactions | | | 12,861,116 | | | | 12,861,116 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Other financial assets | | | 9,238,822 | | | | 9,238,822 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Loans and other financingNon-financial government sector | | | 207 | | | | 207 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Argentine Central Bank (BCRA) | | | 383 | | | | 383 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Other financial institutions | | | 9,583,842 | | | | 9,492,614 | | | | | | | | 9,492,614 | | | | — | |
Non-financial private sector and residents abroad | | | 171,837,915 | | | | 167,308,597 | | | | — | | | | 167,308,597 | | | | — | |
Other debt securities | | | 136 | | | | 136 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Financial assets pledged as collateral | | | 3,625,263 | | | | 3,625,263 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Financial liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Deposits | | | 259,509,061 | | | | 256,910,027 | | | | — | | | | 256,910,027 | | | | — | |
Repo transactions | | | 14,321 | | | | 14,321 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Other financial liabilities | | | 28,189,392 | | | | 28,189,392 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Financing received from the Argentine Central Bank (BCRA) and other financial institutions | | | 5,527,525 | | | | 5,527,525 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Corporate bonds issued | | | 2,473,690 | | | | 2,412,051 | | | | — | | | | 2,412,051 | | | | — | |
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Basis for segmentation
As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Group determined that it has only one reporting segment related to banking activities.
Below is relevant information on loans and deposits by line of business as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018:
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BBVA Banco Francés S.A. (bank) (1) | | Total as of 03.31.19 | | | Total as of 12.31.18 | |
Loans and other financing | | | 185,305,934 | | | | 181,422,347 | |
Corporate banking | | | 53,035,265 | | | | 52,196,585 | |
Small and medium companies | | | 50,291,262 | | | | 52,384,419 | |
Retail | | | 81,979,407 | | | | 76,841,343 | |
Other assets | | | 203,234,812 | | | | 173,191,856 | |
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TOTAL ASSETS | | | 388,540,746 | | | | 354,614,203 | |
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Deposits | | | 278,707,027 | | | | 259,509,061 | |
Corporate banking | | | 23,313,480 | | | | 29,668,066 | |
Small and medium companies | | | 57,626,734 | | | | 49,240,049 | |
Retail | | | 197,766,813 | | | | 180,600,946 | |
Other liabilities | | | 64,626,141 | | | | 56,523,365 | |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES | | | 343,333,168 | | | | 316,032,426 | |
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| (1) | It includes BBVA Francés Asset Management S.A. Sociedad Gerente de Fondos Comunes de Inversión, BBVA Francés Valores S.A. and Consolidar A.F.J.P. (undergoing liquidation proceedings). |
Below is the information on the Bank’s subsidiaries:
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Name | | Registered Office (country) | | | Ownership interest as of | |
| 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | |
BBVA Francés Valores S.A. | | | Argentina | | | | 96.9953 | % | | | 96.9953 | % |
Consolidar A.F.J.P. S.A. (undergoing liquidation proceedings) | | | Argentina | | | | 53.8892 | % | | | 53.8892 | % |
BBVA Francés Asset Management S.A. Sociedad Gerente de Fondos Comunes de Inversión (1) | | | Argentina | | | | 95.0000 | % | | | 95.0000 | % |
(1) | The Entity owns a direct 95% interest in the company’s share capital and an indirect 4.8498% interest through BBVA Francés Valores S.A. |
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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.
| b.1) | Remuneration of key management personnel |
The key personnel of the Board of Directors received the following compensations:
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| | 03.31.19 | | | 03.31.18 | |
Fees | | | 3,457 | | | | 3,284 | |
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Total | | | 3,457 | | | | 3,284 | |
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| b.2) | Profit or loss for transactions and balances with key management personnel |
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| | Balances as of | | | Profit or loss | |
| | 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | | | 03.31.19 | | | 03.31.18 | |
Loans | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Credit cards | | | 2,187 | | | | 2,907 | | | | 255 | | | | — | |
Overdrafts | | | 2 | | | | 19 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Mortgage loans | | | 1,303 | | | | 1,316 | | | | 58 | | | | 60 | |
Deposits | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Checking account | | | 7 | | | | 8 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Savings account | | | 44,239 | | | | 30,306 | | | | 21 | | | | — | |
Time deposits | | | 3,105 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Loans are granted on an arm’s length basis. As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, balances of loans granted are classified under normal performance according to the debtor classification rules issued by the BCRA.
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| b.3) | Profit or loss and balances with related parties (except key Management personnel) |
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| | Balances as of | | | Profit or loss | |
Parent | | 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | | | 03.31.19 | | | 03.31.18 | |
Cash and deposits in banks | | | 809,159 | | | | 259,503 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Derivative instruments (Assets) | | | 703,537 | | | | 23,177 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Other financial assets | | | — | | | | 310,034 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss | | | — | | | | 315,396 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Othernon-financial liabilities | | | 60,892 | | | | 51,296 | | | | 53,353 | | | | 17,882 | |
Derivative instruments (Liabilities) | | | 557,395 | | | | 51,198 | | | | 239,333 | | | | — | |
Off-balance sheet balances | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Securities in custody | | | 55,860,803 | | | | 56,994,610 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Derivative instruments | | | 20,608,553 | | | | 5,172,413 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Sureties granted | | | 1,338,441 | | | | 593,593 | | | | 751 | | | | 139 | |
Guarantees received | | | 34,949 | | | | 717,641 | | | | — | | | | — | |
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| | Balances as of | | | Profit or loss | |
Associates | | 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | | | 03.31.19 | | | 03.31.18 | |
Cash and deposits in banks | | | 82 | | | | 70 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Loans and other financing | | | 3,779,122 | | | | 5,723,637 | | | | 597,397 | | | | 194,003 | |
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss | | | 46,408 | | | | 50,398 | | | | 21,951 | | | | 7,776 | |
Other financial assets | | | 44,587 | | | | 161,622 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Deposits | | | 113,588 | | | | 149,338 | | | | 5,859 | | | | 666 | |
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss | | | 44,599 | | | | 223,833 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Other financial liabilities | | | 833 | | | | 37,390 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Non-financial liabilities | | | 956 | | | | — | | | | 906 | | | | 3,496 | |
Financing received | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,956 | | | | 655 | |
Derivative instruments (Liabilities) | | | 315,374 | | | | 381,998 | | | | 102,183 | | | | 9,357 | |
Corporate bonds issued | | | 121,372 | | | | 115,263 | | | | 10,784 | | | | 9,870 | |
Other operating income | | | — | | | | — | | | | 7,278 | | | | 2,633 | |
Off-balance sheet balances | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest rate swaps | | | 2,219,470 | | | | 2,364,460 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Securities in custody | | | 942,432 | | | | 506,076 | | | | 149 | | | | 135 | |
Guarantees received | | | 68 | | | | 284 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Sureties granted | | | 18,403 | | | | 23,864 | | | | 129 | | | | 48 | |
Transactions have been agreed upon on an arm’s length basis. As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, balances of loans granted are classified under normal performance according to the debtor classification rules issued by the BCRA.
47. | Restrictions to the payment of dividends |
Pursuant to the provisions in the regulation in force issued by the BCRA, financial institutions shall apply an annual 20% of the year’s profits to increase legal reserves.
Furthermore, pursuant to the requirements in General Resolution No. 622 issued by the CNV, the Shareholders’ Meeting considering the financial statements with e accumulated gains shall specifically provide for the allocation thereof.
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Specifically, the mechanism to be followed by financial institutions to assess distributable balances is defined by the BCRA through the regulations in force on the “Distribution of earnings”, provided that there are no records of financial assistance from that entity due to illiquidity or shortfalls as regards minimum capital requirements or minimum cash requirements, and other sort of penalties imposed by specific regulators, which are deemed to be material, and/or where no corrective measures had been implemented, among other conditions.
It is worth noting that, on September 20, 2017, the BCRA issued Communication “A” 6327, which provides that financial institutions shall not distribute earnings generated by first application of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and shall create a special reserve which may only be reversed for capitalization or to absorb potential losses of the item “Unappropriated retained earnings”.
In addition, the Group shall maintain a minimum capital after the proposed distribution of earnings.
On April 24, 2019, the Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting was held, whereby the following distribution of profits was approved:
| • | | To Legal Reserve: 1,922,737 |
| • | | To Distribution of cash dividends: 2,407,000 |
| • | | To Optional Reserve for future distribution of profits: 5.283,950. |
As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Entity has the following restricted assets:
| a) | The Entity applied Argentine Treasury Bonds adjusted by CER in pesos maturing in 2021 in the amount of 93,147 and 79,285 and Treasury Bonds in US dollars maturing on May 10, 2019 in the amount of 64,791 and 56,145 as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively, as security for loans agreed under the Global Credit Program for micro, small and medium enterprises granted by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). |
| 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, transactions settled at maturity, foreign currency futures, court proceedings and leases in the amount of 5,278,301 and 4,703,064 as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. |
| c) | BBVA Francés Valores S.A. has shares in Mercado de Valores de Buenos Aires S.A. (MERVAL) in the amounts of 29,131 and 24,722, and BYMA, in the amounts of 80,500 and 94,600 as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. Those shares are pledged for the benefit of “Crédito and Caución Compañía de Seguros S.A.” under the surety bond signed by the issuer to secure noncompliance with the company’s obligations. |
49. | Deposits guarantee regime |
The Entity is included in the Deposits Guarantee Fund Insurance System of Law No. 24485, Regulatory Decrees No. 540/95, No. 1292/96, No. 1127/98 and No. 30/18 and Communication “A” 5943 issued by the BCRA
That law provided for the incorporation of the company “Seguros de Depósitos Sociedad Anónima” (SEDESA) for the purpose of managing the Deposits Guarantee Fund (DGF), 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 DGF.
In August 1995, that company was incorporated, and the Entity has a 10.038% share of the corporate stock.
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The Deposits Guarantee Insurance System, which is limited, mandatory and for valuable consideration, has been created for the purpose of covering bank deposit risks in addition to the deposits privileges and protection system set forth by the Financial Institutions Law.
The guarantee covers the refund of the principal paid plus interest accrued up to the date of revocation of the authorization to operate or until the date of suspension of the entity by application of Section 49 of the Articles of Organization of the BCRA, if this measure had been adopted previously, without exceeding the amount of four hundred and fifty thousand pesos. For transactions in the name of two or more people, the guarantee shall be distributed on apro-rata basis among them. In no case shall the total guarantee per person exceed the aforementioned amount, regardless of the number of accounts and/or deposits.
In addition, it is set forth that financial institutions shall make a monthly contribution to the DGF an amount equivalent to 0.015% of the monthly average of daily balances of the items listed in the related regulations.
As of March 31, 2019 and 2018, the contributions to the Fund have been recorded in the item “Other operating expenses - Contributions to the deposits guarantee fund” in the amounts of 109,666 and 65,805, respectively.
On February 28, 2019, the Argentine Central Bank issued Communication “A” 6654 setting forth an increase in the guarantee from pesos four hundred and fifty thousand to pesos one million, effective March 1, 2019.
50. | Minimum cash and minimum capital requirements |
50.1 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 | | 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | |
Balances at the BCRA | | | | | | | | |
Argentine Central Bank (BCRA) – current account – not restricted | | | 87,171,933 | | | | 82,119,608 | |
Argentine Central Bank (BCRA) – special guarantee accounts – restricted (Note 14) | | | 1,677,335 | | | | 1,238,252 | |
Argentine Central Bank (BCRA) – social security special accounts – restricted | | | 241,552 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | 89,090,820 | | | | 83,357,860 | |
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Argentine Treasury Bonds in pesos at fixed rate due November 2020 | | | 7,208,000 | | | | 6,936,000 | |
Liquidity Bills – B.C.R.A. | | | 29,726,124 | | | | 20,202,428 | |
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TOTAL | | | 126,024,944 | | | | 110,496,288 | |
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50.2 | Minimum capital requirements |
The regulatory breakdown of minimum capitals is as follows at the above mentioned date:
| | | | | | | | |
Minimum capital requirements | | 03.31.19 | | | 03.31.18 | |
Credit risk | | | 19,035,613 | | | | 14,025,626 | |
Operational risk | | | 4,103,516 | | | | 2,742,422 | |
Market risk | | | 234,289 | | | | 241,847 | |
Paid-in | | | 40,761,554 | | | | 29,836,785 | |
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Surplus | | | 17,388,147 | | | | 12,826,890 | |
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51. | Compliance with the provisions of the Argentine Securities Commission – minimum shareholders’ equity andcash contra-account |
According to CNV’s General Resolution No. 622/13, as amended by CNV’s General Resolution No. 731, the minimum Shareholders’ Equity required to operate as “Settlement and Clearing Agent - Comprehensive” and “Mutual Funds Custodian Agent” amounts to 27,000 and the minimum cash contra-account required by those rules amounts to 13,750. This amount includes Argentine Treasury Bonds adjusted by CER due 2021 deposited with the account opened at Caja de Valores S.A., named “Depositor 1647 Brokerage Account 5446483 BBVA Banco Francés minimum cash contra-account”. As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Bank’s Shareholders’ Equity exceeds the minimum amount imposed by the CNV.
Likewise, the subsidiary BBVA Francés Asset Management S.A. Sociedad Gerente de Fondos Comunes de Inversión, as Mutual Funds Management Agent, met the CNV minimum cash contra-account requirements with 282,641 shares of FBA Ahorro Pesos Fondo Común de Inversión, in the amount of 4,669, through custody accountNo. 493-0005459481 at BBVA Banco Francés S.A. The minimum shareholders’ equity required to act as Mutual Funds Management Agent of the Company amounts to 2,400. As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the company’s Shareholders’ Equity exceeds the minimum amount imposed by the CNV.
The subsidiary BBVA Francés Valores S.A., as a Comprehensive Settlement and Clearing Agent met CNV minimum cash contra-account requirements with 9,000,000 shares of FBA Renta Fija Plus in the amount of 14,934, through custody accountNo. 601-493-0005448549 at BBVA Banco Francés S.A. The minimum shareholders’ equity required to act as a Comprehensive Settlement and Clearing Agent amounts to 18,000, while the minimum cash contra-account amounts to 9,000. As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the company’s Shareholders’ Equity exceeds the minimum amount imposed by the CNV.
52. | 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 keeps 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 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).
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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 35bis of the Financial Institutions Law, the authorization to transfer the excluded assets to the Bank as trustee of the Diagonal Trust, and the authorization to transfer the excluded liabilities to beneficiary banks. Also, on the mentioned date, the agreement to set up the Diagonal Trust was subscribed by Mercobank S.A. as Settler and the Bank as Trustee in relation to the exclusion of assets as provided in the above-mentioned resolution. As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the assets of Diagonal Trust amount to 2,427, considering its recoverable value.
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 as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018.
In addition, the Entity acts as a Trustee in 12non-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. Thenon-financial trusts concerned were set up to manage assets and/or secure the receivables of several creditors (beneficiaries) and the trustee was entrusted 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) are verified, when such assets will be sold and the proceeds therefrom will be 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 be indicated. The trust assets totaled 247,759 and 229,112 as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively, and consist of cash, creditors’ rights, real estate and shares.
As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Entity holds in custody, as Custodian Agent of Mutual Funds managed by BBVA Francés Asset Management S.A. 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 in the amounts of 28,625,579 and 17,026,024, 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:
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| | ASSETS AS OF | |
MUTUAL FUNDS | | 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | | | 12.31.17 | |
FBA Renta Pesos | | | 25,649,833 | | | | 15,883,270 | | | | 4,965,075 | |
FBA Ahorro Pesos | | | 10,407,213 | | | | 6,302,409 | | | | 15,207,847 | |
FBA Renta Fija Dólar | | | 5,111,486 | | | | 3,747,771 | | | | 3,571,433 | |
FBA Bonos Argentina | | | 5,090,240 | | | | 4,011,931 | | | | 5,602,270 | |
FBA Renta Fija Dólar Plus | | | 1,725,555 | | | | 1,582,891 | | | | 3,631,659 | |
FBA Horizonte | | | 1,454,067 | | | | 1,309,573 | | | | 317,162 | |
FBA Acciones Latinoamericanas | | | 501,601 | | | | 363,493 | | | | 193,867 | |
FBA Calificado | | | 452,244 | | | | 381,258 | | | | 617,636 | |
FBA Renta Fija Plus (ex FBA Commodities) | | | 407,937 | | | | 219,981 | | | | 237,710 | |
FBA Acciones Argentinas | | | 342,341 | | | | 371,680 | | | | 615,530 | |
FBA Bonos Latam | | | 189,145 | | | | 36,718 | | | | 32,541 | |
FBA Retorno Total II | | | 152,586 | | | | 65,690 | | | | 34,524 | |
FBA Horizonte Plus | | | 142,506 | | | | 94,620 | | | | 78,972 | |
FBA Bonos Globales | | | 124,891 | | | | 34,199 | | | | 6,837 | |
FBA Retorno Total I | | | 108,249 | | | | 57,549 | | | | 9,104 | |
FBA Brasil I | | | 103,943 | | | | 1,059 | | | | — | |
FBA Renta Mixta | | | 87,362 | | | | 83,995 | | | | 327,777 | |
FBA Renta Pesos Plus | | | 17,431 | | | | 15,974 | | | | 11,894 | |
FBA Renta Pública I | | | 1,155 | | | | 1,060 | | | | — | |
FBA Renta Fija Local | | | 1,155 | | | | 1,060 | | | | — | |
FBA Renta Pública II | | | 433 | | | | 377 | | | | — | |
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TOTAL | | | 52,071,375 | | | | 34,566,557 | | | | 35,461,838 | |
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The subsidiary BBVA Francés Asset Management S.A. acts as a mutual funds manager, authorized by the CNV, which registered that company as a mutual funds management agent under No. 3 under Provision 2002 issued by the CNV on August 7, 2014.
55. | 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 judgements 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 19359”.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. These totaled 44 transactions involving the Bank’s branches 099, 342, 999 and 320. The individuals/entities subject to these proceedings were BBVA Banco Francés 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. |
| • | | “Banco Francés S.A. over breach of Law 19359”.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 client identification requirements imposed by foreign exchange rules and regulations through Communication “A” 3471, paragraph 6. The individuals/entities subject to these proceedings were BBVA Banco Francés 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 a court 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. Moreover, the Entity is awaiting an answer from the Court regarding the transfer of the requested court files. On July 5, 2018, the Entity was notified of the hearing under Section No. 41 of the Criminal Code, which was held on August 7, 2018. |
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| • | | “BBVA Banco Francés S.A. over breach of Law 19359”.Administrative Proceedings for Foreign Exchange Offense initiated by the BCRA notified on December 1, 2010 and identified under No. 4524, File No. 3406/06 where charges focus on fake foreign exchange transactions, conducted in the name of a deceased, carried out by personnel of the Branch 240 - Mendoza -, which would entail a failure to comply with the client identification requirements imposed by foreign exchange rules and regulations through Communication “A” 3471, Paragraph 6. The individuals/entities subject to these proceedings were BBVA Banco Francés S.A., 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) the Branch Manager, (v) the Back Office Branch Management Head and (vi) the Main Cashier. The trial period came to a close. The case is being heard by the Federal Court No. 1, Criminal department of the City of Mendoza, File No. 23461/2015. The Federal Court of Mendoza requested by electronic mail to the Federal Courts of Comodoro Rivadavia and Mar del Plata, to certify the cases that are said to be related in terms of object, individuals/entities involved and offense. The Federal Courts of Comodoro Rivadavia answered the letter partially while the Federal Courts of Mar del Plata has not provided any answer at the date of issuance of these financial statements. |
| • | | “BBVA Banco Francés S.A. over breach of Law 19359”.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 focus on fake foreign exchange transactions through false statements upon processing thereof carried out incurred by personnel in Branch 087 - Salta -, which would entail failure to comply with the client identification requirements imposed by foreign exchange rules and regulations through Communication “A” 3471, Paragraph 6. The individuals/entities subject to these proceedings were BBVA Banco Francés 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. |
| • | | “BBVA Banco Francés S.A. over breach of Law 19359”.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 BBVA Banco Francés S.A. and two of the Entity’s officers holding the positions described below: (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, in Lomas de Zamora, Province of Buenos Aires, Criminal Division, 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 |
The Entity 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.
Except as stated in note 1 to these consolidated financial statements as regards the change of name and BBVA Francés Valores S.A.’s merger with BBVA Banco Francés S.A., no other events or transactions have occurred between theperiod-end date and the date of issuance of these financial statements that may materially affect the Entity’s financial position or results as of March 31, 2019.
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57. | Accounting principles – Explanation added for translation into English |
These financial statements are the English translation of those originally issued in Spanish.
These financial statements are presented on the basis of the accounting standards established by the financial reporting framework set forth by BCRA. Certain accounting practices applied by the Bank that conform to the standards of the BCRA may not conform to the generally accepted accounting principles in other countries.
The differences between the financial reporting framework set forth by BCRA and IFRS are detailed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements. Accordingly, these financial statements are not intended to present financial position, results of operations and cash flows in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles other than the financial reporting framework set forth by the BCRA.
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EXHIBIT B
CLASSIFICATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING ACCORDING TO FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
AND GUARANTEES RECEIVED CONSOLIDATED WITH SUBSIDIARIES
AS OF MARCH 31, 2019 AND DECEMBER 31, 2018
(stated in thousands of pesos)
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Account | | 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | |
COMMERCIAL PORTFOLIO | | | | | | | | |
Normal performance | | | 98,210,789 | | | | 99,848,486 | |
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Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees “A” | | | 543,071 | | | | 782,100 | |
Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees “B” | | | 923,098 | | | | 1,068,873 | |
No preferred collaterals or counter-guarantees | | | 96,744,620 | | | | 97,997,513 | |
With specialfollow-up | | | 123,677 | | | | 174,767 | |
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Under observation | | | 123,677 | | | | 174,767 | |
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Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees “B” | | | 2,442 | | | | 3,522 | |
No preferred collaterals or counter-guarantees | | | 121,235 | | | | 171,245 | |
Troubled | | | 1,705,853 | | | | 1,529,081 | |
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Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees “B” | | | | | | | 3,315 | |
No preferred collaterals or counter-guarantees | | | 1,705,853 | | | | 1,525,766 | |
With high risk of insolvency | | | 392,266 | | | | 294,627 | |
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Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees “B” | | | 12,719 | | | | 9,437 | |
No preferred collaterals or counter-guarantees | | | 379,547 | | | | 285,190 | |
Uncollectible | | | 35,208 | | | | 23,658 | |
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No preferred collaterals or counter-guarantees | | | 35,208 | | | | 23,658 | |
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TOTAL | | | 100,467,793 | | | | 101,870,619 | |
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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 MARCH 31, 2019 AND DECEMBER 31, 2018
(stated in thousands of pesos)
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Account | | 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | |
CONSUMER AND HOUSING PORTFOLIO | | | | | | | | |
Normal performance | | | 87,288,708 | | | | 82,079,990 | |
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Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees “A” | | | 50,237 | | | | 52,624 | |
Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees “B” | | | 11,098,170 | | | | 9,573,987 | |
No preferred collaterals or counter-guarantees | | | 76,140,301 | | | | 72,453,379 | |
Low risk | | | 1,660,050 | | | | 1,363,176 | |
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Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees “A” | | | 1,291 | | | | 769 | |
Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees “B” | | | 66,749 | | | | 61,746 | |
No preferred collaterals or counter-guarantees | | | 1,592,010 | | | | 1,300,661 | |
Medium risk | | | 1,246,655 | | | | 1,112,362 | |
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Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees “B” | | | 17,453 | | | | 8,703 | |
No preferred collaterals or counter-guarantees | | | 1,229,202 | | | | 1,103,659 | |
High risk | | | 819,029 | | | | 585,308 | |
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Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees “B” | | | 25,467 | | | | 22,179 | |
No preferred collaterals or counter-guarantees | | | 793,562 | | | | 563,129 | |
Uncollectible | | | 67,182 | | | | 68,800 | |
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Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees “A” | | | 15 | | | | 15 | |
Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees “B” | | | 8,158 | | | | 7,764 | |
No preferred collaterals or counter-guarantees | | | 59,009 | | | | 61,021 | |
Uncollectible according to BCRA regulations | | | 2 | | | | — | |
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No preferred collaterals or counter-guarantees | | | 2 | | | | — | |
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TOTAL | | | 91,081,626 | | | | 85,209,636 | |
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TOTAL GENERAL | | | 191,549,419 | | | | 187,080,255 | |
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EXHIBIT C
CONCENTRATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING
CONSOLIDATED WITH SUBSIDIARIES
AS OF MARCH 31, 2019 AND DECEMBER 31, 2018
(stated in thousands of pesos)
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| | 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | |
Number of customers | | Debt balance | | | % over total portfolio | | | Debt balance | | | % over total portfolio | |
10 largest customers | | | 24,838,079 | | | | 12.97 | % | | | 23,237,722 | | | | 12.42 | % |
50 following largest customers | | | 33,142,657 | | | | 17.30 | % | | | 31,726,036 | | | | 16.96 | % |
100 following largest customers | | | 18,028,378 | | | | 9.41 | % | | | 18,088,037 | | | | 9.67 | % |
All other customers | | | 115,540,305 | | | | 60.32 | % | | | 114,028,460 | | | | 60.95 | % |
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TOTAL | | | 191,549,419 | | | | 100.00 | % | | | 187,080,255 | | | | 100.00 | % |
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EXHIBIT D
BREAKDOWN BY TERM OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING
CONSOLIDATED WITH SUBSIDIARIES
AS OF MARCH 31, 2019
(stated in thousands of pesos)(1)
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| | | | | Terms remaining to maturity | |
ITEM | | Portfolio due | | | 1 month | | | 3 months | | | 6 months | | | 12 months | | | 24 months | | | More than 24 months | | | TOTAL as of 03.31.2019 | |
Non-financial government sector | | | — | | | | 439 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 439 | |
Argentine Central Bank (BCRA) | | | — | | | | 1,518 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,518 | |
Financial sector | | | — | | | | 1,151,309 | | | | 1,439,943 | | | | 683,336 | | | | 812,908 | | | | 2,153,485 | | | | 927,058 | | | | 7,168,039 | |
Non-financial private sector and residents abroad | | | 2,802,765 | | | | 65,545,592 | | | | 33,278,915 | | | | 25,700,104 | | | | 14,130,459 | | | | 22,045,021 | | | | 40,910,430 | | | | 204,413,286 | |
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TOTAL | | | 2,802,765 | | | | 66,698,858 | | | | 34,718,858 | | | | 26,383,440 | | | | 14,943,367 | | | | 24,198,506 | | | | 41,837,488 | | | | 211,583,282 | |
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(1) | These balances are total contractual cash 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 MARCH 31, 2019 AND DECEMBER 31, 2018
(stated in thousands of pesos)
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| | 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | |
Number of customers | | Debt balance | | | % over total portfolio | | | Debt balance | | | % over total portfolio | |
10 largest customers | | | 13,681,470 | | | | 4.91 | % | | | 15,293,060 | | | | 5.89 | % |
50 following largest customers | | | 16,022,593 | | | | 5.75 | % | | | 15,553,822 | | | | 5.99 | % |
100 following largest customers | | | 9,757,712 | | | | 3.50 | % | | | 10,544,960 | | | | 4.06 | % |
Rest of customers | | | 239,245,252 | | | | 85.84 | % | | | 218,117,219 | | | | 84.06 | % |
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TOTAL | | | 278,707,027 | | | | 100.00 | % | | | 259,509,061 | | | | 100.00 | % |
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EXHIBIT I
BREAKDOWN OF FINANCIAL LIABILITIES BY REMAINING TERMS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2019
(stated in thousands of pesos) (1)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Terms remaining to maturity | |
ITEMS | | 1 month | | | 3 months | | | 6 months | | | 12 months | | | 24 months | | | More than 24 months | | | TOTAL as of 03.31.2019 | |
Deposits | | | 246,138,445 | | | | 24,959,043 | | | | 9,189,788 | | | | 4,727,836 | | | | 50,078 | | | | 310 | | | | 285,065,500 | |
Non-financial government sector | | | 1,600,293 | | | | 81,886 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,682,179 | |
Financial sector | | | 230,106 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 230,106 | |
Non-financial private sector and residents abroad | | | 244,308,046 | | | | 24,877,157 | | | | 9,189,788 | | | | 4,727,836 | | | | 50,078 | | | | 310 | | | | 283,153,215 | |
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss | | | 1,969,005 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,969,005 | |
Derivative instruments | | | 1,611,843 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,611,843 | |
Other financial liabilities | | | 27,769,578 | | | | 185,207 | | | | 239,208 | | | | 455,568 | | | | 641,254 | | | | 15,811 | | | | 29,306,626 | |
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions | | | 599,723 | | | | 2,455,022 | | | | 1,757,202 | | | | 997,126 | | | | 190,681 | | | | — | | | | 5,999,754 | |
Corporate bonds issued | | | 109,164 | | | | 21,704 | | | | 320,495 | | | | 1,291,354 | | | | 2,641,323 | | | | — | | | | 4,384,040 | |
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TOTAL | | | 278,197,758 | | | | 27,620,976 | | | | 11,506,693 | | | | 7,471,884 | | | | 3,523,336 | | | | 16,121 | | | | 328,336,768 | |
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(1) | These balances are total contractual cash flows and, therefore, include principal, accrued and to be accrued interest and charges. |
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EXHIBIT J
PROVISIONS
CONSOLIDATED WITH SUBSIDIARIES
FOR THETHREE-MONTH PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2019 AND
FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018
(stated in thousands of pesos)
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| | | | | | | | Decreases | | | | | | | |
Accounts | | Balances at the beginning of the year | | | Increases | | | Reversals | | | Uses | | | Balances as of 03.31.19 | | | Balances as of 12.31.18 | |
INCLUDED IN LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
- Provisions for contingent commitments | | | 1,483 | | | | 116 | (1) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,599 | | | | 1,483 | |
- For administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties | | | 5,000 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,000 | |
- Provisions for termination plans | | | 62,135 | | | | — | (2) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 62,135 | | | | 62,135 | |
- Other | | | 3,552,105 | | | | 270,216 | (3) | | | 3,727 | | | | 26,271 | | | | 3,792,323 | | | | 3,552,105 | |
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TOTAL PROVISIONS | | | 3,620,723 | | | | 270,332 | | | | 3,727 | | | | 26,271 | | | | 3,861,057 | | | | 3,620,723 | |
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(1) | Set up in compliance with the provisions of Communication “A” 2950 and supplementary regulations of the BCRA. |
(2) | Set up to cover contingencies referred to private healthcare plans. |
(3) | 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. |
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EXHIBIT R
ADJUSTMENT TO IMPAIRMENT LOSS - ALLOWANCES FOR LOAN LOSSES
CONSOLIDATED WITH SUBSIDIARIES
FOR THETHREE-MONTH PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2019 AND
FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018
(stated in thousands of pesos)
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| | | | | | | | Decreases | | | | | | | |
Accounts | | Balances at the beginning of the year | | | Increases | | | Reversals | | | Uses | | | Balances as of 03.31.19 | | | Balances as of 12.31.18 | |
Other financial assets | | | 84,321 | | | | 1,368,667 | (1) | | | — | | | | 49 | | | | 1,452,939 | | | | 84,321 | |
Loans and other financing | | | 4,258,239 | | | | 1,254,221 | (1) | | | 38,707 | | | | 655,784 | | | | 4,817,969 | | | | 4,258,239 | |
Other financial institutions | | | 85,488 | | | | 14,072 | | | | 38,683 | | | | — | | | | 60,877 | | | | 85,488 | |
Non-financial private sector and residents abroad | | | 4,172,751 | | | | 1,240,149 | | | | 24 | | | | 655,784 | | | | 4,757,092 | | | | 4,172,751 | |
Overdrafts | | | 110,147 | | | | 2,725 | | | | — | | | | 20,041 | | | | 92,831 | | | | 110,147 | |
Instruments | | | 1,164,674 | | | | 216,394 | | | | — | | | | 7,769 | | | | 1,373,299 | | | | 1,164,674 | |
Mortgage loans | | | 99,518 | | | | 12,498 | | | | — | | | | 128 | | | | 111,888 | | | | 99,518 | |
Pledge loans | | | 44,250 | | | | 5,627 | | | | — | | | | 3,283 | | | | 46,594 | | | | 44,250 | |
Consumer loans | | | 808,085 | | | | 308,618 | | | | — | | | | 173,018 | | | | 943,685 | | | | 808,085 | |
Credit card loans | | | 1,359,528 | | | | 496,591 | | | | — | | | | 299,427 | | | | 1,556,692 | | | | 1,359,528 | |
Financial leases | | | 47,227 | | | | 15,263 | | | | — | | | | 3,549 | | | | 58,941 | | | | 47,227 | |
Other | | | 539,322 | | | | 182,433 | | | | 24 | | | | 148,569 | | | | 573,162 | | | | 539,322 | |
Private securities | | | 1,314 | | | | 190 | (2) | | | — | | | | 46 | | | | 1,458 | | | | 1,314 | |
Contingent commitments | | | 1,483 | | | | 116 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,599 | | | | 1,483 | |
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TOTAL ALLOWANCES | | | 4,345,357 | | | | 2,623,194 | (3) | | | 38,707 | | | | 655,879 | | | | 6,273,965 | | | | 4,345,357 | |
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(1) | Set up in compliance with the provisions of Communication “A” 2950 and supplementary regulations issued by the BCRA taking into consideration the disclosures made in Note 11 - Other financial as sets and Note 12 - Loans and other financing to the consolidated financial statements. |
(2) | Set up in compliance with the provisions of Communication “A” 4084 issued by the BCRA. |
(3) | Includes total exchange rate difference of: |
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- Other financial assets | | | 100,666 | |
- Loans and other financing | | | 164,105 | |
- Private securities | | | 168 | |
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ LIMITED REVIEW REPORT ON CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
To the President and Directors of
BBVA Banco Francés S.A.
Registered office: Av. Córdoba 111
City of Buenos Aires
Taxpayer identification number [C.U.I.T.] 30 -50000319-3
Report on the financial statements
We have audited the accompanying condensed interim consolidated financial statements of BBVA Banco Francés S.A. (the “Entity”) and its subsidiaries, which include the condensed consolidated statement of financial position as of March 31, 2019, the condensed consolidated statements of income, other comprehensive income, changes in shareholders’ equity and cash flows for the three-month period then ended, exhibits and selected explanatory notes.
The balances and other information as of December 31, 2018 and for the three-month period ended March 31, 2018 are an integral part of the aforementioned financial statements and, therefore, shall be considered in the light of these financial statements.
Board of Directors’ and Management responsibility for the financial statements
The Entity’s Board of Directors and Management are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with the accounting standards established by the Argentine Central Bank (“BCRA”), which, as indicated in Note 2 to the accompanying financial statements, are based on the International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), and, particularly, on International Accounting Standard 34 “Interim Financial Reporting” (“IAS 34”) as approved by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”), and adopted by the Argentine Federation of Professional Councils of Economic Sciences (“FACPCE”), except for section 5.5 “Impairment of Value” of IFRS 9 “Financial Instruments” and IAS 29 “Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies”. Furthermore, the standards prescribed through Memorandum No. 6/2017 issued by the regulator on May 29, 2017 regarding the accounting treatment to be applied to uncertain tax positions and Memorandum No. 7/2019, issued by the regulator on April 29, 2019 regarding the valuation of the investment held by the Entity in Prisma Medios de Pago S.A. were taken into account. The Board of Directors and Management are also responsible for such internal control as they determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the interim financial statements that are free from material misstatement whether due to error or irregularities.
Scope of our review
Our responsibility is to issue a conclusion on these condensed interim consolidated financial statements based on our review. We conducted our review in accordance with the standards set forth by Technical Resolution No. 37 of the FACPCE and the “Minimum Standards applicable to External Audits” set forth by the BCRA for the review of interim financial statements. In accordance with such standards, a review is limited primarily to the performance of analytical and other review procedures applied to financial data included in the interim financial statements and inquiries of personnel responsible for the preparation thereof. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with auditing standards in force, and, consequently, does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion on the accompanying condensed interim consolidated financial statements.
Conclusion
Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the accompanying condensed interim consolidated financial statements of BBVA Banco Francés S.A. have not been prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with the BCRA accounting framework described in Note 2 to the accompanying financial statements.
Emphasis of matter
Without modifying our conclusion, we draw users’ attention to the following information disclosed in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements:
a) | As explained in Note 2 to the accompanying financial statements, they have been prepared by the Entity’s Board of Directors and Management in accordance with the BCRA financial reporting framework, which differs from IFRS as to the application of section 5.5 “Impairment of Value” of IFRS 9 “Financial Instruments”, which was temporarily excluded by the BCRA from the accounting framework applicable to financial institutions. |
b) | As explained in Notes 2.b) and 3, as provided for by BCRA Communication “A” 6651, the Entity has not applied IAS 29 “Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies” to the preparation of the accompanying financial statements. The existence of an inflationary context affects the Entity’s financial position and results of operations and, therefore, the inflation impact may distort the financial information, which should be considered in the interpretation of the information provided by the Entity in these consolidated financial statements in respect of its financial position, comprehensive income and cash flows. Management estimates that both the Entity’s equity and income may differ significantly, should IAS 29 be applied. |
c) | As explained in Note 2 c), the accompanying financial statements have been prepared taking into consideration the standards prescribed through Memorandum No. 6/2017 issued by the regulator on May 29, 2017 regarding the accounting treatment to be applied to uncertain tax positions. |
d) | As explained in Note 2 d) to the accompanying financial statements, by virtue of the partial sale of the ownership interest in Prisma Medios de Pago S.A., the remaining ownership interest were reclassified to “Investments in equity instruments” and stated at its fair value with changes recognized through profit or loss, based on a valuation report of the Company prepared by an external professional. In addition, the valuation adjustment established by Memorandum No. 7/1019, issued on April 29, 2019 by BCRA, was deducted from such remaining ownership interest. |
The aforementioned situations do not modify the conclusion stated in the Conclusion paragraph, but it should be considered by those users that apply IFRS to the interpretation of the accompanying financial statements.
City of Buenos Aires, May 8, 2019
KPMG
María Gabriela Saavedra
Partner
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SEPARATE CONDENSED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS OF MARCH 31, 2019 AND DECEMBER 31, 2018
(stated in thousands of pesos)
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| | Notes and Exhibits | | | 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash and deposits in banks | | | 4 | | | | 103,986,977 | | | | 99,102,416 | |
Cash | | | | | | | 15,101,286 | | | | 15,570,362 | |
Financial institutions and correspondents | | | | | | | 88,885,691 | | | | 83,532,054 | |
Argentine Central Bank (BCRA) | | | | | | | 81,997,669 | | | | 75,503,977 | |
Other in the country and abroad | | | | | | | 6,888,022 | | | | 8,028,077 | |
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss | | | 5 and Exhibit A | | | | 2,047,051 | | | | 7,505,826 | |
Derivatives | | | 6 | | | | 820,604 | | | | 591,418 | |
Repo transactions | | | 7 | | | | 21,425,035 | | | | 12,861,116 | |
Other financial assets | | | 8 | | | | 9,374,913 | | | | 9,233,052 | |
Loans and other financing | | | 9 | | | | 185,271,246 | | | | 181,398,818 | |
Non-financial government sector | | | | | | | 439 | | | | 207 | |
Argentine Central Bank (BCRA) | | | | | | | 1,518 | | | | 383 | |
Other Financial Institutions | | | | | | | 6,299,656 | | | | 9,583,794 | |
Non-financial private sector and residents abroad | | | | | | | 178,969,633 | | | | 171,814,434 | |
Other debt securities | | | 10 | | | | 40,541,600 | | | | 23,742,631 | |
Financial assets pledged as collateral | | | 11 | | | | 5,278,301 | | | | 4,703,064 | |
Investments in equity instruments | | | 13 and Exhibit A | | | | 1,783,576 | | | | 10,216 | |
Investments in subsidiaries and associates | | | 14 | | | | 2,571,635 | | | | 2,371,153 | |
Property and equipment | | | 15 | | | | 11,609,063 | | | | 9,816,116 | |
Intangible assets | | | 16 | | | | 542,565 | | | | 510,912 | |
Deferred income tax assets | | | | | | | 274,386 | | | | 194,036 | |
Othernon-financial assets | | | 17 | | | | 2,201,040 | | | | 2,133,285 | |
Non-current assets held for sale | | | 18 | | | | 59,776 | | | | 493,373 | |
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TOTAL ASSETS | | | | | | | 387,787,768 | | | | 354,667,432 | |
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SEPARATE CONDENSED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS OF MARCH 31, 2019 AND DECEMBER 31, 2018
(stated in thousands of pesos)
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| | Notes and Exhibits | | 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | |
LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | | | |
Deposits | | 19 and Exhibit H | | | 278,963,497 | | | | 259,763,289 | |
Non-financial government sector | | | | | 1,666,961 | | | | 1,544,761 | |
Financial sector | | | | | 230,106 | | | | 294,122 | |
Non-financial private sector and residents abroad | | | | | 277,066,430 | | | | 257,924,406 | |
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss | | 20 | | | 1,969,005 | | | | 692,270 | |
Derivative instruments | | 6 | | | 1,611,843 | | | | 1,377,259 | |
Repo transactions | | 7 | | | — | | | | 14,321 | |
Other financial liabilities | | 21 | | | 29,306,624 | | | | 28,189,392 | |
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions | | 22 | | | 5,999,754 | | | | 5,527,525 | |
Corporate bonds issued | | 23 | | | 4,228,208 | | | | 2,473,690 | |
Current income tax liabilities | | 12 a) | | | 5,719,534 | | | | 3,609,985 | |
Provisions | | Exhibit J | | | 3,847,375 | | | | 3,603,314 | |
Othernon-financial liabilities | | 24 | | | 11,766,664 | | | | 10,864,722 | |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES | | | | | 343,412,504 | | | | 316,115,767 | |
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EQUITY | | | | | | | | | | |
Share capital | | 26 | | | 612,660 | | | | 612,660 | |
Non-capitalized contributions | | | | | 6,735,977 | | | | 6,735,977 | |
Capital adjustments | | | | | 312,979 | | | | 312,979 | |
Reserves | | | | | 17,424,932 | | | | 17,424,932 | |
Retained earnings | | | | | 13,470,092 | | | | 3,856,405 | |
Other accumulated comprehensive income | | | | | (188,995 | ) | | | (4,975 | ) |
Informe for the period | | | | | 6,007,619 | | | | 9,613,687 | |
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TOTAL EQUITY | | | | | 44,375,264 | | | | 38,551,665 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | | | | | 387,787,768 | | | | 354,667,432 | |
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SEPARATE CONDENSED STATEMENT OF INCOME
FOR THE THREE-MONTH INTERIM PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2018
(stated in thousands of pesos)
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| | Notes and Exhibits | | | 2019 | | | 2018 | |
Interest income | | | 27 | | | | 18,375,643 | | | | 7,703,148 | |
Interest expenses | | | 28 | | | | (8,648,989 | ) | | | (2,798,989 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net interest income | | | | | | | 9,726,654 | | | | 4,904,159 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Commission income | | | 29 | | | | 3,717,069 | | | | 2,173,036 | |
Commission expenses | | | 30 | | | | (2,319,276 | ) | | | (1,350,837 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net commission income | | | | | | | 1,397,793 | | | | 822,199 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net income from financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss | | | 31 | | | | 2,424,933 | | | | 309,177 | |
Net (loss) / income from write-down of assets at amortized cost and at fair value through OCI | | | 32 | | | | (4,183 | ) | | | 1,367 | |
Foreign exchange and gold gains /(losses) | | | 33 | | | | 1,172,961 | | | | 694,629 | |
Other operating income | | | 34 | | | | 3,388,355 | | | | 1,496,600 | |
Loan loss allowances | | | Exhibit R | | | | (2,356,878 | ) | | | (521,926 | ) |
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Net operating income | | | | | | | 15,749,635 | | | | 7,706,205 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Personnel benefits | | | 35 | | | | (2,702,976 | ) | | | (1,929,247 | ) |
Administrative expenses | | | 36 | | | | (2,035,778 | ) | | | (1,486,862 | ) |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 37 | | | | (358,361 | ) | | | (197,358 | ) |
Other operating expenses | | | 38 | | | | (2,528,966 | ) | | | (2,111,714 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Operating income | | | | | | | 8,123,554 | | | | 1,981,024 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income from associates and joint ventures | | | | | | | 210,395 | | | | 157,645 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income before income tax | | | | | | | 8,333,949 | | | | 2,138,669 | |
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Income tax | | | 12 b) | | | | (2,326,330 | ) | | | (593,371 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income for the period | | | | | | | 6,007,619 | | | | 1,545,298 | |
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EARNINGS PER SHARE
AS OF MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2018
(stated in thousands of pesos)
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Accounts | | 03.31.19 | | | 03.31.18 | |
Numerator: | | | | | | | | |
Net income attributable to owners of the Parent | | | 6,007,619 | | | | 1,545,298 | |
Net income attributable to owners of the Parent adjusted to reflect the effect of dilution | | | 6,007,619 | | | | 1,545,298 | |
Denominator: | | | | | | | | |
Weighted average of outstanding common shares for the period | | | 612,659,638 | | | | 588,595,588 | |
Weighted average of outstanding common shares for the period adjusted to reflect the effect of dilution | | | 612,659,638 | | | | 588,595,588 | |
Basic earnings per share (stated in thousands of pesos) | | | 9.8058 | | | | 2.6254 | |
Diluted earnings per share (stated in thousands of pesos) (1) | | | 9.8058 | | | | 2.6254 | |
(1) | Since BBVA Banco Francés S.A. has not issued financial instruments with a dilutive effect on earnings per share, basic and diluted earnings per share are the same. |
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SEPARATE CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE THREE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2018
(stated in thousands of pesos)
| | | | | | | | |
| | 2019 | | | 2018 | |
Income for the period | | | 6,007,619 | | | | 1,545,298 | |
Other comprehensive income components to be reclassified to income/(loss) for the period: | | | | | | | | |
Profits or losses from financial instruments at fair value through OCI | | | | | | | | |
(Loss) for the period on financial instruments at fair value through OCI | | | (281,501 | ) | | | (11,231 | ) |
Reclassification adjustment for the period | | | 4,183 | | | | 34,805 | |
Income tax | | | 103,203 | | | | (10,441 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | (174,115 | ) | | | 13,133 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Other comprehensive 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: | | | | | | | | |
(Loss) for the period on the share in OCI from associates and joint ventures at equity method | | | (9,905 | ) | | | (7,958 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | (9,905 | ) | | | (7,958 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Other Comprehensive (Loss) / Income to be reclassified to income/(loss) for the period | | | (184,020 | ) | | | 5,175 | |
Total Other Comprehensive Income for the period | | | (184,020 | ) | | | 5,175 | |
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Total Comprehensive Income | | | 5,823,599 | | | | 1,550,473 | |
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SEPARATE CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
FOR THETHREE-MONTH PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2019
(stated in thousands of pesos)
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| | Share capital | | | Non-capitalized contributions | | | | | | Other comprehensive income | | | Retained earnings | | | | | | | |
Transactions | | Outstanding shares | | | Share premium | | | Adjustments to equity | | | Losses on financial instruments at fair value through OCI | | | Other | | | Legal reserve | | | Optional reserve | | | Unappropriated retained earnings | | | Total equity | |
Balances at the beginning of the year | | | 612,660 | | | | 6,735,977 | | | | 312,979 | | | | (112,612 | ) | | | 107,637 | | | | 4,802,904 | | | | 12,622,028 | | | | 13,470,092 | | | | 38,551,665 | |
Total comprehensive income for the period | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
- Income for the period | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 6,007,619 | | | | 6,007,619 | |
- Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) for the period | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (174,115 | ) | | | (9,905 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (184,020 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balances at fiscal period end | | | 612,660 | | | | 6,735,977 | | | | 312,979 | | | | (286,727 | ) | | | 97,732 | | | | 4,802,904 | | | | 12,622,028 | | | | 19,477,711 | | | | 44,375,264 | |
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SEPARATE CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE THREE-MONTH INTERIM PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2018
(stated in thousands of pesos)
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Accounts | | 03.31.19 | | | 03.31.18 | |
Cash flows from operating activities | | | | | | | | |
Income before income tax | | | 8,333,949 | | | | 2,138,669 | |
Adjustments to obtain flows from operating activities: | | | (9,083,488 | ) | | | (510,327 | ) |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 358,361 | | | | 197,358 | |
Loan loss allowances | | | 2,356,877 | | | | 521,926 | |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | | | (8,036,083 | ) | | | (1,372,835 | ) |
(Loss) from sale of Prisma | | | (2,695,720 | ) | | | — | |
Other adjustments | | | (1,066,923 | ) | | | 143,224 | |
Net decreases from operating assets: | | | (26,158,742 | ) | | | (10,585,298 | ) |
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss | | | 5,458,775 | | | | 4,892,245 | |
Derivative instruments | | | (229,186 | ) | | | (23,920 | ) |
Repo transactions | | | (8,563,919 | ) | | | (814,162 | ) |
Loans and other financing | | | (3,784,067 | ) | | | (11,301,111 | ) |
Non-financial government sector | | | (232 | ) | | | 76 | |
Other financial institutions | | | 3,283,003 | | | | 63,553 | |
Non-financial private sector and residents abroad | | | (7,066,838 | ) | | | (11,364,740 | ) |
Other debt securities | | | (16,973,084 | ) | | | 1,722,282 | |
Financial assets pledged as collateral | | | (575,237 | ) | | | (674,791 | ) |
Investments in equity instruments | | | — | | | | 1,322 | |
Other assets | | | (1,492,024 | ) | | | (4,387,163 | ) |
Net increases from operating liabilities: | | | 21,389,388 | | | | 7,161,745 | |
Deposits | | | 19,200,208 | | | | 6,455,574 | |
Non-financial government sector | | | 122,200 | | | | 210,045 | |
Financial sector | | | (64,016 | ) | | | (32,699 | ) |
Non-financial private sector and residents abroad | | | 19,142,024 | | | | 6,278,228 | |
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss | | | 1,276,735 | | | | — | |
Derivative instruments | | | 234,584 | | | | 15,669 | |
Repo transactions | | | (14,321 | ) | | | 293,774 | |
Other liabilities | | | 692,182 | | | | 396,728 | |
Income tax paid | | | (222,450 | ) | | | (197,989 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Total cash flows used in operating activities | | | (5,741,343 | ) | | | (1,993,200 | ) |
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SEPARATE CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE THREE-MONTH INTERIM PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2018
(stated in thousands of pesos)
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Accounts | | 03.31.19 | | | 03.31.18 | |
Cash flows from investing activities | | | | | | | | |
Payments: | | | (411,518 | ) | | | (514,395 | ) |
Purchase of property and equipment, intangible assets and other assets | | | (411,518 | ) | | | (310,553 | ) |
Other payments related to investing activities | | | — | | | | (203,842 | ) |
Collections: | | | 1,729,915 | | | | — | |
Sale of investments in equity instruments | | | 1,729,915 | | | | — | |
Total cash flows generated by / (used in) investing activities | | | 1,318,397 | | | | (514,395 | ) |
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Cash flows from financing activities | | | | | | | | |
Payments: | | | (347,975 | ) | | | (221,084 | ) |
Non-subordinated corporate bonds | | | (209,616 | ) | | | (213,306 | ) |
BCRA | | | (8,746 | ) | | | (7,778 | ) |
Lease payments | | | (129,613 | ) | | | — | |
Collections: | | | 1,619,400 | | | | — | |
Non-subordinated corporate bonds | | | 1,619,400 | | | | — | |
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Total cash flows generated by / (used in) investing activities | | | 1,271,425 | | | | (221,084 | ) |
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | | | 8,036,082 | | | | 1,372,834 | |
Total changes in cash flows | | | | | | | | |
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| | | 4,884,561 | | | | (1,355,845 | ) |
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Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year (Note 4) | | | 99,102,416 | | | | 38,179,507 | |
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Cash and cash equivalents at fiscal period end (Note 4) | | | 103,986,977 | | | | 36,823,662 | |
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NOTES TO THE SEPARATE CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2019
(Stated in thousands of pesos)
1. | Basis for the preparation of the separate financial statements |
As mentioned in Note 2 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements, BBVA Banco Francés S.A. (the “Bank”) presents consolidated financial statements in accordance with the financial reporting framework set forth by the 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. | Criteria for the preparation of the financial statements |
These condensed interim financial statements for the three-month period ended March 31, 2019 are prepared pursuant to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), with a temporary exception for the application of the impairment model in Section 5.5 “Impairment” of IFRS 9 “Financial Instruments” (hereinafter “financial reporting framework established by the BCRA”) and International Accounting Standard (IAS) No. 29 “Reporting in hyperinflationary economies” and considering, in turn, the accounting standards set forth by the BCRA through Memorandum No. 6/2017 regarding the criterion applicable to recognize uncertain tax provisions and Memorandum No. 7/2019.
As stated in Note 2 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements, the above mentioned circumstances result in a departure from the IFRS which has a significant impact and may distort the information provided in these separate financial statements.
As this is an interim period, the Bank has opted to present condensed information. Likewise, these separate financial statements contain the additional information and exhibits required by the BCRA through Communication “A” 6324.
To avoid duplication of information already provided, we refer to the consolidated financial statements regarding:
| • | | Functional and presentation currency and unit of account (Note 3 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements) |
| • | | Accounting judgment and estimates (Note 4 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements) |
| • | | Significant accounting policies (Note 5 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements), except for the measurement of ownership interests in subsidiaries. |
| • | | IFRS issued but not yet effective (Note 6 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements) |
| • | | Provisions (Note 27 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements) |
| • | | Fair values of financial instruments (Note 43 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements) |
| • | | Segment reporting (Note 44 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements) |
| • | | Subsidiaries (Note 45 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements) |
| • | | Deposits guarantee regime (Note 49 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements) |
| • | | Compliance with the provisions of the Argentine Securities Commission – minimum shareholders’ equity and liquid assets (Note 51 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements) |
| • | | Trust activities (Note 53 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements) |
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| • | | Mutual funds (Note 54 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements) |
| • | | Penalties and administrative proceedings initiated by the BCRA (Note 55 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements) |
| • | | Subsequent events (Note 56 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements) |
3. | Significant accounting policies |
The Bank has consistently applied the accounting policies described in Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2018, in all the periods presented in these financial statements.
Investments in subsidiaries
Subsidiaries are all the entities controlled by the Bank. The Bank owns a controlling interest in an entity when it is exposed to, or has rights over, the variable returns from its interest in the company, and has the power to affect the changes in such yields. The Bank reevaluates if its control is maintained when there are changes in any of the conditions mentioned.
Interests in Subsidiaries are measured 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 profit or loss and OCI of investments accounted for using the equity method, until the date when the significant influence or joint control cease.
The interim financial statements as of March 31, 2019 of the subsidiaries BBVA Francés Valores S.A, BBVA Francés Asset Management S.A. 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 on an homogeneous basis.
Interim financial information
These financial statements for the three-month period ended March 31, 2019 have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 “Interim financial information” and pursuant to the policies adopted by the Entity in its annual financial statements as of December 31, 2018.
4. | Cash and deposits in banks |
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| | 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | |
Cash | | | 15,101,286 | | | | 15,570,362 | |
BCRA - Current account | | | 81,997,669 | | | | 75,503,977 | |
Balances in local and foreign financial institutions | | | 6,888,022 | | | | 8,028,077 | |
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TOTAL | | | 103,986,977 | | | | 99,102,416 | |
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5. | Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss |
| | | | | | | | |
| | 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | |
Government securities | | | 965,020 | | | | 950,525 | |
Private securities - Corporate bonds | | | 93,005 | | | | 167,914 | |
BCRA Bills | | | 989,026 | | | | 6,387,387 | |
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TOTAL | | | 2,047,051 | | | | 7,505,826 | |
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In the ordinary course of business, the Bank 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. These transactions do not qualify as hedging pursuant to IFRS 9 - “Financial Instruments”.
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The aforementioned instruments are measured at fair value and were recognized in the Statement of financial position in the item “Derivative instruments” and changes in fair values were recognized in the Statement of Income in the item “Net income from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss”.
Breakdown is as follows:
Assets
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| | 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | |
Debit balances linked to foreign currency forwards pemding settlement in pesos | | | 820,604 | | | | 591,418 | |
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TOTAL | | | 820,604 | | | | 591,418 | |
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Liabilities
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| | 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | |
Credit balances linked to foreign currency forwards pending settlement in pesos | | | 1,226,676 | | | | 889,731 | |
Credit balances linked to interest rate swaps | | | 385,167 | | | | 487,528 | |
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TOTAL | | | 1,611,843 | | | | 1,377,259 | |
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The notional amounts of the forward transactions and foreign currency forwards, stated in US Dollars (US$) and euros, as applicable, as well as the base value of interest rate swaps are reported below.
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| | 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | |
Foreign Currency Forwards | | | | | | | | |
Foreign currency forward purchases - US$ | | | 587,535 | | | | 620,651 | |
Foreign currency forward sales - US$ | | | 619,273 | | | | 760,615 | |
Foreign currency forward sales - Euros | | | 8,182 | | | | 5,463 | |
Interest rate swaps | | | | | | | | |
Fixed rate for floating rate | | | 2,884,496 | | | | 3,261,154 | |
Reverse repurchase transactions
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | |
Amounts receivable for reverse repurchase transactions of government securities and BCRA bills with financial institutions | | | | | 406,988 | | | | 154,753 | |
Amounts receivable for reverse repurchase transactions of BCRA bills with financial institutions | | | | | 7,710,683 | | | | — | |
Amounts receivable for reverse repurchase transactions of government securities withnon-financial institutions | | (1) | | | 13,307,364 | | | | 12,706,363 | |
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TOTAL | | | | | 21,425,035 | | | | 12,861,116 | |
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(1) | For one repo transaction of Argentine Bonds in US Dollars 2024 carried out with Argentina for an original total of US$ 300,000,000 with final maturity on May 7, 2020. |
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Repurchase transactions
| | | | | | | | |
| | 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | |
Amounts payable for repurchase transactions of BCRA bills and government securities with financial institutions | | | — | | | | 14,321 | |
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TOTAL | | | — | | | | 14,321 | |
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| | 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | |
Measured at amortized cost Financial debtors from spot transactions pending settlement | | | 6,911,243 | | | | 6,842,344 | |
Non-financial debtors from spot transactions pending settlement | | | 442,934 | | | | 91,052 | |
Debtors from sale of ownership interest in Prisma Medios de Pago S.A. | | | 1,344,357 | | | | — | |
Other receivables | | | 1,957,145 | | | | 1,816,476 | |
Other | | | 155,679 | | | | 552,220 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | 10,811,358 | | | | 9,302,092 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Allowance for loan losses (Exhibit R) | | | (1,436,445 | ) | | | (69,040 | ) |
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TOTAL | | | 9,374,913 | | | | 9,233,052 | |
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9. | Loans and other financing |
The Bank keeps loans and other financing under a business model with 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:
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| | 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | |
Non-financial government sector | | | 439 | | | | 207 | |
BCRA | | | 1,518 | | | | 383 | |
Other financial institutions | | | 6,360,533 | | | | 9,669,282 | |
Overdrafts | | | 8,019,246 | | | | 11,789,313 | |
Discounted instruments | | | 10,116,572 | | | | 11,310,587 | |
Unsecured instruments | | | 11,712,320 | | | | 12,739,330 | |
Instruments purchased | | | 18,880 | | | | 264,434 | |
Real estate mortgage | | | 11,040,556 | | | | 10,104,731 | |
Pledge loans | | | 1,633,244 | | | | 1,650,222 | |
Consumer loans | | | 24,386,326 | | | | 23,560,930 | |
Credit cards | | | 45,109,757 | | | | 41,869,188 | |
Loans for the prefinancing and financing of exports | | | 52,342,272 | | | | 45,088,576 | |
Receivables from financial leases | | | 2,185,336 | | | | 2,377,747 | |
Loans to personnel | | | 1,312,261 | | | | 1,203,780 | |
Other financing | | | 15,849,955 | | | | 14,028,347 | |
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| | | 190,089,215 | | | | 185,657,057 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Allowance for loan losses (Exhibt R) | | | (4,817,969 | ) | | | (4,258,239 | ) |
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TOTAL | | | 185,271,246 | | | | 181,398,818 | |
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A breakdown of loans and other financing according to credit quality standing pursuant to the standards applicable issued by the BCRA are 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.
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| | 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | |
Total Exhibits B and C | | | 191,514,731 | | | | 187,056,726 | |
Plus: | | | | | | | | |
BCRA | | | 1,518 | | | | 383 | |
Loans to personnel | | | 1,312,261 | | | | 1,203,780 | |
Less: | | | | | | | | |
Allowance for loan losses | | | 4,817,969 | | | | 4,258,239 | |
Adjustment for effective interest rate | | | 618,801 | | | | 767,474 | |
Corporate bonds | | | 150,665 | | | | 123,275 | |
Loan commitments | | | 1,969,829 | | | | 1,713,083 | |
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Total loans and other financing | | | 185,271,246 | | | | 181,398,818 | |
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| a) | Financial assets measured at amortized cost |
They include corporate bonds for which the Entity is carrying out credit recovery transactions, in the amount of 136 as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018.
| b) | Financial assets measured at fair value through OCI |
| | | | | | | | |
| | 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | |
Government securities | | | 11,673,640 | | | | 9,815,621 | |
BCRA Liquidity Bills | | | 28,737,098 | | | | 13,815,040 | |
Private securities - Corporate bonds | | | 132,184 | | | | 113,148 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | 40,542,922 | | | | 23,743,809 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Allowance for loan losses - Private securities (Exhibit R) | | | (1,458 | ) | | | (1,314 | ) |
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TOTAL | | | 40,541,464 | | | | 23,742,495 | |
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11. | Financial assets pledged as collateral |
As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Entity delivered the financial assets listed below as collateral:
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| | | | | 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | |
BCRA - Special guarantee accounts | | | (1 | ) | | | 1,677,335 | | | | 1,238,252 | |
Guarantee Trust - Government securities and BCRA bills at fair value through OCI | | | (2 | ) | | | — | | | | 1,061,766 | |
Guarantee Trust - Pesos | | | (2 | ) | | | 937,650 | | | | 14,260 | |
Deposits as collateral | | | (3 | ) | | | 2,663,316 | | | | 2,372,751 | |
For repo transactions - Government securities at fair value | | | (4 | ) | | | — | | | | 16,035 | |
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TOTAL | | | | | | | 5,278,301 | | | | 4,703,064 | |
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| (1) | Special guarantee current accounts opened at the BCRA for the transactions related to the automated clearing houses and other similar entities. |
| (2) | Set up as collateral to operate with ROFEX and MAE on foreign currency forward transactions and futures contracts. The trust fund consists of pesos and monetary regulation instruments issued by the BCRA. |
| (3) | Deposits pledged as collateral for activities related to credit card transactions in the country and abroad, leases and futures contracts. |
| (4) | It corresponds to repo transactions. |
| a) | Current income tax liabilities |
Breakdown is as follows:
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| | 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | |
Advances | | | (889,891 | ) | | | (667,440 | ) |
Collections and withholdings | | | (575 | ) | | | (575 | ) |
Income tax provision | | | 6,610,000 | | | | 4,278,000 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | 5,719,534 | | | | 3,609,985 | |
| | | | | | | | |
b) Income tax expense
Breakdown of income tax expense:
| | | | | | | | |
| | 03.31.19 | | | 03.31.18 | |
Current tax | | | 2,332,000 | | | | 603,000 | |
Deferred tax | | | (5,670 | ) | | | (9,629 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | 2,326,330 | | | | 593,371 | |
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Pursuant to IAS No. 34, in interim periods income tax is recognized over the best estimate of the weighted average tax rate expected by the Entity for the fiscal year.
The Bank’s effective rate for the three-month period ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 was 28% for both periods.
13. | Investments in equity instruments |
Investments in equity instruments over which the Bank has no control, joint control or a significant influence are measured at fair value through OCI. Breakdown is as follows:
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| | 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | |
Prisma Medios de Pago S.A. (See Note 16 - Consolidated) | | | 1,765,000 | | | | — | |
Banco Latinoaméricano de Exportaciones S.A. | | | 17,463 | | | | 9,516 | |
Other | | | 1,113 | | | | 700 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL | | | 1,783,576 | | | | 10,216 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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:
| | | | | | | | |
| | 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | |
BBVA Francés Valores S.A. | | | 167,215 | | | | 164,294 | |
Consolidar A.F.J.P. S.A. (under liquidation proceedings) | | | 32,223 | | | | 28,454 | |
Volkswagen Financial Services Compañía Financiera S.A. | | | 687,668 | | | | 633,362 | |
BBVA Francés Asset Management S.A. Sociedad Gerente de Fondos Comunes de Inversión | | | 513,594 | | | | 426,759 | |
PSA Finance Arg. Cía. Financiera S.A. | | | 446,250 | | | | 434,494 | |
Rombo Cía. Financiera S.A. | | | 524,803 | | | | 514,779 | |
BBVA Consolidar Seguros S.A. | | | 166,018 | | | | 135,148 | |
Interbanking S.A. | | | 33,864 | | | | 33,863 | |
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TOTAL | | | 2,571,635 | | | | 2,371,153 | |
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15. | Property and equipment |
| | | | | | | | |
| | 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | |
Real estate | | | 6,792,379 | | | | 6,820,968 | |
Real estate purchased through financial leases | | | 1,870,641 | | | | — | |
Furniture and facilities | | | 1,560,920 | | | | 1,561,128 | |
Machinery and equipment | | | 903,808 | | | | 951,797 | |
Vehicles | | | 11,760 | | | | 12,704 | |
Constructions in progress | | | 469,555 | | | | 469,519 | |
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TOTAL | | | 11,609,063 | | | | 9,816,116 | |
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Detailed information on assets and liabilities for leases as well as interest and foreign exchange differences recognized in profit or loss are stated in Note 18 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements.
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| | 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | |
Licenses - Software | | | 542,565 | | | | 510,912 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL | | | 542,565 | | | | 510,912 | |
| | | | | | | | |
17. | Othernon-financial assets |
| | | | | | | | |
| | 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | |
Investment properties | | | 66,009 | | | | 66,368 | |
Tax advances | | | 470,820 | | | | 388,264 | |
Prepayments | | | 1,254,112 | | | | 1,159,780 | |
Advances to suppliers of goods | | | 137,180 | | | | 152,848 | |
Other miscellaneous assets | | | 257,774 | | | | 327,504 | |
Advances to personnel | | | 2,833 | | | | 8,155 | |
Assets acquired as security for loans | | | 3,809 | | | | 2,758 | |
Other | | | 8,503 | | | | 27,608 | |
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TOTAL | | | 2,201,040 | | | | 2,133,285 | |
| | | | | | | | |
18. | Non-current assets held for sale |
On December 19, 2018, the Board of Directors agreed to a plan to sell a group of real property assets located in Argentina. Therefore, these assets, the value of which, as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 amounts to 59,776, were classified as“Non-current assets held for sale”, after the efforts to sell that group of assets began.
During November 2017, the Board of Directors agreed to a plan to sell its ownership interest in Prisma Medios de Pago S.A., and therefore the accounting balance of that ownership interest was presented as“Non-current assets held for sale”, in the amount of 433,597 as of December 31, 2018. The sale of 51% of the Bank’s shareholding in that Company was completed on February 1, 2019.
The information on concentration of deposits is disclosed in Exhibit H.
Breakdown is as follows:
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| | 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | |
Non-financial government sector | | | 1,666,961 | | | | 1,544,761 | |
Financial sector | | | 230,106 | | | | 294,122 | |
Non-financial private and residents abroad | | | 277,066,430 | | | | 257,924,406 | |
Checking accounts | | | 28,404,529 | | | | 28,583,294 | |
Savings accounts | | | 150,422,027 | | | | 140,956,173 | |
Time deposits | | | 93,651,534 | | | | 84,050,291 | |
Other | | | 4,588,340 | | | | 4,334,648 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL | | | 278,963,497 | | | | 259,763,289 | |
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20. | Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss |
| | | | | | | | |
| | 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | |
Obligations from securities transactions | | | 1,969,005 | | | | 692,270 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL | | | 1,969,005 | | | | 692,270 | |
| | | | | | | | |
21. | Other financial liabilities |
| | | | | | | | |
| | 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | |
Creditors from spot transactions pending settlement | | | 6,856,546 | | | | 7,031,105 | |
Obligations from financing of purchases | | | 12,002,335 | | | | 13,105,616 | |
Liabilities for financial leases (Note 25) | | | 2,112,161 | | | | — | |
Accrued commissions payable | | | 11,715 | | | | 5,893 | |
Collections and other transactions on behalf of third parties | | | 3,649,505 | | | | 3,374,476 | |
Interest accrued payable | | | 89,176 | | | | 89,774 | |
Other | | | 4,585,186 | | | | 4,582,528 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL | | | 29,306,624 | | | | 28,189,392 | |
| | | | | | | | |
22. | Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions |
The financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions is measured at amortized cost and the breakdown is as follows:
| | | | | | | | |
| | 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | |
Local financial institutions | | | 321,315 | | | | — | |
BCRA | | | 18,754 | | | | 10,008 | |
Foreign financial institutions | | | 5,659,685 | | | | 5,517,517 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL | | | 5,999,754 | | | | 5,527,525 | |
| | | | | | | | |
23. | Corporate bonds issued |
The detail of corporate bonds in force as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, is included in Note 26 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements.
24. | Othernon-financial liabilities |
| | | | | | | | |
| | 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | |
Short-term personnel benefits | | | 2,067,188 | | | | 2,525,378 | |
Long-term personnel benefits | | | 180,354 | | | | 180,354 | |
Other collections and withholdings | | | 2,076,029 | | | | 2,014,695 | |
Social security payable | | | 283,805 | | | | 68,967 | |
Advances collected | | | 1,856,389 | | | | 1,653,586 | |
Miscellaneous creditors | | | 4,212,792 | | | | 3,427,678 | |
For contract liabilities | | | 190,768 | | | | 189,140 | |
Other taxes payable | | | 892,820 | | | | 775,669 | |
Other | | | 6,519 | | | | 29,255 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL | | | 11,766,664 | | | | 10,864,722 | |
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See note 29 to the Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements.
The information on the corporate stock is disclosed in Note 30 to the consolidated financial statements.
| | | | | | | | |
| | 03.31.19 | | | 03.31.18 | |
Interest from loans to the financial sector | | | 699,888 | | | | 474,031 | |
Interest from overdrafts | | | 1,528,558 | | | | 917,500 | |
Interest from instruments | | | 1,990,751 | | | | 865,226 | |
Interest from real estate mortgage | | | 261,244 | | | | 142,561 | |
Interest from pledge loans | | | 97,747 | | | | 128,448 | |
Interest from credit card loans | | | 3,892,306 | | | | 1,671,465 | |
Interest from financial leases | | | 122,837 | | | | 124,653 | |
Interest from consumer loans | | | 1,755,947 | | | | 1,355,898 | |
Interest from other loans | | | 699,492 | | | | 446,658 | |
Premium from reverse repurchase agreements | | | 373,820 | | | | 109,473 | |
Interest from government securities | | | 4,725,693 | | | | 952,624 | |
Interest from private securities | | | 1,988 | | | | 7,772 | |
Interest from loans for the prefinancing and financing of exports | | | 658,721 | | | | 174,907 | |
Stabilization Coefficient (CER) clause adjustment | | | 17,857 | | | | 44,416 | |
Acquisition Value Unit (UVA) clause adjustment | | | 1,548,475 | | | | 287,516 | |
Other financial income | | | 319 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL | | | 18,375,643 | | | | 7,703,148 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | | |
| | 03.31.19 | | | 03.31.18 | |
Checking accounts deposits | | | 669,369 | | | | 288,583 | |
Savings accounts deposits | | | 36,103 | | | | 10,820 | |
Time deposits | | | 7,002,509 | | | | 2,074,916 | |
Interfinancial loans received | | | 15,826 | | | | 7,256 | |
Other liabilities from financial transactions | | | 625,516 | | | | 233,554 | |
Premium for reverse repurchase agreements | | | 403 | | | | 25,416 | |
Acquisition Value Unit (UVA) clause adjustments | | | 295,432 | | | | 158,404 | |
Other | | | 3,831 | | | | 40 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL | | | 8,648,989 | | | | 2,798,989 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | 03.31.19 | | | 03.31.18 | |
Linked to liabilities | | | 1,986,401 | | | | 1,241,128 | |
Linked to loans | | | 225,510 | | | | 655,185 | |
Linked to securities | | | 20,105 | | | | 30,186 | |
From guarantees granted | | | 292 | | | | 1,154 | |
From credit cards | | | 1,078,183 | | | | — | |
From insurance | | | 223,249 | | | | 167,493 | |
From foreign trade and foreign currency transactions | | | 183,329 | | | | 77,890 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL | | | 3,717,069 | | | | 2,173,036 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | 03.31.19 | | | 03.31.18 | |
From credit and debit cards | | | 1,020,907 | | | | 517,856 | |
Latam Pass Commissions | | | 725,966 | | | | 426,356 | |
From promotions | | | 350,067 | | | | 120,881 | |
Other commission expenses | | | 194,648 | | | | 135,219 | |
From foreign trade transactions | | | 27,205 | | | | 24,530 | |
Related to transactions with securities | | | 483 | | | | 291 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL | | | 2,319,276 | | | | 1,225,133 | |
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31. | Net income/(loss) from measurement of financial instruments carried at fair value through profit or loss |
| | | | | | | | |
| | 03.31.19 | | | 03.31.18 | |
Income from foreign currency forward transactions | | | 112,613 | | | | 39,614 | |
Income from government securities | | | 864,243 | | | | 186,284 | |
Income from corporate bonds | | | 21,977 | | | | 7,830 | |
Income from private securities | | | 1,552,585 | | | | 73,800 | |
Interest rate swaps | | | (126,485 | ) | | | 1,649 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL | | | 2,424,933 | | | | 309,177 | |
| | | | | | | | |
32. | (Loss) /Income from writing down of financial assets at amortized cost and at fair value through OCI |
| | | | | | | | |
| | 03.31.19 | | | 03.31.18 | |
(Loss)/Income from sale of government securities | | | (4,183 | ) | | | 1,367 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL | | | (4,183 | ) | | | 1,367 | |
| | | | | | | | |
33. | Foreign exchange and gold gains/(losses) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | 03.31.19 | | | 03.31.18 | |
Conversion of foreign currency assets and liabilities into pesos | | | (172,277 | ) | | | 162,340 | |
Income from purchase-sale of foreign currency | | | 1,345,238 | | | | 532,289 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL | | | 1,172,961 | | | | 694,629 | |
| | | | | | | | |
34. | Other operating income |
| | | | | | | | |
| | 03.31.19 | | | 03.31.18 | |
Income from sale ofnon-current assets held for sale | | | 2,695,720 | | | | — | |
Other operating income | | | 251,075 | | | | 188,983 | |
Adjustment and interest on miscellaneous receivables | | | 171,297 | | | | 61,240 | |
Rental of safe deposit boxes | | | 122,349 | | | | 100,082 | |
Loans recovered | | | 77,917 | | | | 62,186 | |
Allowances reversed | | | 38,707 | | | | 50,693 | |
Punitive interest | | | 31,290 | | | | 11,898 | |
Income tax - Tax inflation adjustment - Fiscal year 2017 (Note 15.c to the consolidated financial statements) | | | — | | | | 1,021,518 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL | | | 3,388,355 | | | | 1,496,600 | |
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| | | | | | | | |
| | 03.31.19 | | | 03.31.18 | |
Salaries | | | 1,659,297 | | | | 1,169,906 | |
Social security charges | | | 456,536 | | | | 354,706 | |
Personnel compensations and bonuses | | | 128,076 | | | | 117,905 | |
Personnel services | | | 50,502 | | | | 37,372 | |
Other short-term personnel benefits | | | 408,565 | | | | 249,358 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL | | | 2,702,976 | | | | 1,929,247 | |
| | | | | | | | |
36. | Administrative expenses |
| | | | | | | | |
| | 03.31.19 | | | 03.31.18 | |
Travel expenses | | | 27,033 | | | | 19,434 | |
Administrative expenses | | | 159,987 | | | | 100,775 | |
Security services | | | 85,565 | | | | 77,006 | |
Fees to Bank Directors and Supervisory Committee | | | 3,722 | | | | 3,374 | |
Other fees | | | 84,934 | | | | 55,947 | |
Insurance | | | 24,912 | | | | 15,579 | |
Rent | | | 170,030 | | | | 149,997 | |
Stationary and supplies | | | 10,940 | | | | 9,191 | |
Electricity and communications | | | 110,066 | | | | 64,066 | |
Advertising | | | 121,581 | | | | 111,998 | |
Taxes | | | 559,266 | | | | 375,269 | |
Maintenance costs | | | 277,641 | | | | 158,746 | |
Armored transportation services | | | 165,577 | | | | 163,315 | |
Other administrative expenses | | | 234,524 | | | | 182,165 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL | | | 2,035,778 | | | | 1,486,862 | |
| | | | | | | | |
37. | Depreciation and amortization |
| | | | | | | | |
| | 03.31.19 | | | 03.31.18 | |
Depreciation of property and equipment | | | 238,354 | | | | 166,495 | |
Amortization of intangible assets | | | 21,663 | | | | 30,221 | |
Depreciation of assets acquired through financial leases | | | 97,828 | | | | — | |
Depreciation of other assets | | | 516 | | | | 642 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL | | | 358,361 | | | | 197,358 | |
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38. | Other operating expenses |
| | | | | | | | |
| | 03.31.19 | | | 03.31.18 | |
Contributions to the Deposits Guarantee Fund | | | 109,666 | | | | 65,805 | |
Turnover tax | | | 1,366,900 | | | | 689,500 | |
Other allowances (Exhibit J) | | | 270,332 | | | | 1,147,904 | |
Claims | | | 47,477 | | | | 58,052 | |
Interest on liabilities from financial leases | | | 55,490 | | | | — | |
Initial recognition of loans | | | 402,464 | | | | — | |
Other operating expenses | | | 276,637 | | | | 150,453 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL | | | 2,528,966 | | | | 2,111,714 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See Note 46 to the Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements.
40. | Restrictions to the payment of dividends |
See Note 47 to the consolidated financial statements regarding the restrictions to the payment of dividends.
We refer to Note 48 to the consolidated financial statements regarding the Entity’s restricted assets.
42. | Minimum cash and minimum capital requirements |
42.1 Minimum cash requirements
The BCRA establishes different prudential regulations to be observed by financial institutions, mainly regarding solvency levels, liquidity and credit assistance levels, among others.
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 | | 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | |
Balances at the BCRA | | | | | | | | |
Argentine Central Bank (BCRA) – current account not restricted | | | 87,171,933 | | | | 82,119,608 | |
Argentine Central Bank (BCRA) – special guarantee accounts - restricted (Note 11) | | | 1,677,335 | | | | 1,238,252 | |
Argentine Central Bank (BCRA) – social security special accounts - restricted | | | 241,552 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | 89,090,820 | | | | 83,357,860 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Treasury Bonds in pesos at fixed rate due November 2020 | | | 7,208,000 | | | | 6,936,000 | |
Liquidity Bills – B.C.R.A. | | | 29,726,124 | | | | 20,202,428 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL | | | 126,024,944 | | | | 110,496,288 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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| 42.2 | Minimum capital requirements |
The breakdown of minimum capital requirements is as follows at the mentioned date:
| | | | | | | | |
Minimum capital requirement | | 03.31.19 | | | 03.31.18 | |
Credit risk | | | 17,947,228 | | | | 13,071,388 | |
Operational risk | | | 3,882,531 | | | | 2,573,714 | |
Market risk | | | 233,130 | | | | 240,943 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Paid-in | | | 38,285,433 | | | | 27,045,689 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Surplus | | | 16,222,544 | | | | 11,159,644 | |
| | | | | | | | |
43. | Accounting principles – Explanation added for translation into English |
These financial statements are the English translation of those originally issued in Spanish.
These financial statements are presented on the basis of the accounting standards established by the financial reporting framework set forth by BCRA. Certain accounting practices applied by the Bank that conform to the standards of the BCRA may not conform to the generally accepted accounting principles in other countries.
The differences between the financial reporting framework set forth by BCRA and IFRS are detailed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements. Accordingly, these financial statements are not intended to present financial position, results of operations and cash flows in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles other than the financial reporting framework set forth by the BCRA.
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EXHIBIT A
BREAKDOWN OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES
AS OF MARCH 31, 2019 AND DECEMBER 31, 2018
(stated in thousands of pesos)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | HOLDING | | | POSITION | |
Account | | Identification | | | Fair value | | | Fair value level | | | Book balance 03/31/19 | | | Book value 12/31/18 | | | Position with no options | | | Options | | | Final position | |
DEBT SECURITIES AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Local: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Government Securities - In pesos | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Capitalizable Treasury Bills in pesos. Maturity05-31-19 | | | 5270 | | | | 94,043 | | | | 1 | | | | 94,043 | | | | — | | | | 94,043 | | | | — | | | | 94,043 | |
Capitalizable Treasury Bills in pesos. Maturity04-30-19 | | | 5268 | | | | 62,000 | | | | 1 | | | | 62,000 | | | | — | | | | 62,000 | | | | — | | | | 62,000 | |
CER-adjusted Argentine Bond in pesos. Maturity 2020 | | | 5321 | | | | 55,623 | | | | 1 | | | | 55,623 | | | | — | | | | 55,623 | | | | — | | | | 55,623 | |
Province of Río Negro Debt Security. Floating rate. Maturity 2021 | | | 42016 | | | | 52,387 | | | | 1 | | | | 52,387 | | | | 53,584 | | | | 52,387 | | | | — | | | | 52,387 | |
Argentine Treasury Bond in pesos. Monetary policy rate. Maturity 2020 | | | 5327 | | | | 28,375 | | | | 1 | | | | 28,375 | | | | 23,156 | | | | 28,375 | | | | — | | | | 28,375 | |
Capitalizable Treasury Bills in pesos. Maturity06-28-19 | | | 5281 | | | | 27,880 | | | | 1 | | | | 27,880 | | | | 306,053 | | | | 27,880 | | | | — | | | | 27,880 | |
Capitalizable Treasury Bills in pesos. Maturity05-10-19 | | | 5289 | | | | 26,469 | | | | 2 | | | | 26,469 | | | | — | | | | 26,469 | | | | — | | | | 26,469 | |
Capitalizable Treasury Bills in pesos. Maturity04-30-20 | | | 5271 | | | | 220 | | | | 1 | | | | 220 | | | | 48,825 | | | | 220 | | | | — | | | | 220 | |
Capitalizable Treasury Bills in pesos. Maturity02-22-19 | | | 5273 | | | | — | | | | | | | | — | | | | 229,419 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
CER-adjusted Treasury Bills. Maturity02-22-19 | | | 5274 | | | | — | | | | | | | | — | | | | 185,182 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Other | | | | | | | 4,683 | | | | | | | | 4,683 | | | | 99,612 | | | | 4,683 | | | | — | | | | 4,683 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Subtotal Government Securities - In pesos | | | | | | | 351,680 | | | | | | | | 351,680 | | | | 945,830 | | | | 351,680 | | | | — | | | | 351,680 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Government Securities - In foreign currency | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Argentine International Bond in USD. Maturity04-22-2019 | | | 92581 | | | | 571,310 | | | | 1 | | | | 571,310 | | | | — | | | | 571,310 | | | | — | | | | 571,310 | |
Argentine Treasury Bond in USD. Fixed rate. Maturity10-08-2020 | | | 5468 | | | | 41,619 | | | | 1 | | | | 41,619 | | | | — | | | | 41,619 | | | | — | | | | 41,619 | |
Treasury Bills in USD. Maturity08-16-19 | | | 5282 | | | | 290 | | | | 1 | | | | 290 | | | | — | | | | 290 | | | | — | | | | 290 | |
Treasury Bills in USD. Maturity07-26-19 | | | 5258 | | | | 105 | | | | 1 | | | | 105 | | | | 30 | | | | 105 | | | | — | | | | 105 | |
Treasury Bills in USD. Maturity05-24-19 | | | 5256 | | | | 16 | | | | 1 | | | | 16 | | | | — | | | | 16 | | | | — | | | | 16 | |
Treasury Bills in USD. Maturity02-22-19 | | | 5251 | | | | — | | | | | | | | — | | | | 4,156 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Treasury Bills in USD. Maturity02-08-19 | | | 5250 | | | | — | | | | | | | | — | | | | 467 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Treasury Bills in USD. Maturity03-29-19 | | | 5263 | | | | — | | | | | | | | — | | | | 42 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Subtotal Government Securities - In foreign currency | | | | | | | 613,340 | | | | | | | | 613,340 | | | | 4,695 | | | | 613,340 | | | | — | | | | 613,340 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
BCRA Bills | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos. Maturity04-04-19 | | | 13371 | | | | 989,026 | | | | 2 | | | | 989,026 | | | | — | | | | 989,026 | | | | — | | | | 989,026 | |
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos. Maturity01-07-19 | | | 13311 | | | | — | | | | | | | | — | | | | 6,387,388 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Subtotal BCRA Bills | | | | | | | 989,026 | | | | | | | | 989,026 | | | | 6,387,388 | | | | 989,026 | | | | — | | | | 989,026 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Private Securities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Corporate Bond FCA Financiera Series I UVA Maturity11-05-20 | | | 53823 | | | | 61,933 | | | | 2 | | | | 61,933 | | | | 56,748 | | | | 61,933 | | | | — | | | | 61,933 | |
Corporate Bond Banco de la Provincia de Bs. As. Class IV | | | 32890 | | | | 20,789 | | | | 2 | | | | 20,789 | | | | 18,034 | | | | 20,789 | | | | — | | | | 20,789 | |
Corporate Bond Rombo Cia Financiera S.A. Class 42 | | | 53238 | | | | 5,214 | | | | 2 | | | | 5,214 | | | | 5,297 | | | | 5,214 | | | | — | | | | 5,214 | |
Corporate Bond Rombo Cia Financiera S.A. Class 40 | | | 52940 | | | | 5,069 | | | | 2 | | | | 5,069 | | | | 4,963 | | | | 5,069 | | | | — | | | | 5,069 | |
Corporate Bond Banco Santander Rio S.A. Class XXIII | | | 53448 | | | | — | | | | | | | | — | | | | 51,080 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Corporate Bond YPF S.A. Class XVII | | | 38562 | | | | — | | | | | | | | — | | | | 18,707 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Corporate Bond YPF S.A. Class XXXV | | | 39792 | | | | — | | | | | | | | — | | | | 10,922 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Corporate Bond Rombo Cia Financiera S.A. Class 36 | | | 52186 | | | | — | | | | | | | | — | | | | 2,164 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Subtotal Private Securities | | | | | | | 93,005 | | | | | | | | 93,005 | | | | 167,913 | | | | 93,005 | | | | — | | | | 93,005 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL DEBT SECURITIES AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS | | | | | | | 2,047,051 | | | | | | | | 2,047,051 | | | | 7,505,826 | | | | 2,047,051 | | | | — | | | | 2,047,051 | |
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EXHIBIT A
(Continued)
BREAKDOWN OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES
AS OF MARCH 31, 2019 AND DECEMBER 31, 2018
(stated in thousands of pesos)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | HOLDING | | | POSITION | |
Account | | Identification | | | Fair value | | | Fair value level | | | Book balance 03/31/19 | | | Book value 12/31/18 | | | Position with no options | | | Options | | | Final position | |
OTHER DEBT SECURITIES | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
MEASURED AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH OCI | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Local: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Government Securities - In pesos | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Argentine Treasury Bond in pesos. Fixed rate. Maturity November 2020 | | | 5330 | | | | 7,208,000 | | | | 1 | | | | 7,208,000 | | | | 6,936,000 | | | | 7,208,000 | | | | — | | | | 7,208,000 | |
Capitalizable Treasury Bills in pesos. Maturity04-12-19 | | | 5280 | | | | 449,250 | | | | 1 | | | | — | | | | 407,800 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Capitalizable Treasury Bills in pesos. Maturity04-30-19 | | | 5268 | | | | 372,000 | | | | 1 | | | | 136,400 | | | | — | | | | 136,400 | | | | — | | | | 136,400 | |
Capitalizable Treasury Bills in pesos. Maturity06-28-19 | | | 5281 | | | | 219,900 | | | | 1 | | | | — | | | | 204,500 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
CER-adjusted Argentine Bond in pesos. Maturity 2021 | | | 5315 | | | | 117,679 | | | | 1 | | | | 117,679 | | | | 100,166 | | | | 117,679 | | | | — | | | | 117,679 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Subtotal Government Securities - In pesos | | | | | | | 8,366,829 | | | | | | | | 7,462,079 | | | | 7,648,466 | | | | 7,462,079 | | | | — | | | | 7,462,079 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Government Securities - In foreign currency | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Treasury Bills in USD. Maturity04-26-19 | | | 5255 | | | | 1,931,605 | | | | 1 | | | | 1,931,605 | | | | 809,347 | | | | 1,931,605 | | | | — | | | | 1,931,605 | |
Treasury Bills in USD. Maturity05-10-19 | | | 5272 | | | | 1,582,242 | | | | 1 | | | | 1,582,242 | | | | 704,886 | | | | 1,582,242 | | | | — | | | | 1,582,242 | |
Treasury Bills in USD. Maturity04-12-19 | | | 5254 | | | | 462,860 | | | | 1 | | | | 462,860 | | | | — | | | | 462,860 | | | | — | | | | 462,860 | |
Treasury Bills in USD. Maturity07-26-19 | | | 5258 | | | | 128,753 | | | | 1 | | | | 128,753 | | | | — | | | | 128,753 | | | | — | | | | 128,753 | |
Treasury Bills in USD. Maturity06-14-19 | | | 5275 | | | | 86,096 | | | | 1 | | | | 86,096 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Treasury Bills in USD. Maturity05-24-19 | | | 5256 | | | | 20,006 | | | | 1 | | | | 20,006 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Treasury Bills in USD. Maturity03-15-19 | | | 5261 | | | | — | | | | | | | | — | | | | 470,762 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Treasury Bills in USD. Maturity02-08-19 | | | 5250 | | | | — | | | | | | | | — | | | | 182,160 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Subtotal Government Securities - In foreign currency | | | | | | | 4,211,561 | | | | | | | | 4,211,561 | | | | 2,167,155 | | | | 4,105,459 | | | | — | | | | 4,105,459 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
BCRA Bills | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos. Maturity04-03-19 | | | 13370 | | | | 13,874,559 | | | | 2 | | | | 13,874,559 | | | | — | | | | 13,874,559 | | | | — | | | | 13,874,559 | |
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos. Maturity04-04-19 | | | 13371 | | | | 6,923,182 | | | | 2 | | | | 6,923,182 | | | | — | | | | 6,923,182 | | | | — | | | | 6,923,182 | |
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos. Maturity04-01-19 | | | 13369 | | | | 4,973,330 | | | | 2 | | | | 4,973,330 | | | | — | | | | 4,973,330 | | | | — | | | | 4,973,330 | |
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos. Maturity04-05-19 | | | 13372 | | | | 1,980,165 | | | | 2 | | | | 1,980,165 | | | | — | | | | 1,980,165 | | | | — | | | | 1,980,165 | |
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos. Maturity04-08-19 | | | 13373 | | | | 985,862 | | | | 2 | | | | 985,862 | | | | — | | | | 985,862 | | | | — | | | | 985,862 | |
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos. Maturity01-04-19 | | | 13310 | | | | — | | | | | | | | — | | | | 9,870,740 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos. Maturity01-08-19 | | | 13312 | | | | — | | | | | | | | — | | | | 3,944,300 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Subtotal BCRA Bills | | | | | | | 28,737,098 | | | | | | | | 28,737,098 | | | | 13,815,040 | | | | 28,737,098 | | | | — | | | | 28,737,098 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Private Securities - In foreign currency | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Corporate Bond John Deere Credit Cia. Financiera S.A. Class XII | | | 51620 | | | | 132,184 | | | | 2 | | | | 132,184 | | | | 113,148 | | | | 132,184 | | | | — | | | | 132,184 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Subtotal Private Securities | | | | | | | 132,184 | | | | | | | | 132,184 | | | | 113,148 | | | | 132,184 | | | | — | | | | 132,184 | |
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Subtotal Measured at Fair Value through OCI | | | | | | | 41,447,672 | | | | | | | | 40,542,922 | | | | 23,743,808 | | | | 40,436,818 | | | | — | | | | 40,436,818 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
MEASURED AT AMORTIZED COST | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Private Securities - In pesos | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Corporate Bond EXO. S.A. | | | | | | | 136 | | | | 2 | | | | 136 | | | | 136 | | | | 136 | | | | — | | | | 136 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL OTHER DEBT SECURITIES | | | | | | | 41,447,808 | | | | | | | | 40,543,058 | | | | 23,743,945 | | | | 40,436,954 | | | | — | | | | 40,436,954 | |
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EQUITY INSTRUMENTS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Local: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Private Securities - In pesos | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Prisma Medios de Pago S.A. | | | | | | | 1,765,000 | | | | 3 | | | | 1,765,000 | | | | — | | | | 1,765,000 | | | | — | | | | 1,765,000 | |
Other | | | | | | | 231 | | | | 2 | | | | 231 | | | | 225 | | | | 231 | | | | — | | | | 231 | |
Foreign: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Private Securities - In foreign currency | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other | | | | | | | 18,345 | | | | 2 | | | | 18,345 | | | | 9,991 | | | | 18,345 | | | | — | | | | 18,345 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL EQUITY INSTRUMENTS | | | | | | | 1,783,576 | | | | | | | | 1,783,576 | | | | 10,216 | | | | 1,783,576 | | | | — | | | | 1,783,576 | |
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EXHIBIT B
CLASSIFICATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING
ACCORDING TO FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE AND GUARANTEES RECEIVED
AS OF MARCH 31, 2019 AND DECEMBER 31, 2018
(stated in thousands of pesos)
| | | | | | | | |
| | 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | |
COMMERCIAL PORTFOLIO | | | | | | | | |
Normal performance | | | 98,176,101 | | | | 99,824,957 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees “A” | | | 543,071 | | | | 782,100 | |
Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees “B” | | | 923,098 | | | | 1,068,873 | |
No preferred collaterals or counter-guarantees | | | 96,709,932 | | | | 97,973,984 | |
With specialfollow-up | | | 123,677 | | | | 174,767 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Under observation | | | 123,677 | | | | 174,767 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees “B” | | | 2,442 | | | | 3,522 | |
No preferred collaterals or counter-guarantees | | | 121,235 | | | | 171,245 | |
Troubled | | | 1,705,853 | | | | 1,529,081 | |
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Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees “B” | | | — | | | | 3,315 | |
No preferred collaterals or counter-guarantees | | | 1,705,853 | | | | 1,525,766 | |
With high risk of insolvency | | | 392,266 | | | | 294,627 | |
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Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees “B” | | | 12,719 | | | | 9,437 | |
No preferred collaterals or counter-guarantees | | | 379,547 | | | | 285,190 | |
Uncollectible | | | 35,208 | | | | 23,658 | |
| | | | | | | | |
No preferred collaterals or counter-guarantees | | | 35,208 | | | | 23,658 | |
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TOTAL | | | 100,433,105 | | | | 101,847,090 | |
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EXHIBIT B
(Continued)
CLASSIFICATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING
ACCORDING TO FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE AND GUARANTEES RECEIVED
AS OF MARCH 31, 2019 AND DECEMBER 31, 2018
(stated in thousands of pesos)
| | | | | | | | |
| | 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | |
CONSUMER AND HOUSING PORTFOLIO | | | | | | | | |
Normal performance | | | 87,288,708 | | | | 82,079,990 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees “A” | | | 50,237 | | | | 52,624 | |
Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees “B” | | | 11,098,170 | | | | 9,573,987 | |
No preferred collaterals or counter-guarantees | | | 76,140,301 | | | | 72,453,379 | |
Low risk | | | 1,660,050 | | | | 1,363,176 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees “A” | | | 1,291 | | | | 769 | |
Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees “B” | | | 66,749 | | | | 61,746 | |
No preferred collaterals or counter-guarantees | | | 1,592,010 | | | | 1,300,661 | |
Medium risk | | | 1,246,655 | | | | 1,112,362 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees “B” | | | 17,453 | | | | 8,703 | |
No preferred collaterals or counter-guarantees | | | 1,229,202 | | | | 1,103,659 | |
High risk | | | 819,029 | | | | 585,308 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees “B” | | | 25,467 | | | | 22,179 | |
No preferred collaterals or counter-guarantees | | | 793,562 | | | | 563,129 | |
Uncollectible | | | 67,182 | | | | 68,800 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees “A” | | | 15 | | | | 15 | |
Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees “B” | | | 8,158 | | | | 7,764 | |
No preferred collaterals or counter-guarantees | | | 59,009 | | | | 61,021 | |
Uncollectible according to BCRA regulations | | | 2 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
No preferred collaterals or counter-guarantees | | | 2 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL | | | 91,081,626 | | | | 85,209,636 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL GENERAL | | | 191,514,731 | | | | 187,056,726 | |
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EXHIBIT C
CONCENTRATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING
AS OF MARCH 31, 2019 AND DECEMBER 31, 2018
(stated in thousands of pesos)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | |
Number of customers | | Debt balance | | | % over total portfolio | | | Debt balance | | | % over total portfolio | |
10 largest customers | | | 24,838,079 | | | | 12.97 | % | | | 23,237,722 | | | | 12.42 | % |
50 following largest customers | | | 33,142,657 | | | | 17.31 | % | | | 31,726,036 | | | | 16.96 | % |
100 following largest customers | | | 18,028,378 | | | | 9.41 | % | | | 18,088,037 | | | | 9.67 | % |
All other customers | | | 115,505,617 | | | | 60.31 | % | | | 114,004,931 | | | | 60.95 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL | | | 191,514,731 | | | | 100.00 | % | | | 187,056,726 | | | | 100.00 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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EXHIBIT D
BREAKDOWN BY TERM OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING
AS OF MARCH 31, 2019
(stated in thousands of pesos) (1)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | Terms remaining to maturity | |
ITEM | | Portfolio due | | | 1 month | | | 3 months | | | 6 months | | | 12 months | | | 24 months | | | More than 24 months | | | TOTAL | |
Non-financial government sector | | | — | | | | 439 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 439 | |
Argentine Central Bank (BCRA) | | | — | | | | 1,518 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,518 | |
Financial sector | | | — | | | | 1,151,309 | | | | 1,439,943 | | | | 683,336 | | | | 812,908 | | | | 2,153,485 | | | | 927,058 | | | | 7,168,039 | |
Non-financial private sector and residents abroad | | | 2,802,765 | | | | 65,510,904 | | | | 33,278,915 | | | | 25,700,104 | | | | 14,130,459 | | | | 22,045,021 | | | | 40,910,430 | | | | 204,378,598 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL | | | 2,802,765 | | | | 66,664,170 | | | | 34,718,858 | | | | 26,383,440 | | | | 14,943,367 | | | | 24,198,506 | | | | 41,837,488 | | | | 211,548,594 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(1) | These balances are total contractual cash flows and, therefore, include principal, accrued and to be accrued interest and charges. |
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EXHIBIT H
CONCENTRATION OF DEPOSITS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2019 AND DECEMBER 31, 2018
(stated in thousands of pesos)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 03.31.19 | | | 12.31.18 | |
Number of customers | | Debt balance | | | % over total portfolio | | | Debt balance | | | % over total portfolio | |
10 largest customers | | | 13,681,470 | | | | 4.90 | % | | | 15,293,060 | | | | 5.89 | % |
50 following largest customers | | | 16,275,703 | | | | 5.83 | % | | | 15,553,822 | | | | 5.99 | % |
100 following largest customers | | | 9,757,712 | | | | 3.50 | % | | | 10,544,960 | | | | 4.06 | % |
All other customers | | | 239,248,612 | | | | 85.77 | % | | | 218,371,447 | | | | 84.06 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL | | | 278,963,497 | | | | 100.00 | % | | | 259,763,289 | | | | 100.00 | % |
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EXHIBIT I
BREAKDOWN OF FINANCIAL LIABILITIES BY REMAINING TERMS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2019
(stated in thousands of pesos) (1)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Terms remaining to maturity | |
ITEMS | | 1 month | | | 3 months | | | 6 months | | | 12 months | | | 24 months | | | More than 24 months | | | TOTAL | |
Deposits | | | 246,394,915 | | | | 24,959,043 | | | | 9,189,788 | | | | 4,727,836 | | | | 50,078 | | | | 310 | | | | 285,321,970 | |
Non-financial government sector | | | 1,600,293 | | | | 81,886 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,682,179 | |
Financial sector | | | 230,106 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 230,106 | |
Non-financial private sector and residents abroad | | | 244,564,516 | | | | 24,877,157 | | | | 9,189,788 | | | | 4,727,836 | | | | 50,078 | | | | 310 | | | | 283,409,685 | |
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss | | | 1,969,005 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,969,005 | |
Derivative instruments | | | 1,611,843 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,611,843 | |
Other financial liabilities | | | 27,769,578 | | | | 185,207 | | | | 239,208 | | | | 455,568 | | | | 641,254 | | | | 15,811 | | | | 29,306,626 | |
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions | | | 599,723 | | | | 2,455,022 | | | | 1,757,202 | | | | 997,126 | | | | 190,681 | | | | — | | | | 5,999,754 | |
Corporate bonds issued | | | 109,164 | | | | 21,704 | | | | 320,495 | | | | 1,291,354 | | | | 2,641,323 | | | | — | | | | 4,384,040 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL | | | 278,454,228 | | | | 27,620,976 | | | | 11,506,693 | | | | 7,471,884 | | | | 3,523,336 | | | | 16,121 | | | | 328,593,238 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(1) | These balances are total contractual cash flows and, therefore, include principal, accrued and to be accrued interest and charges. |
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EXHIBIT J
PROVISIONS
FOR THETHREE-MONTH PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2019
AND THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018
(stated in thousands of pesos)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | Decreases | | | | | | | |
Accounts | | Balances at the beginning of the year | | | Increases | | | Reversals | | | Uses | | | Balances as of 03.31.19 | | | Balances as of 12.31.18 | |
INCLUDED IN LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
- Provisions for contingent commitments | | | 1,483 | | | | 116 | (1) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,599 | | | | 1,483 | |
- For administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties | | | 5,000 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,000 | |
- Provisions for termination plans | | | 62,135 | | | | — | (2) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 62,135 | | | | 62,135 | |
- Other | | | 3,534,696 | | | | 270,216 | (3) | | | — | | | | 26,271 | | | | 3,778,641 | | | | 3,534,696 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL PROVISIONS | | | 3,603,314 | | | | 270,332 | | | | — | | | | 26,271 | | | | 3,847,375 | | | | 3,603,314 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(1) | Set up in compliance with the provisions of Communication “A” 2950 and supplementary regulations of the BCRA. |
(2) | Set up to cover contingences referred to private healthcare plans. |
(3) | 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. |
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EXHIBIT L
BALANCES IN FOREIGN CURRENCY
AS OF MARCH 31, 2019 AND DECEMBER 31, 2018
(stated in thousands of pesos)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
ACCOUNTS | | TOTAL AS OF 03.31.19 | | | AS OF 03.31.19 (per currency) | | | TOTAL AS OF 12.31.18 | |
| Dollar | | | Euros | | | Real | | | Other | |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash and deposits in banks | | | 58,838,109 | | | | 54,913,524 | | | | 3,857,765 | | | | 30,983 | | | | 35,837 | | | | 52,484,375 | |
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss | | | 613,340 | | | | 613,340 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,695 | |
Repo transactions | | | 13,307,364 | | | | 13,307,364 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 12,706,363 | |
Other financial assets | | | 509,548 | | | | 504,666 | | | | 4,882 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 649,072 | |
Loans and other financing | | | 70,641,850 | | | | 70,369,144 | | | | 272,706 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 60,635,907 | |
Non-financial government sector | | | 283 | | | | 283 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Argentine Central Bank (BCRA) | | | 1,518 | | | | 1,518 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Other financial institutions | | | 289,526 | | | | 289,526 | | | | | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 248,932 | |
Non-financial private sector and residents abroad | | | 70,350,523 | | | | 70,077,817 | | | | 272,706 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 60,386,975 | |
Other debt securities | | | 4,342,423 | | | | 4,342,423 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,279,172 | |
Financial assets pledged as collateral | | | 1,514,390 | | | | 1,514,390 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,303,947 | |
Investments in equity instruments | | | 18,345 | | | | 18,345 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 9,991 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL ASSETS | | | 149,785,369 | | | | 145,583,196 | | | | 4,135,352 | | | | 30,983 | | | | 35,837 | | | | 131,073,522 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Deposits | | | 133,424,107 | | | | 130,716,673 | | | | 2,707,434 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 114,494,962 | |
Non-financial government sector | | | 541,146 | | | | 536,987 | | | | 4,159 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 390,264 | |
Financial sector | | | 101,409 | | | | 101,048 | | | | 361 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 99,865 | |
Non-financial private sector and residents abroad | | | 132,781,552 | | | | 130,078,637 | | | | 2,702,915 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 114,004,833 | |
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss | | | 1,162,645 | | | | 1,162,645 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 34,797 | |
Other financial liabilities | | | 8,412,380 | | | | 7,744,505 | | | | 643,809 | | | | — | | | | 24,066 | | | | 5,316,849 | |
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions | | | 5,669,108 | | | | 5,400,359 | | | | 268,749 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5,400,682 | |
Othernon-financial liabilities | | | 1,073,324 | | | | 1,070,756 | | | | 2,568 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 946,530 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL LIABILITIES | | | 149,741,564 | | | | 146,094,937 | | | | 3,622,560 | | | | — | | | | 24,066 | | | | 126,193,820 | |
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EXHIBIT O
DERIVATIVES
AS OF MARCH 31, 2019
(stated in thousands of pesos)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Type of Contract | | Purpose of the transactions | | Underlying asset | | Type of settlement | | Scope of negotiation or counterparty | | Weighted average term originally agreed | | | Residual weighted average term | | | Weighted average term for settlement of differences | | | Amount | |
SWAPS | | Financial transactions own account | | — | | Upon maturity of differences | | RESIDENTS IN THE COUNTRY FINANCIAL SECTOR | | | 29 | | | | 11 | | | | 49 | | | | 2,884,496 | |
REPO TRANSACTIONS | | Financial transactions own account | | Other | | Upon maturity of differences | | RESIDENTS IN THE COUNTRY FINANCIAL SECTOR | | | 1 | | | | 1 | | | | 59 | | | | 8,550,206 | |
REPO TRANSACTIONS | | Financial transactions own account | | Argentine Government Securities | | Upon maturity of differences | | RESIDENTS IN THE COUNTRY FINANCIAL SECTOR | | | 1 | | | | 1 | | | | 3 | | | | 452,190 | |
REPO TRANSACTIONS | | Financial transactions own account | | Argentine Government Securities | | Upon maturity of differences | | RESIDENTS IN THE COUNTRY NON-FINANCIAL SECTOR | | | 4 | | | | 1 | | | | 134 | | | | 26,481,279 | |
FUTURES | | Financial transactions own account | | Foreign currency | | Daily differences | | ROFEX | | | 3 | | | | 2 | | | | 1 | | | | 23,529,723 | |
FUTURES | | Financial transactions own account | | Foreign currency | | Upon maturity of differences | | RESIDENTS IN THE COUNTRY FINANCIAL SECTOR | | | 3 | | | | 1 | | | | 85 | | | | 20,608,553 | |
FUTURES | | Financial transactions own account | | Foreign currency | | Upon maturity of differences | | RESIDENTS IN THE COUNTRY NON-FINANCIAL SECTOR | | | 5 | | | | 3 | | | | 141 | | | | 12,458,630 | |
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EXHIBIT R
ADJUSTMENT TO IMPAIRMENT LOSS - ALLOWANCES FOR LOAN LOSSES
FOR THETHREE-MONTH PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2019 AND
FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018
(stated in thousands of pesos)
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| | | | | | | | Decreases | | | | | | | |
Accounts | | Balances at the beginning of the year | | | Increases | | | Reversals | | | Uses | | | Balances as of 03.31.19 | | | Balances as of 12.31.18 | |
Other financial assets | | | 69,040 | | | | 1,367,405 | (1) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,436,445 | | | | 69,040 | |
Loans and other financing | | | 4,258,239 | | | | 1,254,221 | (1) | | | 38,707 | | | | 655,784 | | | | 4,817,969 | | | | 4,258,239 | |
Other financial institutions | | | 85,488 | | | | 14,072 | | | | 38,683 | | | | — | | | | 60,877 | | | | 85,488 | |
Non-financial private sector and residents abroad | | | 4,172,751 | | | | 1,240,149 | | | | 24 | | | | 655,784 | | | | 4,757,092 | | | | 4,172,751 | |
Overdrafts | | | 110,147 | | | | 2,725 | | | | — | | | | 20,041 | | | | 92,831 | | | | 110,147 | |
Instruments | | | 1,164,674 | | | | 216,394 | | | | — | | | | 7,769 | | | | 1,373,299 | | | | 1,164,674 | |
Mortgage loans | | | 99,518 | | | | 12,498 | | | | — | | | | 128 | | | | 111,888 | | | | 99,518 | |
Pledge loans | | | 44,250 | | | | 5,627 | | | | — | | | | 3,283 | | | | 46,594 | | | | 44,250 | |
Consumer loans | | | 808,085 | | | | 308,618 | | | | — | | | | 173,018 | | | | 943,685 | | | | 808,085 | |
Credit card loans | | | 1,359,528 | | | | 496,591 | | | | — | | | | 299,427 | | | | 1,556,692 | | | | 1,359,528 | |
Financial leases | | | 47,227 | | | | 15,263 | | | | — | | | | 3,549 | | | | 58,941 | | | | 47,227 | |
Other | | | 539,322 | | | | 182,433 | | | | 24 | | | | 148,569 | | | | 573,162 | | | | 539,322 | |
Private Securities | | | 1,314 | | | | 190 | (2) | | | — | | | | 46 | | | | 1,458 | | | | 1,314 | |
Contingent commitments | | | 1,483 | | | | 116 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,599 | | | | 1,483 | |
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TOTAL ALLOWANCES | | | 4,330,076 | | | | 2,621,932 | (3) | | | 38,707 | | | | 655,830 | | | | 6,257,471 | | | | 4,330,076 | |
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(1) | Set up in compliance with the provisions of Communication “A” 2950 and supplementary regulations issued by the BCRA taking into consideration the disclosures made in Note 8 - Other financial assets and Note 9 - Loans and other financing to the separate financial statements. |
(2) | Set up in compliance with the provisions of Communication “A” 4084 issued by the BCRA. |
(3) | Includes total exchange rate difference of: |
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- Other financial assets | | | 100,665 | |
- Loans and other financing | | | 164,105 | |
- Private securities | | | 168 | |
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ LIMITED REVIEW REPORT ON CONDENSED INTERIM SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
To the President and Directors of
BBVA Banco Francés S.A.
Registered office: Av. Córdoba 111
City of Buenos Aires
Taxpayer identification number [C.U.I.T.] 30 -50000319-3
Report on the financial statements
We have audited the accompanying condensed interim separate financial statements of BBVA Banco Francés S.A. (the “Entity”), which include the statement of financial position as of March 31, 2019, the statements of income, other comprehensive income, changes in shareholders’ equity and cash flows for the three-month period then ended, exhibits and selected explanatory notes.
The balances and other information as of December 31, 2018 and March 31, 2018 are an integral part of the aforementioned financial statements and, therefore, shall be considered in the light of these financial statements.
Board of Directors’ and Management responsibility for the financial statements
The Entity’s Board of Directors and Management are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the accompanying financial statements in accordance with the accounting standards established by the Argentine Central Bank (“BCRA”), which, as indicated in Note 2 to the accompanying financial statements, are based on the International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), and, particularly, on International Accounting Standard 34 “Interim Financial Reporting” (“IAS 34”) as approved by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”), and adopted by the Argentine Federation of Professional Councils of Economic Sciences (“FACPCE”), except for section 5.5 “Impairment of Value” of IFRS 9 “Financial Instruments” and IAS 29 “Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies”. Furthermore, the standards prescribed through Memorandum No. 6/2017 issued by the regulator on May 29, 2017 regarding the accounting treatment to be applied to uncertain tax positions, and Memorandum No. 7/2019, issued by the regulator on April 29, 2019 regarding the valuation of the investment held by the Entity in Prisma Medios de Pago S.A. were taken into account. The Board of Directors and Management are also responsible for such internal control as they determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the interim financial statements that are free from material misstatement whether due to error or irregularities.
Scope of our review
Our responsibility is to issue a conclusion on these condensed interim separate financial statements based on our review. We conducted our review in accordance with the standards set forth by Technical Resolution No. 37 of the FACPCE and the “Minimum Standards applicable to External Audits” set forth by the BCRA for the review of interim financial statements. In accordance with such standards, a review is limited primarily to the performance of analytical and other review procedures applied to financial data included in the interim financial statements and inquiries of personnel responsible for the preparation thereof. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with auditing standards in force, and, consequently, does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion on the accompanying condensed interim separate financial statements.
Conclusion
Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the accompanying condensed interim separate financial statements of BBVA Banco Francés S.A. have not been prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with the BCRA accounting framework described in Note 2 to the accompanying financial statements.
Emphasis of matter
Without modifying our conclusion, we draw users’ attention to the following information disclosed in the accompanying financial statements:
a) | As explained in Note 2 to the accompanying financial statements, they have been prepared by the Entity’s Board of Directors and Management in accordance with the BCRA financial reporting framework, which differs from IFRS as to the application of section 5.5 “Impairment of Value” of IFRS 9 “Financial Instruments”, which was temporarily excluded by the BCRA from the accounting framework applicable to financial institutions. |
b) | As explained in Note 2, as provided for by BCRA Communication “A” 6651, the Entity has not applied IAS 29 “Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies” to the preparation of the accompanying financial statements. The existence of an inflationary context affects the Entity’s financial position and results of operations and, therefore, the inflation impact may distort the financial information, which should be considered in the interpretation of the information provided by the Entity in these financial statements in respect of its financial position, comprehensive income and cash flows. Management estimates that both the Entity’s equity and income may differ significantly, should IAS 29 be applied. |
c) | As explained in Note 2, the accompanying financial statements have been prepared taking into consideration the standards prescribed through Memorandum No. 6/2017 issued by the regulator on May 29, 2017 regarding the accounting treatment to be applied to uncertain tax positions. |
d) | As explained in Note 2 to the accompanying financial statements, by virtue of the partial sale of the ownership interest in Prisma Medios de Pago S.A., the remaining ownership interest was reclassified to “Investments in equity instruments” and stated at its fair value with changes recognized through profit or loss, based on a valuation report of the Company prepared by an external professional. In addition, the valuation adjustment established by Memorandum No. 7/1019, issued on April 29, 2019 by BCRA, was deducted from such remaining ownership interest. |
The aforementioned situations do not modify the conclusion stated in the Conclusion paragraph, but it should be considered by those users that apply IFRS to the interpretation of the accompanying financial statements.
City of Buenos Aires, May 8, 2019
María Gabriela Saavedra
Partner
SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE’S REPORT
To the Shareholders of
BBVA BANCO FRANCÉS S.A.
Registered Office: Av. Córdoba 111
Autonomous City of Buenos Aires
1. | Identification of the interim financial statements subject to review |
In our capacity as members of the Supervisory Committee of BBVA BANCO FRANCÉS S.A. (hereinafter, either “BBVA Francés” or the “Entity”) designated at the General Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 24, 2019, and in compliance with the terms of Section 294 of the Argentine Companies Law No. 19550, we have reviewed the consolidated condensed interim statement of financial position as of March 31, 2019, and the consolidated condensed statements of comprehensive income, changes in shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for the three-month period then ended, and their respective supplementary Notes and Exhibits, as well as the separate condensed financial statements of BBVA Francés as of March 31, 2019, and its related Notes and Exhibits.
The Entity is responsible for the preparation and presentation of the above-mentioned financial statements in accordance with the accounting standards applicable to financial institutions laid down by the Argentine Central Bank (BCRA), as well as for the design, implementation and maintenance of such internal control as the Entity might deem appropriate to prepare its financial statements free from material misstatements.
In discharging our duties, we have examined the work performed by the Entity’s external auditors KPMG, who, on May 8, 2019, issued their limited review report on the interim financial statements as of March 31, 2019, with an unqualified opinion.
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 on the accompanying interim financial statements of BBVA Francés for the three-month period ended March 31, 2019 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.
| a) | As explained in Note 2 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements 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 established by the BCRA. These standards differ from the IFRS in that the BCRA has temporarily excluded the application of paragraph 5.5 “Impairment” of IFRS 9 “Financial instruments” from the financial reporting framework applicable to financial institutions. |
| b) | As explained in Notes 2.b) and 3 to the consolidated financial statements and in Note 2 to the separate financial statements, in compliance with the provisions of Communication “A” 6651 handed down by the BCRA, in preparing the accompanying financial statements, the Entity has not applied the provisions of IAS 29 “Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies.” The existence of an inflationary context affects the Entity’s financial position and profit or loss and, therefore, the impact of inflation may distort financial disclosures and shall be taken into consideration in the interpretation of the information the Entity provides in the accompanying financial statements concerning its financial position, comprehensive income and cash flows. Management estimates that the Entity’s shareholders’ equity and profit or loss may substantially differ if IAS 29 was applied. |
| c) | As explained in Note 2.c) to the consolidated financial statements and in Note 2 to the separate financial statements, such financial statements were prepared in accordance with the terms set out in Memorandum No. 6/2017 issued by the BCRA on May 29, 2017 regarding the treatment to be afforded to uncertain tax positions. |
| d) | As explained in Note 2.d) to the consolidated financial statements and Note 2 to the separate financial statements, in connection with the partial disposal of the equity interest in Prisma Medios de Pago S.A., the remaining portion was reclassified to “Investments in Equity Instruments,” and measured at fair value through profit or loss, based on a valuation report on such company prepared by an external appraiser, net of the valuation adjustment established by the BCRA in its Memorandum No. 7/2019 dated April 29, 2019. |
The matters pointed out in the preceding paragraphs do not alter our conclusion stated in the preceding paragraph, but should be taken into account by users who rely on IFRS to understand the accompanying financial statements.
5. | Information Required by Applicable Provisions |
We hereby report that the figures disclosed in the accompanying financial statements arise from the Entity’s financial records which have been kept, in all formal aspects, in accordance with applicable legal and regulatory standards handed down by the BCRA.
The financial statements referred to in paragraph 1 have been transcribed to the Financial Statements for Reporting Purposes book, and arise from the Entity’s accounting records which have been kept, in all formal aspects, in accordance with applicable legal provisions.
Pursuant to the BCRA’s requirements, as of March 31, 2019, the Entity’s shareholders’ equity and minimum cash contra-account in eligible assets required by the Argentine Securities Commission (CNV) exceed the respective minimum requirements established in applicable standards, as indicated in Note 51 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements and in Note 2 to the separate financial statements.
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, including attending to Board of Directors’ meetings.
We further represent that any member of this Supervisory Committee is individually authorized to sign, on behalf of such committee, all documents referred to in the first paragraph herein and all copies of this report.
Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, May 8, 2019
ALEJANDRO MOSQUERA
ATTORNEY
C.P.A.C.F. Vol. 30 – Fol. 536
C.P.S.I. Vol. XXII – Fol. 433
On behalf of Supervisory Committee
REPORTING SUMMARY FOR
THE FISCAL PERIOD ENDED
MARCH 31, 2019
(Consolidated, stated in thousands of pesos)
On December 12, 2016, the BCRA decided to apply International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2018 subject to the temporary exception of Section 5.5 - “Impairment”, in IFRS 9 and the International Accounting Standard (IAS) No. 29 “Reporting on hyperinflationary economies”, and considering, in turn, the accounting standards set forth by the referred entity through Memorandum No. 6/2017 regarding the criterion to be applied in recognizing uncertain tax positions. Besides, in the particular case of International Accounting Standard (IAS) No. 29, the Argentine Central Bank has temporarily excluded its application until January 1, 2020. Additionally, the regulations set forth by the BCRA through Memorandum No. 7/2019 dated April 29, 2019, as regards the accounting treatment to be applied to the remaining investment held in Prisma Medios de Pago S.A. (“Financial reporting framework set forth by the BCRA”) has been considered. As a consequence of the application of those standards, BBVA Francés presents its financial statements prepared pursuant to the new financial reporting framework set forth by the BCRA as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018.
As of March 31, 2019, assets amounted to 387,741,996, liabilities amounted to 343,333,168 and shareholders’ equity amounted to 44,408,828.
On September 25, 2018, BBVA Francés ceased to have control of Volkswagen Financial Services Compañía Financiera S.A. (VWFS) due to the termination of thetwo-year term committed by the Bank to provide financing to the company if it failed to diversify its sources of funding.
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 2.9 million customers as of March 31, 2019. That network includes 252 branches providing services for the retail segment and also to small and medium 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 14in-company banks, one point of sales, two points of Customer service booths, 856 ATMs and 838 self-service terminals.
Also, it has a telephone banking service, a modern, safe and functional Internet banking platform, a mobile banking app and a total of 6,153 employees as of March 31, 2019.
The private loans portfolio totaled 185,303,977 pesos as of March 31, 2019, reflecting an increase by 32.90% as compared to the previous year, which allowed the Bank to maintain the market share in 7.7% at the end of the fiscal period.
The growth of the loans portfolio was backed by the growth of the mortgage loans portfolio, which recorded an increase by 87.79% as compared to March 2018, while the credit cards business continued to strengthen, increasing the consumer market share. Pledge loans have dropped during the period mainly due to the effect generated by the deconsolidation of Volkswagen Compañía Financiera.
In terms of portfolio quality, the Entity has managed to maintain very good ratios. The irregular portfolio ratio (Financings with irregular performance/total financing) was 2.21%, with a coverage level (total allowances/irregular performance) of 114% as of March 31, 2019.
The total exposure for securities totaled 64,016,350 pesos at year end, including repos both with the BCRA and Argentina.
Information not Covered by the Review Report.
In terms of liabilities, customers’ resources totaled 278,707,027, with a 74.24% increase over the last twelve months.
The market share of deposits to the private sector reached 7.77% as of March 31, 2019.
Breakdown of changes in the main income/loss items:
BBVA Francés recorded an accumulated profit 6,809,821 as of March 31, 2019, representing a return on average liabilities of 2.5% and a return on average assets of 2.2%.
Net financial income totaled 9,751,251, with an 91% growth as compared to March 2018, mainly driven by the growth of the activity and better spreads.
Net income from services totaled 1,324,023, accounting for a 94.79% increase compared to March 2018. This increase is mainly due to higher income from deposit accounts as a result of both the increase in activity and the rise in prices and commissions charged on credit and debit cards, which is reflected in the increase in the consumer segment share.
On February 1, 2019, within the Divestiture Commitment assumed by Prisma Medios de Pago S.A. and its shareholders to Argentina’s Federal Commission for the Defense of Competition, the amount of 2,344,064 registered, common shares with a nominal value of $ 1 each and one vote per share held by the Bank in Prisma Medios de Pago S.A. was transferred to AI ZENITH (Netherlands) B.V. (a company related to Advent International Global Private Equity), accounting for 51% of the Bank’s shareholding in said company.
The total estimated price adjusted atperiod-end is USD 78.3 million. Out of this amount, the Bank has received USD 46.5 million,and the unpaid balance of USD 31.8 million shall be deferred over the following 5 (five) years and settled as follow. Thirty per cent (30%) shall be paid in Pesos, adjusted by applying the CER (UVA) at an annual nominal rate of 15% and 70% in US Dollars at an annual nominal rate of 10%.
By virtue of the partial sale of the shareholding in Prisma Medios de Pago S.A. the remaining stake has been measured at fair value through profit and loss on the basis of the valuation reports issued by independent appraisers net of the valuation adjustment mandated by the Argentine Central Bank.
Administrative expenses and personnel benefits totaled 4,757,010, a 37.27% growth in relation to those recorded for March 2018. The increase in personnel expenses is mainly a consequence of salary increases agreed with the union. The remaining expenses grow due to the increased volume of activity, the general increase in prices, currency depreciation and increase in utility rates.
Outlook
2019 will be a year of large challenges for Argentina and the financial system.
In this context, BBVA Francés has strengthened its strategy based on the growth and transformation for the purpose of leading a more efficient financial system and with a tendency towards consolidation and offering a better experience to customers through a change in banking.
Along this line, the growth plan will be focused both on obtaining new customers and strengthening the relationship with customers already in the portfolio, for the purpose of increasing cross-selling, improving the quality of service and enhancing efficiency levels as well as the development and training of teams.
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Information not Covered by the Review Report.
Besides, the aspiration is also to grow in terms of balance sheet size. Therefore, BBVA Francés will focus on those business niches whose development is in full swing right now and on broader penetration in the case of the products and/or segments with the lowest levels of market share.
When it comes to consumer products, BBVA Francés will continue to work in order to reach a leading position in the mortgage business, see its market share in consumer loans resume an upward trend in terms of growth and maintain its outstanding position in the pledge loan and credit card segment hand in hand with its strategic partners.
When it comes to commercial lines, BBVA Francés will seek to grow its market share and to increase penetration in the smaller companies segment providing solutions in line with their needs and the new business scenario. In this respect, BBVA will focus on maintaining and attracting new customers, increasing the quantity of qualified companies and increasing the quantity of payrolls managed to evolve in terms of cross-sell.
When it comes to liabilities, the plan for 2018 will focus on increasing retail funding with an eye on a more efficient mix and on developing more relevant liabilities in order to take advantage of the transformation that the market is going through.
Information not covered by the Review Report.
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET STRUCTURE
COMPARATIVE WITH THE SAME PERIODS FOR PREVIOUS YEARS
(Stated in thousands of pesos)
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 03.31.19 (1) | | | 03.31.18 (1) | | | 03.31.17 (1) | |
Total Assets | | | 387,741,996 | | | | 224,274,443 | | | | 169,259,145 | |
Total Liabilities | | | 343,333,168 | | | | 192,104,228 | | | | 149,441,100 | |
Parent’s Shareholders’ Equity | | | 44,375,264 | | | | 31,645,338 | | | | 19,538,595 | |
Non-controlling interest | | | 33,564 | | | | 524,877 | | | | 279,450 | |
Total Liabilities +Non-controlling Interest + Shareholders’ Equity | | | 387,741,996 | | | | 224,274,443 | | | | 169,259,145 | |
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| | 03.31.16 (2) | | | 03.31.15 (2) | |
Total Assets | | | 115,318,807 | | | | 81,177,530 | |
Total Liabilities | | | 100,062,559 | | | | 69,606,605 | |
Minority Interest | | | 374,801 | | | | 308,103 | |
Shareholders’ Equity | | | 14,881,447 | | | | 11,262,822 | |
Total Liabilities + Minority Interest + Shareholders’ | | | 115,318,807 | | | | 81,177,530 | |
(1) | Pursuant to the measurement and presentation criteria established by the financial reporting framework set forth by the BCRA, which includes the temporary application exception of IFRS 9 (Impairment) and IAS 29, apart from considering Memorandum No. 6/2017 of the BCRA and the provisions of Memorandum No. 7/2019. |
(2) | Pursuant to the valuation and disclosure criteria set forth by the BCRA at each date. |
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME STRUCTURE
COMPARATIVE WITH THE SAME PERIODS FOR PREVIOUS FISCAL YEARS
(Stated in thousands of pesos)
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 03.31.19 (1) | | | 03.31.18 (1) | | | 03.31.17 (1) | |
Net interest income | | | 9,751,251 | | | | 5,105,198 | | | | 3,585,084 | |
Net commission income | | | 1,494,815 | | | | 679,719 | | | | 555,009 | |
Net income from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss | | | 2,464,277 | | | | 309,176 | | | | 130,666 | |
Net income/(loss) from write-down of assets at amortized cost and at fair value | | | (4,183 | ) | | | 1,367 | | | | — | |
Foreign currency quotation differences | | | 1,174,542 | | | | 695,250 | | | | 305,895 | |
Other operating income | | | 3,390,923 | | | | 1,742,608 | | | | 1,806,624 | |
Loan loss provision | | | (2,358,139 | ) | | | (526,194 | ) | | | (380,226 | ) |
Net Operating income | | | 15,913,486 | | | | 8,007,124 | | | | 6,003,052 | |
Personnel benefits | | | (2,712,587 | ) | | | (1,957,189 | ) | | | (1,559,287 | ) |
Administrative expenses | | | (2,044,423 | ) | | | (1,508,192 | ) | | | (1,231,009 | ) |
Asset depreciation and impairment | | | (358,361 | ) | | | (199,042 | ) | | | (122,468 | ) |
Other operating expenses | | | (2,538,043 | ) | | | (2,153,710 | ) | | | (2,355,712 | ) |
Operating income | | | 8,260,072 | | | | 2,188,991 | | | | 734,576 | |
Income from associates and joint ventures | | | 117,003 | | | | 39,877 | | | | 72,856 | |
Income before income tax | | | 8,377,075 | | | | 2,228,868 | | | | 807,432 | |
Income tax from continuing activities | | | (2,366,004 | ) | | | (662,724 | ) | | | (243,885 | ) |
Net income from continuing activities | | | 6,011,071 | | | | 1,566,144 | | | | 563,547 | |
Net income for the period | | | 6,011,071 | | | | 1,566,144 | | | | 563,547 | |
(1) | Pursuant to the measurement and presentation criteria established by the financial reporting framework set forth by the BCRA, which includes the temporary application exception of IFRS 9 (Impairment) and IAS 29, apart from considering Memorandum No. 6/2017 of the BCRA and the provisions of Memorandum No. 7/2019. |
(2) | Pursuant to the valuation and disclosure criteria set forth by the BCRA at each date. |
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| | 03.31.16 (2) | | | 03.31.15(2) | |
Financial income | | | 2,983,692 | | | | 2,285,429 | |
Loan loss provision | | | (161,351 | ) | | | (143,097 | ) |
Income from services | | | 931,083 | | | | 960,451 | |
Administrative expenses | | | (2,101,298 | ) | | | (1,584,248 | ) |
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Net intermediation income | | | 1,652,126 | | | | 1,518,535 | |
Miscellaneous profits and losses | | | 250,483 | | | | 117,680 | |
| | | (148,487 | ) | | | (180,596 | ) |
Miscellaneous profits and losses - net | | | 101,996 | | | | (62,916 | ) |
Loss from minority interest | | | (38,735 | ) | | | (32,046 | ) |
Income tax | | | (550,303 | ) | | | (492,627 | ) |
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Net income for the period | | | 1,165,084 | | | | 930,946 | |
| | | | | | | | |
(1) | Pursuant to the measurement and presentation criteria established by the financial reporting framework set forth by the BCRA, which includes the temporary application exception of IFRS 9 (Impairment) and IAS 29, apart from considering Memorandum No. 6/2017 of the BCRA and the provisions of Memorandum No. 7/2019. |
(2) | Pursuant to the valuation and disclosure criteria set forth by the BCRA at each date. |
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CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STRUCTURE COMPARATIVE WITH
THE SAME PERIODS FOR PREVIOUS YEARS
(Stated in thousands of pesos)
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 03.31.19 (1) | | | 03.31.18 (1) | | | 03.31.17 (1) | |
Net cash used in operating activities | | | (4,207,148 | ) | | | (2,662,051 | ) | | | (5,239,581 | ) |
Net cash used in investing activities | | | (216,475 | ) | | | (319,653 | ) | | | (209,703 | ) |
Net cash generetaed by / (used in) financing activities | | | 1,271,425 | | | | (25,084 | ) | | | (836,399 | ) |
Effect of Exchange rate changes | | | 8,037,189 | | | | 1,372,835 | | | | (295,974 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total cash generated by / (used in) during the period | | | 4,884,991 | | | | (1,633,953 | ) | | | (6,581,657 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | 03.31.16 (2) | | | 03.31.15 (2) | |
Net cash (used in) / generated by operating activities | | | (3,152,965 | ) | | | 679,055 | |
Net cash used in investing activities | | | (503,976 | ) | | | (137,140 | ) |
Net cash used in financing activities | | | (1,181,784 | ) | | | (279,061 | ) |
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Total cash (used in) / generated by during the period | | | (4,838,725 | ) | | | 262,854 | |
(1) | Pursuant to the measurement and presentation criteria established by the financial reporting framework set forth by the BCRA, which includes the temporary application exception of IFRS 9 (Impairment) and IAS 29, apart from considering Memorandum No. 6/2017 of the BCRA and the provisions of Memorandum No. 7/2019. |
(2) | Pursuant to the valuation and disclosure criteria set forth by the BCRA at each date. |
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| | 03.31.19 / 18 (1) | | | 03.31.18 / 17 (1) | |
Total loans | | | 32.90 | % | | | 69.39 | % |
Total deposits | | | 74.24 | % | | | 30.29 | % |
Income / (loss) | | | 283.81 | % | | | 177.91 | % |
Shareholders’ Equity | | | 38.04 | % | | | 62.33 | % |
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| | 03.31.17 / 16 (2) | | | 03.31.16 / 15 (2) | | | 03.31.15 / 14 (2) | |
Total loans | | | 40.20 | % | | | 36.97 | % | | | 17.71 | % |
Total deposits | | | 53.33 | % | | | 44.70 | % | | | 23.38 | % |
Income / (loss) | | | 37.82 | % | | | 25.15 | % | | | (31.65 | %) |
Shareholders’ Equity | | | 15.28 | % | | | 32.13 | % | | | 32.32 | % |
(1) | Pursuant to the measurement and presentation criteria established by the financial reporting framework set forth by the BCRA, which includes the temporary application exception of IFRS 9 (Impairment) and IAS 29, apart from considering Memorandum No. 6/2017 of the BCRA and the provisions of Memorandum No. 7/2019. |
(2) | Pursuant to the valuation and disclosure criteria set forth by the BCRA at each date. |
COMPARATIVE RATIOSWITH THESAME PERIODS FOR PREVIOUS YEARS
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| | 03.31.19 (1) | | | 03.31.18 (1) | | | 03.31.17 (1) | |
Solvency (a) | | | 12.93 | % | | | 16.75 | % | | | 13.26 | % |
Liquidity (b) | | | 52.59 | % | | | 33.55 | % | | | 45.21 | % |
Tied-up capital(c) | | | 27.36 | % | | | 29.45 | % | | | 43.82 | % |
Indebtedness (d) | | | 7.73 | | | | 5.97 | | | | 7.54 | |
(a) | Total Shareholders’ Equity/Liabilities. |
(b) | Sum of cash and deposits in banks, debt securities at fair value through profit or loss and other debt securities/deposits. |
(c) | Sum of intangible assets and property, plant and equipment/Shareholders’ Equity. |
(d) | Total Liabilities/Shareholders’ Equity. |
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| | 03.31.16 (2) | | | 03.31.15 (2) | | | 03.31.14 (2) | |
Solvency (a) | | | 14.82 | % | | | 16.11 | % | | | 15.14 | % |
Liquidity (b) | | | 51.07 | % | | | 50.01 | % | | | 43.46 | % |
Tied-up capital(c) | | | 2.64 | % | | | 2.91 | % | | | 2.49 | % |
Indebtedness (d) | | | 6.75 | | | | 6.21 | | | | 6.60 | |
(a) | Total Shareholders’ Equity/Liabilities (including minority interest). |
(b) | Sum of cash and due from banks and government and private securities/deposits. |
(c) | Sum of premises and equipment, miscellaneous assets and intangible assets/Assets. |
(d) | Total Liabilities (including minority interest)/Shareholders’ Equity. |
| (1) | Pursuant to the measurement and presentation criteria established by the financial reporting framework set forth by the BCRA, which includes the temporary application exception of IFRS 9 (Impairment) and IAS 29, apart from considering Memorandum No. 6/2017 of the BCRA and the provisions of Memorandum No. 7/2019. |
| (2) | Pursuant to the valuation and disclosure criteria set forth by the BCRA at each date. |
Additional Information required by the Argentine Securities Commission (CNV)’s General Resolution No. 622/13, Chapter III, Title IV, Section 12
1. | General matters concerning the Entity’s business |
| a) | Significant specific legal regimes that entail the contingent termination or reinstatement of the benefits set forth by such regimes’ provisions. |
None.
| b) | Significant changes in the Entity’s activities or other similar circumstances taking place during the periods covered by the financial statements which affect the financial statements’ comparability with those presented in previous periods or capable of affecting comparability with the financial statements to be presented in future periods. |
The Shareholders’ Meeting held on June 13, 2017 adopted a decision to increase capital stock through the issuance of new registered, common shares. Refer to Note 29. Share Capital of the Consolidated Financial Statements of BBVA Banco Francés S.A.
On January 18, 2018, the Entity made a capital contribution in proportion to its ownership interest in Volkswagen Financial Services Compañía Financiera S.A. in the amount of 204,000 thousand pesos, equivalent to 204,000,000non-endorsable, registered, common shares, with a value of $1 and one vote per share.
On September 25, 2018, the Entity made a capital contribution in proportion to its ownership interest in Consolidar Administradora de Fondos de Jubilaciones y Pensiones S.A. in the aggregate amount of 26,945 thousand pesos, equivalent to 26,944,600non-endorsable, registered common shares, with a value of $1 and one vote per share.
On March 8, 2019, the Bank’s Board of Directors submitted to its Shareholders’ Meeting a proposal to merge BBVA Francés Valores S.A. in order to attain more efficiency in its administrative processes and thus, provide better service to its customers. In this regard, the Bank’s Board of Directors approved the merger consolidated balance sheet and authorized the filing of the merger prospectus with the CNV in order to apply for the authorization of the transaction by such entity.
2. | Classification of the balances receivable (financing) and payable (deposits and liabilities) according to their maturity dates. |
See “Exhibit D - Breakdown by Term of Loans and Other Financing”, and “Exhibit I - Breakdown of Financial Liabilities by Remaining Terms” of BBVA Banco Francés S.A.’s Consolidated Financial Statements.
3. | Classification of the balances receivable (financing) and payable (deposits and liabilities), to know the holding financial effects: |
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Item | | Local currency | | | Foreign currency | | | | |
In thousands of Pesos | | With interest rate clause | | | With CER adjustment clause | | | Without interest rate clause | | | With Interest rate clause | | | Without interest rate clause | |
Financing facilities (net of allowances) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Loans and other financing | | | 95,407,714 | | | | 18,925,144 | | | | 141,943 | | | | 70,831,134 | | | | — | |
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TOTAL | | | 95,407,714 | | | | 18,925,144 | | | | 141,943 | | | | 70,831,134 | | | | — | |
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Item | | Local currency | | | Foreign currency | |
In thousands of Pesos | | With Interest rate clause | | | With CER adjustment clause | | | Without Interest rate clause | | | With interest rate clause | | | Without interest rate clause | | | Securities | |
Deposits and corporate bonds | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Deposits | | | 79,012,777 | | | | 3,936,770 | | | | 31,833,491 | | | | 139,094,126 | | | | 24,829,863 | | | | — | |
Other liabilities (1) | | | 5,284,867 | | | | — | | | | 37,342,644 | | | | 5,670,019 | | | | 9,885,487 | | | | 613,063 | |
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TOTAL | | | 84,297,644 | | | | 3,936,770 | | | | 69,176,136 | | | | 144,764,144 | | | | 34,715,350 | | | | 613,063 | |
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(1) | Includes the Following items: Derivative instruments. Repo Transactions. Other financial liabilities. Loans received from the BCRA and other financial institutions. Corporate bonds issued. Othernon-financial Liabilities and Current and deferred income tax liabilities. |
4. | Breakdown of the percentage of ownership interests in other companies’ capital stock and total votes and debt and/or credit balances per company. |
Refer to Note 45. Subsidiaries and Note 46. Related Parties of the Consolidated Financial Statements of BBVA Banco Francés S.A.
5. | Receivables from sales or loans to directors. |
Refer to Note 46. Related Parties of the Consolidated Financial Statements of BBVA Banco Francés S.A.
6. | Physical count of inventories. Term and scope of physical count of inventories. |
Not applicable.
7. | Ownership interests in other companies in excess of the amount allowed under Section 31 of Law No. 19550 and corrective measures plan. |
None.
8. | Recoverable Values: Criteria followed to determine significant “recoverable values” of inventories, property, plant and equipment and other assets, used as limits for their respective accounting valuations. |
To determine the “recoverable values”, the net realization value for the status and condition of property, plant and equipment is considered.
9. | Insurance covering tangible assets. |
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Assets insured in thousands of Pesos | | Risk | | Insured Amount | | | Book value | |
Monies, checks and other valuables | | Fraud, robbery, safety boxes and valuables in transit | | | 6,308,772 | | | | 15,101,286 | |
Buildings, machines, equipment, furniture, fixtures and works of art | | Fire, vandalism and earthquake | | | 22,541,772 | | | | 11,985,663 | |
Motor vehicles | | All kinds of risks and third-party insurance | | | 23,421 | | | | 11,760 | |
Furniture, electronic equipment used in IT, signage and telephones | | Transportation of goods | | | 86,707 | | | | — | |
10. | Positive and negative contingencies |
| a) | Elements considered to calculate allowances whose balances exceed, individually or jointly, two percent (2%) of the equity. |
| - | Refer to Note 15. Income Tax of the Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements of BBVA Banco Francés S.A. |
| b) | Contingent situations as of the date of the financial statements that are unlikely to occur and with equity effects not accounted for, stating if the lack of accounting is based on the probability of occurrence or difficulties for the quantification of its effects. |
None.
11. | Irrevocable advances for future subscriptions. Status of the process aimed at capitalization. |
None.
12. | Preferred shares cumulative dividends unpaid. |
None.
13. | Conditions, circumstances or terms for the elimination of restrictions on the distribution of retained earnings. |
Refer to Note 47 Restrictions on the payment of dividends of the Consolidated Financial Statements of BBVA Banco Francés S.A.
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 French Bank S.A. |
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Date: June 26, 2019 | | | | By: | | /s/ Ernesto R. Gallardo Jimenez |
| | | | | | Name: Ernesto R. Gallardo Jimenez |
| | | | | | Title: Chief Financial Officer |