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BANCO BBVA ARGENTINA S.A.

CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE THREE-MONTH PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2022

 

 
 

 

 

Banco BBVA Argentina S.A.

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

Condensed Interim Financial statements for the three-month period ended March 31, 2022, comparatively presented.

 

Consolidated Condensed Statement of Financial Position

Consolidated Condensed Statement of Income

Consolidated Condensed Statement of Other Comprehensive Income

Consolidated Condensed Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

Consolidated Condensed Statement of Cash Flows

Notes

Exhibits

 

 

 

Separate Condensed Statement of Financial Position

Separate Condensed Statement of Income

Separate Condensed Statement of Other Comprehensive Income

Separate Condensed Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

Separate Condensed Statement of Cash Flows

Notes

Exhibits

Reporting Summary

 

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

 

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

 

Supervisory Committee’s Report 

 

 
   
   
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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS OF MARCH 31, 2022 AND DECEMBER 31, 2021
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 59)
(Stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 3)
                 
                 
                 
   Notes and EXHIBITs    03.31.22   12.31.21  
     
 ASSETS                 
                 
 Cash and deposits in banks  7     198,968,415   253,432,076  
                 
 Cash       74,633,005     86,186,084  
 Financial institutions and correspondents        124,335,410   167,245,992  
  Argentine Central Bank (BCRA)        115,924,816   164,799,746  
  Other in the country and abroad      8,410,594    2,446,246  
                 
 Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss  8    10,381,511    1,621,405  
                 
 Derivatives  9    995,893    3,269,080  
                 
 Repo transactions   10    67,419,171   159,651,988  
                 
 Other financial assets   11    21,720,948     17,034,203  
                 
 Loans and other financing   12     405,823,818   439,950,150  
                 
Non-financial government sector       554     859  
Argentine Central Bank (BCRA)       3,037    -  
Other financial institutions      4,565,575    4,886,711  
Non-financial private sector and residents abroad        401,254,652   435,062,580  
                 
 Other debt securities   13     359,629,945   214,717,733  
                 
 Financial assets pledged as collateral   14    23,106,432     23,540,145  
                 
 Current income tax assets   15 a)     2,350,377    2,616,617  
                 
 Investments in equity instruments   16    513,004    2,573,696  
                 
 Investments in associates   17    2,248,875    2,380,845  
                 
 Property and equipment   18    58,288,661     59,104,204  
                 
 Intangible assets   19    4,588,267    4,266,248  
                 
 Deferred income tax assets       1,005,425    1,017,228  
                 
 Other non-financial assets   20    11,689,972     10,216,080  
                 
 Non-current assets held for sale   21    350,653     350,653  
                 
 TOTAL ASSETS        1,169,081,367   1,195,742,351  
                 
                 
Notes and EXHIBITs are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.              
 
   
   
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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS OF MARCH 31, 2022 AND DECEMBER 31, 2021
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 59)
(Stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 3)
                 
                 
                 
   Notes and EXHIBITs    03.31.22   12.31.21  
     
 LIABILITIES                 
                 
 Deposits   22 and EXHIBIT H     797,313,834    822,162,976  
                 
Non-financial government sector       17,410,613   15,407,629  
Financial sector      292,369     252,220  
Non-financial private sector and residents abroad        779,610,852    806,503,127  
                 
 Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss   23     20   -  
                 
 Derivatives  9    327,363   364,708  
                 
 Other financial liabilities   24    69,565,210    71,490,080  
                 
 Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions   25    12,228,779    13,647,470  
                 
 Corporate bonds issued   26    449,381   583,801  
                 
 Current income tax liabilities   15 b)     547,302   411,199  
                 
 Provisions   27 and EXHIBIT J    5,814,273   6,515,123  
                 
 Deferred income tax liabilities       11,571,932   9,528,266  
                 
 Other non-financial liabilities   28    77,113,042    82,295,100  
                 
 TOTAL LIABILITIES        974,931,136    1,006,998,723  
                 
                 
                 
 EQUITY                 
                 
 Share capital   30    612,710   612,710  
 Non-capitalized contributions       46,228,610    46,228,610  
 Capital adjustments       33,118,239    33,118,239  
 Reserves       81,421,905    81,421,905  
 Retained earnings       22,857,125    (1,755,820)  
 Other accumulated comprehensive income/(loss)       2,133,290   808,797  
 Income for the period/year       4,186,635    24,587,451  
 Equity attributable to owners of the Parent        190,558,514    185,021,892  
 Equity attributable to non-controlling interests       3,591,717   3,721,736  
                 
 TOTAL EQUITY        194,150,231    188,743,628  
                 
 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY        1,169,081,367    1,195,742,351  
                 
                 
                 
                 
 Notes and EXHIBITs are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.               

  

 
   
   
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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF INCOME
FOR THE THREE-MONTH INTERIM PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2022 AND 2021
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 59)
(Stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 3)
                 
                 
                 
   Notes and EXHIBITs   

Accumulated as of

03.31.22

  Accumulated as of 03.31.21  
     
                 
 Interest income      31     69,019,815     56,932,297  
 Interest expense  32   (29,791,046)    (23,509,982)  
                 
 Net interest income        39,228,769   33,422,315  
                 
 Commission income  33     12,954,177     11,909,088  
 Commission expenses  34     (6,319,886)   (6,705,029)  
                 
 Net commission income        6,634,291     5,204,059  
                 
 Net income from financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss  35    4,085,612    2,482,404  
 Net income (loss) from derecognition of assets at amortized cost and at fair value through OCI  36    (34,245)     (51,187)  
 Foreing exchange and gold gains/(losses)  37    1,711,508    1,389,125  
 Other operating income  38    3,374,744    2,399,037  
 Loan loss allowance        (2,269,249)   (2,968,414)  
                 
 Net operating income        52,731,430   41,877,339  
                 
 Personnel benefits  39     (9,064,540)   (9,058,615)  
 Administrative expenses  40     (9,514,721)   (8,269,664)  
 Depreciation and amortization  41     (1,634,552)   (1,658,133)  
 Other operating expenses  42     (7,754,311)   (7,208,701)  
                 
 Operating income        24,763,306   15,682,226  
                 
 Income (loss) from associates and joint ventures        (267,153)     (45,480)  
 Gain (loss) on net monetary position      (18,729,162)    (11,711,485)  
 Income before income tax        5,766,991     3,925,261  
                 
 Income tax   15 c)      (1,732,762)    677,246  
                 
 Net income for the period        4,034,229     4,602,507  
                 
 Net income for the period attributable to:               
 Owners of the Parent       4,186,635    4,666,744  
 Non-controlling interests        (152,406)     (64,237)  
                 
Notes and EXHIBITs are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 
   
   
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EARNINGS PER SHARE  
AS OF MARCH 31, 2022 AND 2021  
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 59)
(Stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 3)  
                 
 Accounts      03.31.22   03.31.21  
   
                 
 Numerator:               
                 
 Net income attributable to owners of the Parent      4,186,635   4,666,744  
 Net income attributable to owners of the Parent adjusted to reflect the effect of dilution    4,186,635   4,666,744  
               
 Denominator:             
               
 Weighted average of outstanding common shares for the period    612,710,079   612,710,079
 Weighted average of outstanding common shares for the period adjusted to reflect the effect of dilution    612,710,079   612,710,079  
               
 Basic earnings per share (stated in thousands of pesos)        6.8330   7.6166  
 Diluted earnings per share (stated in thousands of pesos) (1)      6.8330   7.6166

 

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

 

 

 
   
   
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 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 
 FOR THE THREE-MONTH INTERIM PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2022 AND 2021 
 (Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 59) 
 (Stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 3) 
           
           
           
    Accumulated as of 03.31.22   Accumulated as of 03.31.21  
           
 Net income for the period    4,034,229   4,602,507  
           
 Other comprehesive income components to be reclassified to net income/(loss) for the period:           
           
 Share in Other Comprehensive Income from associates and joint ventures at equity method           
 Loss for the year on the Share in OCI from associates and joint ventures at equity method    -     (8,453)  
    -    (8,453)  
           
           
 Profit or losses from financial instruments at fair value through OCI           
 Income for the period on financial instruments at fair value through OCI      1,878,482    (677,805)  
 Reclassification adjustment for the period     34,245     51,187  
 Income tax     (580,295)   245,563  
    1,332,432     (381,055)  
           
 Other comprehesive income components not to be reclassified to income/(loss) for the period:           
           
 Income or loss on equity instruments at fair value through OCI (IFRS 9, paragraph 5.7.5)           
 Loss for the year on equity instruments at fair value through OCI      (7,939)     (6,953)  
 Income tax    -    427  
    (7,939)    (6,526)  
           
 Total Other Comprehensive Income for the period    1,324,493     (396,034)  
           
 Total Comprehensive Income    5,358,722   4,206,473  
           
           
 Total comprehensive income:           
 Attributable to owners of the Parent      5,511,128   4,270,710  
 Attributable to non-controlling interests     (152,406)   (64,237)  
           
           
Notes and exhibits are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.          

 

 
   
   
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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
FOR THE THREE-MONTH INTERIM PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2022
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 59)
(Stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 3)
                                         
    2022  
    Share   Non-capitalized       Other Comprehensive Retained                
    Capital   contributions       Income   Earnings                
    Outstanding shares   Share premium       Profit or losses from financial instruments at fair value through OCI Other           Total equity attributable to owners of the Parent   Total equity attributable to non-controlling interests   Total  
                   Unappropriated retained earnings        
        Adjustments to equity                
Transactions           Legal reserve Optional reserve        
                                         
Restated balances at the beginning of the year  612,710   46,228,610     33,118,239    873,757  (64,960)    39,468,545  41,953,360  22,831,631   185,021,892   3,721,736   188,743,628  
Impact of application of financial information Framework set forth by BCRA, IFRS 9  - Section 5.5 -    -   -   - -   - -   25,494   25,494     22,387   47,881  
                                         
Adjusted balance at the beginning of the year  612,710   46,228,610     33,118,239    873,757  (64,960)    39,468,545  41,953,360  22,857,125   185,047,386   3,744,123   188,791,509  
                                         
Total comprehensive income for the period                                        
 - Net income for the period   -    -   -   - -   - - 4,186,635    4,186,635    (152,406)    4,034,229  
 - Other Comprehensive Income for the period -    -   -    1,324,493 -   - -   -    1,324,493     -    1,324,493  
                                         
                                         
Balances at fiscal period-end     612,710 46,228,610     33,118,239    2,198,250   (64,960)   39,468,545   41,953,360  27,043,760 190,558,514 3,591,717   194,150,231  
                                         
Notes and EXHIBITs are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

 
   
   
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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY  
FOR THE THREE-MONTH INTERIM PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2021  
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 59)
(Stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 3)  
                                         
    2021  
    Share   Non-capitalized       Other Comprehensive Retained                
    Capital   contributions       Income   Earnings                
    Outstanding Shares   Share premium       'Profit or losses from financial instruments at fair value through OCI Other           Total equity attributable to owners of the Parent   Total equity attributable to non-controlling interests   Total  
                   Unappropriated retained earnings        
        Adjustments to equity                
Transactions           Legal reserve Optional reserve        
                                         
                                         
Restated balances at the beginning of the year  612,710   46,228,610     33,118,239    226,239  (89,547)    39,468,545   111,782,757   (51,562,958)   179,784,595   3,746,018   183,530,613  
                                         
Adjusted income from previous years (see Note 2.b)) -    -   -   - -   - -  (1,755,774)     (1,755,774)     -   (1,755,774)  
                                         
Adjusted balance at the beginning of the year  612,710   46,228,610     33,118,239    226,239  (89,547)    39,468,545   111,782,757   (53,318,732)   178,028,821   3,746,018   181,774,839  
                                         
Total comprehensive income for the period                                        
 - Net income for the period   -    -   -   - -   - - 4,666,744    4,666,744   (64,237)    4,602,507  
 - Other Comprehensive Income for the period -    -   -     (381,055)  (14,979)   - -   -     (396,034)     -   (396,034)  
                                         
                                         
Balances at fiscal period end     612,710   46,228,610     33,118,239   (154,816) (104,526)     39,468,545   111,782,757   (48,651,988)   182,299,531   3,681,781   185,981,312  

 

 
   
   
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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE THREE-MONTH INTERIM PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2022 AND 2021
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 59)
(Stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 3)
       
Accounts 03.31.22   03.31.21
       
 Cash flows from operating activities       
       
 Income before income tax    5,766,991     3,925,261
       
 Adjustment for total gain/loss on net monetary position for the period    18,729,162     11,711,485
       
 Adjustments to obtain cash flows from operating activities:    2,647,115     125,931
 Depreciation and amortization   1,634,552    1,658,133
 Loan loss allowance   2,269,249    2,968,414
 Effect of foreign exhange changes on cash and cash equivalents    (417,928)     (1,198,838)
 Income/(Loss) from sale of Prisma Medios de Pagos S.A.     (2,615,050)     -
 Other adjustments   1,776,292     (3,301,778)
       
 Net increases from operating assets:   (154,161,611)   (7,024,847)
  Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss  (10,107,789)   (31,594,357)
  Derivatives   1,898,357    2,953,872
  Repo transactions    79,718,964     38,915,376
  Loans and other financing  (29,313,243)     (7,745,898)
  Non-financial government sector    217     181
  Other financial institutions    (1,481,088)   (1,914)
  Non-financial private sector and residents abroad  (27,832,372)     (7,744,165)
  Other debt securities   (187,538,550)    1,166,772
  Financial assets pledged as collateral    (2,981,408)    3,397,599
  Investments in equity instruments   (69,271)    517,693
  Other assets    (5,768,671)   (14,635,904)
       
 Net increases from operating liabilities:  111,969,851     66,332,041
 Deposits    93,458,175     46,665,030
 Non-financial government sector   4,386,291    347,786
 Financial sector   110,310     (381,609)
 Non-financial private sector and residents abroad    88,961,574     46,698,853
 Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss   20     -
 Derivatives  41,851    288,008
 Other liabilities    18,469,805     19,379,003
       
 Income tax paid    (217,616)     (3,597,077)
       
Total cash flows (used in)/ generated by operating activities  (15,266,108)     71,472,794
 
   
   
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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE THREE-MONTH INTERIM PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2022 AND 2021
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 59)
(Stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 3)
       
Accounts 03.31.22   03.31.21
       
 Cash flows from investing activities       
       
 Payments:                 (1,283,702)               (1,131,157)
   Purchase of property and equipment, intangible assets and other assets                   (1,125,745)                 (1,096,875)
   Other payments related to investing activities                      (157,957)                      (34,282)
       
 Collections:                                  -                       463,921
   Other collections related to investing activities                                  -                         463,921
       
 Total cash flows used in investing activities                 (1,283,702)                  (667,236)
       
 Cash flows from financing activities       
       
 Payments:                 (1,882,931)               (2,443,362)
  Non-subordinated corporate bonds                      (110,860)                    (397,237)
  BCRA                                  -                         (10,242)
 Financing from local financial institutions                   (1,426,873)                 (1,600,778)
  Leases                      (345,198)                    (435,105)
       
 Collections:                           5,507                                -   
  BCRA                            5,507                                -   
       
 Total cash flows used in financing activities                 (1,877,424)               (2,443,362)
       
 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents                        417,928                   1,198,838
 Gain/loss on net monetary position of cash and cash equivalents                 (36,454,355)               (32,453,529)
       
 Total changes in cash flows               (54,463,661)              37,107,505
 Restated cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year (Note 7)              253,432,076            266,490,343
 Cash and cash equivalents at fiscal year-end (Note 7)              198,968,415            303,597,848
       
       
Notes and exhibits are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.      

 

 
   
   
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2022

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 59)
(Amounts stated in thousands of Argentine pesos in constant currency –Note 3)

 

 

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

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

Since December 1996, BBVA Argentina is part of the global strategy of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. (hereinafter, either “BBVA” or the “Parent”), which directly and indirectly controls the Entity, by holding 66.55% of the share capital as of March 31, 2022.

These consolidated condensed interim financial statements include the Entity and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the “Group”).

The financial statements of the subsidiaries were prepared as of the same dates and for the same periods as those of Banco BBVA Argentina S.A.

The Entity's subsidiaries are listed below:

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

– PSA Finance Argentina Compañía Financiera S.A. (“PSA”): a financial company incorporated under the laws of Argentina engaged in the granting of pledge loans; and

– Volkswagen Financial Services Compañía Financiera S.A. (“VWFS”): a financial company incorporated under the laws of Argentina engaged in the granting of pledge loans.

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 Asset Management Argentina S.A.U. Sociedad Gerente de Fondos Comunes de Inversión was registered as a Mutual Fund Agent under No. 3.

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

 

1.2.Economic Context

The Bank continues to operate in a complex economic context, signaled by the persistence of high inflation, although economic activity levels have been recovering since the second half of 2020, amidst the ongoing health emergency. This scenario is accompanied by volatile financial variables, including, among others, a country risk indicator which has increased even after the successful renegotiation of the sovereign debt in 2020, as well as the imputed exchange rates impacting the outstanding public debt denominated in foreign currency.

Against this backdrop, by means of Decree No. 1042/2020, the Executive Branch extended the effectiveness of the Public Emergency, Social Solidarity and Productive Revival Law (the “Public Emergency Law”) for one additional year, until December 31, 2021, declaring Argentina in economic, financial, administrative, social security, energy, public health and social emergency. It was subsequently extended until December 31, 2022 pursuant to Decree No. 12/2022 dated January 11, 2022.

On the fiscal front, in December 2020, the Argentine Government and the provinces (excluding the City of Buenos Aires) agreed upon a new Fiscal Consensus empowering provincial jurisdictions to set turnover tax rates, without applying the caps established in the 2017 Fiscal Consensus. Concerning income tax, Law No. 27630 was enacted and published in the Official Gazette on June 16, 2021. Such law provides for an increase in the income tax rate for large corporations, including the Bank, from 30% to 35%, effective as from fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2021.

As regards foreign exchange matters, on December 30, 2019, the BCRA published Communication “A” 6856 establishing the effectiveness of the provisions made known through Communication “A” 6770, as amended, whereby, among other measures, it provided that the BCRA's previous consent will be required to access the foreign exchange market for the remittance of profits and dividends, payment of services to foreign related companies, and early payment of financial debts (principal and interest) over three business days before their due date. As of the date of these financial statements, the BCRA issued further regulations imposing new restrictions to access the exchange market.

Concerning the renegotiation of the Argentine Government’s foreign debt with its main creditors, on March 25, 2022, the executive board of the International Monetary Fund and the Argentine Congress approved a new refinancing arrangement for an amount of US$ 45 billion under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program. The main economic measures included in the program are as follows:

- reduction of the fiscal deficit to 2.5% of GDP in 2022 (in 2021: 3%), 1.9% in 2023 and 0.9% in 2024;

- reduction of monetary issue to 1% of GDP in 2022, 0.6% in 2023 and 0% in 2024;

- reduction of inflation and reconstruction of international reserves; and

- as per the foreign exchange market, maintenance of current crawling peg regime.

The arrangement implies quarterly reviews in order to assess compliance with goals and define future disbursements.

 

1.3.COVID-19

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization designated the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak as a pandemic, due to its fast pace of proliferation across more than 150 countries. Most governments took restrictive measures to contain the spread, including, without limitation, social distancing, confinement, lockdowns, and restrictions to the free movement of people, closure of governmental and private facilities, other than those deemed essential (i.e., health, food, fuel and communication facilities), border closures, and drastic reductions in transportation by air, sea, railroad and land.

 
   
   
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As for Argentina, where the Entity operates, on March 12, 2020, Executive Decree No. 260/2020, as amended, was issued, declaring the country in health emergency in order to cope with the crisis brought about by the COVID-19. On March 19, 2020, Executive Decree No. 297/2020 was issued, mandating social and preventive lockdown measures, effective from March 20, 2020 through November 8, 2020, pursuant to successive extensions established by subsequent Decrees published in the Official Gazette. By means of Decree No. 875/2020 dated November 7, 2020, the Executive Branch established mandatory social preventive distancing measures, subsequently extended until April 9, 2021 for people residing in or moving around urban agglomerations and districts or provinces, to the extent they meet the epidemiological and health parameters therein set forth.

On March 11, 2021, the Executive Branch passed Decree No. 167/2021 extending until December 31, 2021 the term of the health emergency declared by means of Law No. 27541 and subsequently extended by Decree No. 260/2020, as amended. On December 24, 2021, Decree No. 867/2021 extended the health emergency once again until December 31, 2022.

The Executive Branch imposed overall prevention measures by means of Decree No. 235/2021, which came into force on April 10, 2021 and was extended several times by subsequent decrees until August 6, 2021, taking into consideration the epidemiological and health risk indicators prevailing in each geographic area. On August 7, 2021, Decree No. 494/2021 was published, establishing the criteria to define epidemiological and health alert scenarios. Such criteria will remain in effect until October 1, 2021 inclusive. On October 1, 2021, Decree No. 678/2021 was published. Such decree establishes new general prevention measures, making those already in force more flexible, and regulates the performance of activities involving greater epidemiological and health risk, effective until December 31, 2021.

The measures adopted by the Executive Branch originally led to the slowdown or suspension of most non-essential activities carried out by individuals and, as such, have had significant impact on the economy at the national, regional and global levels, due to the disruption or slowdown of supply chains, coupled with rising economic uncertainty, as evidenced by the increased volatility in asset prices and exchange rates, and a decline in long-term interest rates. Then, due to the epidemiological evolution in different regions of the country, the restrictive measures progressively became more flexible, allowing to gradually resume economic and personal activities.

In an effort to address the challenges brought about by the pandemic, the BCRA took several measures primarily aimed at facilitating credit access by economic players, including, without limitation:

a)eased calculation of days in arrears and suspension of certain mandatory reclassification provisions for purposes of the financial system's debtors classification and allowance assessment, according to the BCRA's rules and regulations. Communication “A” 7245 dated March 25, 2021 establishes the schedule by which days in arrears for debtors classification will increase. Since June 1, 2021, debtors will have to be classified according to preexisting arrears criteria;
b)maximum limit on positions held by entities in Bills issued by the BCRA (LELIQs);
c)obligation for financial institutions to grant credit facilities to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) at an annual nominal interest rate of 24% to cover working capital requirements or to pay for wages. Since November 6, 2020, the extension of such credit lines is voluntary;
d)obligation for financial institutions to automatically extend the payment term of credit card outstanding balances until September 30, 2020, offering payment plans of up to 9 installments, at an annual interest rate of up to 40% and with a three-month grace period;
e)for mortgage and pledge loans adjustable by UVA (that is, according to the changes in the CPI), by means of Decrees No. 319/2020 and 767/2020, the Argentine Government suspended hikes in outstanding installments until January 2021. In addition, an 18-month convergence period will commence in February 2021, in order for installments to gradually reach ordinary levels, without the impact of the suspended hikes. The difference between the payments made pursuant to contractual conditions and those arising from the suspension will be payable in new installments not to exceed the amount of the originally agreed-upon ones upon expiration of the original contractual term;
 
   
   
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f)suspended hikes in fees and commissions (related to savings accounts, credit cards, checking accounts and safety boxes) from November 5, 2020 with maximum percentages allowed by the BCRA. Such percentages shall be communicated to the BCRA at least 30 days prior to date scheduled to inform the user, and they shall only be applied 60 days after users have been informed;
g)ceiling rates on credit card revolving financing facilities and floor rates on time deposits;
h)obligation for financial institutions to grant credit facilities to customers and non-customers at a regulatory interest rate of 24% for the purchase of Argentine-sourced capital goods and for health-care providers and companies which had no access to bank loans. Since November 6, 2020, the extension of such credit lines is voluntary;
i)obligation for financial institutions to grant credit to businesses under the Employment and Production Emergency Assistance Program (the “Program”) at a regulatory interest rate of 15%;
j)under such Program, financial institutions will be required to grant zero-interest rate credit facilities in pesos (15% of such rate to be subsidized by the Federal Productive Development Fund or FONDEP, for its Spanish acronym) for taxpayers under the simplified tax regime and self-employed workers engaged in cultural activities, and applying for them until December 31, 2020, as well as new "2021 zero rate loans" (15% Annual Nominal Rate (TNA) recognized by the "FONDEP") for taxpayers under the simplified tax regime, to be granted by financial institutions to customers that apply for it until January 20, 2022;
k)from October 16, 2020 to September 30, 2022, large financial institutions, including the Bank, are required to maintain outstanding balances under the “Financing line for productive investments of MSMEs” to finance investment projects, working capital and discount of financial instruments equivalent, at least, to 7.5% of non-financial private sector deposits; and
l)for employer customers eligible for the Productive Recovery Program II (REPRO II), financial institutions will be required to defer unpaid installments with maturity as from May 14, 2021 to the month following the end of the credit life. In addition, compensatory interest shall only accrue at the contractually agreed-upon rate.

On December 16, 2021, the BCRA issued Communication “A” 7421, which authorizes, with effects from January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, the distribution of earnings for up to 20% of distributable earnings and establishes that, as from January 1, 2022, financial institutions authorized by the BCRA shall complete distributions in 12 equal, monthly and consecutive installments.

The events described in Notes 1.2. and 1.3. above impact the Entity's operations, while also affecting the calculation of expected credit losses under IFRS 9 and the valuation of debt instruments issued by the public sector (given their new conditions, such as lower rates, longer term and different currency), by decreasing the financial margin and restricting the Entity's ability to charge fees and commissions on certain activities (withdrawal of funds from ATMs, transactions carried out at the branch by MSMEs).

As of March 31, 2022, minimum capital and minimum cash surpass the minimum thresholds required by the BCRA, with no deficits in these ratios being expected for the following twelve months.

The Entity's Management monitors the development of these events on an ongoing basis in order to define the actions to be taken and identify their potential impact on its financial position.

As of the date of these financial statements, the above-described events have not had a material impact on the Entity’s financial position, results of operations and/or cash flows. Management believes that no material impacts will occur in the future if activity remains, at least, at current levels.

 
   
   
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2.Basis for the preparation of the Financial Statements

 

These consolidated condensed interim financial statements as of March 31, 2022 and for the three-month period then ended, were prepared in accordance with the reporting framework set forth by the BCRA 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), with the following exceptions (“financial reporting framework set forth by the BCRA”):

a)Impairment of financial assets

Pursuant to Communication “A” 6847 issued by the BCRA, the Entity and the consolidated entities thereof (Group “C” entities) have applied the expected loss model set forth under paragraph 5.5. of IFRS 9, except for debt instruments issued by the non-financial government sector, which were excluded from the scope of such standard.

If the Entity had applied the impairment model established in paragraph 5.5. of IFRS 9, its shareholders' equity as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 would have been reduced by approximately 2,105,758 and 2,218,881, respectively, net of the deferred tax effect.

Group “C” entities (the Entity’s consolidated entities) have applied the expected credit loss model mentioned in the first paragraph since January 1, 2022 as set forth in Communication “A” 6938, as supplemented.

b)Measurement of the remaining investment held in Prisma Medios de Pago S.A.

By means of Memorandum No. 7/2019 dated April 29, 2019, the BCRA established the accounting treatment to be applied to the remaining investment held by the Entity in Prisma Medios de Pago S.A. recognized under “Investments in Equity Instruments” as of December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 (see Note 16).

Additionally, the Bank recognized an adjustment to previous years’ profits, at the request of the BCRA. By means of Memorandum No. 8/2021 dated May 22, 2021, that is, subsequent to the financial statements as of December 31, 2020, the Bank was required to adjust the fair value recognized in respect of its equity interest in Prisma Medios de Pago S.A. as of December 31, 2020.

For disclosure purposes only, such adjustment had an impact on the items “Investments in Equity Instruments” by 2,508,271 (decrease) and “Unappropriated retained earnings” by 1,755,774 (net decrease in deferred income tax) in the comparative Consolidated Statement of Financial Position as of December 31, 2021 and in the comparative Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity as of March 31, 2021.

In determining the valuation of such equity interest, the Bank followed the guidelines set out under applicable standards, also considering a valuation report as of December 31, 2020 issued by independent appraisers.

In March 2022, the shares corresponding to the aforementioned interest were transferred and the income (loss) from their sale was recorded in the quarter ended March 31, 2022.

c)Memorandum No. 6/2017 on income tax reassessment

On May 29, 2017, the BCRA issued Memorandum No. 6/2017 whereby the Entity was required to account for a provision in liabilities for the reassessment of income tax applying the inflation adjustment for tax purposes. As described in Note 15, such provision was fully reversed as from June 30, 2021.

 

The exceptions described above imply a deviation from IFRS.

 

As this is an interim period, the Entity has opted to present condensed information, pursuant to the guidelines of IAS 34 “Interim Financial Information”; therefore, not all the information required for the preparation of complete financial statements under IFRS is included. Therefore, these financial statements should be read jointly with the financial statements as of December 31, 2021. However, explanatory notes of events and transactions that are material for understanding any changes in the financial position as from December 31, 2021 are included.

 
   
   
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These financial statements have been approved by the Board of Directors of Banco BBVA Argentina S.A. on May 19, 2022.

 

3.Functional and presentation currency

The Bank considers the Argentine Peso as the functional and presentation currency. All amounts are stated in thousands of pesos, unless otherwise stated. All the periods and the fiscal year reflected in these financial statements are exposed in constant currency as of March 31, 2022.

Measuring Unit

IAS 29 requires that the financial statements of an entity whose functional currency is that of a hyperinflationary economy be stated in the measuring unit current at the reporting period end. IAS 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%. In Argentina, consensus has been reached among local professional associations in that, as from July 1, 2018, the Argentine economy should be regarded as hyperinflationary based on the guidelines established in IAS 29.

By means of Communication “A” 6651, as amended, the BCRA mandated the retroactive application of IAS 29 to fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2020.

Entities should rely on the following price indexes for such purposes:

·for items subsequent to December 2016: Consumer Price Index (CPI) compiled by the Argentine Institute of Statistics and Census (“INDEC”), and
·for items previous to December 2016: The price index released by the Argentine Federation of Professional Councils of Economic Sciences (FACPCE).

Under IAS 29, assets and liabilities, which are not stated in the measuring unit current at the end of the reporting period, are restated by applying the price index. The restated value of a non-monetary item is reduced when it exceeds its recoverable value.

The Entity recognized the impact of the adoption of IAS 29 at the beginning of the first year of application under Unappropriated retained earnings. All items of the Consolidated Statements of Income and Other Comprehensive Income are restated into the measuring unit current at year-end. The gain or loss on net monetary position is recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Income under “Gain (loss) on net monetary position,” except for gains or losses related to investments in equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss, which are recognized in real terms under “Net income from financial instruments carried at fair value through profit or loss” in the Consolidated Statement of Income.

The Bank prepares its financial statements based on the historical cost approach, and has applied the guidelines of IAS 29 as follows:

a)the Statement of Financial Position as of December 31, 2021 was restated into the measuring unit current as of March 31, 2022;
b)the Statements of Income, Other Comprehensive Income, Changes in Shareholders' Equity and Cash Flows for the period ended March 31, 2021 were restated into the measuring unit current as of March 31, 2022, calculating and separately disclosing the gain or loss on net monetary position.
c)The Entity recalculated the balance of Other accumulated comprehensive income as of December 31, 2021 and Other comprehensive income for the period as of March 31, 2021, availing of the option set forth in Communication "A" 7222 issued by the BCRA, which allowed for the early adoption of Communication "A" 7211, repealing the provisions of Communication "A" 6849 concerning the recognition of monetary losses associated with positions carried at fair value through OCI;
 
   
   
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d)the Statements of Income, Other Comprehensive Income, Changes in Shareholders' Equity and Cash flows for the period ended March 31, 2022 were restated, calculating and separately disclosing the gain or loss on net monetary position.

In applying IAS 29 to the Statement of Financial Position, the Bank has relied on the following methodology and criteria:

a)Non-monetary assets and liabilities were restated by applying the price index from their date of recognition. The restated amounts were written down to their recoverable values, applying the relevant IFRS, where appropriate.
b)Monetary assets and liabilities were not restated.
c)Assets and liabilities contractually related to changes in prices, such as index-linked securities and loans, were measured on the basis of the related contract.
d)The measurement of investments accounted for under the equity method was based on associates' and joint businesses' information prepared in accordance with IAS 29.
e)Deferred income tax assets and liabilities were recalculated on the basis of the restated amounts.

In applying IAS 29 to the Statements of Income, other comprehensive income and cash flows, the Bank has relied on the following methodology and criteria:

a)All items of the Statements of Income, other comprehensive income and cash flows were restated into the measuring unit current at March 31, 2022.
b)The gain or loss on net monetary position is recognized in the Statement of Income (with the exceptions mentioned above regarding investments in equity instruments measured at fair value).
c)The gain or loss on cash and cash equivalents is disclosed in the Statement of Cash Flows separately from the cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities, as a reconciling item between cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year and at year-end.

 

4. Accounting estimates and judgments

Significant judgments made by Management in the application of accounting policies as well as the premises and estimates on uncertainties as of March 31, 2022 were the same as those described in Note 4.1. and 4.2. to the consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2021.

In addition, the Group 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 consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2021.

 

5. Significant accounting policies and BCRA guidelines

In preparing these consolidated condensed interim financial statements, the Entity applied the same accounting policies and BCRA guidelines as those relied on in preparing its financial statements as of December 31, 2021, except as stated in note 5.2.

5.1 Comparative information

The Consolidated Condensed Statement of Financial Position and related notes as of March 31, 2022 are comparatively presented with the prior year, while the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income, Other Comprehensive Income, Changes in Shareholders' Equity, and Cash Flows, and their related notes for the three-month period ended March 31, 2022, are comparatively presented with the balances of the same period of the previous year.

Comparative information was restated at year-end currency as described in Note 3.

Certain changes are also made derived from adjustments to prior years’ profits or losses, as described in Note 2.b).

 
   
   
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The modification of the comparative information does not imply changes in the decisions taken based thereon.

5.2 Implementation of the impairment model Paragraph 5.5 – IFRS 9 in related companies

 

On March 19, 2020, the BCRA issued Communication "A" 6938—which term was subsequently extended by Communication “A” 7181 dated December 17, 2020— deferring the application of the impairment model set forth in paragraph 5.5 of IFRS 9 until fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2022 for Group "C" institutions (institutions consolidated by the Bank), which would remain subject to the impairment model established by the BCRA through Communication "A" 2950, as amended. Such model requires that financial institutions recognize an allowance for loan losses based on the minimum guidelines set forth by the BCRA.

The BCRA, through Communication “A” 7427 dated December 23, 2021, extended the application of the section referred to in the preceding paragraph until January 1, 2023, at the option of Group C financial institutions.

 

The entities included in the Bank’s consolidation did not exercise this option and started to apply, beginning on January 1, 2022 the impairment model set forth in paragraph 5.5 of IFRS 9 of expected credit loss, with non-financial government sector debt instruments being excluded from the scope thereof.

6.Changes to accounting policies and new IFRS issued but not yet effective

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

 

The following new or amendments to the current IFRS are effective as from the fiscal year beginning on January 1, 2023. Early adoption is permitted. These amendments were not early adopted by the Group in these consolidated condensed interim financial statements.

 

New Standard or Amendment Effective as from
IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts and Amendments to IFRS 17 January 1, 2023
Classification of Liabilities as Current or Non-current (Amendment to IAS 1) January 1, 2023
Definition of accounting estimates (Amendment to IAS 8) January 1, 2023
Disclosure of accounting policies (Amendments to IAS 1 and IFRS Practice Statement 2) January 1, 2023
Deferred tax related to assets and liabilities arising from a single transaction (Amendment to IAS 12) January 1, 2023
Sale or Contribution of Assets between an Investor and its Associate or Joint Venture Optional

 

The Group considers these new standards or amendments will not have a material impact on its consolidated condensed interim financial statements.

7. Cash and Deposits in Banks

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

 

 
   
   
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     03.31.22     12.31.21 
         
BCRA - Current account    115,924,816    164,799,746
Cash   74,633,005   86,186,084
Balances with other local and foreign institutions     8,410,594     2,446,246
         
  TOTAL    198,968,415    253,432,076

 

8.Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss

 

     03.31.22     12.31.21 
         
BCRA Bills     7,331,098     -
Government securities     3,050,413     1,620,500
Private securities - Corporate bonds     -    905
         
  TOTAL   10,381,511     1,621,405

 

 

9.Derivatives

Bank:

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”.

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

Breakdown is as follows:

Assets

     03.31.22     12.31.21 
         
Debit balances linked to foreign currency forwards pending settlement in pesos    995,893     3,265,484
Debit balances linked to interest rate swaps - floating rate for fixed rate     -     3,596
  TOTAL     995,893     3,269,080

 

Liabilities

     03.31.22     12.31.21 
         
Credit balances linked to foreign currency forwards pending settlement in pesos    327,363    364,708
         
  TOTAL     327,363     364,708

 

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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     03.31.22     12.31.21 
         
Foreign currency forwards        
         
Foreign currency forward purchases - US$    882,309     1,189,085
Foreign currency forward purchases - Euros    463     -
 Foreign currency forward sales - US$    858,672     1,129,832
 Foreign currency forward sales - Euros   23,923   11,432
         
Interest rate swaps        
         
 Fixed rate for floating rate (1)     -    180,000

 

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

 

 

10.Repo transactions

 

Breakdown is as follows:

 

Reverse repurchase transactions

 

     03.31.22     12.31.21 
Amounts receivable for reverse repurchase transactions of BCRA Liquidity Bills with the BCRA   67,419,171    159,651,988
         
  TOTAL   67,419,171    159,651,988

 

Repurchase transactions

 

No repurchase transactions were accounted for as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021.

 

 

11.Other financial assets

The breakdown of other financial assets is as follows:

     03.31.22     12.31.21 
Measured at amortized cost        
         
Other receivables     8,373,291     7,909,693
Receivables from sale of ownership interest in Prisma Medios de Pago S.A. (Note 16.1)     6,615,281     3,974,817
Financial debtors from spot transactions pending settlement     2,438,225     3,034,206
Non-financial debtors from spot transactions pending settlement     1,930,687     9,399
Other   25,268    229,263
         
    19,382,752   15,157,378
         
Medidos a valor razonable con cambios en resultados        
         
Mutual funds     2,646,826     2,211,171
         
      2,646,826     2,211,171
         
Allowance for loan losses (Exhibit R)   (308,630)   (334,346)
         
  TOTAL   21,720,948   17,034,203

 

 

 
   
   
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12.Loans and other financing

 

The Group holds loans and other financing under a business model intended to collect contractual cash flows. Therefore, it measures loans and other financing at amortized cost. Below is a breakdown of the related balance:

     03.31.22     12.31.21 
         
Credit cards    165,510,540    182,390,038
Consumer loans   45,087,651   47,531,434
Discounted instruments   30,546,410   33,815,257
Overdrafts   25,930,138   26,148,381
Mortgage loans   24,660,255   26,590,270
Pledge loans   17,851,775   21,068,209
Unsecured instruments   17,506,424   23,681,588
Loans for the prefinancing and financing of exports   13,688,297   15,486,715
Other financial institutions     4,792,042     4,935,062
Loans to personnel     3,140,248     3,385,233
Receivables from finance leases     2,936,663     3,380,334
Instruments purchased    944,358     2,133,413
BCRA     3,037     -
Non-financial governent sector    554    859
Other financing   65,353,360   65,250,387
         
     417,951,752    455,797,180
         
Allowance for loan losses (Exhibit R)    (12,127,934)    (15,847,030)
         
  TOTAL    405,823,818    439,950,150

 

Finance leases

 

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

 

 

    03.31.22   12.31.21
    Total investment

Current value

of minimum payments

  Total investment

Current value

of minimum payments

Term    
             
Up to 1 year     1,371,314   790,721     1,655,591   932,194
From 1 to 2 years     1,266,283   828,354     1,501,631   940,738
From 2 to 3 years     994,759   737,433     1,212,679   876,866
From 3 to 4 years     313,181   221,390     574,619   422,833
From 4 to 5 years     359,658   358,765     210,222   207,703
             
TOTAL     4,305,195   2,936,663     5,154,742   3,380,334
             
Principal       2,851,555       3,275,505
Interest accrued      85,108       104,829
TOTAL       2,936,663       3,380,334

 

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

 
   
   
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     03.31.22     12.31.21 
         
Total EXHIBITs B and C   426,933,597   465,555,011
Plus:        
 BCRA     3,037    -
 Loans to personnel    3,140,248    3,385,233
  Interest and other items accrued receivable from financial assets with  credit value impairment    181,931    526,474
Less:        
Allowance for loan losses (EXHIBIT R)   (12,127,934)   (15,847,030)
Adjustments for effective interest rate     (4,317,168)     (4,228,967)
Corporate bonds     (1,462,202)     (1,619,590)
Loan commitments     (6,527,691)     (7,820,981)
         
Total loans and other financing   405,823,818   439,950,150

 

Note 47.2 to these consolidated condensed interim financial statements contains information on credit risk associated with loans and other financing and allowances measured using the expected credit loss model.

 

As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Group holds the following loan commitments booked in off-balance sheet accounts according to the financial reporting framework set forth by the BCRA:

 

     03.31.22     12.31.21 
         
Secured loans    3,489,161    2,721,491
Liabilities related to foreign trade transactions    1,021,921    2,782,943
Unused overdrafts and loans granted    1,010,209    1,325,204
Guarantees granted    1,006,400    991,343
         
      6,527,691     7,820,981

 

Risks related to the aforementioned loan commitments are assessed and controlled within the framework of the Group's credit risks policy (Note 47.1 to the consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2021).

 

Financing line for productive investments – 2020, 2021 and 2021/2022 Quotas

 

As mentioned in Note 1.3, the BCRA established a financing line for productive investments of MSMEs (MiPyMEs, as per its Spanish acronym) aimed at financing CAPEX and/or the construction of the facilities needed for the production and/or marketing of goods and/or services, financing working capital and discounting deferred checks and other instruments, and other special eligible facilities allowed by applicable laws.

 

The facilities should be granted as part of the 2020, 2021, 2021/2022 and 2022 Quotas, pursuant to the following conditions:

 

 

  2020 Quota 2021 Quota
Amount to be granted At least, the equivalent to 7.5% of the monthly average of daily balances of non-financial private sector deposits in pesos in September 2020 At least, the equivalent to 7.5% of the monthly average of daily balances of non-financial private sector deposits in pesos in March 2021
Calculations of applications Between 10.16.2020 and 03.31.2021 Between 04.01.2021 and 09.30.2021
 
   
   
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  2021/2022 Quota 2022 Quota
Amount to be granted At least, the equivalent to 7.5% of the monthly average of daily balances of non-financial private sector deposits in pesos in September 2021 At least, the equivalent to 7.5% of the monthly average of daily balances of non-financial private sector deposits in pesos in March 2022
Calculation of applications

Between

10.1.2021 and 03.31.2022

Between

04.01.2022 and 09.30.2022

Currency Pesos
Minimum term At the time of disbursement, the credit facilities shall have an average term of at least 24 months, but the total term shall not be of less than 36 months. No minimum term will apply to credit facilities aimed at financing working capital and discounting deferred checks and other instruments.
Maximum interest rate Capped at an annual nominal fixed rate of 35% for investment projects, and at an annual nominal fixed rate of 45.5% for other purposes.

 

As of March 31, 2022, the total amount disbursed by the Entity under the 2020 Quota, the 2021 Quota , the 2021/2022 Quota and the 2022 Quota meets the BCRA requirement under Communications “B” 12161, “B” 12164, “B” 12238 and “B” 12236, respectively.

 

Disbursements are reported below:

 

Quota Calculation Term Minimum amount to be allocated: Simple Average of Daily Balances Disbursed Amount
2020 Quota From 10.16.2020 to 03.31.2021 - “B” 12161 19,730,132 25,291,147 39,279,053
2021 Quota From 04.01.2021 to 09.30.2021 - “B” 12164 24,449,302 30,093,764 41,734,860
2021/2022 Quota From 10.01.2021 to 03.31.2022 - “B” 12238 32,447,048 43,434,402 62,449,414
2022 Quota From 04.01.2022 to 09.30.2022 – “B” 12326 42,867,291 (*) (*)

 

(*) As of the date of these financial statements, the term reported by Communication “B” 12326 has not expired.

 

13.Other debt securities

 

 

13.1. Financial assets measured at amortized cost

 

     03.31.22     12.31.21 
         
Government securities   25,355,444   26,191,668
         
  TOTAL   25,355,444   26,191,668

 

 

 
   
   
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13.2Financial assets measured at fair value through OCI

 

     03.31.22     12.31.21 
         
BCRA Liquidity Bills   239,753,152   124,999,215
Government securities     69,081,205     61,948,864
BCRA Liquidity Notes     24,014,300    -
Private securities - Corporate bonds    1,425,844    1,577,986
         
         
  TOTAL   334,274,501   188,526,065

 

14.Financial assets pledged as collateral

 

The breakdown of the financial assets pledged as collateral as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 is included below:

 

     03.31.22     12.31.21 
         
BCRA - Special guarantee accounts (Note 51.1) (1)  7,509,098    8,470,388
Guarantee trust - Government securities at fair value through OCI (2)  6,855,766    5,355,989
Guarantee trust - USD (4)  4,631,063    4,976,717
Deposits as collateral (3)  4,110,505    4,737,051
         
  TOTAL     23,106,432     23,540,145

 

 

(1)Special guarantee current accounts opened at the BCRA for transactions related to the automated clearing houses and other similar entities.
(2)Set up as collateral to operate with Rosario Futures Exchange (ROFEX), Bolsas y Mercados Argentinos SA (BYMA) and Mercado Abierto Electrónico S.A (MAE) on foreign currency forward transactions and futures contracts. The trust fund consists of government securities.
(3)Deposits pledged as collateral for activities related to credit card transactions in the country and abroad, leases and futures contracts.
(4)The trust is composed of dollars in cash as collateral for activities related to the transactions on MAE and BYMA.

 

 

15.Income Tax:

 

a)    Current income tax assets

     03.31.22     12.31.21 
         
Income tax assets     2,253,986     2,616,193
Advances    96,391   424
      2,350,377     2,616,617

 

b)Current income tax liabilities

 

     03.31.22    12.31.21
         
Income tax provision     722,743     561,620
Advances   (126,757)   (110,349)
Collections and withholdings     (48,684)     (40,072)
    547,302   411,199

 

 

 
   
   
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c)Income tax

 

Breakdown of income tax (expense) / benefit:

 

    03.31.22    03.31.21 
         
Current tax   (193,906)     3,766,920
Deferred tax   (1,538,856)   (3,089,674)
     (1,732,762)   677,246

 

The Group’s effective rate for the period ended March 31, 2022 was 30%.

 

The income tax benefit for the period ended March 31, 2021 includes the impact of the calculation of the inflation adjustment for tax purposes and the reversal of the provision required by the BCRA, as mentioned in the section “Income tax– Inflation adjustment for tax purposes. Fiscal years 2016, 2017 and 2018” of this Note.

 

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

 

Income tax rate

 

Law No. 27630 enacted on June 16, 2021 introduced a tax rate brackets system, effective for fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2021, as follows:

 

Accumulated net taxable income Amount payable ($) Rate (%) Over the excess of ($)
From To
$ 0 $ 5,000,000 $ 0 25% $ 0
$ 5,000,001 $ 50,000,000 $ 1,250,000 30% $ 5,000,000
$ 50,000,001 Uncapped $ 14,750,000 35% $ 50,000,000

 

The amounts included in these tax brackets will be adjusted annually as from January 1, 2022, based on the changes in the consumer price index (CPI) measured as of October each year.

 

Furthermore, dividends on profits generated in fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2018 will be taxed at a single rate of 7%.

 

As a consequence of such changes, the current tax liability as of March 31, 2022 was measured by applying progressive rates on taxable income assessed as of such date, while deferred tax balances were measured using the progressive rate expected to be in force at the time of reversal of the temporary differences.

 

Inflation adjustment for tax purposes

 

Law No. 27430, as amended by the Public Emergency, Social Solidarity and Productive Revival Law (the “Public Emergency Law”), established the mandatory adoption of the inflation adjustment following the procedure set forth in the Income Tax Law, as from the fiscal year in which the applicable statutory criteria are met, that is, the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019.

 

Based on the transition method established by applicable tax laws, the effect of the inflation adjustment for tax purposes (either gain or loss) is included in the taxable income in six annual installments as from the year of calculation. Since the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2021, the effect of the inflation adjustment for tax purposes is included in the taxable income for the same fiscal year.

 

 

 

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

 

On May 10, 2017, May 10, 2018 and May 13, 2019, and based on related case law, the Entity’s Board of Directors approved the filing of actions for declaratory judgment of unconstitutionality of section 39 of Law No. 24073, section 4 of Law No. 25561, section 5 of Decree No. 214/02 issued by the Argentine Executive, Law No. 27468 and any other regulation whereby the inflation adjustment mechanism provided for under Law No. 20628, as amended, is considered not applicable due to the confiscatory effect in the specific case, for fiscal years 2016, 2017 and 2018. Consequently, the Entity filed its income tax returns for those fiscal years taking into consideration the effect of those restatement mechanisms.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

In addition, the Bank reversed the provision set up for fiscal year 2016 at the request of the BCRA, recognizing a benefit in the first quarter of 2021 in the amount of 1,185,800 in nominal values (1,839,253 in values restated as of March 31, 2022).

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

On September 30, 2021, the Court determined that the proceedings were set for the agreement to be entered. On November 2, 2021, AFIP filed a motion ratifying the withdrawal of the appeal filed with respect to the merits of the case. On November 3, 2021 the Court ordered to proceed with the case for an agreement to be entered.

On June 25, 2021, the Bank notified the BCRA about the reversal of the provision set up pursuant to Memorandum No. 6/2017 issued by the BCRA concerning the income tax reassessment due to the inflation adjustment for tax purposes for fiscal years 2017 and 2018 for a total amount of 4,261,279 in nominal values (5,957,060 in values restated as of March 31, 2022), since, based on the assessment made and on its legal and tax advisors’ opinion, the Entity believes that it is more probable than not that it will obtain a favorable final judgment in respect of these fiscal years. The Entity notified the BCRA of the criteria adopted, to which the BCRA gave its consent.

 
   
   
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Based on the foregoing, as of March 31, 2022, the Entity has no liabilities for the items referred to above.

-    Inflation adjustment for tax purposes. Fiscal year 2019

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

- Inflation adjustment for tax purposes. Fiscal year 2020

 

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

 

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

 

Consequently, as of March 31, 2022, the Entity accounted for an adjustment in nominal values to the income tax liability assessed for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 in the amount of 5,817,000 (9,948,265 in restated values), with the ensuing impact on deferred tax assets by 5,033,000 (decrease) (8,817,747 in restated values) and on the income tax expense of 784,000 (1,130,518 in restated values).

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

16.Investments in equity instruments

 

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

 

16.1 Investments in equity instruments through profit or loss

 

     03.31.22     12.31.21 
         
Private securities - Shares of other non-controlled companies    476,407    446,070
Prisma Medios de Pago S.A.  (1)     -     2,085,746
         
  TOTAL     476,407     2,531,816

 

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

 

On March 18, 2022, the transfer of all the remaining shareholding of the Bank in Prisma Medios de Pago S.A. was consummated for a price of US$ 40,038,121.84. Such amount will be paid as follows: (i) 30% in Pesos adjustable by CER (UVA) at an annual nominal rate of 15% and (ii) 70% in US Dollars at an annual nominal rate of 10% within a term of six years.

 

16.2 Investments in equity instruments through other comprehensive income

 

     03.31.22     12.31.21 
         
Banco Latinoaméricano de Exportaciones S.A.   34,964   40,106
Other     1,633     1,774
         
  TOTAL    36,597    41,880

 

 

 
   
   
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17.Investments in associates

 

     03.31.22     12.31.21 
         
Rombo Compañía Financiera S.A.    790,328    917,339
BBVA Consolidar Seguros S.A.    710,892    789,642
Interbanking S.A.    371,230    371,231
Play Digital S.A.      226,483    132,378
Openpay Argentina S.A.    149,942    170,255
         
TOTAL     2,248,875     2,380,845

 

18.Property and equipment

 

     03.31.22     12.31.21 
         
Real estate   43,126,885   43,145,863
Furniture and facilities     7,778,410     8,128,604
Right of use of leased real estate (Note 29)     3,766,886     3,991,335
Machinery and equipment     2,041,700     2,426,105
Constructions in progress     1,459,107     1,302,108
Vehicles    115,673    110,189
         
  TOTAL   58,288,661   59,104,204

 

The breakdown of lease assets and liabilities as well as interest and foreign exchange differences recognized in profit or loss is disclosed in Note 29 to these consolidated condensed interim financial statements.

 

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

 

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

 

Item    Impairment 
   03.31.22     12.31.21 
         
Real Property - Lavallol    (8,640)    (8,640)
Real Property - Monte Grande     (35,111)     (35,111)
         
  TOTAL    (43,751)    (43,751)

 

19.Intangible assets

 

     03.31.22     12.31.21 
         
Licenses - Software    4,588,267    4,266,248
         
  TOTAL     4,588,267     4,266,248

 

 

 
   
   
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20.Other non-financial assets

 

     03.31.22     12.31.21 
         
Investment properties     6,824,217    3,249,899
Prepayments    2,660,690    3,808,686
Tax advances    1,214,960    1,203,994
Advances to suppliers of goods    545,195    587,686
Other miscellaneous assets    212,548    330,780
Assets acquired as security for loans   15,562   16,726
Advances to personnel     9,611    848,292
Other    207,189    170,017
         
  TOTAL     11,689,972     10,216,080

 

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

21.Non-current assets held for sale

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

 

     03.31.22     12.31.21 
         
Property and equipment held for sale    350,653    350,653
         
  TOTAL     350,653     350,653

 

Based on the reports prepared by the independent appraiser relied upon by the Bank to assess the impairment of its property, the carrying amount of one piece of property exceeds its recoverable value. Therefore, such amount should be written down to the recoverable value.

 

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

 

Item    Impairment 
   03.31.22     12.31.21 
         
Real property held for sale - Fisherton     (45,179)     (45,179)
         
  TOTAL    (45,179)    (45,179)

 

 

 
   
   
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22.Deposits

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

 

     03.31.22     12.31.21 
         
Non-financial government sector   17,410,613   15,407,629
Financial sector    292,369    252,220
Non-financial private sector and residents abroad    779,610,852    806,503,127
 Savings accounts    277,618,966    331,021,279
 Time deposits    219,954,109    200,649,450
 Checking accounts    200,395,837    197,801,622
 Investment accounts   74,658,965   69,491,647
 Other     6,982,975     7,539,129
         
  TOTAL    797,313,834    822,162,976

 

23.Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss

 

     03.31.22     12.31.21 
         
Obligations from government securities transactions   20     -
  TOTAL     20     -

 

 

24.Other financial liabilities

 

     03.31.22     12.31.21 
         
Obligations from financing of purchases   46,890,194   53,043,467
Collections and other transactions on behalf of third parties     7,059,245     6,058,941
Liabilities for leases (Note 29)     2,926,417     3,391,313
Payment orders pending credit     2,799,915     2,630,823
Receivables from spot purchases pending settlement     1,897,078     1,658,084
Credit balance for spot purchases or sales pending settlement     1,392,545     7,159
Commissions accrued payable    106,594   40,855
Other     6,493,222     4,659,438
         
  TOTAL   69,565,210   71,490,080

 

25.Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions

 

     03.31.22     12.31.21 
         
Local financial institutions   12,172,507   13,594,622
BCRA   56,272   52,848
         
  TOTAL   12,228,779   13,647,470

 

26.Corporate bonds issued

 

Below is a detail of outstanding corporate bonds as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 of the Bank and its subsidiaries:

 

 

 

 
   
   
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Detail   Issuance date   Nominal value   Maturity date   Annual nominal rate   Payment of interest   Outstanding securities as of 03.31.2022   Outstanding securities as of 12.31.2021
                             
                             
                             
Class 8 Volkswagen Financial Services    09.30.2020   5,158   03.30.2023   UVA (class 8 )    Quarterly               443,439               348,209
                         
                Total Consolidated Principal   443,439   348,209
                Consolidated Interest Accrued   5,942   235,592
                Total Consolidated Principal and Interest Accrued   449,381   583,801

 

Definitions:

 

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

 

 

27.Provisions

 

     03.31.22     12.31.21 
         
Provisions for reorganization (Exhibit J)    1,001,139    1,559,317
Provision for contingent commitments (Exhibits J and R)    1,001,498    990,832
Provisions for termination plans (Exhibit J)    263,214    305,511
For administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties (Note 56 and Exhibit J)     5,000     5,803
Other contingencies (Exhibit J)    3,543,422    3,653,660
Provision for commercial lawsuits    2,726,338    2,821,716
Provision for labor lawsuits    353,694    329,320
Provision for tax lawsuits    345,739    374,098
Other    117,651    128,526
  TOTAL     5,814,273     6,515,123

 

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

 

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

 

-Provisions for reorganization: Consistent with the goal of further aligning the organizational structure with the corporate strategy during the current year, achieving efficiency gains and streamlining the decision-making process across all work teams.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Contingent liabilities have not been recognized in these consolidated condensed interim financial statements and are related to 170 claims brought against the Bank, including civil and commercial claims, all of which have arisen in the ordinary course of business. The estimated amount of such claims is 35,088, out of which a cash disbursement of approximately 21,896 is expected for the next 9 months. These claims are primarily related to lease-purchase agreements and petitions to secure evidence. The Group's Management and legal advisors consider that the probability that these cases involve cash disbursements is possible but not probable and that the potential cash disbursements are not material.

 

 

28.Other non-financial liabilities

 

Breakdown is as follows:

 

     03.31.22     12.31.21 
         
Cash dividends payable (Note 30)   28,000,000   32,499,488
Miscellaneous creditors   17,197,964   15,780,944
Other collections and withholdings     9,650,246     9,944,412
Advances collected     8,702,984     9,470,135
Short-term personnel benefits     8,033,897   10,329,254
Other taxes payable     3,602,290     2,905,429
Social security payment orders pending settlement    815,769   93,607
Long-term personnel benefits    555,063    644,259
For contract liabilities    377,751    427,544
Other    177,078    200,028
         
  TOTAL   77,113,042   82,295,100

 

29.Leases

 

The Group as lessee

 

Below is a detail of the amounts related to the rights of use under leases and lease liabilities in force as of March 31, 2022:

 

Rights of use under leases

 

    Initial           Depreciation   Residual
    value as of           Accumulated       For the   Accumulated   value as of
Account   01.01.22   Increases   Decreases   as of 01.01.22   Decreases   Period (1)   at period-end   03.31.22
                                 
Leased real property    7,696,151    206,913     174,983     3,704,816     117,873   374,252    3,961,195     3,766,886
                                 
(1) See Note 41                                

 

Lease liabilities

 

Future minimum payments for lease agreements are as follows:

 

 
   
   
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  In foreign currency   In local currency   03.31.22   12.31.21
               
Up to 1 year   130,416    27,278     157,694    263,950
               
From 1 to 5 years 1,773,471   288,523     2,061,994    2,356,501
               
More than 5 years 690,853   15,876     706,729    770,862
               
            2,926,417    3,391,313

 

Interest and exchange rate difference recognized in profit or loss

 

          03.31.22   03.31.21
               
Other operating expenses            
Interest on finance lease liabilities (Note 38)        (106,209)     (137,868)
               
               
Exchange rate difference            
Exchange rate difference from finance lease    (1,425,520)    1,550,439
               
               
Other expenses              
Leases (Note 36)          (1,558,240)     (1,061,564)

 

 

30.Share Capital

 

Breakdown is as follows:

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

 

(1) Registered with the Public Registry of Commerce.

 

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

 

On May 15, 2020, the Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting was held, approving the partial reversal of the optional reserve for future distribution of earnings, in order to appropriate 2,500,000 (5,367,083 in restated amounts) to the payment of cash dividends, subject to the BCRA's previous consent.

 

On November 20, 2020, a General Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting was held. At such meeting, shareholders resolved to proceed with the partial reversal of the optional reserve for future distributions of earnings in the amount of 12,000,000 (21,865,812 in restated amounts), and to consider supplementary dividends for the same amount, in order to increase the cash dividends approved by the Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting held on May 15, 2020. All the aforementioned issues are subject to the prior authorization of the BCRA.

 
   
   
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On April 20, 2021, the Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting was held. At such meeting, the shareholders resolved to:

 

·Allocate 29,431,352 (51,562,964 in restated values) out of the Optional Reserve to future distributions of earnings to offset the debit balance of Unappropriated retained earnings as of December 31, 2020.

 

·Approve the partial reversal of the Optional Reserve for future distributions of earnings to allocate 7,000,000 (10,431,813 in restated values) to the payment of cash dividends, subject to the BCRA’s previous consent.

 

On November 3, 2021, the Extraordinary General Shareholders' Meeting was held. At such meeting, shareholders decided to partially reverse the Optional Reserve for future distribution of earnings in the amount of 6,500,000 (7,834,236 in restated values) and to consider supplementary dividends for the same amount, in order to increase the cash dividends approved by the Ordinary and Extraordinary General Shareholders' Meeting of April 20, 2021. All aforementioned issues are subject to the prior authorization of the BCRA (see Note 48).

 

On April 29, 2022, the Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting was held. At such meeting, the shareholders resolved to:

 

·Allocate 3,934,134 (4,566,333 in restated values) out of Unappropriated retained earnings for fiscal year 2021 to the Legal Reserve.

 

·Allocate 15,736,535 (18,265,333 in restated values) out of Unappropriated retained earnings for fiscal year 2021 to the Optional Reserve for future distributions of earnings.

 

 

31.Interest income

 

     03.31.22     03.31.21 
         
Interest on government securities     24,184,537     15,154,884
Interest on credit card loans    8,063,791    8,235,287
Premiums on reverse repurchase agreements    7,409,879    4,836,062
Stabilization Coefficient (CER) clause adjustment    6,586,760    4,755,364
Interest on other loans    5,137,348    5,367,864
Interest on instruments    4,537,652    4,245,434
Interest on consumer loans    4,399,264    4,000,086
Acquisition Value Unit (UVA) clause adjustment    3,494,967    4,667,910
Interest on overdrafts    2,379,932    2,770,694
Interest on pledge loans    1,479,079    1,570,330
Interest on mortgage loans    422,135    490,824
Interest on loans to the financial sector    356,164    224,670
Interest on finance leases    256,828    267,409
Interest on loans for the prefinancing and financing of exports    129,113    306,824
Interest on private securities   95,165   36,352
Other   87,201     2,303
         
  TOTAL     69,019,815     56,932,297

 

 

 
   
   
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32.Interest expenses

 

 

     03.31.22     03.31.21 
         
Time deposits   21,750,168   18,613,308
Checking accounts deposits     5,206,837     2,838,044
Acquisition Value Unit (UVA) clause adjustment     1,692,260    874,597
Interfinancial loans received    879,980    743,556
Savings accounts deposits    156,845    149,227
Other liabilities from financial intermediation    103,173    290,918
Premiums on repurchase transactions     1,541     -
Other    242    332
         
  TOTAL   29,791,046   23,509,982

 

33.Commission income

 

     03.31.22     03.31.21 
         
From credit cards     5,425,058     5,118,567
Linked to liabilities     5,329,289     4,760,329
Linked to loans    994,489    687,184
From insurance    560,198    597,979
From foreign trade and foreign currency transactions    512,738    597,817
Linked to securities    131,931    144,541
From guarantees granted    474     2,671
         
  TOTAL   12,954,177   11,909,088

 

 

34.Commission expenses

 

     03.31.22     03.31.21 
         
For credit and debit cards     5,008,817     5,543,981
For payment of salaries    345,124    284,603
For foreign trade transactions    113,672    123,521
For digital sales services     5,168    242,000
Linked to transactions with securities     2,382     6,853
For promotions     -   46,200
Other commission expenses    844,723    457,871
         
  TOTAL     6,319,886     6,705,029

 

 

 
   
   
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35.Net income / (loss) from financial instruments carried at fair value through profit or loss

 

     03.31.22     03.31.21 
         
Income from financial assets sale or write-off (1)     2,615,050     -
Income from government securities    695,460    938,483
Income from foreign currency forward transactions    648,595     1,851,571
Income/(loss) from private securities    129,618   (311,507)
Income from corporate bonds    817     3,857
Income/(loss) from interest rate swaps   (769)     -
Other   (3,159)     -
         
  TOTAL     4,085,612     2,482,404

 

(1) Corresponds to the sale of 49% of Prisma Medios de Pago S.A.’s capital stock. On March 18. 2022, the transfer of all the remaining shareholding of the Bank in such company was consummated (see additionally Note 16.1).

 

36.Net (loss) from derecognition of assets carried at amortized cost and at fair value through other comprehensive income

 

     03.31.22     03.31.21 
         
(Loss) from sale of government securities    (34,245)    (51,187)
         
  TOTAL   (34,245)   (51,187)

 

37.Foreign exchange and gold gains (losses)

 

     03.31.22     03.31.21 
         
Income from purchase-sale of foreign currency     2,116,388     1,951,199
Conversion of foreign currency assets and liabilities into pesos   (404,880)   (562,074)
         
  TOTAL     1,711,508     1,389,125

 

38.Other operating income

 

 

     03.31.22     03.31.21 
         
Adjustments and interest on miscellaneous receivables    762,017    894,766
Rental of safe deposit boxes    515,295    442,384
Loans recovered    396,596    357,951
Debit and credit card commissions    197,618   94,340
Allowances reversed    104,475    113,907
Punitive interest   57,479   48,584
Income from initial recognition of government securities     -   17,754
Income from asset sale in equity instruments (1)    839,671     -
Other operating income    501,593    429,351
         
  TOTAL     3,374,744     2,399,037

 

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

 

 

 

 

 
   
   
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39.Personnel benefits

 

     03.31.22     03.31.21 
         
Salaries     5,515,733     5,764,034
Social security withholdings and collections     1,602,113     1,596,371
Other short-term personnel benefits     1,514,327     1,372,543
Personnel compensation and bonuses    295,700    160,886
Personnel services    136,667    164,781
         
  TOTAL     9,064,540     9,058,615

  

40.Administrative expenses

 

     03.31.22     03.31.21 
         
Taxes     2,109,777     1,939,263
Rentals (Note 29)     1,558,277     1,061,564
Armored transportation services     1,220,700     1,184,714
Maintenance and repair costs    973,888    968,437
Administrative expenses    688,244    594,884
Advertising    510,270    312,559
Electricity and communications    394,877    414,916
Other fees    351,431    352,068
Surveillance services    280,798    299,418
Insurance    107,754    102,549
Entertainment and travel expenses    41,217   61,700
Stationery and supplies   25,921   27,598
Fees to Banks' Directors and Supervisory Committee   12,866   15,236
Other administrative expenses     1,238,701    934,758
         
  TOTAL     9,514,721     8,269,664

 

41.Depreciation and amortization

 

     03.31.22     03.31.21 
         
Depreciation of property and equipment     1,170,600     1,248,158
Amortization of rights of use of leased real estate    374,252    337,304
Amortization of intangible assets    74,417   57,222
Depreciation of other assets   15,283   15,449
  TOTAL     1,634,552     1,658,133

 

42.Other operating expenses

 

     03.31.22     03.31.21 
         
Turnover tax     5,312,489     4,719,871
Other allowances (Exhibit J)    617,226    410,332
Initial loss from loans below market rate    496,772    452,673
Contribution to the Deposit Guarantee Fund (Note 50)    315,887    319,229
Claims    288,502   43,891
Reorganization expenses (Exhibit J)    145,055    405,157
Interest on lease liabilities (Note 29)    106,764    138,504
Other operating expenses    471,616    719,044
         
  TOTAL     7,754,311     7,208,701

 

 
   
   
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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, 2022 is detailed below:

 

    Accounting balance   Total fair value   Level 1 fair value   Level 2 fair value   Level 3 fair value
                     
Financial assets                    
                     
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss     10,381,511   10,381,511     3,050,413    7,331,098     -
Derivative instruments   995,893    995,893    -    995,893     -
Other financial assets    2,646,826    2,646,826     2,646,826   -     -
Other debt securities   334,274,501    334,274,501   66,708,727    266,309,819    1,255,955
Financial assets pledged as collateral    6,855,766    6,855,766     6,855,766   -     -
Investments in equity instruments   513,004    513,004     476,407   36,597     -
                     
                     
Financial liabilities                    
                     
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss     20   20   20   -     -
Derivative instruments   327,363    327,363    -    327,363     -

 

 

The fair value hierarchy of assets and liabilities measured at fair value as of December 31, 2021 is detailed below:

 

    Accounting balance   Total fair value   Level 1 fair value   Level 2 fair value   Level 3 fair value
                     
Financial assets                    
                     
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss    1,621,405    1,621,405     1,620,500    905     -
Derivative instruments    3,269,080    3,269,080    -    3,269,080     -
Other financial assets    2,211,171    2,211,171     2,211,171   -     -
Other debt securities   188,526,065    188,526,065   58,650,889    128,666,636    1,208,540
Financial assets pledged as collateral    5,355,990    5,355,990     5,355,990   -     -
Investments in equity instruments    2,573,696    2,573,696     446,069   41,881    2,085,746
                     
                     
Financial liabilities                    
                     
Derivative instruments   364,708    364,708    -    364,708     -

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

b)                Transfers between hierarchy levels

b.1) Transfers from Level 1 to Level 2

There were no transfers from Level 1 to Level 2 for instruments measured at fair value as of period-end.

 

b.2) Transfers from Level 2 to Level 1

The following instruments measured at fair value were transferred from Level 2 to Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy:

  03.31.22   12.31.21
       
Treasury Bond in pesos adjusted by 1.20% CER. Maturity 03-18-2022 -   4,904,704
Treasury Bond in pesos adjusted by 1.50% CER. Maturity 03-25-2024 -   14,779,458
Treasury Bond in pesos adjusted by 1.40% CER. Maturity 03-25-2023 -   11,279,304
Treasury Bond in pesos adjusted by 1.30% CER. Maturity 09-20-2022 -   12,546,117
Treasury Bond in pesos adjusted by 1.45% CER. Maturity 08-13-2023 9,888,825   -
Treasury Bill adjusted by CER. Maturity 08-16-2022 4,402,139   -
Treasury Bill adjusted by CER. Maturity 10-21-2022 1,146,000   -

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

b.3) Valuation techniques for Levels 2 and 3

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

 

Fixed Income

 

The determination of fair value prices set forth by the Bank for fixed income consists in considering the reference market prices of MAE.

 

For Argentine Treasury Bonds and Bills, prices are captured from MAE. If bonds have not been traded for the last 10 business days, a theoretical valuation is made, discounting cash flows using the related discount curve.

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

 

SWAPS

 

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

 

Non-Delivery Forwards

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Investments in Equity Instruments

 

The fair value of the equity interest held in Prisma Medios de Pago S.A. as of December 31, 2021—classified as Level 3—was determined by the Bank’s Management with the input of the valuation report prepared by an independent expert, who relied on a future discounted cash flow method embracing an income approach, net of the valuation adjustment required by the BCRA in Memoranda No. 7/2019 and No. 8/2021 and net of the collection of dividends (Note 2.b) and Note 16).

 

Corporate Bonds

 

Fair value measurement of the following corporate bonds held in portfolio:

 

·ON Petroquímica (ON PCR G)
·ON Arcor (ON ARCOR17)
·ON Vista oil y gas (ON VISTA11)
·ON Ledesma (ON LDCAO)
·ON Luz de tres picos (ON LTP1)
·ON Newsan (ON WNC10O)
·ON Molinos Agro (ON MAC10)
 
   
   
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The valuation of corporate bonds classified as Level 3 has been determined by the Entity’s Management on the basis of the latest available market price (or subscription price, if the security had not been listed in a market since the date of issuance) plus interest accrued to date. If the security has paid coupon, then the “clean” price is calculated. If principal was repaid, then repayment amount is deducted and the “dirty” price is recalculated, with interest being accrued until period end.

 

The most relevant unobservable inputs include:

 

·         Projected BADLAR rates

·         Latest market price

·         Projected Dollar 3500

·         Projected UVA

 

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

 

Badlar

rate

Scenarios

                     Changes in final price
ON PCR G ON WNC10O ON LDCAO
+ 2%  0.026926% 0.002319% 0.030631%
+ 5% 0.067315% 0.010233% 0.076577%
+ 10%  0.134629% 0.023422% 0.153155%

 

 

Latest market price scenarios Changes in final price  
PCR G WNC10O LDCAO ARCOR17 VISTA11 LTP1 MAC 10
+ 2% 1.919% 2.132% 2.088%           1.998%         2.009% 2.000% 1.999%
+ 5% 4.796% 5.330% 5.221%     4.995% 5.022% 5.000% 4.996%
+ 10% 9.593% 10.659% 10.441%   9.990% 10.044% 10.000% 9.993%

 

 

Dollar 3500

Scenarios

Changes in final price  
ON VISTA11 ON MAC1O ON LTP1
+ 2% 2.000% 2.000% 2.000%
+ 5% 5.000% 5.000% 5.000%
+10% 10.000% 10.000% 10.000%
       

 

 

UVA

Scenarios

Changes in final price
ON ARCOR17
+ 2% 2,97%
+ 5% 4,95%
+10% 9,90%
   

 

Parity

Scenarios

Changes in final price
ON MAC1O (a)
+ 7% 6.8796%
- 7% -6.8796%
+12% 11.7936%
  -12% -11.7936%

(a) For ON MAC1O, for which no representative market quotations are available, it was valued using a valuation technique based on its last available market price and a sensitivity analysis was performed with respect to changes in parity.

 
   
   
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b.4) Reconciliation of balances at beginning of year and at year-end of Level 3 assets and liabilities at fair value

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

    03.31.22   12.31.21
         
Balance at the beginning of the fiscal year     3,294,286   5,983,476
Derivative instruments - Put option taken – Prisma Medios de Pago S.A.   -    (1,371,943)
Other debt securities - Private securities - Corporate bonds     214,734   1,208,540
Other financial assets - Receivable from sale of ownership interest in Prisma Medios de Pago S.A.    (4,412,028)    -
Income from financial assets sale or write-off     2,615,050    -
Dividends collected   -    (675,837)
Monetary gain (loss) generated by assets at fair value    (456,087)    (1,849,950)
         
Balance at fiscal year-end   1,255,955   3,294,286

 

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 three months, it is considered that the accounting balance is similar to fair value.

•       Fixed rate financial instruments

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

•       Variable rate financial instruments

For financial assets and financial liabilities accruing a 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, 2022 is detailed below: 

 

    Accounting balance   Total fair value   Level 1 fair value   Level 2 fair value   Level 3 fair value
                     
Financial assets                    
                     
Cash and deposits in banks   198,968,415     (1)     -   -     -
Repo transactions     67,419,171     (1)     -   -     -
Other financial assets     19,074,122     (1)     -   -     -
Loans and other financing                    
Non-financial government sector   554     (1)     -   -     -
B.C.R.A.    3,037     (1)     -   -     -
Other financial institutions    4,565,575   4,107,594     -   -   4,107,594
  Non-financial private sector and residents abroad   401,254,652   397,145,942     -   -   397,145,942
Other debt securities      25,355,444    25,067,637     -   25,067,637     -
Financial assets pledged as collateral     16,250,666     (1)     -   -     -
                     
Financial liabilities                    
                     
Deposits   797,313,834   786,373,206     -    786,373,206     -
Other financial liabilities     69,565,210     (1)     -   -     -
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions     12,228,779    11,874,468     -   11,874,468     -
Corporate bonds issued   449,381   450,458     -    450,458     -

  

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

 

The fair value hierarchy of assets and liabilities not measured at fair value as of December 31, 2021 is detailed below:

    Accounting balance   Total fair value   Level 1 fair value   Level 2 fair value   Level 3 fair value
                     
Financial assets                    
                     
Cash and deposits in banks   253,432,076     (1)   -     -    -
Repo transactions   159,651,988     (1)   -     -    -
Other financial assets     14,823,032     (1)   -     -    -
Loans and other financing                    
Non-financial government sector     859     (1)   -     -    -
Other financial institutions    4,886,711   4,256,896   -     -   4,256,896
  Non-financial private sector and residents abroad   435,062,580     428,835,008   -     -     428,835,008
Other debt securities     26,191,668    25,633,859   -     25,633,859    -
Financial assets pledged as collateral     18,184,155     (1)   -     -    -
                     
Financial liabilities                    
                     
Deposits   822,162,976     812,458,396   -   812,458,396    -
Other financial liabilities     71,490,080     (1)   -     -    -
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions     13,647,470    13,336,427   -     13,336,427    -
Corporate bonds issued    583,801   462,622   -    462,622    -

 

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

 

 

44.Segment reporting

 

Basis for segmentation

 

As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Group determined that it has only one reportable segment related to banking activities, based on information reviewed by the chief operating decision maker. Most of the transactions, properties and customers of the Group are located in Argentina. No client has generated more than 10% of the Group's total revenues.

 

 
   
   
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The following table shows relevant information on loans and deposits by business line as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021:

 

Group (banking activity) (1)     03.31.22   12.31.21
             
             
Loans and other financing       405,823,818   439,950,150
Corporate banking (2)       34,423,980   36,136,187
Small and medium companies (3)       133,288,914   144,918,509
Retail       238,110,924   258,895,454
             
Other assets       763,257,549   755,792,201
TOTAL ASSETS       1,169,081,367   1,195,742,351
             
Deposits       797,313,834   822,162,976
Corporate banking (2) (3)       199,653,457   180,751,121
Small and medium companies (2) (3)       161,620,968   172,858,168
Retail       436,039,409   468,553,687
             
Other liabilities       177,617,302   184,835,747
TOTAL LIABILITIES       974,931,136   1,006,998,723

 

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

 

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

 

 

45.Subsidiaries

 

Below is the information on the Bank's subsidiaries:

Name Registered office (country) Interest as of
03.31.22 12.31.21

 Consolidar A.F.J.P. S.A. (undergoing liquidation proceedings)

 Argentina

 53.8892 %

 53.8892 %

PSA Finance Argentina Cía. Financiera S.A.    Argentina 50.0000 % 50.0000 %
Volkswagen Financial Services Compañía Financiera S.A.

 Argentina

 51.0000 %

 51.0000 %

BBVA Asset Management Argentina S.A.U. Sociedad Gerente de Fondos Comunes de Inversión   

 Argentina

 100.0000 %

 100.0000 %

 

46.Related parties

 

a)     Parent

The Bank's parent is Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria.

 

 
   
   
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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 Group's key management personnel received the following compensations:

  03/31/2022   03/31/2021
Fees 8,490   11,361
Total 8,490   11,361

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

 

Parent  Balances as of     Profit or loss from transactions 
 03.31.22   12.31.21     03.31.22   03.31.21 
           
Loans          
Overdrafts  51   -      1 -  
Credit cards   4,645     4,131     306   484  
Consumer loans   1,082     1,283       51  84  
           
Deposits          
Deposits   9,362   14,969       49   382  

 

Loans are granted on an arm’s length basis. As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, balances of loans granted are classified under normal performance according to the debtor classification rules issued by the BCRA.

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

Parent  Balances as of       Profit or loss from transactions 
 03.31.22   12.31.21       03.31.22   03.31.21 
             
Cash and deposits in banks   3,109,149   727,489         -   -  
Other financial assets  (2)   192,963   609,870         -   -  
Other non-financial liabilities 22,529,997    24,590,535         1,279,438   514,701  
Derivative instruments (Liabilities)  (1) 1,600   -       1,600     54,250  
             
Off-balance sheet balances            
             
Securities in custody 91,121,406     105,435,209         -   -  
Derivative instruments   349,701   -         -   -  
Sureties granted   1,273,768   1,577,977       1,504    2,744  
Guarantees received   1,183,329   1,649,347         -   -  
             
(1) Profit or loss of Derivative Instruments (Assets) is exposed under Derivative Instruments (Liabilities).  
(2) These transactions do not generate profit or loss.             

 

 
   
   
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Subsidiaries  Balances as of       Profit or loss from transactions 
 03.31.22   12.31.21       03.31.22   03.31.21 
             
Loans and other financing   7,404,689   9,133,571         797,259   770,495  
Other financial assets 924    765         -   -  
Deposits   199,374   257,961        63,014    1,385  
Other non-financial liabilities   23   27       1,080    140  
Other operating income   -   -       3,063    3,721  
             
Off-balance sheet balances            
             
Securities in custody   2,646,826   2,211,171         -   -  
Sureties granted   -    326         -   -  

 

Associates  Balances as of       Profit or loss from transactions 
 03.31.22   12.31.21       03.31.22   03.31.21 
             
Cash and deposits in banks 407    757         -   -  
Loans and other financing   1,198,292   1,265,561         342,832   449,850  
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss   -    905         -    830  
Other financial assets   183,314   235,922         -   -  
Deposits   1,267,876   960,189        35,344    2,723  
Other non-financial liabilities 757    502         -  
Financing received   -   -         -    6,958  
Other operating income   -   -        14,615     17,212  
             
Off-balance sheet balances            
             
Securities in custody   2,276,022   2,364,915         -    1,340  
Guaranties received   625,980   1,176,189         -   -  
Sureties granted 584    627         -   -  

 

 

Transactions have been agreed upon on an arm’s length basis. As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, balances of loans granted are classified under normal performance according to the debtor classification rules issued by the BCRA.

 

47.Financial instruments risks

 

47.1 Risk policies of financial instruments

 

In these consolidated condensed interim financial statements, the Entity applied the same financial instrument risk policies as in the preparation of its financial statements as of December 31, 2021.

 

47.2   Exposure to credit risk and allowances

 

Below is the exposure to credit risks and allowances, measured in accordance with IFRS 9 as per BCRA (expected loss model, except for non-financial government sector's financial assets), as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021:

 

 
   
   
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 Exposure at default -
Credit Investment 
 Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3     Total 
   Collective   Individual   Collective   Individual   
 Balances as of 12.31.21    418,909,501  46,102,623 5,892,419 7,648,353 3,518,392     482,071,288
               
 Inter-stage transfers:               
  From stage 1 to stage 2    (23,863,800)  24,306,953  505   -   -   443,658
  From stage 2 to stage 1   16,764,672   (16,549,015)   (302)   -   -   215,355
  From stage 1 or 2 to stage 3   (402,573)  (2,503,820) (48,941) 2,877,810   45,452   (32,072)
  From stage 3 to stage 1 or 2  161,405 405,258 129,142  (774,253)  (133,450)    (211,898)
 Changes without inter-stage transfers   (7,589,001)  (882,578)  (1,205,094)  (370,712)   (2,996)     (10,050,381)
 New originated financial assets    132,525,159 1,466,295 2,728,598 394,000   30,875     137,144,927
 Reimbursements    (92,398,487)  (3,419,899)  (2,062,396)  (489,609) (36,293)     (98,406,684)
 Write-offs    - 31   -  (2,004,893)  (1,855,255)    (3,860,117)
 Foreign exchange differences  1,263,223 372,945 139,652  569   68,196   1,844,585
 Inflation adjustment    (56,678,703)  (6,316,317)  (836,077)  (999,003)  (479,610)     (65,309,710)
               
 Balances as of 03.31.22    388,691,396  42,982,476 4,737,506 6,282,262 1,155,311     443,848,951

 

 Exposure at default -
Credit Investment 
 Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3     Total 
   Collective   Individual   Collective   Individual   
 Balances as of 12.31.20    406,924,405  61,253,956 7,448,673 4,791,227 4,375,903     484,794,164
               
 Inter-stage transfers:               
  From stage 1 to stage 2  (119,630,021)   119,808,918   -   -   -   178,897
  From stage 2 to stage 1   91,472,310   (86,762,190)  (3,149,856)   -   -   1,560,264
  From stage 1 or 2 to stage 3   (1,719,831)   (15,181,388)  (261,406)  16,974,075 266,593     78,043
  From stage 3 to stage 1 or 2  253,346 653,084   14,829  (2,350,488)  (178,265)    (1,607,494)
 Changes without inter-stage transfers   24,284,997  (9,117,331) 6,805,257  (1,425,210) 451,904    20,999,617
 New originated financial assets    438,627,325  14,150,272 4,717,550 717,796 750,954     458,963,897
 Reimbursements  (277,298,900)   (20,164,726)  (7,552,341)  (1,853,237)  (757,122)   (307,626,326)
 Write-offs    1  318   -  (6,126,285) (69,862)    (6,195,828)
 Foreign exchange differences  5,232,868 2,716,515 905,843  1,933 234,888   9,092,047
 Inflation adjustment  (149,236,999)   (21,254,805)  (3,036,130)  (3,081,458)  (1,556,601)   (178,165,993)
               
 Balances as of 12.31.21    418,909,501  46,102,623 5,892,419 7,648,353 3,518,392     482,071,288

 

 Exposure at default -
Contingent 
 Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3     Total 
   Collective   Individual   Collective   Individual   
 Balances as of 12.31.21   95,776,669 7,393,485 113,038   44,927 45     103,328,164
               
 Inter-stage transfers:               
  From stage 1 to stage 2   (6,740,643) 6,373,542   -   -   -    (367,101)
  From stage 2 to stage 1  3,804,004  (3,148,292)  (53)   -   -   655,659
  From stage 1 or 2 to stage 3  (33,116) (25,455)   -   25,030 39   (33,502)
  From stage 3 to stage 1 or 2   9,916  7,096   - (17,390)  (43)     (421)
 Changes without inter-stage transfers   18,499,816 907,057 (35,446)   (3,776)  1,100    19,368,751
 New originated financial assets   10,173,394 827,643  3,905  2,991   -    11,007,933
 Reimbursements   (7,337,784)  (889,961) (27,258)   (6,767)   -    (8,261,770)
 Write-offs    -   -   -  (46)   -    (46)
 Foreign exchange difference  397,537   35,794   -   -   -   433,331
 Inflation adjustment    (13,200,108)  (1,231,459)   (8,778)   (5,794)   (347)     (14,446,486)
               
 Balances as of 03.31.22    101,349,685  10,249,450   45,408   39,175  794     111,684,512

 

 
   
   
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 Exposure at default -
Contingent 
 Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3     Total 
   Collective   Individual   Collective   Individual   
 Balances as of 12.31.20    100,952,881 8,398,537 178,826   14,819  866     109,545,929
               
 Inter-stage transfers:               
  From stage 1 to stage 2    (19,793,784)  17,347,318   -   -   -    (2,446,466)
  From stage 2 to stage 1   19,269,538   (17,312,227)  (171,221)   -   -   1,786,090
  From stage 1 or 2 to stage 3   (124,709)  (117,450)   (1,108) 168,812   -   (74,455)
  From stage 3 to stage 1 or 2    52,154   56,556   -  (100,976)   -    7,734
 Changes without inter-stage transfers   11,270,754 3,190,355 336,590   (4,480)   (655)    14,792,564
 New originated financial assets    108,894,394 2,075,841 178,064   15,034   -     111,163,333
 Reimbursements    (89,210,374)  (3,012,248)  (319,436) (34,319)   -     (92,576,377)
 Write-offs    -   -   -   (164)   -     (164)
 Foreign exchange difference  1,494,843 130,664   40,767   -   -   1,666,274
 Inflation adjustment    (37,029,028)  (3,363,861)  (129,444) (13,799)   (166)     (40,536,298)
               
 Balances as of 12.31.21   95,776,669 7,393,485 113,038   44,927 45     103,328,164

 

Allowances - Credit Investment Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3   Total
  Collective Individual Collective Individual  
Balances as of 12.31.21 3,474,267 2,856,124 697,578 5,941,781 3,229,164    16,198,914
               
Inter-stage transfers:              
 From stage 1 to stage 2  (466,143) 1,757,448 55   -   -   1,291,360
 From stage 2 to stage 1 217,459  (1,092,725)  (48)   -   -    (875,314)
 From stage 1 or 2 to stage 3 (28,034)  (733,797) (30,951) 1,592,842   35,085   835,145
 From stage 3 to stage 1 or 2  6,489   51,708   72,942  (495,577) (72,722)    (437,160)
Changes without inter-stage transfers 246,697 291,534  (337,462) 625,887 (31,587)   795,069
New originated financial assets 1,334,731   60,586 217,011 234,201   19,525   1,866,054
Reimbursements  (829,632) (87,788)  (191,206)  (345,817) (24,558)    (1,479,001)
Write-offs   -   -   -  (1,752,106)  (1,842,772)    (3,594,878)
Foreign exchange difference   17,221  8,444   12,352  351   54,214     92,582
Inflation adjustment  (523,352)  (399,600) (85,455)  (783,231)  (440,421)    (2,232,059)
               
Balances as of 03.31.22 3,449,703 2,711,934 354,816 5,018,331 925,928    12,460,712

 

Allowances - Credit Investment Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3   Total
  Collective Individual Collective Individual  
Balances as of 12.31.20 9,075,515 6,425,921 701,923 3,958,082 2,729,937    22,891,378
               
Inter-stage transfers:              
 From stage 1 to stage 2  (4,436,888)  13,282,947   -   -   -   8,846,059
 From stage 2 to stage 1 2,412,157  (8,606,008)  (303,267)   -   -    (6,497,118)
 From stage 1 or 2 to stage 3  (154,519)  (4,856,827) (42,845)  10,423,457   66,358   5,435,624
 From stage 3 to stage 1 or 2   20,312   84,881  9,443  (1,564,179) (91,245)    (1,540,788)
Changes without inter-stage transfers  (5,939,807)  (2,064,099) 685,592 1,797,561 1,543,047    (3,977,706)
New originated financial assets  14,252,243 2,835,655 473,613 508,193 403,408    18,473,112
Reimbursements  (9,324,050)  (2,228,031)  (618,355)  (1,335,859)  (435,875)     (13,942,170)
Write-offs   - (5)   -  (5,169,938) (59,886)    (5,229,829)
Foreign exchange difference 150,135 143,550   71,686  1,026 139,820   506,217
Inflation adjustment  (2,580,831)  (2,161,860)  (280,212)  (2,676,562)  (1,066,400)    (8,765,865)
               
Balances as of 12.31.21 3,474,267 2,856,124 697,578 5,941,781 3,229,164    16,198,914

 

 Allowances - Contingent   Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3     Total 
   Collective   Individual   Collective   Individual   
 Balances as of 12.31.21  614,329 311,357   36,893   28,253   -   990,832
               
 Inter-stage transfers:               
  From stage 1 to stage 2  (57,300) 204,307   -   -   -   147,007
  From stage 2 to stage 1    37,968  (195,086)   (127)   -   -    (157,245)
  From stage 1 or 2 to stage 3    (856)   (5,179)   -   13,261  162    7,388
  From stage 3 to stage 1 or 2   666  1,079   - (12,535)   (181)   (10,971)
 Changes without inter-stage transfers   6,272   63,981 (15,571)  4,208  1,139     60,029
 New originated financial assets  169,254   15,103  1,075  1,616   -   187,048
 Reimbursements  (50,680) (33,856)   (9,616)   (3,745)   -   (97,897)
 Write-offs    -   -   -  (38)   -    (38)
 Foreign exchange difference   8,153  212   -   -   -    8,365
 Inflation adjustment  (82,738) (43,450)   (2,768)   (3,738)   (326)    (133,020)
               
 Balances as of 03.31.22  645,068 318,468  9,886   27,282  794   1,001,498

 

 
   
   
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 Allowances - Contingent   Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3     Total 
   Collective   Individual   Collective   Individual   
 Balances as of 12.31.20  1,717,238 630,068   28,225   12,926  2,276   2,390,733
               
 Inter-stage transfers:               
  From stage 1 to stage 2   (457,844) 1,390,758   -   -   -   932,914
  From stage 2 to stage 1  347,267  (1,232,287) (29,138)   -   -    (914,158)
  From stage 1 or 2 to stage 3    (3,613) (22,046)  (21) 115,699   10,174   100,193
  From stage 3 to stage 1 or 2   1,365  3,555   - (75,588)   -   (70,668)
 Changes without inter-stage transfers   (1,303,462)  (183,581)   44,802   (1,524) (12,187)    (1,455,952)
 New originated financial assets  2,779,298 116,071   27,145   10,062   -   2,932,576
 Reimbursements   (1,935,075)  (161,282) (23,231) (22,897)   -    (2,142,485)
 Write-offs    -   -   -   (145)   -     (145)
 Foreign exchange difference    34,657  6,532  3,188   -   -     44,377
 Inflation adjustment   (565,502)  (236,431) (14,077) (10,280)   (263)    (826,553)
               
 Balances as of 12.31.21  614,329 311,357   36,893   28,253   -   990,832

 

Measurement of expected credit loss

 

IFRS 9 requires determining the expected credit loss (ECL) of a financial instrument in a way that reflects an unbiased estimate, the time value of money and a forward-looking perspective (including the economic forecast).

COVID-19 Impact

During the pandemic-related lockdown, the BCRA and the government issued several communications and decrees, pursuant to which customers within the portfolio of non-related-card financings benefitted from the deferral of unpaid installments from April 2020 up to the final loan maturity. The measure was lifted in March 2021, thus deferrals are no longer applied.

The table below summarizes the loan portfolio affected by the aforementioned measures and the related impact on contractual cash flows:

Affected Portfolio   Loss from changes in contractual cash flows
Balance as of Balance as of   Variation   Inflationary   Balance as of
03/31/2022 12/31/2021       effect   03/31/2022
                 
UVA-indexed Mortgage Loans   29,027,556 845,400     103,910    (122,144)   827,166
                 
UVA-indexed Pledge Loans  593,479   14,102     1,938     (2,049)     13,991
                 
    859,502   105,848    (124,193)   841,157

Concerning credit cards, outstanding balances as of April 2020 and September 2020 were required to be rescheduled in nine equal and consecutive installments, with a three-month grace period. The former were due in April 2021, whereas the latter were due in September 2021. The due date deferral did not result in stage improvements in any case.

The parameters of the ECL measurement model were not affected. Credit quality ratios did not show impairment as a consequence of the aid measures promoted by the national authorities. Given the pandemic and lockdown scenario, there were no relevant impacts on ECL directly related to COVID 19.

 

48.Restrictions to the payment of dividends

Pursuant to the provisions in the regulation in force issued by the BCRA, financial institutions shall annually set aside 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 accumulated gains shall specifically provide for the allocation thereof.

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.

 
   
   
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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 upon the first-time adoption of 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 August 30, 2019 and January 31, 2020, the BCRA issued Communications “A” 6768 and “A” 6886, which set forth that as from August 30, 2019, financial institutions are required to have the BCRA’s authorization to distribute their profits allocated to the payment of dividends.

Finally, since March 19, 2020, by means of successive extensions, the BCRA has suspended the distribution of profits by financial institutions until December 31, 2021.

Since January 1, 2022 and until December 31, 2022, financial institutions are allowed to distribute profits for up to 20% of the amount that would have been applicable had the rules on distribution of profits been applied. Such distribution shall be made in 12 equal, monthly and consecutive installments, once the BCRA’s authorization has been obtained (Communication “A” 7427).

 

49.Restricted assets

As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Group has the following restricted assets:

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

 

  03.31.22 12.31.21
     
Argentine Treasury Bond adjusted by CER. Maturity 2023 26,784 27,396
Argentine Treasury Bond adjusted by CER. Maturity 2024 128,820 128,837
  155,604 156,233

 

b)Also, the Entity has accounts, deposits, repo transactions and trusts applied as guarantee for activities related to credit card transactions, with automated clearing houses, forward transactions, foreign currency futures, court proceedings and leases in the amount of 23,106,432 and 23,540,145 as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively (see Note 14).

 

50.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 an 8.6000% share of the corporate stock as of December 31, 2021 (BCRA Communication “B” 12305).

 

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.

 
   
   
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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 a pro-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 monthly contribute to the DGF an amount equivalent to 0.015% of the monthly average of daily balances of the items listed in the related regulations.

On February 28, 2019, the Argentine Central Bank issued Communication “A” 6654 setting forth an increase in the guarantee from 450,000 pesos to 1,000,000 pesos, effective March 1, 2019. Furthermore, on April 16, 2020, the Argentine Central Bank issued Communication “A” 6973 whereby it increased such amount to 1,500,000 pesos, effective May 1, 2020.

 

As of March 31, 2022 and 2021, the contributions to the Fund have been recorded in the item “Other operating expenses - Contributions to the deposits guarantee fund” in the amounts of 315,887 and 319,229, respectively.

 

51.Minimum cash and minimum capital requirements

51.1 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:

Items   03.31.2022 12.31.21
         
Balances at the BCRA        
         
 BCRA – current account – not restricted     115,081,769     164,656,111
         
 BCRA – special guarantee accounts – restricted (Note 14)   7,509,098   8,470,388
         
 BCRA – social security special accounts – restricted   680,492   -
         
      123,271,359     173,126,499
         
Argentine Treasury Bond in pesos at 22% fixed rate. Maturity May 2022    25,355,444    26,191,669
         
Liquidity Bills – BCRA     220,910,398     124,999,215
         
TOTAL     369,537,201     324,317,383

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

 
   
   
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51.2 Minimum capital requirements

The regulatory breakdown of minimum capitals is as follows at the above-mentioned date:

Minimum capital requirements   03.31.2022   03.31.2021
         
Credit risk    41,232,059    46,341,801
Operational risk    16,622,316    15,311,596
Market risk   651,671   274,866
         
Paid-in     165,439,778     166,940,460
Surplus     106,933,732     105,012,197

 

52.Compliance with the provisions of the Argentine Securities Commission – minimum shareholders’ equity and cash contra-account

According to CNV’s General Resolution No. 622/13, as amended by CNV’s General Resolution No. 821/19, the minimum shareholders’ equity required to operate as “Settlement and Clearing Agent - Comprehensive” shall be equal to 470,350 UVAs adjusted by CER, Law No. 25827. As concerns the cash contra-account, the amount to be paid shall be equal to no less than fifty per cent (50%) of minimum shareholders' equity.

 

The cash contra-account amount includes Argentine Treasury Bonds in pesos adjusted by CER due 2024 as of March 31, 2022 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, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Bank’s Shareholders’ Equity exceeds the minimum amount imposed by the CNV.

 

Furthermore, pursuant to the requirements of General Resolution No. 792 issued by the CNV on April 30, 2019, and effective as of the end of fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, mutual fund management companies’ minimum shareholders’ equity will be comprised of 150,000 UVAs plus 20,000 UVAs, per each additional mutual fund under management. As concerns the cash contra-account, the amount to be paid shall be equal to no less than fifty per cent (50%) of minimum shareholders' equity.

 

The subsidiary BBVA Asset Management Argentina S.A.U. Sociedad Gerente de Fondos Comunes de Inversión, as Mutual Funds Management Agent, met the CNV minimum cash contra-account requirements with 2,792,293 shares of FBA Renta Pesos Fondo Común de Inversión, in the amount of 66,526, through custody account No. 493-0005459481 held at BBVA Banco Francés S.A. As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the company's Shareholders’ Equity exceeds the minimum amount imposed by the CNV.

 

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

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

 

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

 

54.Trust activities

On January 5, 2001, the Board of Directors of BCRA issued Resolution No. 19/2001, providing for the exclusion of Mercobank S.A.’s senior liabilities under the terms of section 35 bis of the Financial Institutions Law, the authorization to transfer the excluded assets to the Bank as a trustee of the Diagonal Trust, and the authorization to transfer the excluded liabilities to beneficiary banks. On the same date, Mercobank S.A., as Settler, and the Bank, as Trustee, entered into the agreement to set up the Diagonal Trust in relation to the exclusion of assets as provided in the above-mentioned resolution. As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the assets of Diagonal Trust amount to 2,427 and 2,817, respectively, considering their recoverable values.

 
   
   
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In addition, the Entity, in its capacity as Trustee in the Corp Banca Trust, recorded the selected assets on account of the redemption in kind of participation certificates in the amount of 4,177 and 4,849 as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.

 

In addition, the Entity acts as a Trustee in 12 non-financial trusts, in no case as personally liable for the liabilities assumed in the performance of the contract obligations. Such liabilities will be settled with and up to the full amount of the trust assets and the proceeds therefrom. The non-financial trusts concerned were set up to manage assets and/or secure the receivables of several creditors (beneficiaries) and the trustee was entrusted with the management, care, preservation and custody of the corpus assets until (i) noncompliance with the obligations by the debtor (settler) vis-a-vis the creditors (beneficiaries) is verified, when such assets are sold and the proceeds therefrom are distributed (net of expenses) among all beneficiaries, the remainder (if any) shall be delivered to the settler, or (ii) all contract terms and conditions are complied with, in which case all the trust assets will be returned to the settler or to whom it may indicate. The trust assets totaled 417,217 and 462,772 as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, and consist of cash, creditors' rights, real estate and shares.

 

55.Mutual funds

As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Entity holds in custody, as Custodian Agent of Mutual Funds managed by BBVA Asset Management Argentina S.A.U. Sociedad Gerente de Fondos Comunes de Inversión, time deposit certificates, shares, corporate bonds, government securities, mutual funds, deferred payment checks, BCRA instruments, Buenos Aires City Government Bills, ADRS, Buenos Aires Province Government Bills and repos for 112,813,881 and 102,244,128, which are part of the mutual fund portfolio and are recorded in debit balance memorandum accounts “Control – Other.”

 

The Mutual Fund assets are as follows:

 

Mutual Fund 03.31.22 12.31.21
     
FBA Renta Pesos  204,055,935  204,021,185
FBA Renta Fija Plus 20,510,332 19,338,042
FBA Ahorro Pesos 14,767,793   3,534,416
FBA Bonos Argentina   1,552,977   915,143
FBA Calificado   955,878   1,055,010
FBA Acciones Argentinas   847,319   833,439
FBA Acciones Latinoamericanas   565,038   612,216
FBA Horizonte   374,009   428,253
FBA Renta Mixta   298,968   338,514
FBA Bonos Globales  43,985   137,744
FBA Gestión I  36,162  40,742
FBA Renta Publica I  32,611  30,892
FBA Retorno Total I  18,692  23,362
FBA Horizonte Plus  14,052  23,426
FBA Renta Fija Local 2,140 2,411
     
   244,075,891  231,334,795

 

 
   
   
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The subsidiary BBVA Asset Management Argentina S.A.U. acts as a mutual fund manager, authorized by the CNV, which registered that company as a mutual fund management agent under No. 3 under Provision 2002 issued by the CNV on August 7, 2014.

 

56.Penalties and administrative proceedings instituted by the BCRA

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

 

Administrative proceedings commenced by the BCRA

 

·         “Banco Francés S.A. over breach of Law 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. They totaled 44 transactions involving the Bank's branches 099, 342, 999 and 320. The individuals/entities subject to these proceedings were Banco BBVA Argentina S.A. and the following Bank officers who served in the capacities described below at the date when the breaches were committed: (i) two Territory Managers, (ii) four Branch Managers, (iii) four Heads of Back-Office Management and (iv) twelve cashiers. On August 21, 2014, the court acquitted the individuals/entities above from all charges. The General Attorney’s Office filed an appeal and Room A of the Appellate Court with jurisdiction over Criminal and Economic Matters confirmed the Bank’s and the involved officers’ acquittal from all charges. The General Attorney’s Office filed an Extraordinary Appeal, which was granted and as of the date of these financial statements is being heard by the Supreme Court of Justice. The case has been called for resolution.

 

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

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

 

·         “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 Banco BBVA Argentina S.A. and two Bank officers holding the positions described below at the date when the breaches were committed: (i) the Foreign Trade Manager and (ii) an officer of the Area. The BCRA has decided that the trial period has come to an end. The case is being heard by Federal Court No. 2, Criminal Division of Lomas de Zamora, Province of Buenos Aires, under File No. 39130/2017. On October 26, 2017, the Entity filed a request for retroactive application of the most favorable criminal law, as through Communication “A” 5264, whereby the restriction on foreign trade transactions was removed, the payment of services abroad was reinstated.

 

·         "BBVA Banco Francés S.A. over breach of Law 19359". Administrative proceedings for Foreign Exchange Offense initiated by the B.C.R.A. notified on March 15, 2021 and identified under No. 7545, file No. 381/22/21. The charge consists of the alleged breach of Communication "A" 6770, corresponding to transactions carried out by the companies MULTIPOINT S.A. and TELECENTRO S.A. (i) Multipoint S.A. challenges transactions for a total amount of US$ 800,000, alleging the alleged breach of Communication "A" 6770, paragraph 11, when three exchange transactions were carried out under concept code P8 (Other financial loans) in order to pre-cancel a financial loan from a loan agreement entered into on April 5, 2019 whose original maturity date was April 5, 2021. The latter included an addendum executed on October 18, 2019 modifying the third clause of the aforementioned loan agreement and setting the payment date of the principal on October 18, 2019. According to the B.C.R.A., this would be an early cancellation in breach of the aforementioned rule. (ii) TELECENTRO S.A. challenges a transaction for the amount of US$ 185,724, alleging the alleged breach of Communication "A" 6770, paragraph 12, when a transaction was carried out under concept code B07 (payments in view of imports of goods) was carried out, which pre-paid on October 24, 2019, a commercial debt arising from two invoices that had payment date on October 29, 2019. The individuals/entities subject to these proceedings were Banco BBVA Argentina S.A. and two Bank officers who held the positions described below as of the date of the alleged facts: (i) the Foreign Trade Manager and (ii) an officer of the Area. The relevant answers to the charges were filed.

 

·         Banco BBVA ARGENTINA S.A. Financial summary proceedings initiated by the B.C.R.A. Notified on June 24, 2021 and identified under No. 1587, file No. 188/55/21. The charge consists of the alleged breach of paragraph 7.2 of Communication "A" 6981 by assisting (without prior approval of the BCRA) Cargill S.A. through a checking account overdraft amounting to $ 167 million from April 29, 2020 to May 3, 2020, since as it had bonds taken as of April 22, 2020, it should have waited 90 calendar days without executing repo transactions and/or surety bonds, before being assisted. Likewise, during May and June 2020, Cargill’s checking account disclosed credit balances, which were generally covered at the end of the day. In this regard, it should be noted that Banco BBVA Argentina S.A. violated paragraph 7.2 of the revised text of the rules on "Credit Policy", which strictly includes the restriction on the granting of intraday (within the same day) assistance. The individuals/entities subject to these proceedings were Banco BBVA Argentina S.A. (30-50000319-3); María Isabel Goiri Lartitegui; Jorge Delfín Luna; Alfredo Castillo Triguero; Juan Manuel Ballesteros Castellano; Oscar Miguel Castro; Gabriel Eugenio Milstein; Adriana María Fernandez De Melero; José Santiago Fornieles; Darío Javier Berkman; Carlos Eduardo Elizalde and Nicolás Herbert Bohtligk. The relevant answers to the charges were filed on August 4, 2021.

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

 

57.Accounting records

As of the date of these consolidated financial statements, and as a result of the subsequent social, preventive and mandatory lockdown and distancing measures the Argentine Government has been mandating since March 19, 2020 in the wake of the global pandemic unleashed by the COVID-19 described in Note 1.3., the accounting entries corresponding to January through December 2020 and July through December 2021 are in the process of being transcribed to the Journal.

  

58.Subsequent events

On April 29, 2022, the Ordinary and Extraordinary General Stockholders' Meeting was held, in which what was mentioned in Note 30 "Capital Stock" of these consolidated condensed interim financial statements was approved. Also, in relation to the dividends approved by the Shareholders' Meetings of May 15, 2020, November 20, 2020, April 20, 2021 and November 3, 2021, authorization was requested to the BCRA for the distribution of 13,165,209, in compliance with the current regulations detailed in Note 48.

No other events or transactions have occurred between period-end and the date of these consolidated condensed interim financial statements which may significantly affect the Entity's financial position or results of operations as of March 31, 2022.

 

59.Accounting principles – Explanation added for translations into English

 

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

 

 
   
   
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                  EXHIBIT B
               
               
CLASSIFICATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING ACCORDING TO FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
AND GUARANTEES RECEIVED CONSOLIDATED WITH SUBSIDIARIES
AS OF MARCH 31, 2022 AND DECEMBER 31, 2021
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 59)
(Stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 3)
 
               
               
Account   03.31.22   12.31.21
               
  COMMERCIAL PORTFOLIO            
               
Normal performance                  121,046,979             129,647,024
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "A"                            470,209                    6,208,536
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "B"                            686,039                       853,584
  No preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees                     119,890,731                122,584,904
               
Troubled                            554,662                     612,013
  No preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees                            554,662                       612,013
               
With high risk of insolvency                            89,190                     173,847
  No preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees                              89,190                       173,847
               
Uncollectible                            330,195                  2,012,541
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "B"                            160,188                       185,930
  No preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees                            170,007                    1,826,611
               
               
TOTAL                  122,021,026             132,445,425

 

 
   
   
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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, 2022 AND DECEMBER 31, 2021
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 59)
(Stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 3)
               
               
Account   03.31.22   12.31.21
               
CONSUMER AND HOUSING PORTFOLIO            
               
Normal performance                  297,139,898             324,114,525
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "A"                            156,865                       127,396
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "B"                       43,459,636                  45,536,956
  No preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees                     253,523,397                278,450,173
               
Low risk                        3,093,843                  2,885,362
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "A"                                     25                                  2
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "B"                            288,473                       234,155
  No preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees                         2,805,345                    2,651,205
               
Low risk - with special follow-up                          134,254                     195,758
  No preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees                            134,254                       195,758
               
Medium risk                        2,244,576                  2,423,131
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "B"                            123,309                       171,037
  No preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees                         2,121,267                    2,252,094
               
               
High risk                        1,888,775                  2,981,770
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "A"                                     40                                46
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "B"                            252,053                       260,952
  No preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees                         1,636,682                    2,720,772
               
Uncollectible                            411,225                     509,040
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "A"                                2,774                           2,982
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "B"                            150,043                       172,710
  No preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees                            258,408                       333,348
               
               
TOTAL                  304,912,571             333,109,586
               
               
GRAND TOTAL                  426,933,597             465,555,011

 
   
   
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                EXHIBIT C
                 
CONCENTRATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING
CONSOLIDATED WITH SUBSIDIARIES
AS OF MARCH 31, 2022 AND DECEMBER 31, 2021
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 59)
(Stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 3)
                 
                 
                 
    03.31.22   12.31.21
        %  over       %  over
Number of customers   Debt   total   Debt   total
    balance   portfolio   balance   portfolio
                 
                 
10 largest customers     38,082,268   8.92%     33,231,067   7.14%
50 following largest customers     33,545,983   7.86%     43,604,018   9.37%
100 following largest customers     25,039,275   5.86%     29,481,237   6.33%
All other customers   330,266,071   77.36%   359,238,689   77.16%
                 
TOTAL    426,933,597   100.00%   465,555,011   100.00%

 

 
   
   
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                  EXHIBIT D
BREAKDOWN BY TERM OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING
CONSOLIDATED WITH SUBSIDIARIES
AS OF MARCH 31, 2022
  (Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 59)    
  (Stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 3) (1)    
                   
                   
                   
      Terms remaining to maturity
                   
    Portfolio 1 3 6 12 24 More than  
ITEM   due month months months months months 24 TOTAL
                months  
                   
                   
Non-financial government sector                    -                   555                      -                      -                      -                      -                      -                         555
BCRA                    -                3,037                      -                      -                      -                      -                      -                      3,037
Financial sector                    -            135,923           724,829        1,037,007        2,188,213        2,965,198        1,720,434               8,771,604
Non-financial private sector                  
and residents abroad      4,200,217     195,889,719      60,849,879      47,519,732      44,540,585      44,831,966      76,064,100           473,896,198
                   
                   
       4,200,217     196,029,234      61,574,708      48,556,739      46,728,798      47,797,164      77,784,534           482,671,394
                   
                   
(1) These balances are total contractual flows and, therefore, include principal, accrued and to be accrued interest and charges.

 

 
   
   
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            EXHIBIT H
             
DEPOSITS CONCENTRATION
CONSOLIDATED WITH SUBSIDIARIES
AS OF MARCH 31, 2022 AND DECEMBER 31, 2021
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 59)
(Stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 3)
             
             
             
    03.31.22   12.31.21
      % over     % over
Number of customers   Debt total    Debt total 
    balance portfolio   balance portfolio
             
             
10 largest customers    98,424,168 12.34%    88,103,600 10.72%
             
50 following largest customers    98,151,697 12.31%    91,644,482 11.15%
             
100 following largest customers    36,045,100 4.52%    39,859,283 4.85%
             
All other customers     564,692,869 70.83%     602,555,611 73.28%
             
             
TOTAL       797,313,834 100.00%     822,162,976 100.00%

 

 
   
   
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              EXHIBIT I
BREAKDOWN OF FINANCIAL LIABILITIES BY REMAINING TERMS
CONSOLIDATED WITH SUBSIDIARIES
AS OF MARCH 31, 2022
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 59)
(Stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 3) (1)
               
               
               
  Terms remaining to maturity
               
  1 3 6 12 24 more than  
ITEMS month months months months months 24 TOTAL
            months  
               
Deposits      676,253,093     71,700,085     68,562,458          681,229            27,020                124         817,224,009
      Non-financial government sector        17,551,581            70,857                      -                      -                      -                    -           17,622,438
      Financial sector             292,369                      -                      -                      -                      -                    -                292,369
      Non-financial private sector and residents abroad      658,409,143     71,629,228     68,562,458          681,229            27,020                124         799,309,202
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss                      20                      -                      -                      -                      -                    -                         20
Derivative instruments             327,363                      -                      -                      -                      -                    -                327,363
Other financial liabilities        68,081,364          236,733          318,084          581,160          812,923      3,547,504           73,577,768
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions        12,578,430       1,189,445       1,142,296       2,218,439       2,553,881         390,519           20,073,010
Corporate bonds issued                         -          112,345          112,346          224,690                      -                    -                449,381
               
TOTAL      757,240,270     73,238,608     70,135,184       3,705,518       3,393,824      3,938,147         911,651,551
               
(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
AS OF MARCH 31, 2022 AND DECEMBER 31, 2021
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 59)
(Stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 3)
                       
        Decreases          
Accounts Balances              

Monetary gain

(loss) generated by provisions

  Balances
  at the beginning Increases   Reversals   Uses       as of 03.31.22
  of the year                  
                       
                       
INCLUDED IN LIABILITIES                      
                       
 - Provisions for contingent commitments   990,832 143,686 (1)(4) -   -       (133,020)     1,001,498
                       
 - For administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties 5,803 -   -   -     (803)    5,000
                       
 - Provisions for reorganization  1,559,317 145,055 (3) 16,189    500,028       (187,016)     1,001,139
                       
 - Provisions for termination plans   305,511 -   -   -      (42,297)     263,214
                       
 - Other  3,653,660 474,539 (2)(5)  67   40,152       (544,558)     3,543,422
                       
TOTAL PROVISIONS  6,515,123  763,280    16,256     540,180     (907,694)     5,814,273

 

(1) Set up in compliance with the provisions of Comunication "A" 2950 and supplementary regulations of the BCRA.
(2) Set up to cover for potential contingencies not considered in other accounts (civil, commercial, labor and other lawsuits), and as required by Memorandum 6/2017 issued by the BCRA.
(3) See Note 27 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
(4) It includes an increase of 339 for exchange differences in foreign currency provisions for contingent commitments.
(5) It includes an increase of 660 corresponding to subsidiary Consolidar Administradora de Fondos de Jubilaciones y Pensiones S.A. (undergoing liquidation proceedings) recorded in Administrative Expenses.

 
   
   
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                EXHIBIT R
                 
ADJUSTMENT TO IMPAIRMENT LOSS - ALLOWANCES FOR LOAN LOSSES
CONSOLIDATED WITH  SUBSIDIARIES
AS OF MARCH 31, 2022 AND DECEMBER 31, 2021
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 59)
(Stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 3)
                 
    ECL of remaining life of the financial asset    
Accounts   Balances ECL for the     Monetary gain/   Balance
    as of 12.31.21 following  FI with significant FI with credit (loss)   as of 03.31.22
      12 months increases of  impairment derived from    
        credit risk   allowances    
                 
                 
Other financial assets   334,346  8,123   -   12,751  (46,590)   308,630
                      
Loans and other financing    15,847,030 481,498   (1,897)  (2,015,785)   (2,182,912)    12,127,934
 Other financial institutions     48,351 105,235   76,879   (1,264) (2,734)   226,467
 Non-financial private sector and residents abroad    15,798,679 376,263 (78,776)  (2,014,521)   (2,180,178)    11,901,467
Overdrafts   373,408 214,815   30,141   13,342  (60,615)   571,091
Instruments   697,567  (60,324)   28,114 (16,164)  (96,798)   552,395
Mortgage loans   853,264  6,448   83,092 (19,641)   (119,152)   804,011
Pledge loans   659,755   (181,130)   (428) 107,800  (68,543)   517,454
Consumer loans   2,980,427   71,686 (50,239)  (204,399)   (381,193)   2,416,282
Credit card loans   5,646,052 (2,670)   30,173  806   (768,725)   4,905,636
Finance leases   110,852  4,733  568 (18,755)  (17,067)     80,331
Other   4,477,354 322,705  (200,197)  (1,877,510)   (668,085)   2,054,267
                      
Other debt securities     17,538  9,167   -   - (2,557)     24,148
                      
Contingent commmitments   990,832 113,477   26,322  3,887   (133,020)   1,001,498
                 
TOTAL ALLOWANCES    17,189,746 612,265   24,425  (1,999,147)   (2,365,079)    13,462,210

 

 
   
   
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SEPARATE CONDENSED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS OF MARCH 31, 2022 AND DECEMBER 31, 2021
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)
(Stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements)
                 
                 
                 
 

 Notes and

EXHIBITs 

  03.31.22   12.31.21  
     
 ASSETS                 
                 
 Cash and deposits in banks  4     198,714,740   253,077,536  
                 
Cash       74,633,000     86,186,078  
Financial institutions and correspondents        124,081,740   166,891,458  
  Argentine Central Bank (BCRA)        115,762,261   164,656,111  
  Other in the country and abroad      8,319,479    2,235,347  
                 
 Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss   5 and EXHIBIT A     10,381,511     1,621,405  
                 
 Derivatives  6    995,893     3,269,080  
                 
 Repo transactions  7    67,419,171   159,651,988  
                 
 Other financial assets  8    18,817,406   14,476,975  
                 
 Loans and other financing  9     384,520,411   418,353,835  
                 
Non-financial government sector       554     859  
Argentine Central Bank (BCRA)       3,037     -  
Other financial institutions       11,924,225     13,969,719  
Non-financial private sector and residents abroad        372,592,595   404,383,257  
                 
 Other debt securities   10 and EXHIBIT A      359,629,945   214,717,733  
                 
 Financial assets pledged as collateral   11    23,103,689   23,539,324  
                 
 Current income tax assets   12 a)     2,253,986     2,616,193  
                 
 Investments in equity instruments   13 and EXHIBIT A     513,004     2,573,696  
                 
 Investments in subsidiaries and associates   14    8,381,203     8,251,673  
                 
 Property and equipment   15    58,225,611   59,053,575  
                 
 Intangible assets   16    4,554,827     4,233,089  
                 
 Other non-financial assets   17    11,499,477     9,818,069  
                 
 Non-currrent assets held for sale   18    350,653     350,653  
                 
 TOTAL ASSETS        1,149,361,527   1,175,604,824  
                 
Notes and EXHIBITs are an integral part of these separate financial statements.            

 

 
   
   
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SEPARATE CONDENSED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS OF MARCH 31, 2022 AND DECEMBER 31, 2021
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)
(Stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements)
                 
                 
 

 Notes and

EXHIBITs 

  03.31.22   12.31.21  
     
                 
 LIABILITIES                 
                 
 Deposits   19 and EXHIBIT H      796,353,397   820,824,841  
                 
Non-financial government sector       17,410,613     15,407,629  
Financial sector      436,125    439,199  
Non-financial private sector and residents abroad        778,506,659   804,978,013  
                 
 Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss   20     20     -  
                 
 Derivatives  6    327,363     364,708  
                 
 Other financial liabilities   21    68,143,350   70,392,047  
                 
 Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions   22    654,689     1,893,139  
                 
 Provisions   EXHIBIT J     5,731,580     6,413,304  
                 
 Deferred income tax liabilities       11,571,932     9,528,266  
                 
 Other non-financial liabilities   24    76,020,682   81,166,627  
                 
 TOTAL LIABILITIES        958,803,013   990,582,932  
                 
 EQUITY             
     
 Share capital   26    612,710     612,710  
 Non-capitalized contributions       46,228,610   46,228,610  
 Capital adjustments       33,118,239   33,118,239  
 Reserves       81,421,905   81,421,905  
 Retained earnings       22,857,125   (1,755,820)  
 Other accumulated Comprehensive Income       2,133,290     808,797  
 Income for the period/year       4,186,635   24,587,451  
 TOTAL EQUITY        190,558,514   185,021,892  
                 
 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY        1,149,361,527   1,175,604,824  
                 
                 
Notes and EXHIBITs are an integral part of these separate financial statements.            

 

 
   
   
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SEPARATE CONDENSED STATEMENT OF INCOME
FOR THE THREE-MONTH INTERIM PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2022 AND 2021
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)
(Stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements)
                 
                 
                 
   Notes and EXHIBITs    Accumulated as of 03.31.22   Accumulated as of 03.31.21  
     
                 
 Interest income                       27                  66,662,547                  54,318,773  
 Interest expense                   28                 (28,808,089)                 (22,361,348)  
                 
 Net interest income                   37,854,458                31,957,425  
                 
 Commission income                   29                  12,100,053                  11,363,822  
 Commission expenses                   30                   (6,278,611)                   (6,666,414)  
                 
 Net commission income                     5,821,442                  4,697,408  
                 
 Net income from financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss                   31                    3,896,552                    2,273,765  
 Net income/(loss) from write-down of assets at amortized cost and at fair value through OCI                   32                        (34,245)                        (51,187)  
 Foreign exchange and gold gains                   33                    1,715,063                    1,386,952  
 Other operating income                   34                    3,374,094                    2,452,001  
 Loan loss allowance                      (2,151,002)                   (2,909,736)  
                 
 Net operating income                   50,476,362                39,806,628  
                 
 Personnel benefits                   35                   (8,883,671)                   (8,892,181)  
 Administrative expenses                   36                   (9,366,615)                   (8,090,358)  
 Depreciation and amortization                   37                   (1,621,953)                   (1,645,668)  
 Other operating expenses                   38                   (7,417,110)                   (6,860,576)  
                 
 Operating income                   23,187,013                14,317,845  
                 
 Income from associates and joint ventures                           (28,251)                         56,112  
 Gain/(loss) on net monetary position                    (17,477,793)                 (10,613,696)  
 Income before income tax                     5,680,969                  3,760,261  
                 
 Income tax   12 c)                    (1,494,334)                       906,483  
                 
 Net income for the period                     4,186,635                  4,666,744  
                 
                 
Notes and EXHIBITs are an integral part of these separate financial statements.            

 

 
   
   
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EARNINGS PER SHARE
AS OF MARCH 31, 2022 AND 2021
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)
(Stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements)
               
 Accounts      03.31.22   03.31.21
   
               
 Numerator:               
               
 Net income attributable to owners of the Parent      4,186,635   4,666,744
 Net income attributable to owners of the Parent adjusted to reflect the effect of dilution    4,186,635   4,666,744
               
 Denominator:           
               
 Weighted average of outstanding common shares for the period    612,710,079   612,710,079
 Weighted average of outstanding common shares for the period adjusted to reflect the effect of dlution    612,710,079   612,710,079
               
 Basic earnings per share (stated in thousands of pesos)    6.8330   7.6166
 Diluted earnings per share (stated in thousands of pesos) (1)    6.8330   7.6166

 

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

 

 
   
   
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 SEPARATE STATEMENT OF OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 
 FOR THE THREE-MONTH INTERIM PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2022 AND 2021 
 (Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43) 
 (Stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements) 
         
         
         
    Accumulated as of 03.31.22   Accumulated as of 03.31.21
         
 Net income for the period     4,186,635     4,666,744
         
 Other comprehensive income components 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 year on the Share in OCI from associates and joint ventures at equity method     -   (8,453)
     -     (8,453)
         
 Profit or losses from financial instruments at fair value through OCI         
 Net income for the period from financial instruments at fair value through OCI    1,878,482     (677,805)
 Reclassification adjustment for the period      34,245   51,187
 Income tax     (580,295)    245,563
     1,332,432   (381,055)
         
 Other comprehensive income components not to be reclassified to income/(loss) for the period:         
         
 Income or loss on equity instruments at fair value through OCI (IFRS 9, paragraph 5.7.5)         
 Net loss for the year on equity instruments at fair value through OCI      (7,939)   (6,953)
 Income tax     -     427
     (7,939)     (6,526)
         
 Total Other Comprehensive Income for the period     1,324,493   (396,034)
         
 Total Comprehensive Income     5,511,128     4,270,710
         
         
Notes and EXHIBITs are an integral part of these separate financial statements.        

 

 
   
   
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SEPARATE CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 
FOR THE THREE-MONTH INTERIM PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2022
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)
(Stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements)
                                 
    2022  
    Share   Non-capitalized       Other Comprehensive Retained        
    capital   contributions       Income   Earnings        
    Outstanding shares   Share premium       Losses on financial instruments at fair value through OCI Other           Total  
                       
        Adjustments to equity         Unappropriated retained earnings    
Transactions           Legal reserve Optional reserve    
                                 
Restated balances at the beginning of the year    612,710     46,228,610     33,118,239     873,757 (64,960)    39,468,545  41,953,360  22,831,631     185,021,892  
                                 
Impact of application of financial information Framework set forth by BCRA, IFRS 9  - Section 5.5 for Associates  -    -    -     -   -     -   -   25,494     25,494  
                                 
Adjusted balance at the beginning of the period    612,710     46,228,610     33,118,239     873,757 (64,960)  39,468,545  41,953,360  22,857,125     185,047,386  
                                 
Total comprehensive income for the period                                
 - Net income for the period    -    -    -     -   -     -   - 4,186,635   4,186,635  
 - Other Comprehensive Income for the period    -    -    -     1,324,493   -     -   -   -   1,324,493  
                                 
                                 
Balances at fiscal period end     612,710   46,228,610   33,118,239   2,198,250  (64,960)  39,468,545  41,953,360  27,043,760     190,558,514  

 

 

 

 
   
   
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SEPARATE CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 
FOR THE THREE-MONTH INTERIM PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2021
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)  
(Stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements)  
                                 
    2021  
    Share   Non-capitalized       Other Comprehensive Retained        
    capital   contributions       Income   Earnings        
    Outstanding shares   Share premium       Losses on financial instruments at fair value through OCI Other           Total  
                       
        Adjustments to equity         Unappropriated retained earnings    
Transactions           Legal reserve Optional reserve    
                                 
Restated balances at the beginning of the year    612,710     46,228,610     33,118,239     226,239 (89,547)    39,468,545   111,782,757   (51,562,958)     179,784,595  
                                 
Adjusted income from previous years (see Note 2.b to
the consolidated financial statements)
 -    -    -     -   -     -   -  (1,755,774)    (1,755,774)  
                                 
Adjusted balance at the beginning of the period    612,710     46,228,610     33,118,239     226,239 (89,547)    39,468,545   111,782,757   (53,318,732)     178,028,821  
                                 
Total comprehensive income for the period                                
 - Net income for the period    -    -    -     -   -     -   - 4,666,744   4,666,744  
 - Other Comprehensive Income for the period    -    -    -   (381,055) (14,979)     -   -   -    (396,034)  
                                -  
                                 
Balances at fiscal period end     612,710   46,228,610   33,118,239    (154,816)   (104,526)    39,468,545   111,782,757   (48,651,988)     182,299,531  

 

 

 
   
   
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SEPARATE CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE THREE-MONTH INTERIM PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2022 AND 2021
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)
(Stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements)
       
Accounts 03.31.22   03.31.21
       
 Cash flows from operating activities       
       
 Income before Income Tax  5,680,969     3,760,261
       
 Adjustment for total gain/loss on net monetary position for the year  17,477,793   10,613,696
       
 Adjustments to obtain cash flows from operating activities:  2,326,853     1,936,137
 Depreciation and amortization    1,621,953    1,645,668
 Loan loss allowance    2,151,002    2,909,736
 Effect of foreign exchange changes on cash and cash equivalents  (416,702)   (1,197,378)
 Income/ (loss) from sale of Prisma Medios de Pagos S.A.  (2,615,050)     -
 Other adjustments     1,585,650   (1,421,889)
       
 Net increases from operating assets:    (149,422,899)   (5,326,309)
 Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss   (10,107,789)    (33,090,380)
 Derivatives    1,898,357    2,953,872
 Repo transactions  79,718,964     38,915,376
 Loans and other financing   (25,574,177)   (5,307,511)
Non-financial government sector  217     181
Other financial institutions    243,270    1,723,217
Non-financial private sector and residents abroad   (25,817,664)   (7,030,909)
 Other debt securities    (187,538,550)    1,785,277
 Financial assets pledged as collateral  (2,979,123)    3,397,457
 Investments in equity instruments    (52,380)    517,693
 Other assets  (4,788,201)    (14,498,093)
       
 Net increases from operating liabilities:   108,337,668   67,004,263
 Deposits  93,629,165     46,998,705
Non-financial government sector    4,386,291    347,786
Financial sector   67,087   (685,498)
Non-financial private sector and residents abroad  89,175,787     47,336,417
 Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss    20     -
 Derivatives   41,851    288,008
 Other liabilities  14,666,632     19,717,550
       
 Income tax paid  -   (3,437,530)
       
Total cash flows (used in)/generated by operating activities   (15,599,616)   74,550,518

 

 

 
   
   
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SEPARATE CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE THREE-MONTH INTERIM PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2022 AND 2021
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)
(Stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements)
       
Accounts 03.31.22   03.31.21
       
 Cash flows from investing activities       
       
 Payments:   (1,258,401)   (1,120,722)
Purchase of property and equipment, intangible assets and other assets  (1,100,444)   (1,086,440)
Other payments related to investing activities  (157,957)     (34,282)
       
 Collections:  -     463,921
Other collections related to investing activities  -    463,921
       
 Total cash flows used in investing activities   (1,258,401)    (656,801)
       
 Cash flows from financing activities       
       
 Payments:   (1,591,276)   (5,350,777)
 BCRA  -     (10,242)
 Financing from local financial institutions  (1,246,633)   (4,809,933)
 Other payments related to financing activities  -     (94,900)
 Leases  (344,643)   (435,702)
       
       
 Collections:    5,507     -
 BCRA  5,507     -
       
 Total cash flows used in financing activities   (1,585,769)   (5,350,777)
       
 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents    416,702    1,197,378
 Gain/loss on net monetary position of cash and cash equivalents   (36,335,712)    (32,403,867)
       
 Total changes in cash flows    (54,362,796)   37,336,451
 Restated cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year (Note 4)   253,077,536   266,049,850
 Cash and cash equivalents at fiscal year-end (Note 4)   198,714,740   303,386,301
       
Notes and EXHIBITs are an integral part of these separate financial statements.      

 
   
   
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NOTES TO THE SEPARATE CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2022

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)
(Amounts stated in thousands of Argentine pesos in constant currency –Note 3 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)

 

 

1.Basis for the preparation of separate financial statements

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

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

 

2.Basis for the preparation of the financial statements

 

These separate condensed interim financial statements as of March 31, 2022 and for the three-month period then ended were prepared pursuant to the reporting framework set forth by the BCRA 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), with the following exceptions (“financial reporting framework set forth by the BCRA”):

a)          Impairment of financial assets

Pursuant to Communication “A” 6847 issued by the BCRA, the Entity and those entities that consolidate with the Entity (Group “C” entities) have applied the expected loss model set forth under paragraph 5.5. of IFRS 9, except for debt instruments issued by the non-financial government sector which were temporarily excluded from the scope of such standard.

If the Entity had applied the impairment model established in paragraph 5.5. of IFRS 9, its shareholders' equity as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 would have been reduced by 2,105,758 and 2,218,881, respectively, net of the deferred tax effect.

Group “C” entities (the Entities’ consolidated entities) have applied the expected credit loss model mentioned in the first paragraph since January 1, 2022 as set forth in Communication “A” 6938, as supplemented.

b)Measurement of the remaining investment held in Prisma Medios de Pago S.A.

By means of Memorandum No. 7/2019 dated April 29, 2019, the BCRA established the accounting treatment to be applied to the remaining investment held by the Entity in Prisma Medios de Pago S.A. recognized under “Investments in Equity Instruments” as of December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 (see Note 16 to the consolidated financial statements).

The Bank accounted for an adjustment to previous years’ income as required by the BCRA which, subsequent to the date of these financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2020, required, by means of Memorandum No. 8/2021 dated May 22, 2021, that an adjustment be made to the fair value recognized in respect of the equity interest in Prisma Medios de Pago S.A. as of December 31, 2020.

For reporting purposes only, such adjustment had an impact on “Investments in equity instruments” by 2,508,271 (decrease) in the consolidated statement of financial position comparative as of December 31, 2021, and on “Unappropriated retained earnings” by 1,755,774 (net decrease in deferred income tax) in the comparative consolidated statement of changes in shareholders' equity as of March 31, 2021.

It should be noted that in estimating the valuation of such equity interest, the Bank followed the guidelines set forth under applicable laws and regulations, and relied on the valuation report as of December 31, 2020 issued by independent appraisers.

 
   
   
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During March 2022, the transfer of all the shares corresponding to the referred interest was made, accounting for the income/(loss) from the sale during the quarter ended March 31, 2022.

c)Memorandum No. 6/2017 on income tax reassessment

On May 29, 2017, the BCRA issued Memorandum No. 6/2017 whereby the Entity was required to account for a provision in liabilities for the reassessment of income tax applying the inflation adjustment for tax purposes. As described in Note 15 to the consolidated financial statements, such provision was fully reversed as from June 30, 2021.

 

The exceptions described above imply a deviation from IFRS.

 

As stated in Note 2 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements, the abovementioned circumstances result in a departure from the IFRS, which has a significant impact and may distort the information provided in these separate condensed financial statements.

As this is an interim period, the Entity has opted to present condensed information, pursuant to the guidelines of IAS 34 “Interim Financial Information”; therefore, not all the information required for the preparation of complete financial statements under IFRS is included. Therefore, these financial statements should be read jointly with the financial statements as of December 31, 2021. However, explanatory notes of events and transactions that are material for understanding any changes in the financial position as from December 31, 2021 are included.

 

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 condensed interim financial statements regarding:

 

·Functional and presentation currency (Note 3 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)
·Accounting judgments and estimates (Note 4 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)
·Significant accounting policies and guidelines issued by the Argentine Central Bank (Note 5 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements), except for the measurement of ownership interests in subsidiaries
·Changes in accounting policies and 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 50 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)
·Compliance with the provisions of the Argentine Securities Commission – minimum shareholders’ equity and cash-contra account (Note 52 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)
·Trust activities (Note 54 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)
·Mutual funds (Note 55 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)
·Penalties and administrative proceedings initiated by the BCRA (Note 56 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)
·Accounting records (Note 57 to the consolidated condensed financial statements)
·Subsequent events (Note 58 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)
 
   
   
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3.Significant accounting policies

Investments in subsidiaries

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

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

 

The interim financial statements as of March 31, 2022 of the subsidiaries BBVA Asset Management Argentina S.A.U. and Consolidar Administradora de Fondos de Jubilaciones y Pensiones S.A. (under liquidation proceedings) were adjusted considering the financial reporting framework set forth by the BCRA in order to present financial information in constant terms.

The financial statements of PSA Finance Argentina Compañía Financiera S.A. and Volkswagen Financial Services Compañía Financiera S.A. were prepared pursuant to the model set forth in paragraph 5.5 “Impairment” of IFRS 9 as from January 1, 2022, as stated in note 2 to these consolidated condensed interim financial statements.

 

4.Cash and deposits in banks
     03.31.22     12.31.21 
         
BCRA - Current account     115,762,261     164,656,111
Cash    74,633,000    86,186,078
Balances with other local and foreign institutions     8,319,479     2,235,347
         
  TOTAL     198,714,740     253,077,536

 

5.Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss

 

     03.31.22     12.31.21 
         
BCRA Bills     7,331,098   -
Government securities     3,050,413     1,620,500
Private securities - Corporate bonds   -     905
         
  TOTAL    10,381,511   1,621,405

 

 

6.Derivatives

 

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.

 

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

 

 

 
   
   
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Breakdown is as follows:

 

 

Assets

 

     03.31.22     12.31.21 
         
Debit balances linked to foreign currency forwards pending settlement in pesos     995,893     3,265,484
Debit balances linked to interest rate swaps - floating rate for fixed rate   -     3,596
         
  TOTAL   995,893   3,269,080

 

Liabilities

 

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 rate swaps are reported below:

 

     03.31.22     12.31.21 
         
Foreign currency forwards        
         
Foreign currency forward purchases - US$     882,309     1,189,085
Foreign currency forward purchases - Euros     463   -
Foreign currenct forward sales - US$     858,672     1,129,832
Foreign currency forward sales - Euros    23,923    11,432
         
Interest rate swaps        
         
 Fixed rate for floating rate (1)   -     180,000

 

(1) Floating: Badlar Rate is the interest rate for time deposits over 1 (one) million pesos, from 30 to 35 days.

 

7.Repo transactions

 

Breakdown is as follows:

 

Reverse repurchase transactions

 

     03.31.22     12.31.21 
         
Amounts receivable for reverse repurchase transactions of BCRA bills with the BCRA    67,419,171     159,651,988
         
  TOTAL    67,419,171     159,651,988

 

Repurchase transactions

 

No repurchase transactions were accounted for as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021. 

 

 
   
   
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8.Other financial assets

 

The breakdown of other financial assets is as follows:

 

     03.31.22     12.31.21 
         
Measured at amortized cost        
         
Other receivables     8,084,892     7,528,962
Receivables from sale of ownership interest in Prisma Medios de Pago S.A.     6,615,281     3,974,817
Financial debtors from spot transactions pending settlement     2,438,225     3,034,206
Non-financial debtors from spot transactions pending settlement     1,930,687     9,399
Other    25,268     229,263
         
     19,094,353    14,776,647
         
         
Allowance for loan losses (Exhibit R)   (276,947)   (299,672)
         
  TOTAL    18,817,406    14,476,975

 

9.Loans and other financing

 

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

 

     03.31.22     12.31.21 
         
Credit cards     165,510,540     182,390,038
Consumer loans    45,004,356    47,460,478
Discounted instruments    30,546,410    33,815,257
Overdrafts    25,930,138    26,148,381
Mortgage loans    24,660,255    26,590,270
Unsecured instruments    17,506,424    23,681,588
Loans for the prefinancing and financing of exports    13,688,297    15,486,715
Other financial institutions    12,384,368    14,352,044
Pledge loans     4,989,622     5,648,121
Loans to personnel     3,140,248     3,382,630
Receivables from finance leases     2,408,003     3,011,001
Instruments purchased     944,358     2,133,413
BCRA     3,037   -
Non-financial government sector     554     859
Other financing    49,708,075    49,867,721
         
      396,424,685     433,968,516
         
Allowance for loan losses (EXHIBIT R)     (11,904,274)     (15,614,681)
         
  TOTAL     384,520,411     418,353,835

 

 

 
   
   
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Finance leases

 

The Bank entered into finance lease agreements related to vehicles and machinery and equipment.

 

The following table shows the total gross investment in the finance leases (lease-purchase agreement) and the current value of the minimum payments to be received thereunder:

 

    03.31.22   12.31.21
   

Total

investment

Current value of minimum payments   Total investment

Current value

of minimum payments

Term    
             
Up to 1 year     1,298,474   717,881     1,590,407   867,009
From 1 to 2 years     1,166,839   728,910     1,399,778   838,886
From 2 to 3 years     994,759   737,433     1,212,679   876,866
From 3 to 4 years     313,181   221,390     574,619   422,833
From 4 to 5 years   3,282 2,389   7,925 5,407
             
TOTAL     3,776,535   2,408,003     4,785,408   3,011,001
             
Principal       2,338,292       2,918,224
Interest accrued      69,711      92,777
TOTAL       2,408,003       3,011,001

 

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

 

     03.31.22     12.31.21 
         
Total Exhibit B y C     403,156,080     441,628,444
Plus:         
  BCRA     3,037   -
  Loans to personnel     3,140,248     3,382,630
  Interest and other items accrued receivable from financial assets with credit value impairment     177,199     526,474
         
Less:         
Allowance for loan losses (Exhibit R)     (11,904,274)     (15,614,681)
Adjustments for effective interest rate    (2,061,986)    (2,128,461)
Corporate bonds    (1,462,202)    (1,619,590)
Loan commitments    (6,527,691)    (7,820,981)
Total loans and other financing     384,520,411     418,353,835

 

 

Note 47.2 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements contains information on credit risk associated with loans and other financing and allowances measured using the expected credit loss model.

 

As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Bank holds the loan commitments booked in off-balance sheet accounts according to the financial reporting framework set forth by the BCRA:

 

 
   
   
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     03.31.22     12.31.21 
Secured loans     3,489,161     2,721,491
Liabilities related to foreign trade transactions     1,021,921     2,782,943
Overdrafts and receivables agreed not used     1,010,209     1,325,204
Guarantees granted     1,006,400     991,343
         
    6,527,691   7,820,981

 

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

 

10.Other debt securities

 

a) Financial assets measured at amortized cost

 

     03.31.22     12.31.21 
         
Government securities    25,355,444    26,191,668
         
         
  TOTAL    25,355,444    26,191,668

 

b) Financial assets measured at fair value through OCI

 

     03.31.22     12.31.21 
         
BCRA Liquidity Bills     239,753,152     124,999,215
Government securities    69,081,205    61,948,864
BCRA Liquidity Notes    24,014,300   -
Private securities - Corporate bonds     1,425,844     1,577,986
         
         
  TOTAL     334,274,501     188,526,065

 

11.Financial assets pledged as collateral

 

As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Bank pledged as collateral the following financial assets:

 

     03.31.22     12.31.21 
         
BCRA - Special guarantee accounts (Note 42.1) (1)   7,509,098     8,470,388
Guarantee trust - Government securities at fair value through OCI (2)   6,855,766     5,355,989
Guarantee trust - USD (4)   4,631,063     4,976,717
Deposits as collateral (3)   4,107,762     4,736,230
         
  TOTAL    23,103,689    23,539,324

 

(1)Special guarantee current accounts opened at the BCRA for transactions related to the automated clearing houses and other similar entities.

 

(2)Set up as collateral to operate with Rosario Futuros Exchange (ROFEX), Bolsas y Mercados Argentinos S.A. (BYMA) and Mercado Abierto Electrónico S.A. (MAE) on foreign currency forward transactions and futures contracts. The trust fund consists of government securities.

 

(3)Deposits pledged as collateral for activities related to credit card transactions in the country and abroad, leases and futures contracts.

 

(4)The trust is composed of dollars in cash as security for activities related to the transactions of MAE and BYMA.

 

 
   
   
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12.Income Tax:

 

a)Current income tax assets

 

Breakdown is as follows:

 

    03.31.22   12.31.21
         
Income tax asset     2,253,986     2,616,193
      2,253,986     2,616,193

 

b)Current income tax liabilities

There is no balance for this item.

 

c)Income tax

Breakdown of income tax benefit / (expense):

 

    03.31.22   03.31.21
         
Current tax     (30,969)     3,805,899
Deferred tax   (1,463,365)   (2,899,416)
     (1,494,334)   906,483

 

The Bank’s effective tax rate for the period ended March 31, 2022 was 26%.

 

The income tax benefit for the period ended March 31, 2022 includes the impact of the calculation of the inflation adjustment for tax purposes and the reversal of the provision required by the BCRA, as mentioned in the section “Income tax– Inflation adjustment for tax purposes. Fiscal years 2016, 2017 and 2018” of Note 15.c) to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements

 

The policy on the recognition of income tax for interim period is described in Note 15.c) to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements.

 

13.Investments in equity instruments

 

Investments in equity instruments for which the Bank 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:

 

13.1 Investments in equity instruments through profit or loss

 

 

     03.31.22     12.31.21 
         
Private securities - Shares of other non-controlled companies     476,407     446,069
Prisma Medios de Pago S.A. (Note 16 to the consolidated financial statements)   -     2,085,746
         
  TOTAL   476,407   2,531,815

 

 

 

 
   
   
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13.2 Investments in equity instruments through other comprehensive income

 

     03.31.22     12.31.21 
         
Banco Latinoaméricano de Exportaciones S.A.    34,964    40,106
Other     1,633     1,775
         
  TOTAL     36,597     41,881

 

 

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:

 

   03.31.22     12.31.21 
       
BBVA Asset Management Argentina S.A.U. Sociedad Gerente de Fondos Comunes de Inversión   2,445,431     2,050,405
Volkswagen Financial Services Compañía Financiera S.A.   2,356,992     2,432,120
PSA Finance Arg. Cía. Financiera S.A.   1,310,866     1,365,413
Rombo Compañía Financiera S.A.   790,328     917,339
BBVA Seguros Argentina S.A.   710,892     789,642
Interbanking S.A.   371,230     371,231
Play Digital S.A.   226,483     132,378
Openpay Argentina S.A.   149,941     170,257
Consolidar A.F.J.P. S.A. (undergoing liquidation proceedings)  19,040    22,888
       
TOTAL 8,381,203   8,251,673

 

15.Property and equipment

 

   03.31.22     12.31.21 
       
Real estate  43,126,885    43,145,863
Furniture and facilities   7,753,320     8,102,122
Right of use of leased real estate (Note 25)   3,744,971     3,984,209
Machinery and equipment   2,039,432     2,423,375
Constructions in progress   1,459,107     1,302,108
Vehicles   101,896    95,898
       
  TOTAL  58,225,611    59,053,575

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Item    Impairment 
   03.31.22     12.31.21 
         
Real Estate - Lavallol    (8,640)    (8,640)
Real Estate - Monte Grande     (35,111)     (35,111)
         
  TOTAL    (43,751)    (43,751)

 

16.Intangible assets

 

 

     03.31.22     12.31.21 
         
Licenses - Software     4,554,827     4,233,089
         
  TOTAL   4,554,827   4,233,089

 

17.Other non-financial assets

 

Breakdown is as follows:

 

     03.31.22     12.31.21 
         
Investment properties      6,824,217     3,249,899
Prepayments     2,596,275     3,747,815
Tax advances     1,204,066     1,018,098
Advances to suppliers of goods     545,195     587,686
Other miscellaneous assets     128,153     213,525
Assets acquired as security for loans    11,187    12,351
Advances to personnel     8,508     845,879
Other     181,876     142,816
         
  TOTAL    11,499,477   9,818,069

 

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

 

18.Non-current assets held for sale

 

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

 

     03.31.22     12.31.21 
         
Property and equipment held for sale     350,653     350,653
         
  TOTAL   350,653   350,653

 

 

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

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

 

Item    Impairment 
   03.31.22     12.31.21 
         
Real property held for sale - Fisherton     (45,179)     (45,179)
         
  TOTAL    (45,179)    (45,179)

 

19.Deposits

 

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

 

     03.31.22     12.31.21 
         
Non-financial government sector    17,410,613    15,407,629
Financial sector     436,125     439,199
Non-financial private sector and residents abroad     778,506,659     804,978,013
 Savings accounts     277,668,490     331,074,453
 Time deposits     218,795,254     199,058,175
 Checking accounts     200,400,975     197,814,609
 Investment accounts    74,658,965    69,491,647
 Other     6,982,975     7,539,129
         
  TOTAL     796,353,397     820,824,841

 

 

20.Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss

 

     03.31.22     12.31.21 
         
Obligations from government securities transactions    20   -
  TOTAL   20   -

 

21.Other financial liabilities

 

     03.31.22     12.31.21 
         
Obligations from financing of purchases    46,890,194    53,043,467
Collections and other transactions on behalf of third parties     7,059,245     6,058,941
Lease liabilities (Note 25)     2,905,692     3,383,857
Payment orders pending credit     2,799,915     2,630,823
Receivables from spot purchases pending settlement     1,897,078     1,658,084
Credit balance for spot sales pending settlement     1,392,545     7,159
Commissions accrued payable     106,594    40,855
Other     5,092,087     3,568,861
         
  TOTAL    68,143,350    70,392,047

 

 

 
   
   
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22.Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions

 

     03.31.22     12.31.21 
         
Local financial institutions   598,417    1,840,291
BCRA   56,272   52,848
         
TOTAL   654,689    1,893,139

 

23.Corporate bonds issued

 

No transactions were accounted for in the period/year ended March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021.

 

24.Other non-financial liabilities

 

     03.31.22     12.31.21 
         
Cash dividends payable (1)    28,000,000    32,499,488
Miscellaneous creditors    16,629,895    15,160,066
Other collections and withholdings     9,633,587     9,935,303
Advances collected     8,702,660     9,469,759
Short-term personnel benefits     7,849,175    10,135,227
Other taxes payable     3,418,950     2,731,221
Social security payment orders pending settlement     815,769    93,607
Long-term personnel benefits     554,184     643,239
Contract liabilities     377,751     427,544
Other    38,711    71,173
         
  TOTAL    76,020,682    81,166,627

 

(1) See Note 30 to the consolidated financial statements.

 

 

25.Leases

 

The Bank as lessee

 

Below is a detail of the amounts related to rights of use of leased assets and lease liabilities in force as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021:

 

 

Rights of use under leases

 

    Initial           Depreciation  
    value as of           Accumulated       For the    
Account   01.01.22   Increases   Decreases   as of 01.01.22   Decreases   Period (1)   03.31.22
                             
Leased real property             7,616,405             188,274        166,963                 3,632,196        108,001            368,550              3,744,971
                             
(1) See Note 37                            

 

 
   
   
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Lease liabilities

 

Future minimum payments for lease agreements are as follows:

 

  In foreign currency   In local currency   03.31.22   12.31.21
               
Up to one year   115,441    21,528     136,969    256,494
               
From 1 to 5 years 1,773,471   288,523     2,061,994    2,356,501
               
More than 5 years 690,853   15,876     706,729    770,862
               
            2,905,692    3,383,857

 

Interest and exchange rate difference recognized in profit or loss

 

          03.31.22   03.31.21
               
Other operating expenses            
Interest on finance lease liabilities (Note 38)        (106,209)     (137,868)
               
               
Exchange rate difference            
Exchange rate difference from finance lease    (1,425,520)    1,550,439
               
               
Other expenses              
Leases (Note 36)          (1,558,240)     (1,061,564)

 

 

26.Share Capital

 

Share capital information is disclosed in Note 30 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements.

 

 

 
   
   
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27.Interest income

 

     03.31.22     03.31.21 
         
Interest on government securities    24,184,505    15,150,212
Interest on credit card loans     8,063,791     8,235,287
Premiums on reverse repurchase agreements     7,409,879     4,836,062
Stabilization Coefficient (CER) clause adjustment     6,586,760     4,755,364
Interest on instruments     4,537,652     4,245,434
Interest on consumer loans     4,399,264     4,000,086
Acquisition Value Unit (UVA) clause adjustment     3,400,713     4,459,276
Interest on other loans     3,369,612     3,433,165
Interest on overdrafts     2,381,147     2,770,910
Interest on loans to the financial sector     1,112,130     900,606
Interest on mortgage loans     422,135     490,824
Interest on pledge loans     282,322     471,318
Interest on finance leases     206,178     224,750
Interest on loans for the prefinancing and financing of exports     129,113     306,824
Interest on private securities    95,165    36,352
Other    82,181     2,303
         
  TOTAL    66,662,547    54,318,773

 

 

28.Interest expenses

 

     03.31.22     03.31.21 
         
Time deposits    21,640,336    18,336,610
Checking accounts deposits     5,206,837     2,838,044
Acquisition Value Unit (UVA) clause adjustments     1,692,260     874,597
Savings accounts deposits     156,845     149,227
Interfinancial loans received    69,204    50,436
Other liabilities from financial intermediation    40,824     112,102
Premiums on reverse repurchase transactions     1,541   -
Other     242     332
         
  TOTAL    28,808,089    22,361,348

 

 

29.Commission income

 

     03.31.22     03.31.21 
         
From credit cards     5,425,058     5,118,567
Linked to liabilities     5,329,289     4,760,329
From insurance     560,198     597,979
From foreign trade and foreign currency transactions     512,738     597,817
Linked to loans     140,365     141,918
Linked to securities     131,931     144,541
From guarantees granted     474     2,671
         
  TOTAL    12,100,053    11,363,822

 

 

 
   
   
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30.Commission expenses

 

     03.31.22     03.31.21 
         
For credit and debit cards     5,005,575     5,542,050
For payment of salaries     345,124     284,603
For foreign trade transactions     113,672     123,521
For digital sales services     5,168     242,000
For promotions   -    46,200
Linked to transactions with securities     2,382     6,853
Other commission expenses     806,690     421,187
         
  TOTAL   6,278,611   6,666,414

 

 

31.Net income / (loss) from financial instruments carried at fair value through profit or loss

 

     03.31.22     03.31.21 
         
Income from financial assets sale or write-off (1)     2,615,050   -
Income from government securities     695,460     938,483
Income from foreign currency forward transactions     648,595     1,851,571
Income from corporate bonds     817     3,857
Income from interest rate swaps   (769)   -
Income from private securities     (59,442)   (520,146)
Other    (3,159)   -
         
  TOTAL   3,896,552   2,273,765

 

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

 

32.Net (loss) from derecognition of assets carried at amortized cost and at fair value through other comprehensive income

 

     03.31.22     03.31.21 
         
(Loss) from sale of government securities     (34,245)     (51,187)
         
  TOTAL    (34,245)    (51,187)

 

33.Foreign exchange and gold gains (losses)

 

     03.31.22     03.31.21 
         
Income from purchase-sale of foreign currency     2,116,388     1,951,201
Conversion of foreign currency assets and liabilities into pesos   (401,325)   (564,249)
         
  TOTAL   1,715,063   1,386,952

 

 

 
   
   
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34.Other operating income

 

     03.31.22     03.31.21 
         
Adjustments and interest on miscellaneous receivables   762,017   894,766
Rental of safe deposit boxes   515,295   442,384
Loans recovered   394,300   353,610
Debit and credit card commissions   197,618   94,340
Punitive interest   52,547   48,202
Allowances reversed   16,189   99,946
Income from asset sale in equity instruments (1)   839,671   -
Income from initial recognition of government securities    -   17,754
Other operating income   596,457   500,999
         
TOTAL    3,374,094    2,452,001

 

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

 

 

35.Personnel benefits

 

     03.31.22     03.31.21 
         
Salaries    5,392,494    5,632,091
Social security withholdings and collections    1,561,748    1,569,127
Other short-term personnel benefits    1,514,327    1,372,543
Personnel compensation and bonuses   283,021   156,659
Personnel services   132,081   161,761
         
TOTAL    8,883,671    8,892,181

 

36.Administrative expenses

 

     03.31.22     03.31.21 
         
Taxes    2,078,399    1,899,699
Rentals (Note 25)    1,558,240    1,061,564
Armored transportation services    1,220,701    1,184,715
Maintenance and repair costs   969,161   959,151
Administrative expenses   659,429   557,430
Advertising   505,476   308,428
Electricity and communications   391,957   412,734
Other fees   295,565   295,138
Security services   280,798   299,418
Insurance   107,044   101,885
Entertainment and travel expenses   40,377   60,487
Stationery and supplies   25,877   27,153
Fees to Bank Directors and Supervisory Committee   10,427   12,933
Other administrative expenses    1,223,164   909,623
         
TOTAL    9,366,615    8,090,358

 

 
   
   
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37.Depreciation and amortization

 

     03.31.22     03.31.21 
         
Depreciation of property and equipment    1,167,682    1,245,396
Amortization of rights of use of leased real estate   368,550   328,356
Amortization of intangible assets    70,438   56,467
Depreciation of other assets   15,283   15,449
         
TOTAL    1,621,953    1,645,668

 

38.Other operating expenses

 

     03.31.22     03.31.21 
         
Turnover tax    5,028,455    4,437,600
Other allowances (Exhibit J)   611,969   406,173
Initial recognition of loans   496,711   452,600
Contribution to the Deposit Guarantee Fund   315,266   317,796
Claims   288,502   43,891
Reorganization expenses (Exhibit J)    145,055   405,157
Interest on lease liabilities (Note 25)   106,209   137,868
Other operating expenses   424,943   659,491
         
TOTAL    7,417,110    6,860,576

 

39.Related parties

 

See Note 46 to the Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements.

 

40.Restrictions on the payment of dividends

See Note 48 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements as regards restrictions to the payment of dividends.

 

41.Restricted assets

As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Bank has the following restricted assets:

a)The Entity applied the following assets as security for loans agreed under the Global Credit Program for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises granted by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).
  03.31.22 12.31.21
     
Argentine Treasury Bond adjusted by CER. Maturity 2023 26,784 27,396
Argentine Treasury Bond adjusted by CER. Maturity 2024 128,820 128,837
  155,604 156,233

 

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 23,103,689 23,539,324 as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively (see Note 11 to these separate condensed interim financial statements).
 
   
   
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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.

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:

Items   03.31.2022   12.31.21
         
Balances at the BCRA        
         
    BCRA – current account – not restricted             115,081,769             164,656,111
         
    BCRA – special guarantee accounts – restricted (Note 14)                 7,509,098                 8,470,388
         
    BCRA – social security special accounts – restricted                     680,492                                -   
         
              123,271,359             173,126,499
         
Argentine Treasury Bond in pesos at 22% fixed rate. Maturity May 2022               25,355,444               26,191,669
         
Liquidity Bills – BCRA             220,910,398             124,999,215
         
TOTAL             369,537,201             324,317,383

 

42.2 Minimum capital requirements

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

Minimum capital requirements   03.31.2022   03.31.2021
         
Credit risk               39,577,372               44,531,502
Operational risk               16,113,235               14,894,732
Market risk                     650,508                     268,739
         
Paid-in             161,883,653             162,615,925
Surplus             105,542,538             102,920,952

 

 

43.Accounting principles – Explanation added for translations into English

 

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

 

 
   
   
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EXHIBIT A
                   
BREAKDOWN OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES
AS OF MARCH 31, 2022 AND DECEMBER 31, 2021
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)
(Stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements)
                   
    HOLDING   POSITION
    Fair  Fair Book Book   Position with    
Account Identification value value  value value   no options Options Final position
      level 03.31.22 12.31.21        
                   
DEBT SECURITIES AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS                  
                   
Local:                  
Government Securities - In pesos                  
National Treasury Bills in pesos, maturity 05-23-2022 5936 810,915 1 810,915  -   810,915 - 810,915
Boncer TX28 2.25% ARS, maturity 11-09-2028 5926 620,485 1 620,485  -   620,485 - 620,485
Boncer TX26 2% ARS, maturity 11-09-2026 5925 580,128 1 580,128  -   580,128 - 580,128
National Treasury Bond adjusted by 1.55% CERin pesos, maturity 07-26-2024 5405 297,697 1 297,697  -   297,697 - 297,697
Discount Treasury Bill, maturity 01-03-2022 ARS 5938 - 1  - 920,995    - -  -
Discount Treasury Bill, maturity 01-31-2022 ARS 5917 - 1  - 699,505    - -  -
Subtotal Government Securities - In pesos    2,309,225   2,309,225  1,620,500    2,309,225 -  2,309,225
                   
Government Securities - In foreign currency                  
GD35 Bond, Foreign law, STEP UP maturity 01-09-2038 71090/81090/94729 396,651 1 396,651  -   396,651 - 396,651
GD35 Bond, Foreign law, STEP UP maturity 07-09-2035 81088/94728 344,537 1 344,537  -   344,537 - 344,537
Subtotal Government Securities - In foreign currency    741,188   741,188  -   741,188 - 741,188
                   
BCRA Bills                  
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos maturity 04-19-2022 13815  7,331,098 1 7,331,098  -    7,331,098 -  7,331,098
Subtotal BCRA Bills    7,331,098   7,331,098  -    7,331,098 -  7,331,098
                   
Private Securities                   
Corporate Bond Rombo Cia Financiera S.A. Class 42 53238 - 2  - 905    - -  -
Subtotal Private Securities   -    - 905    - -  -
                   
                   
TOTAL DEBT SECURITIES AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS    10,381,511   10,381,511  1,621,405    10,381,511 -  10,381,511

 

 
   
   
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EXHIBIT A
(Continued)
BREAKDOWN OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES
AS OF MARCH 31, 2022 AND DECEMBER 31, 2021
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)
(Stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements)
                   
    HOLDING   POSITION
    Fair  Fair Book Book   Position with    
Account Identification value value  value value   no options Options Final position
      level 03.31.22 12.31.21        
                   
OTHER DEBT SECURITIES                  
                   
MEASURED AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH OCI                  
Local:                  
Government Securities - In pesos                  
Treasury Bonds adjusted by 1.50% CER, maturity 03-25-2024 5493  14,181,900 1 14,181,900  14,779,458    14,181,900 -  14,181,900
Treasury Bonds adjusted by 1.30% CER, maturity 09-20-2022 5495  12,151,740 1 12,151,740  12,546,117    12,151,740 -  12,151,740
Treasury Bonds adjusted by 1.40% CER maturity 03-25-2023 5492/81012  10,071,926 1 10,071,926  11,279,304    10,071,926 -  10,071,926
Treasury Bonds adjusted by 1.45% CER, maturity 08-13-2023 5497  9,888,825 1 9,888,825  1,546,484    9,888,825 -  9,888,825
Treasury Bills adjusted by CER, maturity 02-17-2023 9111  6,895,643 1 6,895,643  -    6,895,643 -  6,895,643
Treasury Bills adjusted by CER, maturity 08-16-2022 5949  4,402,139 1 4,402,139 602,401    4,402,139 -  4,402,139
National Treasury Bill in pesos, maturity 05-23-2022 5936  2,886,000 1 2,886,000  2,959,775    2,886,000 -  2,886,000
Treasury Bills adjusted by CER, maturity 12-16-2022 9112  2,372,479 2 2,372,479  -    2,372,479 -  2,372,479
Treasury Bills adjusted by CER, maturity 06-30-2022 5940  1,386,000 1 1,386,000  1,401,540    1,386,000 -  1,386,000
Treasury Bills adjusted by CER, maturity 10-21-2022 5969  1,146,000 1 1,146,000  1,149,089    1,146,000 -  1,146,000
National Treasury Bond adjusted by 1.55% CER, in pesos, maturity 07-26-2024 5405  1,039,095 1 1,039,095  -    1,039,095 -  1,039,095
Discount Treasury Bills in pesos, maturity 04-29-2022 5948  996,915 1 996,915  -   996,915 - 996,915
Treasury Bills adjusted by CER, maturity 02-22-2022 5500 - 1  -  7,314,613    - -  -
Treasury Bonds adjusted by 1.20% CERmaturity 03-18-2022. 5491/81034 - 1  -  4,904,704    - -  -
Treasury Bills adjusted by CER, maturity 04-18-2022 5934 - 1  -  1,586,952    - -  -
Subtotal Government Securities - In pesos    67,418,662   67,418,662  60,070,437    67,418,662 -  67,418,662
                   
Government Securities - In foreign currency                  
                   
Dollar-linked Treasury Bonds. Maturity 11-30-2022 5937  1,116,518 1 1,116,518  1,254,712    1,116,518 -  1,116,518
Dollar-linked Treasury Bonds. Maturity 04-28-2023 5928  546,025 1 546,025 623,715   546,025 - 546,025
Subtotal Government Securities - In foreign currency    1,662,543   1,662,543  1,878,427    1,662,543 -  1,662,543
                   
BCRA Bills                  
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos maturity 04-05-2022 13811  57,683,958 2 57,683,958  -    57,683,958 -  57,683,958
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos maturity 04-26-2022 13817  29,079,335 2 29,079,335  -    29,079,335 -  29,079,335
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos maturity 04-28-2022 13818  29,009,697 2 29,009,697  -    29,009,697 -  29,009,697
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos maturity 07-27-2022 13794  26,173,852 2 26,173,852  -    26,173,852 -  26,173,852
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos maturity 04-21-2022 13816  22,915,762 2 22,915,762  -    22,915,762 -  22,915,762
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos maturity 04-12-2022 13813  21,685,775 2 21,685,775  -    21,685,775 -  21,685,775
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos maturity 04-07-2022 13812  19,832,866 2 19,832,866  -    19,832,866 -  19,832,866
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos maturity 04-13-2022 13814  19,198,452 2 19,198,452  -    19,198,452 -  19,198,452
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos maturity 04-19-2022 13815  14,173,455 2 14,173,455  -    14,173,455 -  14,173,455
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos maturity 10-28-2021 13778 - 2  -  28,252,269    - -  -
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos maturity 10-14-2021 13776 - 2  -  22,765,679    - -  -
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos maturity 10-26-2021 13774 - 2  -  13,757,883    - -  -
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos maturity 10-12-2021 13775 - 2  -  13,386,433    - -  -
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos maturity 10-07-2021 13779 - 2  -  12,406,012    - -  -
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos maturity 10-19-2021 13772 - 2  -  11,547,557    - -  -
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos maturity 10-21-2021 13773   2  -  11,523,881    - -  -
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos maturity 10-05-2021 13777 - 2  -  11,359,501    - -  -
Subtotal BCRA Bills    239,753,152   239,753,152 124,999,215    239,753,152 - 239,753,152
                   
BCRA Bills - In pesos                  
Nobacs ARS floating rate, maturity 08-24-2022 21110  24,014,300 2 24,014,300  -    24,014,300 -  24,014,300
Subtotal BCRA Bills, in pesos    24,014,300   24,014,300  -    24,014,300 -  24,014,300
                   
Private Securities - In pesos                  
Corporate Bond Arcor Class 17 UVA maturity 10-20-2025 55692  328,622 3 328,622 346,773   328,622 - 328,622
Corporate Bond Ledesma Class 10 maturity 05-27-2022 55500  262,535 3 262,535 301,264   262,535 - 262,535
Corporate Bond New San Class 10 ARS maturity 12-20-2022 55856  194,558 3 194,558 224,133   194,558 - 194,558
Corporate Bond Petroquimica Rivadavia Class G floating rate, maturity 05-31-2022 55388  78,163 3 78,163 90,171    78,163 - 78,163
Subtotal Private Securities - In Pesos    863,878   863,878 962,341   863,878 - 863,878
                   
Private Securities - In foreign currency                  
Corporate Bond EN ME PCR Class H  55849  169,889 2 169,889 183,709   169,889 - 169,889
Corporate Bond Molinos Agro SA U$S Link maturity 05-18-2023 55364  167,340 3 167,340 185,737   167,340 - 167,340
Corporate Bond Oil y Gas maturity 08-27-2025 55584  117,656 3 117,656 126,458   117,656 - 117,656
Corporate Bond Luz de Tres Picos U$S maturity 10-28-2024 55710  107,081 3 107,081 119,741   107,081 - 107,081
Subtotal Private Securities    561,966   561,966 615,645   561,966 - 561,966
                   
TOTAL DEBT SECURITIES MEASURED AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH OCI    334,274,501   334,274,501 188,526,065    334,274,501 - 334,274,501

 

 
   
   
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EXHIBIT A
(Continued)
BREAKDOWN OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES
AS OF MARCH 31, 2022 AND DECEMBER 31, 2021
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)
(Stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements)
                   
    HOLDING   POSITION
    Fair  Fair Book Book   Position with    
Account Identification value value  value value   no options Options Final position
      level 03.31.22 12.31.21        
                   
OTHER DEBT SECURITIES (Continued)                  
                   
                   
MEASURED AT AMORTIZED COST                  
Government Securities - In Pesos                  
Argentine Treasury Bond in pesos, at 22% fixed rate, maturity May 2022 5496  25,355,444 2 25,355,444  26,191,668    25,355,444 -  25,355,444
Subtotal Government Securities - In Pesos    25,355,444   25,355,444  26,191,668    25,355,444 -  25,355,444
                   
TOTAL DEBT SECURITIES MEASURED AT AMORTIZED COST    25,355,444   25,355,444  26,191,668    25,355,444 -  25,355,444
                   
TOTAL OTHER DEBT SECURITIES    359,629,945   359,629,945 214,717,733    359,629,945 - 359,629,945
                   
EQUITY INSTRUMENTS                  
                   
Local:                  
Private Securities - In pesos                  
BYMA- Bolsas y Mercados Argentina Share    308,000 1 308,000 301,781   308,000 - 308,000
Mercado de Valores de Bs. As. Share    168,407 1 168,407 144,288   168,407 - 168,407
Other   239 2  239 277   239 - 239
Prisma Medios de Pago S.A.   - 3  -  2,085,746    - -  -
                   
Foreign:                  
Private Securities - In foreign currency                  
Other    36,358 2 36,358 41,604    36,358 - 36,358
TOTAL EQUITY INSTRUMENTS    513,004   513,004  2,573,696   513,004 - 513,004
 
   
   
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                  EXHIBIT B
               
               
               
CLASSIFICATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING ACCORDING TO FINANCIAL 
PERFORMANCE AND GUARANTEES RECEIVED
AS OF MARCH 31, 2022 AND DECEMBER 31, 2021
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)
 (Stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements)
               
               
          03.31.22   12.31.21
               
COMMERCIAL PORTFOLIO            
               
Normal performance            118,912,252      127,880,470
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "A"                   470,209          6,208,536
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "B"                   533,481              718,769
  No preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees            117,908,562      120,953,165
               
Troubled                   554,662              612,013
  No preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees                   554,662              612,013
               
With high risk of insolvency                      89,190              173,847
  No preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees                      89,190              173,847
               
Uncollectible                   330,195          2,012,541
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "B"                   160,188              185,930
  No preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees                   170,007          1,826,611
               
               
TOTAL            119,886,299      130,678,871
             
 
   
   
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                  EXHIBIT B
              (Continued)
               
CLASSIFICATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING ACCORDING TO FINANCIAL 
PERFORMANCE AND GUARANTEES RECEIVED
AS OF MARCH 31, 2022 AND DECEMBER 31, 2021
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)
 (Stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements)
               
               
          03.31.22   12.31.21
               
CONSUMER AND HOUSING PORTFOLIO            
               
Normal performance            275,910,618      302,405,701
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "A"                   156,865              127,396
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "B"              28,770,059        30,607,809
  No preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees            246,983,694      271,670,496
               
Low risk                3,050,965          2,830,797
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "A"                             25                          2
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "B"                   256,814              189,233
  No preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees                2,794,126          2,641,562
               
Low risk - with special follow-up                   134,254              195,758
  No preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees                   134,254              195,758
               
Medium risk                2,157,745          2,342,038
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "B"                      47,506              101,834
  No preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees                2,110,239          2,240,204
               
High risk                1,702,936          2,787,869
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "A"                             40                        46
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "B"                      96,318                99,883
  No preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees                1,606,578          2,687,940
               
Uncollectible                   313,263              387,410
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "A"                        2,774                  2,982
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "B"                      58,930                59,659
  No preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees                   251,559              324,769
               
               
               
TOTAL            283,269,781      310,949,573
               
               
GRAND TOTAL            403,156,080      441,628,444
             
 
   
   
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                      EXHIBIT C
                       
CONCENTRATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING
AS OF MARCH 31, 2022 AND DECEMBER 31, 2021
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)
 (Stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements)
                       
                       
                       
          03.31.22   12.31.21
              % over       % over
  Number of customers       Debt   total    Debt   total 
          balance   portfolio   balance   portfolio
                       
                       
  10 largest customers               42,728,524   10.60%        38,144,517   8.64%
  50 following largest customers               35,610,080   8.83%        46,810,786   10.60%
  100 following largest customers               22,617,855   5.61%        25,764,271   5.83%
  All other customers            302,199,621   74.96%      330,908,870   74.93%
                       
     TOTAL             403,156,080   100.00%      441,628,444   100.00%
 
   
   
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                  EXHIBIT D
BREAKDOWN BY TERM OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING
AS OF MARCH 31, 2022
  (Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)
 (Stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements) (1)
                   
                   
                   
    Terms remaining to maturity
                   
    Portfolio 1 3 6 12 24 more than  
  ITEM due month months months months months 24 TOTAL
                months  
                   
                   
  Non-financial government sector                        -                    555                        -                        -                        -                        -                        -                   555
  B.C.R.A.                        -                  3,037                        -                        -                        -                        -                        -                3,037
  Financial sector                        -            4,750,525            1,409,422            1,668,288            2,934,075            3,369,423            2,081,133       16,212,866
  Non-financial private sector                
  and residents abroad            4,115,952        194,314,449          47,657,741          41,652,277          39,105,638          38,612,107          72,550,693     438,008,857
                   
                   
            4,115,952     199,068,566       49,067,163       43,320,565       42,039,713       41,981,530       74,631,826     454,225,315
                   
                   
                   
  (1) These balances are total contractual flows and, therefore, include principal, accrued and to be accrued interest and charges.

 

 
   
   
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            EXHIBIT H
             
DEPOSITS CONCENTRATION
AS OF MARCH 31, 2022 AND DECEMBER 31, 2021
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)
 (Stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements)
             
             
             
    03.31.22   12.31.21
      % over      % over 
Number of customers   Debt total   Debt total
    balance portfolio   balance portfolio
             
             
10 largest customers          98,424,168 12.36%          88,103,600 10.73%
             
50 following largest customers          97,209,950 12.21%          90,334,138 11.01%
             
100 following largest customers          35,565,874 4.47%          39,859,283 4.86%
             
All other customers        565,153,405 70.96%        602,527,820 73.40%
             
             
   TOTAL          796,353,397 100.00%        820,824,841 100.00%
             

 

 
   
   
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              EXHIBIT I
               
               
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)
 (Stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements) (1)
               
               
               
  Terms remaining to maturity
               
  1 3 6 12 24 more than  
ITEMS month months months  months  months 24 TOTAL
            months  
               
Deposits     676,261,112     70,607,212     68,514,530          681,229            27,020               124        816,091,227
      Non-financial government sector          17,551,581             70,857                      -                      -                      -                    -             17,622,438
      Financial sector              436,125                      -                      -                      -                      -                    -                 436,125
      Non-financial private sector and residents abroad        658,273,406       70,536,355       68,514,530            681,229             27,020                124           798,032,664
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss
                    20                      -                      -                      -                      -                    -                        20
Derivative instruments            327,363                      -                      -                      -                      -                    -               327,363
Other financial liabilities       68,075,425          236,733          318,084          581,160          812,923     3,547,504          73,571,829
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions            654,774                      -                      -                      -                      -                    -               654,774
               
TOTAL     745,318,694     70,843,945     68,832,614       1,262,389          839,943     3,547,628        890,645,213
               
(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
AS OF MARCH 31, 2022 AND DECEMBER 31, 2021
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)
 (Stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements)
                       
          Decreases        
  Accounts Balances             Monetary gain (loss) generated by provisions   Balances
    at the beginning Increases   Reversals   Uses     as of 03.31.22
    of the year                
                       
                       
  INCLUDED IN LIABILITIES                    
                       
   - Provisions for contingent commitments             990,832     143,686 (1)(4)                           -                       -                    (133,020)       1,001,498
                       
   - For administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties                  5,803                  -                             -                       -                           (803)               5,000
                       
   - Provisions for reorganization          1,559,317     145,055 (3)                16,189          500,028                    (187,016)       1,001,139
                       
   - Provisions for termination plans             305,511                  -                             -                       -                      (42,297)          263,214
                       
   - Other          3,551,841     468,622 (2)                           -            40,152                    (519,582)       3,460,729
                       
  TOTAL PROVISIONS          6,413,304     757,363                  16,189          540,180                    (882,718)       5,731,580

 

(1) Set up in compliance with the provisions of Comunication "A" 2950 and supplementary regulations of the BCRA.
(2) Set up to cover for potential contingencies not considered in other accounts (civil, commercial, labor and other lawsuits), and as required by Memorandum 6/2017 issued by the BCRA.
(3) See Note 27 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
(4) It includes an increase of 339 for exchange differences in foreign currency provisions for contingent commitments.
 
   
   
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EXHIBITL
                     
BALANCES IN FOREIGN CURRENCY
AS OF MARCH 31, 2022 AND DECEMBER 31, 2021
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)
 (stated in thousands of pesos constant currency - Note 3 to the consolidated financial of statements)
                     
                     
         
ACCOUNTS   TOTAL As of 03.31.22(per curremcy)   TOTAL
        AS OF           AS OF
ASSETS   03.31.22 Dollar Euro Real Other   12.31.21
                     
Cash and deposits in banks        156,430,977 149,026,636 7,127,311 41,653 235,377    173,883,978
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss        741,188 741,188  -  -  -   -
Other financial assets       5,246,037 5,243,307 2,730  -  -   3,346,754
Loans and other financing        21,014,359 20,990,545 23,814  -  -    22,092,595
Non-financial government sector        85 85  -  -  -    15
Other financial institutions        281  281  -  -  -    195,393
Non-financial private sector and residents abroad        21,013,993 20,990,179 23,814  -  -    21,897,187
Other debt securities   2,224,509 2,224,509  -  -  -   2,494,072
Financial assets pledged as collateral       5,790,349 5,790,349  -  -  -   6,528,241
Investments in equity instruments        36,358 36,358  -  -  -    41,604
                     
TOTAL ASSETS     191,483,777 184,052,892 7,153,855 41,653 235,377    208,387,244
                     
                     
                     
LIABILITIES                
                     
Deposits        174,253,455 170,996,863 3,256,592  -  -    192,997,504
Non-financial government sector       7,172,190 7,153,458 18,732  -  -   3,728,497
Financial sector        45,351 44,399  952  -  -    40,523
Non-financial private sector and residents abroad        167,035,914 163,799,006 3,236,908  -  -    189,228,484
 Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss    20 20  -  -  -   -
Other financial liabilities        13,797,835 13,062,363 709,398  - 26,074    11,925,637
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions        498,332 498,332  -  -  -    590,505
Other non-financial liabilities       4,318,759 2,549,353 1,769,406  -  -   4,787,946
                     
TOTAL LIABILITIES     192,868,401 187,106,931 5,735,396  - 26,074    210,301,592

 

 
   
   
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  EXHIBIT O
                                   
DERIVATIVES
AS OF MARCH 31, 2022
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)
 (Stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements)
                                   
                                   
                                   
  Type of Contract   Purpose of the transactions   Underlying asset   Type of settlement   Scope of negotiation or counterparty   Wighted average term originally agreed   Residual weighted average term   Weighted average term of Differences Settlement   Amount
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
  REPO TRANSACTIONS (1)    Financial transactions own account     Other     Upon maturity of differences     RESIDENTS IN THE COUNTRY FINANCIAL SECTOR    1   1   1   81,335,940
                                   
  FUTURES    Financial transactions own account     Foreign Currency     Daily differences     ROFEX    3   2   1   114,946,117
                                   
  FUTURES    Financial transactions own account     Foreign Currency     Upon maturity of differences     RESIDENTS ABROAD FINANCIAL SECTOR    1   1   4    349,701
                                   
  FUTURES    Financial transactions own account     Foreign Currency     Upon maturity of differences     RESIDENTS IN THE COUNTRY NON-FINANCIAL SECTOR    1   2   13   94,328,371

 

(1) Repo transactions, included as required by Communication A "6324" of the BCRA
 
   
   
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                EXHIBIT R
                 
ADJUSTMENT TO IMPAIRMENT LOSS - ALLOWANCES FOR LOAN LOSSES
AS OF MARCH 31, 2022 AND DECEMBER 31, 2021
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)
 (Stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements)
                 
        ECL of remaining life of the financial asset      
Accounts   Balances ECL for the      Monetarty gain/   Balances
    as of 12.31.21 following  FI with significant FI with credit (loss)   as of 03.31.22
      12 months increase of impairment generated by    
        credit risk   allowances    
                 
                 
Other financial assets                    299,672                      8,123                                -                       10,941                   (41,789)                    276,947
                 
Loans and other financing               15,614,681                  587,535                       (2,974)                (2,125,738)              (2,169,230)               11,904,274
       Other financial institutions                      382,325                      51,175                        76,879                        (1,264)                    (48,972)                      460,143
       Non-financial private sector and residents abroad                  15,232,356                    536,360                       (79,853)                  (2,124,474)                (2,120,258)                  11,444,131
Overdrafts                      373,408                    214,815                        30,141                        13,342                    (60,615)                      571,091
Instruments                      697,567                    (60,324)                        28,114                       (16,164)                    (96,798)                      552,395
Mortgage loans                      853,264                        6,448                        83,092                       (19,641)                   (119,152)                      804,011
Pledge loans                      114,980                          890                           (351)                          4,910                    (16,283)                      104,146
Consumer loans                    2,980,427                      71,686                       (50,239)                     (204,399)                   (381,193)                    2,416,282
Credit card loans                    5,646,052                      (2,670)                        30,173                            806                   (768,725)                    4,905,636
Finance leases                      109,068                      (3,683)                            573                       (12,960)                    (14,695)                        78,303
Other                    4,457,590                    309,198                     (201,356)                  (1,890,368)                   (662,797)                    2,012,267
                 
Other debt securities                      17,538                      9,167                                -                                -                     (2,557)                      24,148
                 
Contingent commitments                    990,832                  113,477                       26,322                         3,887                 (133,020)                 1,001,498
                 
TOTAL ALLOWANCES               16,922,723                  718,302                       23,348                (2,110,910)              (2,346,596)               13,206,867

 
   
   
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REPORTING SUMMARY FOR

THE PERIOD ENDED

MARCH 31, 2022

(Amounts stated in thousands of Argentine pesos in constant currency –Note 3 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)

 

These consolidated condensed interim financial statements as of March 31, 2022 and for the three-month period then ended, were prepared in accordance with the reporting framework set forth by the BCRA 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), with the following exceptions (“financial reporting framework set forth by the BCRA”):

 

a)Impairment of financial assets

 

Pursuant to Communication “A” 6847 issued by the BCRA, the Entity and the consolidated entities thereof (Group “C” entities) have applied the expected loss model set forth under paragraph 5.5. of IFRS 9, except for debt instruments issued by the non-financial government sector, which were excluded from the scope of such standard.

If the Entity had applied the impairment model established in paragraph 5.5. of IFRS 9, its shareholders' equity as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 would have been reduced by approximately 2,105,758 and 2,218,881, respectively, net of the deferred tax effect.

Group “C” entities (the Entity’s consolidated entities) have applied the expected credit loss model mentioned in the first paragraph since January 1, 2022 as set forth in Communication “A” 6938, as supplemented.

 

b)Measurement of the remaining investment held in Prisma Medios de Pago S.A.

By means of Memorandum No. 7/2019 dated April 29, 2019, the BCRA established the accounting treatment to be applied to the remaining investment held by the Entity in Prisma Medios de Pago S.A. recognized under “Investments in Equity Instruments” as of December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 (see Note 16 to the consolidated financial statements).

Additionally, the Bank recognized an adjustment to prior years’ profits, at the request of the BCRA. By means of Memorandum No. 8/2021 dated May 22, 2021, that is, subsequent to the financial statements as of December 31, 2020, the Bank was required to adjust the fair value recognized in respect of its equity interest in Prisma Medios de Pago S.A. as of December 31, 2020.

For disclosure purposes only, such adjustment had an impact on the items “Investments in Equity Instruments” by 2,508,271(decrease) and “Unappropriated retained earnings” by 1,755,774 (net decrease in deferred income tax) in the comparative consolidated statement of financial position as of December 31, 2021 and in the comparative consolidated statement of changes in shareholders’ equity as of March 31, 2021.

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

 
   
   
 -106- 
   

In determining the valuation of such equity interest, the Bank followed the guidelines set out under applicable standards, also considering a valuation report as of December 31, 2020 issued by independent appraisers.

During March 2022, the transfer of all the shares corresponding to the above mentioned interest was made, accounting for the income (loss) from the sale during the quarter ended on March 31, 2022.

c)Memorandum No. 6/2017 on income tax reassessment

On May 29, 2017, the BCRA issued Memorandum No. 6/2017 whereby the Entity was required to account for a provision in liabilities for the reassessment of income tax applying the inflation adjustment for tax purposes. As described in Note 15 to the consolidated financial statements, such provision was fully reversed as from June 30, 2021.

 

As a consequence of the application of those standards, the Bank prepares its financial statements according to the new financial reporting framework set forth by the BCRA as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021.

 

Banco BBVA Argentina S.A. (NYSE; MAE; BYMA: BBAR; Latibex: XBBAR) is a subsidiary of the BBVA Group—its majority shareholder since 1996. In Argentina, it has been one of the major financial institutions since 1886. BBVA Argentina offers retail and corporate banking services to a broad customer base, including individuals, small-to-medium sized companies, and large corporations. As of March 31, 2022, the Entity's total assets, liabilities and shareholders' equity amounted to 1,169,081,367; 974,931,136; and 194,150,231; respectively.

 

The Entity offers its products and services through a wide multi-channel distribution network with presence in all the provinces in Argentina and the City of Buenos Aires, with more than 3.4 million active customers as of March 31, 2022. That network includes 243 branches providing services to the retail segment and also to small and medium sized-enterprises and organizations.

 

Corporate Banking is divided by industry sector: Consumers, Heavy Industries and Energy, providing customized services for large companies. To supplement the distribution network, the Entity has 884 ATMs, 855 self-service terminals, 15 in-company banks, two points of Customer service booths. Moreover, it has a telephone banking service, a modern, safe and functional Internet banking platform and a mobile banking app. As regards payroll, Banco BBVA Argentina SA. has 5,852 employees, including 99 employees of BBVA Asset Management Argentina S.A.U., PSA Finance Argentina Compañía Financiera S.A. and Volkswagen Financial Services Compañía Financiera S.A. (active employees at the end of the month, including structural, temporary and expatriate employees).

 

The loans portfolio net of allowance for loan losses totaled $ 405,823,818 as of March 31, 2022, reflecting a 8.08% decrease as compared to the previous year.

As it relates to consumer loans, including personal loans, credit cards, mortgage loans and pledge loans, the latter decreased the least, by 1.10% compared with March 31, 2021.

Banco BBVA Argentina S.A.'s consolidated market share in private-sector financing was 7.89% at period-end, based on the BCRA's daily information (principal balance as of the last day of each consolidated quarter).

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

 
   
   
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In terms of portfolio quality, the Entity has managed to maintain very good ratios. The non performing ratio (Financings non performing/total financing) was 1.29%, with a coverage level (total allowances/non performing) of 219.76% as of March 31, 2022.

 

The exposure for securities as of March 31, 2022 totaled $ 437,430,627, including repos.

In terms of liabilities, customers’ resources totaled $ 797,313,834, with a 1.23% increase over the last twelve months.

Banco BBVA Argentina S.A. consolidated market share in private deposits reached 7.12% at period-end, based on BCRA’s daily information (principal balance as of the last day of each quarter).

 

Breakdown of changes in the main income/loss items

 

Banco BBVA Argentina S.A. recorded an accumulated profit of 4,034,229 as of March 31, 2022, representing a return on average shareholders' equity of 2.12%, a return on average assets of 0.35%, and a return on average liabilities of 0.42%.

 

Accumulated net interest income totaled 39,228,769, up by 17.37% compared to March 2021. Such increase was driven by increased interest income from loans to the financial sector, interest on credit card loans and interest and other amounts of financial assets with credit value impairment.

 

Accumulated net commission income totaled 6,634,291 accounting for a 27.48% increase compared to March 2021. This increase was due to an increase in commissions related to credits and obligations and lower commissions related to transactions with securities.

 

Accumulated administrative expenses and personnel benefits totaled 18,579,261, up by 7.22% vis-a-vis March 2021. This increase was due to a higher expense in rentals and advertising

 

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

 
   
   
 -108- 
   

Outlook

 

The status of the COVID-19 pandemic continued to improve during the first quarter of 2022, despite the Omicron variant that occurred mainly during January 2022. This has allowed for continued progress in the recovery of economic activity although in an environment that presents major challenges despite the new arrangement with the International Monetary Fund (March 2022) with very high inflation and a pressured exchange rate.

 

The banking system is influenced by the high inflation scenario. At the end of March 2022 both private credit, as well as private deposits, grew 9% comparative with December 2021 (source: BCRA siscen reporting regime as of March 31, 2022. Capital balances as of the last day of each period, in nominal terms). Meanwhile, the total NPL ratio decreased to 4.2%, compared to 4.3% as of December 2021 (source: Banking Report, BCRA, latest available data February 2022).

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

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

The Bank's digital transformation is bearing fruit and is now an inherent part of the way the institution does business. Our customers’ response has been satisfactory, and we are convinced that we are on the right track to maintain and enhance our competitive position in the financial system.

At the end of March 2022, the penetration of digital customers reached 62%, unchanged from the same period of the previous year, while that of mobile customers reached 54%, up from 52% at March 2021. This trend is stabilizing in light of the fact that customers’ adoption of digital media had surged due to the pandemic.

The Bank’s goal for 2022 will be to maintain its current strength built all over the years, as long as the prevailing uncertainty scenario persists.

 

 

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

 
   
   
 -109- 
   


 

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET STRUCTURE
COMPARATIVE WITH PREVIOUS PERIODS
(Stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 3 to the consolidated condensed financial statements)
     
                   
                   
      03.31.22   03.31.21   03.31.20   03.31.19
                   
                   
Total Assets          1,169,081,367        1,150,811,640          1,134,287,075       1,311,121,567
                   
Total Liabilities             974,931,136           964,829,337              937,865,519       1,135,459,331
                   
Shareholders' Equity             190,558,514           182,300,525              192,601,941          175,552,071
                   
Minority Interest                  3,591,717                3,681,778                  3,819,615                  110,165
                   
Total Liabilities + Shareholders' Equity +                  
Minority Interest          1,169,081,367        1,150,811,640          1,134,287,075       1,311,121,567

 
   
   
 -110- 
   

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME STRUCTURE
 COMPARATIVE WITH PREVIOUS PERIODS
(Stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 3 to the interim consolidated condensed financial statements)
 
               
  03.31.22   03.31.21   03.31.20   03.31.19
               
               
Net interest income      39,228,769                33,422,315        36,377,455        33,286,163
               
Net commission income         6,634,291                  5,204,059           4,150,466           5,093,921
               
Net income from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss         4,085,612                  2,482,404           2,189,105           8,302,892
Net (loss) from derecognition of assets at amortized cost and at fair value through OCI            (34,245)                      (51,187)         (1,621,596)              (13,860)
Foreign exchange and gold gains/(losses)         1,711,508                  1,389,125           2,737,552           4,371,532
Other operating income         3,374,744                  2,399,037           2,298,791        11,655,879
Loan loss provision       (2,269,249)                (2,968,414)         (3,591,816)         (3,579,097)
               
Net operating income      52,731,430                41,877,339        42,539,957        59,117,430
               
               
Personnel benefits       (9,064,540)                (9,058,615)         (9,822,237)         (9,298,237)
Administrative expenses       (9,514,721)                (8,269,664)         (7,943,020)         (6,992,671)
Asset depreciation and impairment       (1,634,552)                (1,658,133)         (1,820,494)         (2,720,362)
Other operating expenses       (7,754,311)                (7,208,701)         (6,884,599)         (9,976,913)
               
Operating income      24,763,306                15,682,226        16,069,607        30,129,247
               
Income/(loss) from associates and joint ventures          (267,153)                      (45,480)                61,005            (168,840)
               
Loss from net monetary position    (18,729,162)              (11,711,485)         (8,290,370)      (11,111,413)
               
Income before income tax from continuing activities         5,766,991                  3,925,261           7,840,242        18,848,994
               
Income tax from continuing activities       (1,732,762)                      677,246         (4,789,034)         (8,074,038)
               
Net income from continuing activities         4,034,229                  4,602,507           3,051,208        10,774,956
               
Net income for the period          4,034,229                  4,602,507           3,051,208        10,774,956

 

 
   
   
 -111- 
   

 

CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STRUCTURE 
COMPARATIVE WITH PREVIOUS FISCAL YEARS
(Stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 3 to the interim consolidated condensed financial statements)
       
                   
                   
                   
    03.31.22   03.31.21   03.31.20   03.31.19  
                   
Net cash flows provided by/(used in) operating activities      (15,266,108)        71,472,794           (31,218,547)           (3,922,585)  
                   
Net cash flows used in investing activities         (1,283,702)            (667,236)                (412,821)             3,253,764  
                   
Net cash used in financing activities         (1,877,424)         (2,443,362)             (2,878,068)             4,438,763  
                   
Effect of exchange rate changes              417,928           1,198,838               9,934,761             9,999,020  
                   
Gain/loss on net monetary position of cash and cash equivalents      (36,454,355)      (32,453,529)           (23,945,185)        (36,050,000)  
                   
                   
Total cash generated / (used) during the period      (54,463,661)        37,107,505           (48,519,860)        (22,281,038)  
                   
                   

 

 

 
   
   
 -112- 
   

 

 COMPARATIVE STATISTICAL DATA 
 WITH PREVIOUS PERIODS 
 (variation of balances over the same period of the previous fiscal year) 
               
               
     03.31.22 /
03.31.21 
   03.31.21 /
03.31.20 
   03.31.20 /
03.31.19 
 
               
 Total loans    -8.08%   -8.66%   -20.55%  
               
 Total deposits    1.23%   8.55%   -20.68%  
               
 Income/(loss)    -12.35%   50.84%   -71.68%  
               
 Shareholders' Equity  4.39%   -5.31%   11.82%  

 

 

 

        COMPARATIVE RATIOS        
        WITH PREVIOUS PERIODS        
                 
                 
    03.31.22   03.31.21   03.31.20   03.31.19
                 
                 
Solvency (a)   19.91%   19.28%   20.94%   15.47%
                 
Liquidity (b)   79.64%   72.04%   68.11%   60.93%
                 
Tied-up capital (c) 36.22%   35.29%   34.11%   42.93%
                 
Indebtedness (d)                         5.02                           5.19                      4.77                          6.46

 

 

 

 

(a) 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 property and equipment, miscellaneous assets and intangible assets/Shareholders’ Equity.

(d) Total liabilities/Shareholders’ Equity.

 

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

 
 

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

25 de mayo 487 - C1002ABI

Buenos Aires, Argentina

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

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

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REPORT ON THE REVIEW OF INTERIM CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

 

To the Directors of

BANCO BBVA ARGENTINA S.A.

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

Registered address: Av. Córdoba 111

City of Buenos Aires, Argentina

 

 

I.Reporton financial statements

 

 

Introduction

 

1.We have reviewed the accompanying interim condensed consolidated financial statements of BANCO BBVA ARGENTINA S.A. (the “Bank”) and its subsidiaries, which comprise: (a) the condensed consolidated statement of financial position as of March 31, 2022; (b) the condensed consolidated statements of income and other comprehensive income, changes in shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for the three-month period then ended, and (c) a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information included in the notes and exhibits that supplement them.

 

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

 

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

 

 
 

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

25 de mayo 487 - C1002ABI

Buenos Aires, Argentina

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

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

ey.com

   
   

 

 

 

 

Auditor’s responsibilities

 

3.Our responsibility is to conclude on the financial statements mentioned in paragraph 1 based on our review, which was performed in accordance with the provisions of FACPCE Technical Resolution No. 37 and with BCRA minimum external auditing standards applicable to the review of interim financial statements, and in compliance with the ethical requirements relevant to the audit of the Bank’s annual financial statements. A review of interim financial statements consists of making inquiries, mainly from the persons in charge of accounting and financial issues, as well as applying analytical procedures and other review procedures. The scope of a review is considerably narrower than that of a financial statements audit; therefore, we cannot obtain reasonable assurance that we will become aware of all the material issues that may arise in an audit. Therefore, we do not express an audit opinion.

 

Conclusion

 

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

 

Emphasis on certain matters disclosed in the financial statements

 

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

 

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

 

b)Note 2. “Basis for the preparation of the Financial Statements – Measurement of the remaining investment held in Prisma Medios de Pago S.A.”, where the Bank discloses that (i) as of December 31, 2021, to measure the fair value of a specific equity instruments it applied the requirements issued by the BCRA through the memorandum dated April 29, 2019, and March 22, 2021, and (ii) given that in March 2022 the shares related to the abovementioned interest were transferred, the proceeds from the sale thereof were booked under the net income for the current period, and this recognition method differs from the one that should have been afforded under IFRS.

 

 

 

 

 
 

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

25 de mayo 487 - C1002ABI

Buenos Aires, Argentina

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

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

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c)Note 2. “Basis for the preparation of the Financial Statements – Memorandum No. 6/2017 on income tax reassessment”, whereby the Bank discloses that (i) for the purposes of measuring income tax liabilities it had applied the requirements established by BCRA Memorandum dated May 29, 2017 and (ii) due to the situation occurred in fiscal 2021 the accrual was fully reversed as of June 30, 2021, and the effects were booked under the net income for 2021; this recognition method differs from that which should have been applied under IFRS, since according to the latter, the effect should have been recognized in previous years.

 

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

 

6.As further explained in Note 59. to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements mentioned in paragraph 1., certain accounting practices used by the Bank to prepare the accompanying financial statements conform with the financial reporting framework set forth by the BCRA but may not conform with the accounting principles generally accepted in other countries.

 

 

Other matters

 

7.The Bank’s financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, were not audited by us, but by other auditors, who issued an unqualified opinion dated March 3, 2022, on the financial reporting framework set forth by the BCRA on such financial statements. In addition, the Bank’s financial statements for the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, were not reviewed by us but by other auditors, who expressed an unqualified conclusion dated May 26, 2021, on such financial statements.

 

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

 

 

II.Report on other legal and regulatory requirements

 

In compliance with current regulations, we further report that:

 

a)The condensed consolidated financial statements mentioned in paragraph 1 are being transcribed to the Book of Balance Sheets for Publication and result from books kept, in their formal respects, in conformity with current regulations considering what is mentioned in note 57.

 

b)As of March 31, 2022, liabilities accrued in employee and employer contributions to the Integrated Pension Fund System, as recorded in the Bank’s accounting books, amounted to ARS 496,178,371 none of which was due and payable as of that date.

 

 
 

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

25 de mayo 487 - C1002ABI

Buenos Aires, Argentina

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

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

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c)The information included in the “Consolidated Balance Sheet Structure”, the “Consolidated Statement of Income Structure” and the “Consolidated Cash Flow Structure” of the Reporting Summary for the Fiscal Period ended March 31, 2022 filed by the Bank jointly with the financial statements to comply with CNV (Argentine Securities Commission) regulations, arises from the Bank’s accompanying interim condensed consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2022, and as of March 31, 2021, 2020, and 2019, which are not included as exhibits. In addition, we report that the interim condensed consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2021, 2020, and 2019, to which we refer, which should be read jointly with this report, were reviewed by other auditors who issued their review reports on May 26, 2021, June 8, 2020, and May 8, 2019, respectively.

 

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

 

d)  As stated in note 52 to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements, the Bank carries shareholders’ equity and a contra account to eligible assets that exceed the minimum amounts required by relevant CNV regulations for these items as of March 31, 2022.

 

City of Buenos Aires, Argentina

May 19, 2022

PISTRELLI, HENRY MARTIN Y ASOCIADOS

JAVIER J. HUICI

Partner

Certified Public Accountant (U.B.A.)


 

 

 

 

 
 

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

25 de mayo 487 - C1002ABI

Buenos Aires, Argentina

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

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

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REPORT ON THE REVIEW OF INTERIM CONDENSED
SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

 

To the Directors of

BANCO BBVA ARGENTINA S.A.

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

Registered address: Av. Córdoba 111

City of Buenos Aires, Argentina

 

 

 

I.Reporton financial statements

 

Introduction

 

1.We have reviewed the accompanying interim condensed separate financial statements of BANCO BBVA ARGENTINA S.A. (the “Bank”), which comprise: (a) the condensed separate statement of financial position as of March 31, 2022; (b) the condensed separate statements of income and other comprehensive income, changes in shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for the three-month period then ended, and (c) a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information included in the notes and exhibits that supplement them.

 

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

 

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

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

25 de mayo 487 - C1002ABI

Buenos Aires, Argentina

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

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

ey.com

   
   

 

 

 

 

Auditor’s responsibilities

 

3.Our responsibility is to conclude on the financial statements mentioned in paragraph 1 based on our review, which was performed in accordance with the provisions of FACPCE Technical Resolution No. 37 and with B.C.R.A. minimum external auditing standards applicable to the review of interim financial statements, and in compliance with the ethical requirements relevant to the audit of the Bank’s annual financial statements. A review of interim financial statements consists of making inquiries, mainly from the persons in charge of accounting and financial issues, as well as applying analytical procedures and other review procedures. The scope of a review is considerably narrower than that of a financial statements audit; therefore, we cannot obtain reasonable assurance that we will become aware of all the material issues that may arise in an audit. Therefore, we do not express an audit opinion.

 

Conclusion

 

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

 

Emphasis on certain matters disclosed in the financial statements

 

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

 

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

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

25 de mayo 487 - C1002ABI

Buenos Aires, Argentina

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

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

ey.com

   
   

 

 

 

b)Note 2. “Basis for the preparation of the Financial Statements – Measurement of the remaining investment held in Prisma Medios de Pago S.A.”, where the Bank discloses that (i) as of December 31, 2021, to measure the fair value of a specific equity instruments it applied the requirements issued by the BCRA through the memorandum dated April 29, 2019, and March 22, 2021, and (ii) given that in March 2022 the shares related to the abovementioned interest were transferred, the proceeds from the sale thereof were booked under net income for the current period, and this recognition method differs from the one that should have been afforded under IFRS.

 

c)Note 2. “Basis for the preparation of the Financial Statements – Memorandum No. 6/2017 on income tax reassessment”, whereby the Bank discloses that (i) for the purposes of measuring income tax liabilities it had applied the requirements established by BCRA Memorandum dated May 29, 2017 and (ii) due to the situation occurred in fiscal 2021 the accrual was fully reversed as of June 30, 2021, and the effects were booked under the net income for 2021; this recognition method differs from that which should have been applied under IFRS, since according to the latter, the effect should have been recognized in previous years.

 

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

 

6.As further explained in Note 43. to the condensed separated interim financial statements mentioned in paragraph 1., certain accounting practices used by the Bank to prepare the accompanying financial statements conform with the financial reporting framework set forth by the BCRA but may not conform with the accounting principles generally accepted in other countries.

 

Other matters

 

7.The Bank’s financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, were not audited by us, but by other auditors, who issued an unqualified opinion dated March 3, 2022, on the financial reporting framework set forth by the BCRA on such financial statements. In addition, the Bank’s financial statements for the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, were not reviewed by us but by other auditors, who expressed an unqualified conclusion dated May 26, 2021, on such financial statements.

 

 

 

 
 

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

25 de mayo 487 - C1002ABI

Buenos Aires, Argentina

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

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

ey.com

   
   

 

 

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

 

II.Report on other legal and regulatory requirements

 

In compliance with current regulations, we further report that:

 

a)The condensed separate financial statements mentioned in paragraph 1 are being transcribed to the Book of Balance Sheets for Publication and result from books kept, in their formal respects, in conformity with current regulations considering what was mentioned in note 57 to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

b)As of March 31, 2022, liabilities accrued in contributions to the Integrated Pension Fund System resulting from the Bank’s accounting books amounted to ARS 496,178,371, none of which was due and payable as of that date.

 

c)As stated in note 52 to the condensed consolidated financial statements as of such date, the Bank carries shareholders’ equity and a contra account to eligible assets that exceed the minimum amounts required by relevant CNV (Argentine Securities Commission) regulations for these items as of March 31, 2022.

 

 

City of Buenos Aires, Argentina

May 19, 2022

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

 

JAVIER J. HUICI

Partner

Certified Public Accountant (U.B.A.)

 

 

 
   
   

 

SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE'S REPORT

 

 

To the Shareholders of

Banco BBVA Argentina S.A.

Registered Office: Av. Córdoba 111

City of Buenos Aires

 

 

1.   Identification of the interim financial statements subject to review

 

In our capacity as members of the Supervisory Committee of Banco BBVA Argentina S.A. (hereinafter, either “BBVA” or the “Entity”) designated at the General Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 29, 2022, and in compliance with the terms of Section 294 of the Argentine Companies Law No. 19550, we have reviewed the consolidated condensed interim financial statements and its subsidiaries as of March 31, 2022, which include the consolidated condensed statement of financial position as of March 31, 2022, the consolidated condensed statements of income and other comprehensive income, changes in shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for the three-month period then ended and a summary of the significant accounting policies and other explanatory information included in their respective supplementary notes and exhibits, as well as the separate condensed financial statements of BBVA as of March 31, 2022, and the separate condensed statement of financial position as of March 31, 2022, the separate condensed statements of income, other comprehensive income, changes in shareholders’ equity and cash flows for the three-month period then ended, and a summary of the significant accounting policies and other explanatory information included in their supplementary notes and exhibits.

 

 

2.   Scope of our Review

 

In discharging our duties, we have examined the work performed by the Entity’s external auditors PISTRELLI, HENRY MARTIN Y ASOCIADOS S.R.L., who, on May 19, 2022, issued their limited review report on the interim financial statements as of March 31, 2022, including an unqualified conclusion.

 

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

 

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

 

3.   Supervisory Committee’s Opinion

 

Based on our review, we have no observations to raise, except as stated in paragraph 4, on the accompanying interim financial statements of BBVA for the three-month period ended March 31, 2022 referred to in the first paragraph of Section 1 of this report. Furthermore, such financial statements reflect all substantial facts and circumstances that are known to us.

 

 
   
   

4. Emphasis Matter

 

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

i. as stated in Note 2., to the accompanying consolidated and separate financial statements, “Basis for the preparation of the Financial Statements – Impairment of financial assets”, in which the Entity quantifies the effects that the application of paragraph 5.5 “Impairment” of IFRS 9 “Financial Instruments” to the financial assets comprising exposures to the public sector would have on the financial statements, which financial assets were temporarily excluded from said application by Communication “A” 6847 of the BCRA, as explained in said note.

ii. as stated in Note 2., to the accompanying consolidated and separate financial statements, “Basis for the preparation of financial statements – Measurement of the remaining investment held in Prisma Medios de Pago S.A.”, in which the Entity exposes that (i) as of December 31, 2021, for the purposes of measuring an investment in certain equity instruments at fair value, it has applied the standards set forth by the BCRA by means of Memoranda dated April 29, 2019 and March 22, 2021, and (ii) since during March 2022 the transfer of the shares corresponding to said interest was made, the Entity accounted for the proceeds of the sale in the income / (loss) for the current period, what differs from the recognition criteria that would have applied if IFRS had been applied.

iii. as stated in Note 2., to the accompanying consolidated and separate financial statements, “Basis for the preparation of Financial Statements – Memorandum No. 6/2017 on income tax reassessment”, in which the Entities exposes that (i) for the purposes of measuring income tax liabilities, it has applied the standards set forth by the BCRA by means of a Memorandum dated May 29, 2017 and (ii) due to the situation verified in fiscal year 2021, the provision accounted for has been fully reversed as of June 30, 2021, accounting for the effect in income/(loss) for fiscal year 2021, what differs from the recognition criteria that would have applied if IFRS had been applied, pursuant to which the effect shall have been recognized in previous years.

Other matters

The Entity’s financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 were not audited by PISTRELLI, HENRY MARTIN Y ASOCIADOS S.R.L. but by other auditors, who on March 3, 2022, expressed an unqualified opinion with respect to the financial reporting framework set forth by the BCRA on such financial statements. In addition, the Entity’s financial statements for the three-month period ended March 31, 2021 were reviewed by other auditors who, on May 26, 2021, expressed an unqualified conclusion on such financial statements.

 

5.     Information Required by Applicable Provisions

 

We hereby report that in accordance with applicable standards in force, the enclosed consolidated condensed interim financial statements are pending transcription into the Financial Statements for Reporting Purposes book, and arise from the accounting records kept, in all formal aspects, in accordance with the current laws considering what was mentioned in note 57 to the consolidated and separate condensed 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.

 
   
   

 

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

 

City of Buenos Aires, May 19, 2022

 

 

 

 

ALEJANDRO MOSQUERA

ATTORNEY

 

CPACF Volume 30 – Page 536
CPSI Volume XXII – Page 433
On behalf of Supervisory Committee