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BANCO BBVA ARGENTINA S.A.

CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE-MONTH PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

Banco BBVA Argentina S.A.

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

Condensed Interim Financial statements for the nine-month period ended September 30, 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 SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 AND DECEMBER 31, 2021
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 53)
(stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 2.1.5)
                 
                 
                 
   Notes and Exhibits    09.30.22   12.31.21  
     
 ASSETS                 
                 
 Cash and deposits in banks  3            203,268,716   362,613,049  
                 
 Cash                 95,124,673            123,315,877  
 Financial institutions and correspondents               108,144,043            239,297,172  
     Argentine Central Bank (BCRA)                 96,351,970            235,797,062  
     Other in the country and abroad                 11,792,073                3,500,110  
                 
 Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss  4              20,548,135                2,319,922  
                 
 Derivatives  5                2,036,950                4,677,430  
                 
 Repo transactions  6              95,286,394            228,431,600  
                 
 Other financial assets  7              25,253,553              24,372,703  
                 
 Loans and other financing  8            571,858,483            629,484,897  
                 
      Non-financial government sector                         2,428                      1,229  
      Argentine Central Bank (BCRA)                         3,037                           -     
      Other financial institutions                   4,671,594                6,991,950  
      Non-financial private sector and residents abroad               567,181,424            622,491,718  
                 
 Other debt securities  9            519,152,215            307,220,198  
                 
 Financial assets pledged as collateral  10              46,474,315              33,681,463  
                 
 Current income tax assets  11. a)                  173,738                3,743,879  
                 
 Investments in equity instruments  12                  769,907                3,682,470  
                 
 Investments in associates  13                3,084,379                3,406,548  
                 
 Property and equipment  14              81,010,421              84,566,867  
                 
 Intangible assets  15                7,482,364                6,104,188  
                 
 Deferred income tax assets  11.c)                1,244,114                1,455,459  
                 
 Other non-finacial assets  16              23,533,266              14,617,269  
                 
 Non-current assets held for sale  17                  202,178                  501,721  
                 
 TOTAL ASSETS            1,601,379,128   1,710,879,663  
                 
                 
Notes and exhibits are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

 
 
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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 AND DECEMBER 31, 2021
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 53)
(stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 2.1.5)
                 
                 
                 
   Notes and Exhibits    09.30.22   12.31.21  
     
 LIABILITIES                 
                 
 Deposits  18 and Exhibit H         1,063,688,567         1,176,358,694  
                 
      Non-financial Government Sector                   9,272,549              22,045,385  
      Financial Sector                     634,556                  360,879  
      Non-financial Private Sector and Residents Abroad            1,053,781,462         1,153,952,430  
                 
 Derivatives  5                  554,232                  521,828  
                 
 Other financial liabilities  20            107,633,721            102,288,699  
                 
 Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions  21              14,800,861              19,526,930  
                 
 Corporate bonds issued  22                  314,237                  835,309  
                 
 Current income tax liabilities  11. b)                  473,610                  588,347  
                 
 Provisions  23 and Exhibit J                7,052,704                9,321,903  
                 
 Deferred income tax liabilities  11.c)                7,221,907              13,633,135  
                 
 Other non-financial liabilities  24              97,672,975            117,749,295  
                 
 TOTAL LIABILITIES            1,299,412,814   1,440,824,140  
                 
                 
                 
 EQUITY                 
                 
 Share capital  26                  612,710                  612,710  
 Non-capitalized contributions                 66,144,156              66,144,156  
 Capital adjustments                 47,649,723              47,649,723  
 Reserves               149,166,604            116,498,837  
 Retained earnings                         9,210              (2,512,189)  
 Other accumulated comprehensive income/(loss)                 (1,787,624)                1,157,230  
 Income for the period/year                 35,362,347              35,179,956  
 Equity attributable to owners of the Parent               297,157,126            264,730,423  
 Equity attributable to non-controlling interests                   4,809,188                5,325,100  
                 
 TOTAL EQUITY               301,966,314            270,055,523  
                 
 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY            1,601,379,128         1,710,879,663  
                 
                 
                 
                 
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 AND NINE-MONTH INTERIM PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 AND 2021
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 53)    
(stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 2.1.5)
                       
                       
                       
       Notes and Exhibits    Quarter ended on 09.30.22   Accumulated from the beginning of the period to 09.30.22   Quarter ended on 09.30.21   Accumulated from the beginning of the period to 09.30.21
                       
 Interest income      27            144,314,333            364,583,721              95,248,586            264,055,083
 Interest expense  28            (67,728,086)           (165,622,844)            (41,788,155)           (114,156,870)
                       
 Net interest income                 76,586,247            198,960,877              53,460,431            149,898,213
                       
 Commission income  29              16,514,606              52,605,969              18,913,532              55,028,640
 Commission expenses  30              (7,394,986)            (21,422,327)              (7,589,976)            (25,400,676)
                       
 Net commission income                   9,119,620              31,183,642              11,323,556              29,627,964
                       
 Net income from financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss  31                3,751,738              11,235,935                1,566,001                7,622,957
 Net income (loss) from write-down of assets at amortized cost and at fair value through OCI  32                  101,801                  744,693                   (68,094)                 (174,018)
 Foreing exchange and gold gains/(losses)  33                2,224,438                6,572,159                2,142,854                6,493,467
 Other operating income  34                4,499,547              13,373,814                2,897,657                9,953,852
 Loan loss allowance                 (4,101,948)            (10,343,657)              (4,493,056)            (12,992,166)
                       
 Net operating income                 92,181,443            251,727,463              66,829,349            190,430,269
                       
 Personnel benefits  35            (13,859,869)            (42,329,215)            (13,508,635)            (39,188,931)
 Administrative expenses  36            (14,688,062)            (43,256,491)            (16,108,622)            (39,698,571)
 Depreciation and amortization  37              (2,060,055)              (6,499,056)              (2,187,005)              (6,937,354)
 Other operating expenses  38            (13,150,278)            (36,752,339)            (10,731,955)            (32,173,546)
                       
 Operating income                 48,423,179            122,890,362              24,293,132              72,431,867
                       
 Income (loss) from associates and joint ventures                    (382,804)                 (499,334)                 (162,135)                  121,189
 Gain (loss) on net monetary position  2.1.5.            (35,382,003)            (91,196,138)            (15,164,306)            (49,390,429)
                       
 Income before income tax                   12,658,372              31,194,890                8,966,691              23,162,627
                       
 Income tax  11. d)              (2,995,082)                3,619,325              (2,767,056)                4,064,249
                       
 Net income for the period                   9,663,290              34,814,215                6,199,635              27,226,876
                       
 Net income for the period attributable to:                     
 Owners of the Parent                   9,838,591              35,362,347                6,185,840              27,302,976
 Non-controlling interests                    (175,301)                 (548,132)                    13,795                   (76,100)
                       
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 AND NINE-MONTH INTERIM PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 AND 2021
EARNINGS PER SHARE
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 AND 2021
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 53)
(stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 2.1.5)
               
 Accounts    09.30.22   09.30.21
   
               
 Numerator:               
               
 Net income attributable to owners of the Parent      35,362,347   27,302,976
 Net income attributable to owners of the Parent adjusted to reflect the effect of dilution    35,362,347   27,302,976
               
 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)      57.7146   44.5610
 Diluted earnings per share (stated in thousands of pesos) (1)      57.7146   44.5610

 

(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 AND NINE-MONTH INTERIM PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 AND 2021 
 (Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 53) 
 (Stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 2.1.5) 
                     
                     
                     
  Note   Quarter ended on 09.30.22   Accumulated from the beginning of the period to 09.30.22   Quarter ended on 09.30.21   Accumulated from the beginning of the period to 09.30.21  
                     
 Net income for the period                   9,663,290              34,814,215                6,199,635              27,226,876  
                     
 Other comprehesive income components to be reclassified to income/(loss) for the period:                     
                     
 Share in Other Comprehensive Income from associates and joint ventures at equity method                     
                     
 Income/(Loss) for the period on the Share in OCI from associates and joint ventures at equity method                               1                    92,944                    18,839                      5,828  
                     
                               1                    92,944                    18,839                      5,828  
                     
 Profit or losses from financial instruments at fair value through OCI                     
                     
 Income/(Loss) for the period on financial instruments at fair value through OCI                 11,624,173              (3,427,949)                 (694,937)              (1,478,850)  
 Reclassification adjustment for the period                    (101,801)                 (744,693)                    68,095                  148,617  
 Income tax   11.d)               (4,582,920)                1,169,245                  200,624                  572,206  
                     
                   6,939,452              (3,003,397)                 (426,218)                 (758,027)  
                     
                     
 Income or loss on equity instruments at fair value through OCI (IFRS 9, paragraph 5.7.5)                     
                     
 Loss for the period on equity instruments at fair value through OCI                        (8,791)                   (34,496)                      2,718                   (12,550)  
                     
                        (8,791)                   (34,496)                      2,718                   (12,550)  
                     
 Total Other Comprehensive Income for the period                   6,930,662              (2,944,949)                 (404,661)                 (764,749)  
                     
 Total Comprehensive Income                 16,593,952              31,869,266                5,794,974              26,462,127  
                     
                     
 Total comprehensive income:                     
 Attributable to owners of the Parent                 16,769,346              32,417,493                5,781,179              26,538,227  
 Attributable to non-controlling interests                    (175,394)                 (548,227)                    13,795                   (76,100)  
                     
                     
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 NINE-MONTH INTERIM PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 53)
(stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 2.1.5)
                                         
    2022  
    Share   Non-capitalized       Other Comprehensive Retained                
    Capital   contributions       Income   Earnings                
    Outstanding shares   Share premium       Losses on financial instruments at fair value through OCI Other           Total equity attributable to owners of the Parent   Total equity attributable to non-controlling interests   Total  
                Unappropriated retained earnings        
        Adjustments to equity                
Transactions           Legal Optional Reserve        
                                         
Restated balances at the beginning of the year  612,710    66,144,156    47,649,723    1,250,175 (92,945)    56,471,799  60,027,038 32,667,767    264,730,423    5,325,100    270,055,523  
                                         
Impact of the implementation of the financial reporting framework established by the BCRA -IFRS 9, paragraph 5.5 for Related Companies(Note 2.5.) -   -   -   - -   - - 9,210    9,210   32,315   41,525  
                                         
Adjusted balance at the beginning of the year  612,710    66,144,156    47,649,723    1,250,175 (92,945)    56,471,799  60,027,038 32,676,977    264,739,633    5,357,415    270,097,048  
                                         
Total comprehensive income for the period                                      
 - Net income for the period   -   -   -   - -   - - 35,362,347    35,362,347   (548,132)    34,814,215  
 - Other Comprehensive Income for the period -   -   -   (3,037,798)  92,944   - -  -   (2,944,854)    (95)   (2,944,949)  
                                         
 -Distribution of Unappropriated Retained Earnings as per Shareholders' Resolution dated April 29, 2022 (Note 43)                                      
 Legal Reserve   -   -   -   - -    6,533,554 - (6,533,554)   -   -   -  
 Other   -   -   -   - -   -  26,134,213 (26,134,213)   -   -   -  
                                         
                                         
Balances at fiscal period end    612,710    66,144,156    47,649,723   (1,787,623) (1)    63,005,353  86,161,251 35,371,557    297,157,126    4,809,188    301,966,314  
                                         
                                         
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 NINE-MONTH INTERIM PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 53)
(stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 2.1.5)
                                         
    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 equity attributable to owners of the Parent   Total equity attributable to non-controlling interests   Total  
                Unappropriated retained earnings        
        Adjustments to equity                
Transactions           Legal Optional Reserve        
                                         
                                         
Restated balances at the beginning of the year  612,710    66,144,156    47,649,723   336,943 (140,338)    56,471,799  159,939,618 (73,776,735)    257,237,876    5,359,845    262,597,721  
                                         
Adjusted income from previous years (see Note 2.1.1.b)) -   -   -   - -   - - (2,512,198)   (2,512,198)   -   (2,512,198)  
                                         
Adjusted balance at the beginning of the year  612,710    66,144,156    47,649,723   336,943 (140,338)    56,471,799  159,939,618 (76,288,933)    254,725,678    5,359,845    260,085,523  
                                         
Total comprehensive income for the period                                      
 - Net income for the period   -   -   -   - -   - - 27,302,976    27,302,976   (76,100)    27,226,876  
 - Other Comprehensive Income for the period -   -   -   (758,027) (6,722)   - -  -   (764,749)   -   (764,749)  
                                         
 - Distribution of Unappropriated Retained Earnings as per Shareholders' Resolution dated April 20, 2021 (Note 43)                                      
 Cash dividends (1)   -   -   -   - -   -  (14,925,925)  -   (14,925,925)   -   (14,925,925)  
 Absorption of accrued losses   -   -   -   - -   -  (73,776,748) 73,776,748   -   -   -  
                                         
Balances at fiscal period end    612,710    66,144,156    47,649,723   (421,084) (147,060)    56,471,799  71,236,945 24,790,791    266,337,980    5,283,745    271,621,725  
                                         
 (1)It represents $ 19.97 per share stated in historical currency.
                                         
Notes and exhibits are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

 
 
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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE NINE-MONTH INTERIM PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 AND 2021
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 53)
(stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 2.1.5.)
         
Accounts   09.30.22   09.30.21
         
 Cash flows from operating activities         
         
 Income before income tax                 31,194,890                23,162,627
         
 Adjustment for total monetary income for the period                 91,196,138                49,390,429
         
 Adjustments to obtain cash flows from operating activities:                 31,350,899                48,563,033
 Depreciation and amortization                 6,499,056                  6,937,354
 Loan loss allowance               10,343,657                12,992,166
 Effect of foreign exhange changes on cash and cash equivalents                 14,685,433                25,536,797
 Loss for the sale of Prisma Medios de Pagos S.A.                 (3,731,911)                             -   
 Other adjustments                   3,554,664                  3,096,716
         
 Net increases from operating assets:              (695,854,580)             (362,914,608)
  Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss              (25,507,656)               (13,385,851)
  Derivatives                 1,718,467                  1,704,228
  Repo transactions               89,735,206             (122,669,245)
  Loans and other financing            (247,716,370)             (107,599,085)
     Non-financial government sector                      (2,059)                          (170)
     Other financial institutions                  (771,790)                (3,384,146)
     Non-financial private sector and residents abroad            (246,942,521)             (104,214,769)
  Other debt securities            (462,963,809)             (109,032,802)
  Financial assets pledged as collateral              (29,662,116)                  3,984,771
  Investments in equity instruments                 4,147,499                  1,294,600
  Other assets              (25,605,801)               (17,211,224)
         
 Net increases from operating liabilities:               550,368,108              385,217,688
 Deposits             449,109,124              317,987,865
     Non-financial government sector               (2,422,819)                  9,285,925
     Financial sector                    454,951                (1,496,820)
     Non-financial private sector and residents abroad             451,076,992              310,198,760
 Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss                     12,267                     189,176
 Derivatives                    362,389                     386,215
 Other liabilities             100,884,328                66,654,432
         
 Income tax paid               (1,043,705)                (5,597,431)
         
Total cash flows generated by operating activities                  7,211,750              137,821,738
 
 
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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE NINE-MONTH INTERIM PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 AND 2021
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 53)
(stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 2.1.5.)
         
Accounts   09.30.22   09.30.21
         
 Cash flows from investing activities         
         
 Payments:                 (4,663,477)                (5,780,747)
   Purchase of property and equipment, intangible assets and other assets               (4,132,873)                (5,465,923)
   Other payments related to investing activities                  (530,604)                   (314,824)
         
 Collections:                      962,808                  1,448,048
   Other collections related to investing activities                      962,808                  1,448,048
         
 Total cash flows used in investing activities                 (3,700,669)                (4,332,699)
         
 Cash flows from financing activities         
         
 Payments:                 (6,712,738)                (9,224,753)
  Non-subordinated corporate bonds                  (476,304)                (1,984,738)
  BCRA                      (7,294)                       (8,593)
  Financing from local financial institutions               (4,839,980)                (5,438,862)
  Leases                 (1,389,160)                (1,792,560)
         
 Collections:                      121,204                             -   
   Other collections related to financing activities                      121,204                             -   
         
 Total cash flows used in financing activities                 (6,591,534)                (9,224,753)
         
 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents                (14,685,433)               (25,536,797)
 Gain/loss on net monetary position of cash and cash equivalents            (141,578,447)             (118,973,403)
         
 Total changes in cash flows              (159,344,333)               (20,245,914)
 Restated cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year (Note 3)               362,613,049              381,296,605
 Cash and cash equivalents at fiscal period-end (Note 3)               203,268,716              361,050,691
         
         
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 SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

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

(Amounts stated in thousands of Argentine pesos in constant currency –Note 2.1.5.)

 

 

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 September 30, 2022.

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

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

 

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

The Entity continues to operate in a complex economic context, signaled by the persistence of high inflation levels, which have reached 66% during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2022 and 83% YoY. This scenario is accompanied by volatile financial variables, including, among others, a country risk indicator which has increased even after the renegotiation of the sovereign debt with private creditors and the IMF, as well as the imputed exchange rates impacting the outstanding public debt denominated in foreign currency.

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

Simultaneously, the public debt restructuring process continued both under Argentine and foreign laws, including various voluntary swaps and agreements related to the payables to the International Monetary Fund and the Paris Club, among others.

Particularly, as regards the U.S. dollar price, since the end of 2019 the gap between the official U.S. dollar price -mainly used for foreign trade- and the alternative values arising from stock exchange transactions and also with respect to the non-official value significantly widened, reaching about 85% as of the date of issuance of the accompanying financial statements.

Although as of the date of these financial statements, certain volatility levels above mentioned have decreased, the national and

 
 
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international macroeconomic context generates certain degree of uncertainty regarding its future progress, and also considering the effects of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in the level of the global economic recovery, after the effect of the pandemic mentioned in note 1.3. Effects of the coronavirus outbreak (Covid-19).

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

 

1.3. Effects of the coronavirus outbreak (Covid-19)

In early March 2020, the World Health Organization declared Coronavirus (Covid-19) a pandemic. This emergency situation over public health was worldwide expanded and several countries took different measures to contain the effects. This situation and the measures adopted have materially affected the international economy activity with different impacts on several countries and business lines.

Particularly in the Argentine Republic, along with health protection rules, tax and financial measures were taken to mitigate the impact on the economy associated with the pandemic, including public direct financial assistance measures for part of the population, the establishment of financial and fiscal facilities for both individuals and companies.

The Entity's Management monitors the development of the situation 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.

 

2.BASIS FOR THE PREPARATION OF THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND APPLICABLE ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

 

2.1. Presentation basis

 

2.1.1. Applicable Accounting Standards

 

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

 
 
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developed by the IFRS Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) or former IFRIC (SIC).

 

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

 

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

Had the abovementioned paragraph 5.5. “Impairment” been applied in full, according to a global estimate made by the Entity, as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, its shareholders’ equity would have been reduced by 3,326,907 and 3,174,796, respectively.

 

b)As of December 31, 2021, the Entity valued its remaining interest in Prisma Medios de Pago SA (“Prisma”) following the guidelines set forth by applicable standards and considering a valuation report as of December 31, 2020 issued by independent experts subject to the provisions of Memoranda No. 7/2019 and No. 8/2021 dated April 29, 2019 and May 22, 2021, respectively, received from the BCRA, which set forth specific provisions as regards the measurement of such interest. Considering those provisions, the Entity has made adjustments to the fair value previously determined (see Note 12.1).

 

In addition, 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 3,588,856 (decrease) and “Unappropriated retained earnings” by 2,512,198 (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 September 30, 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 abovementioned interest were transferred and the income (loss) from their sale was recorded in the quarter ended March 31, 2022. Had the IFRS been applied in order to determine the fair value above mentioned, the income (loss) of previous years and for the period ended September 30, 2022 would have changed. However, this situation does not generate differences as regards the shareholders’ equity value as of September 30, 2022.

c)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 11, such provision was fully reversed as from June 30, 2021.
 
 
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d)As of September 30, 2022, the Entity classified and measured its holdings of National State Bonds in dual currency at fair value through OCI, a business model accepted by the BCRA for this type of instruments. Under IFRS No. 9, the contractual cash flows of such instruments do not meet the requirement whereby they shall be solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amounts outstanding (SPPI test); therefore, the bonds should be measured at fair value through profit or loss.

 

Had IFRS No. 9 been applied on the abovementioned bonds, as of September 30, 2022, the equity amounts should have been reclassified among the related accounts and a reclassification between profit (loss) for the period and other comprehensive income should have also been made. These changes do not imply any changes in total shareholders’ equity as of such date.

 

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

 

These financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors of Banco BBVA Argentina S.A. on November 22, 2022.

 

2.1.2. Figures stated in thousands of pesos

 

These condensed consolidated interim financial statements expose figures stated in thousands of Argentine pesos in terms of purchasing power as of September 30, 2022 and are rounded to the nearest amount in thousands of pesos.

 

2.1.3. Presentation of Statement of Financial Position

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

2.1.4. Comparative information

 

The Consolidated Statement of Financial Position as of September 30, 2022 is comparatively presented with data as of prior year-end, while the Statements of Income and Other Comprehensive Income for the three-month

 
 
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and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2022, and the Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity, and Cash Flows, for the nine-month period then ended, are comparatively presented with data as of the same period of the previous year.

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

 

2.1.5. Measuring unit

 

These consolidated condensed interim financial statements as of September 30, 2022 have been restated to be expressed in the purchasing power currency as of that date, as set forth in IAS 29 and considering, in addition, the particular standards issued by the BCRA in Communications “A” 6651, 6849, as amended and supplemented, which established that such method should be applied to financial statements for fiscal years starting on or after January 1, 2020 and defined December 31, 2018 as transition date.

 

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

 

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

 

Considering the index referred above, inflation for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 was 66.07% and 36.96%, respectively, and for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, was 50.94%.

 

Below is a description of the main impacts of applying IAS 29 and the restatement process of financial statements set forth by Communication “A” 6849, as supplemented, of the BCRA:

 

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

 

i.Monetary items (those with a fixed nominal value in local currency) are not restated, as they are already expressed in the measuring unit current as of the end of the reporting period. In an inflationary period, holding monetary assets generates a loss of purchasing power and holding monetary liabilities generates a gain in purchasing power, provided that such items are not subject to an adjustment mechanism that may offset these effects to some extent. Gain or loss on net monetary position is included in income (loss) for the reporting period.
ii.Assets and liabilities subject to adjustments pursuant to specific agreements are adjusted according to such agreements.
iii.Non-monetary items measured at their current values at the end of the reporting period are not restated for their presentation in the statement of financial position, but the adjustment process must be completed in order to determine in terms of constant measuring unit, the gain or loss generated for holding those non-monetary items.
iv.Non-monetary items measured at historical cost or at a value current as of a date prior to the end of the reporting period are restated at indexes that reflect the variation occurred in the general price index level as from the date of acquisition or restatement until the closing date, and then the restated amounts of said assets are compared with the relevant recoverable values. Income (loss) for the period from depreciation of property and equipment and amortization of intangible assets, as well as any other consumption of non-monetary assets are determined based on the new restated amounts.
v.The restatement of non-monetary assets in terms of a measuring unit current at the end of the reporting period without an equivalent adjustment for tax purposes results in a taxable temporary difference and the recognition of deferred tax liabilities, whose balancing entry is recognized in income or loss for the period.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

ii.After the restatement as of the transition date stated in (i) above, all the shareholders’ equity components are restated by applying the general price index from the beginning of the fiscal year and each variation of those components is restated from the date of contribution or from the moment such variation occurred by other means, restating the balances of other accumulated comprehensive income according to the items that give rise to it.

 

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

 

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

 

2.2.Basis of consolidation

 

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements comprise the Entity’s and its subsidiaries’ financial statements (the “Group”) as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

As of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Entity has consolidated its financial statements with the financial statements of the following companies:

 

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

 

 

(1)Consolidar Administradora de Fondos de Jubilaciones y Pensiones S.A. (undergoing liquidation proceedings) “Consolidar A.F.J.P. S.A. (undergoing
 
 
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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.

 

As of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Entity’s interest in consolidated companies is as follows:

 

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

 

 

The Board of Directors of Banco BBVA Argentina S.A. considers that there are no other companies or structured entities that should be included in the consolidated condensed interim financial statements as of September 30, 2022.

 

2.3.Summary of significant accounting policies

 

These condensed consolidated interim financial statements as of September 30, 2022 have been prepared in accordance with the financial reporting framework set forth by the BCRA mentioned in Note 2.1.1 “Applicable accounting policies”, which in particular for consolidated condensed interim financial statements is based on IAS 34 “Interim Financial Reporting”.

 

 
 
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In preparing these condensed consolidated interim financial statements, in addition to what is explained in Notes 2.1.5 “Measuring Unit" and 2.5 "Regulatory changes introduced during this fiscal year", the Entity has applied the basis of presentation and consolidation, accounting policies and significant accounting judgments, estimates and assumptions described in the consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, already issued, except as indicated in Note 2.5.

 

These condensed consolidated interim financial statements include all the information necessary for an appropriate understanding by the users thereof, of the basis for preparation and presentation used, as well as the relevant events and transactions occurred after the issuance of the latest annual consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. However, these condensed consolidated interim financial statements do not include all the information or all the disclosures required for annual consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with IAS 1 “Presentation of Financial Statements”. Therefore, these condensed consolidated interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the annual consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, already issued.

 

2.4.Accounting judgments, estimates and assumptions

 

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

 

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

 

The most significant accounting judgments, estimates and assumptions included in these financial statements were the same as those described in Notes 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3 to the consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2021.

 

2.5. Regulatory changes introduced during this fiscal year

 

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

 
 
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that financial institutions recognize an allowance for loan losses based on the minimum guidelines set forth by the BCRA.

 

Pursuant to Communication “A” 7427 dated December 23, 2021, the BCRA extended the application of the aforementioned paragraph until January 1, 2023 at the option of Group “C” institutions.

 

The entities consolidated with the Entity 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, as set forth by the BCRA.

 

2.6. New pronouncements

 

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

 

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

 

a)Amendments to IAS 1: classification of liabilities as current and non-current

 

The IASB published amendments to paragraphs 69 and 76 of IAS 1 to specify the requirements to classify liabilities as current and non-current. Such amendments clarify certain matters related to the right to differ the settlement of liabilities and the classification of embedded derivatives. Furthermore, it clarifies that in cases where a conversion option is classified as a liability or part of a liability, the transfer of equity instruments would constitute settlement of the liability for the purpose of classifying it as current or non-current. These amendments will be effective for fiscal years starting on or after January 1, 2023. The Entity does not expect that those amendments have significant impact on the financial statements.

 

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

 

These amendments require that an entity discloses its material accounting policies instead of its significant accounting policies. In addition, within the amendments some explanations were included on how an entity may identify a material accounting policy together with some examples of when an accounting policy may be material. To that effect, a guidance with explanations and examples called “the 4-step materiality process” described in Practice Statement 2 has been developed. This standard will be effective as from January 1, 2023. The Entity does not expect that this amendment has significant impact on the financial statements.

 

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

 

 
 
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These amendments clarify the distinction between changes in accounting estimates and changes in accounting policies and correction of errors. They also clarify how an entity uses valuation techniques and input data to develop accounting estimates. The amendment to this standard clarifies that the effect on an accounting estimate due to a change in an input or a change in a valuation technique are changes to accounting estimates if they do not result from the correction of prior period errors. The preceding definition of changes in accounting estimates specified that these changes may result from new information or new developments. Therefore, these changes are not corrections of errors. This standard will be effective as from January 1, 2023. The Entity does not expect that those amendments have significant impact on the financial statements.

 

d)IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts

 

In May 2017, the IASB issued IFRS 17 “Insurance Contracts” (IFRS 17), a new comprehensive accounting standard for insurance contracts that covers the recognition and measurement, presentation and disclosure. Once effective, IFRS 17 will replace IFRS 4. IFRS 17 is applicable to all kinds of insurance contracts (i.e. life, non-life, direct insurance and reinsurance), notwithstanding the kind of entity that issues them. In June 2020, the IASB issued amendments to IFRS 17. These amendments included to change the effective date to 2023. This standard is not applicable to the Entity.

 

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

 

The IASB issued amendments that narrow the scope of the initial recognition exception under IAS 12, so that it is no longer applicable to transactions that give rise to equal taxable and deductible temporary differences. The Amendments also clarify that where payments that settle a liability are deductible for tax purposes, it is a matter of judgement (having considered the applicable tax law) whether such deductions are attributable for tax purposes to the liability recognized in the financial statements (and interest expense) or to the related asset component (and interest expense). This judgement is important in determining whether any temporary differences exist on initial recognition of assets and liabilities. This standard will be effective as from January 1, 2023. The Entity does not expect that those amendments have significant impact on the financial statements. 

 

2.7. Transcription to the books

 

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

 
 
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3. Cash and Deposits in Banks

The breakdown in the Condensed Consolidated 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:

         09.30.22     12.31.21 
             
BCRA - Current account                    96,351,970              235,797,062
Cash                    95,124,673              123,315,877
Balances with other local and foreign institutions                    11,792,073                  3,500,110
             
                                                        TOTAL                  203,268,716              362,613,049

 

4.Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss

 

         09.30.22     12.31.21 
             
BCRA Liquidity Bills                    14,478,765                               -
Government securities                      6,069,370                  2,318,627
Private securities - Corporate bonds                                   -                        1,295
             
                                                        TOTAL                    20,548,135                  2,319,922

 

 

5.Derivatives

 

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

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

Breakdown is as follows:

Assets

         09.30.22     12.31.21 
             
Debit balances linked to foreign currency forwards pending settlement in pesos                      1,872,847                  4,672,285
Debit balances linked to interest rate swaps - floating rate for fixed rate                          91,662                        5,145
Premium for put option taken (*)                          72,441                               -
             
                                                        TOTAL                      2,036,950                  4,677,430

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

 
 
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Liabilities

         09.30.22     12.31.21 
             
Credit balances linked to foreign currency forwards pending settlement in pesos                         554,232                     521,828
             
                                                        TOTAL                         554,232                     521,828

 

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:

 

         09.30.22     12.31.21 
             
Foreign currency forwards            
             
   Foreign currency forward purchases - US$                    10,278,888                  1,189,085
    Foreign currency forward sales - US$                      1,529,107                  1,129,832
    Foreign currency forward sales - Euros                            4,709                      11,432
             
Interest rate swaps            
             
    Fixed rate for floating rate (1)                      1,500,000                     180,000

 

 

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

 

 

6.Repo transactions

 

Breakdown is as follows:

 

Reverse repurchase transactions

 

         09.30.22     12.31.21 
             
Amounts receivable for reverse repurchase transactions of BCRA Liquidity Bills with the BCRA                    95,286,394              228,431,600
             
                                                        TOTAL                    95,286,394              228,431,600

 

Repurchase transactions

 

No repurchase transactions were accounted for as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021.

 
 
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7.Other financial assets

The breakdown of other financial assets is as follows:

 

         09.30.22     12.31.21 
Measured at amortized cost            
             
Other receivables                    12,172,372                11,317,265
Receivables from sale of ownership interest in Prisma Medios de Pago S.A. (Note 12.1)                      8,978,213                  5,687,207
Financial debtors from spot transactions pending settlement                      1,674,355                  4,341,371
Non-financial debtors from spot transactions pending settlement                         216,965                      13,448
Other                          62,498                     328,032
             
                     23,104,403                21,687,323
             
Measured at fair value through profit or loss            
             
Mutual funds                      2,573,954                  3,163,765
             
                       2,573,954                  3,163,765
             
Allowance for loan losses (Exhibit R)                       (424,804)                   (478,385)
             
                                                        TOTAL                    25,253,553                24,372,703

 

8.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:

         09.30.22     12.31.21 
             
Credit cards                  227,402,277              260,965,422
Consumer loans                    61,468,549                68,008,432
Overdrafts                    47,857,234                37,413,354
Discounted instruments                    40,045,371                48,383,194
Mortgage loans                    33,658,509                38,045,613
Unsecured instruments                    32,523,644                33,883,845
Pledge loans                    22,080,686                27,139,165
Loans for the prefinancing and financing of exports                    21,517,607                22,158,541
Receivables from finance leases                      5,121,426                  4,836,616
Other financial institutions                      4,951,202                  7,061,131
Loans to personnel                      4,125,377                  4,843,626
Instruments purchased                      1,998,381                  3,052,507
BCRA                            3,037                               -
Non-financial government sector                            2,428                        1,229
Other financing                    84,587,169                96,366,304
             
                   587,342,897              652,158,979
             
Allowance for loan losses (Exhibit R)                   (15,484,414)               (22,674,082)
             
                                                        TOTAL                  571,858,483              629,484,897

 

The Group as lessor entered into finance lease agreements related to vehicles and machinery and equipment. The following table shows the

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

 

 

 

 

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:

 

         09.30.22     12.31.21 
             
Total Exhibits B and C                  612,030,577              666,120,588
Plus:            
    BCRA                            3,037                               -
    Loans to personnel                      4,125,377                  4,843,626
    Interest and other items accrued receivable from financial assets with credit value impairment                         191,759                     753,284
Less:            
Allowance for loan losses (Exhibit R)                   (15,484,414)               (22,674,082)
Adjustments for effective interest rate                    (6,092,218)                (6,050,858)
Corporate bonds                    (3,601,393)                (2,317,325)
Loan commitments                   (19,314,242)               (11,190,336)
             
Total loans and other financing                  571,858,483              629,484,897

 

Note 42.2 to these condensed consolidated 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 September 30, 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:

 

 
 
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         09.30.22     12.31.21 
             
Guarantees granted                      6,367,345                  1,418,424
Secured loans                      7,506,066                  3,893,935
Overdrafts and receivables agreed not used                      2,038,672                  1,896,116
Liabilities related to foreign trade transactions                      3,402,159                  3,981,861
             
                                                        TOTAL                    19,314,242                11,190,336

 

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

 

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.

 
 
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The facilities should be granted as part of the 2020, 2021, 2021/2022, 2022 and 2022/2023 Quotas, pursuant to the following conditions:

 

 

           
Item 2020 Quota 2021 Quota 2021/2022 Quota 2022 Quota 2022/2023 Quota
Applicable rule “B” 12161 “B” 12164 “B” 12238 “B” 12326 “B” 12413 –    “A” 7612
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 a month prior to the beginning of the period.
Calculation of application Between 10.16.2020 and 03.31.2021 Between 04.01.2021 and 09.30.2021 Between 10.01.2021 and 03.31.2022 Between 04.01.2022 and 09.30.2022 Between 10.01.2022 and 03.31.2023
Maximum interest rate Interest rate shall be capped at an annual nominal fixed rate of 35% for investment projects and at a nominal annual fixed rate of 45.5% for other purposes. Interest rate shall be capped at a nominal annual fixed rate of 64.50% for investment projects and at a nominal annual fixed rate of 75.50% for other purposes.
Currency Pesos
Minimum rate At the time of disbursement, the credit facilities shall have an average term of at least 24 months, but the total term shall not be of less than 36 months. No minimum term will apply to credit facilities aimed at financing working capital and discounting deferred checks and other instruments.

 

As of September 30, 2022, the total amount disbursed by the Entity meets the BCRA requirement.

 

Disbursements are reported below:

 

Quota Minimum amount to be allocated (1)

Simple Average of Daily Balances

(1)

Disbursed Amount

(1)

2020 Quota 19,730,132 25,291,147 39,279,053
2021 Quota 24,449,302 30,093,764 41,734,860
2021/2022 Quota 32,447,048 43,434,402 62,449,414
2022 Quota 42,867,291 63,022,460 98,200,990
2022/2023 Quota 42,867,291 (*) (*)

 

(*) As of the date of these financial statements, the term reported by Communication “B” 12413 has not expired.

(1) The amounts are exposed in nominal currency.

 

 
 
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9.  Other debt securities

 

9.1. Financial assets measured at amortized cost

 

         09.30.22     12.31.21 
             
Argentine Treasury Bond in pesos at 43.25% fixed rate or CER+1%, the lower. Maturity May 2027                    35,783,461                               -
Argentine Treasury Bond in pesos at 22% fixed rate. Maturity May 2022                                   -                37,475,291
             
                                                        TOTAL                    35,783,461                37,475,291

 

 

9.2. Financial assets measured at fair value through OCI

 

         09.30.22     12.31.21 
             
BCRA Liquidity Bills                  358,224,738              178,850,079
Government securities                    95,641,159                88,637,031
BCRA Liquidity Notes                    25,058,330                               -
Private securities - Corporate bonds                      3,560,637                  2,257,797
BCRA Local Bills                         883,890                               -
             
                                                        TOTAL                  483,368,754              269,744,907

 

10.Financial assets pledged as collateral

 

The breakdown of the financial assets pledged as collateral as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 is included below:

 

         09.30.22     12.31.21 
             
Guarantee trust - Government securities at fair value through OCI (2)                  19,518,139                  7,663,400
BCRA - Special guarantee accounts (Note 46.1) (1)                  13,677,145                12,119,512
Deposits as collateral (3)                    6,663,982                  6,777,816
Guarantee trust - USD and Government Securities at fair value through OCI (4)                    6,615,049                  7,120,735
             
                                                        TOTAL                    46,474,315                33,681,463

 

(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 and government securities at fair value through OCI as collateral for activities related to the transactions on MAE and BYMA.

 

11.IncomeTax:

 

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

 
 
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a)Current income tax assets

Below is a breakdown of the current income tax assets disclosed in the statement of financial position:

         09.30.22     12.31.21 
             
Income tax assets                      154,202                3,743,273
Advances                        19,536                         606
             
                       173,738                3,743,879

 

b)Current income tax liabilities

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

         09.30.22    12.31.21
             
Income tax provision                      755,810                  803,572
Advances                     (228,191)                 (157,888)
Collections and withholdings                       (54,009)                   (57,337)
             
                       473,610                  588,347
c)Deferred Income Tax

 

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

 

Deferred tax assets:  09.30.22     12.31.21 
       
Loan loss allowance         2,855,731            4,957,860
Provisions         9,318,974            6,751,242
Loan and credit card commissions         1,077,508              843,403
Derivatives                       -                21,702
Tax inflation adjustment         2,787,123            6,133,262
Other                1,367                  1,355
Tax losses         2,513,509              250,143
Investments                       -                  2,451
       
Total deferred assets        18,554,212          18,961,418
       
       
Deferred tax liabilities:  30.09.22     31.12.21 
       
Start-up expenses and other        (3,877,869)          (3,636,463)
Fixed asstes and sundry assets      (11,468,442)        (23,419,818)
Investments        (9,159,412)          (4,054,980)
Leasing and other items             (26,282)               (27,833)
       
Total deferred liabilities      (24,532,005)        (31,139,094)
       
       
Net deferred tax liabilities        (5,977,793)        (12,177,676)

 

In the consolidated financial statements, the (current and deferred) income tax assets of a Group entity will not be offset with the (current

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

 

   09.30.22     12.31.21 
       
 Deferred income tax assets          1,244,114            1,455,459
 Deferred income tax liabilities         (7,221,907)        (13,633,135)
       
Net deferred tax liabilities        (5,977,793)        (12,177,676)

 

d)Income Tax

 

Below are the main components of the income tax benefit in the condensed interim financial statements:

 

     Quarter ended on 09.30.22    Accumulated from the beginning of the period to 09.30.22    Quarter ended on 09.30.21    Accumulated from the beginning of the period to 09.30.21
                 
Current income tax liabilities                 (210,722)                 (498,838)                 (285,104)              12,404,372
Deferred income tax              (2,784,360)                4,118,163              (2,481,952)              (8,340,123)
                 
Income tax recognized through profit or loss              (2,995,082)                3,619,325              (2,767,056)                4,064,249
                 
Income tax recognized through OCI              (4,582,920)                1,169,245                  200,624                  572,206
                 
Total income tax              (7,578,002)                4,788,570              (2,566,432)                4,636,455

 

 

The income tax benefit for the period ended September 30, 2022 was calculated considering the position presented by the Entity before AFIP, as stated under “Inflation adjustment for tax purposes. Fiscal year 2021” to this Note.

 

Furthermore, the income tax benefit for the period ended September 30, 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.

 

e)Inflation adjustment for tax purposes

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

As of September 30, 2022, the parameters established by the income tax law to apply the inflation adjustment for tax purposes are met and the effects arising from the application of such adjustment as provided by law have been included when booking current and deferred income tax.

 

f)Income Tax Corporate Rate

 

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

 

g)Other tax matters

 

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

 

On May 10, 2017, May 10, 2018 and May 13, 2019, and based on related case law, the Entity’s Board of Directors approved the filing of actions for declaratory judgment of unconstitutionality of section 39 of Law No. 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 was 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

 
 
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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 (2,631,621 in values restated as of September 30, 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. Finally, on May 10, 2022, the Appellate Court considered that AFIP had withdrawn its appeal with respect to the judgment on the merits.

 
 
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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 (8,523,418 in values restated as of September 30, 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.

On October 5, 2022, the Federal Contentious Administrative Trial Court No. 2 issued a favorable decision on the unconstitutionality action filed with respect to the regulations banning the application of title VI of the adjustment for inflation in the 2018 income tax return.

Based on the foregoing, as of September 30, 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,

 
 
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paragraphs a) through e), Title VI of the Income Tax Law in that fiscal year.

 

Consequently, as of September 30, 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 (14,234,073 in restated values), with the ensuing impact on deferred tax assets by 5,033,000 (decrease) (12,616,517 in restated values) and on the income tax expense of 784,000 (1,617,556 in restated values).

 

-Inflation adjustment for tax purposes. Fiscal year 2021

 

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

 

-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.

 

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.

 

 
 
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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.

 

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

 

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

 

12.Investmentsin 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:

 

12.1 Investments in equity instruments through profit or loss

 

         09.30.22     12.31.21 
             
Private securities - Shares in other non-controlled companies                         728,912                     638,240
Prisma Medios de Pago S.A.  (1)                                   -                  2,984,306
             
                                                        TOTAL                         728,912                  3,622,546

 

(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.

 

12.2 Investments in equity instruments through other comprehensive income

 

         09.30.22     12.31.21 
             
Banco Latinoaméricano de Exportaciones S.A.                          38,905                      57,383
Other                            2,090                        2,541
             
                                                        TOTAL                          40,995                      59,924

 

 
 
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13.Investmentsin associates

 

         09.30.22     12.31.21 
             
BBVA Seguros Argentina S.A.                      1,116,561                  1,129,827
Rombo Compañía Financiera S.A.                                                                         779,683                  1,312,549
Interbanking S.A.                         702,504                     531,160
Play Digital S.A.                           289,452                     189,407
Openpay Argentina S.A.                         196,179                     243,605
             
TOTAL                      3,084,379                  3,406,548

 

 

14.Propertyand equipment

 

         09.30.22     12.31.21 
             
Real estate                    59,985,473                61,733,516
Furniture and facilities                    10,479,628                11,630,486
Right of use of leased real estate                      5,348,204                  5,710,841
Constructions in progress                      2,545,994                  1,863,069
Machinery and equipment                      2,469,513                  3,471,295
Vehicles                         181,609                     157,660
             
TOTAL                    81,010,421                84,566,867

 

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

 

Based on the reports prepared by the independent appraiser relied upon by the Bank to assess the impairment of 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 
       09.30.22     12.31.21 
             
Real Estate - Lavallol                         (12,363)                     (12,363)
Real Estate - Monte Grande                         (50,237)                     (50,237)
             
                                                        TOTAL                         (62,600)                     (62,600)

 

15.Intangibleassets

 

         09.30.22     12.31.21 
             
Licenses - Software                      7,482,364                  6,104,188
             
TOTAL                      7,482,364                  6,104,188

 

 
 
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16.Othernon-financial assets

 

         09.30.22     12.31.21 
             
Investment properties                    16,526,165                  4,649,987
Prepayments                      3,672,168                  5,449,505
Tax advances                      1,883,629                  1,722,690
Advances to suppliers of goods                         826,799                     840,867
Other miscellaneous assets                         456,964                     473,283
Assets acquired as security for loans                          22,771                      23,931
Advances to personnel                            6,596                  1,213,745
Other                         138,174                     243,261
             
TOTAL                    23,533,266                14,617,269

 

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

17.Non-current assets held for sale

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

 

         09.30.22     12.31.21 
             
Property and equipment held for sale                         202,178                     501,721
             
TOTAL                         202,178                     501,721

 

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.

 

On July 13, 2022, the Fundación BBVA real estate property booked under this account was sold. The profit (loss) on the sale was booked under “Profit (loss) on the sale of noncurrent assets held for sale” (Note 34).

 

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

 

Item        Impairment 
       09.30.22     12.31.21 
             
Real property held for sale - Fisherton                         (64,642)                     (64,642)
             
                                                        TOTAL                         (64,642)                     (64,642)

 

 
 
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18.Deposits

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

 

         09.30.22     12.31.21 
             
Non-financial government sector                      9,272,549                22,045,385
Financial sector                         634,556                     360,879
Non-financial private sector and residents abroad               1,053,781,462           1,153,952,430
                   Savings accounts                  364,322,560              473,628,429
                   Time deposits                  327,703,491              287,091,162
                   Checking accounts                  222,455,281              283,016,461
                   Investment accounts                  130,709,226                99,429,317
                   Other                      8,590,904                10,787,061
             
TOTAL               1,063,688,567           1,176,358,694

 

19.Liabilitiesat fair value through profit or loss

 

No transactions were accounted for the period/year ended on September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021.

 

20.Otherfinancial liabilities

 

         09.30.22     12.31.21 
             
Obligations from financing of purchases                    60,387,285                75,895,103
Funds collected under AFIP's instructions                    21,132,939                  1,858,767
Collections and other transactions on behalf of third parties                      9,279,908                  8,669,192
Payment orders pending credit                      4,556,594                  3,764,207
Liabilities for leases (Note 25)                      3,738,830                  4,852,325
Receivables from spot purchases pending settlement                      2,657,011                  2,372,403
Credit balance for spot purchases or sales pending settlement                         315,447                      10,243
Commissions accrued payable                          33,950                      58,456
Other                      5,531,757                  4,808,003
             
TOTAL                  107,633,721              102,288,699

 

21.Financingreceived from the BCRA and other financial institutions

 

         09.30.22     12.31.21 
             
Local financial institutions                    14,620,330                19,451,314
BCRA                          58,561                      75,616
Foreign financial institutions                         121,970                               -
             
TOTAL                    14,800,861                19,526,930

 

 
 
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22.Corporate bonds issued

 

Below is a detail of outstanding corporate bonds as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 of the Bank and its subsidiaries:

 

Detail   Issuance date   Nominal value   Maturity date   Annual Nominal Rate   Payment of interest   Outstanding securities as of 09.30.22   Outstanding securities as of 12.31.2021
                             
                             
                             
Class 8 Volkswagen Financial Services    09.30.2020   5,158   03.30.2023   UVA (class 8 )   Quarterly             120,000             498,220
     
                             
                Total Consolidated Principal   120,000   498,220
                Consolidated Interest Accrued   194,237   337,089
                Total Consolidated Principal and Interest Accrued   314,237   835,309

 

 

Definitions:

 

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

 

23.Provisions

 

         09.30.22     12.31.21 
             
Provisions for reorganization (Exhibit J)                      1,075,778                  2,231,086
Provision for contingent commitments (Exhibits J and R)                      1,327,320                  1,417,691
Provisions for termination plans (Exhibit J)                         340,855                     437,129
For administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties (Note 51 and Exhibit J)                            5,000                        8,304
Other contingencies (Exhibit J)                      4,303,751                  5,227,693
Provision for commercial lawsuits                      3,362,179                  4,037,338
Provision for labor lawsuits                         335,553                     471,194
Provision for tax lawsuits                         457,813                     535,263
Other                         148,206                     183,898
             
TOTAL                      7,052,704                  9,321,903

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Contingent liabilities have not been recognized in these consolidated condensed interim financial statements and are related to 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 50,282, out of which a cash disbursement of approximately 32,653 is expected for the next 3 months. These claims are primarily related to lease-purchase agreements and petitions to secure evidence. The Group's Management and legal advisors consider that the probability that these cases involve cash disbursements is possible but not probable and that the potential cash disbursements are not material.

 

24.Othernon-financial liabilities

 

Breakdown is as follows:

 

         09.30.22     12.31.21 
             
Miscellaneous creditors                    29,139,016                22,580,202
Cash dividends payable (Note 43)                    18,126,093                46,500,580
Short-term personnel benefits                    15,116,852                14,779,195
Advances collected                    13,786,018                13,549,960
Other collections and withholdings                    12,879,321                14,228,558
Other taxes payable                      6,067,185                  4,157,118
Social security payment orders pending settlement                      1,244,374                     133,933
Long-term personnel benefits                         603,656                     921,813
For contract liabilities                         420,423                     611,733
Other                         290,037                     286,203
             
TOTAL                    97,672,975              117,749,295
 
 
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25.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 September 30, 2022:

 

Rights of use under leases

 

    Initial           Depreciation   Residual
    value as of           Accumulated       For the   Accumulated at   value as of
Account   01.01.22   Increases   Decreases   as of 01.01.22   Decreases   period (1)   period-end   09.30.22
                                 
Leased real property     11,011,728      1,002,234     311,134      5,300,887      194,752      1,248,489                 6,354,624        5,348,204
                                 
(1) See note 37                                

 

Lease liabilities

 

Future minimum payments for lease agreements are as follows:

 

  In foreign currency   In local currency   09.30.22   12.31.21  
                 
Up to one year               218,848                     18,762             237,610              377,663  
                 
From 1 to 5 years 2,698,348   335,889          3,034,237           3,371,705  
                 
More than 5 years 457,659   9,324             466,983           1,102,957  
                 
                 3,738,830           4,852,325  

 

Interest and exchange rate difference recognized in profit or loss

 

          09.30.22   09.30.21
               
Other operating expenses            
Interest on liabilities from finance lease (Note 38)             (412,289)            (593,537)
               
Exchange rate difference              
Exchange rate difference for finance lease (loss)         (2,952,598)         (2,494,426)

 

26.ShareCapital

 

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

 
 
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excess of the above-mentioned capital contribution for obligations arising from transactions carried out by the financial institution.

 

27.Interestincome

 

     Quarter ended on 09.30.22     Accumulated from the beginning of the period to 09.30.22     Quarter ended on 09.30.21     Accumulated from the beginning of the period to 09.30.21 
                 
Interest on government securities                59,988,879              145,661,259                23,045,101                66,759,682
Stabilization Coefficient (CER) clause adjustment                19,858,266                48,276,705                  7,344,469                22,360,199
Interest on credit card loans                13,280,715                36,410,035                10,615,585                31,631,879
Interest on other loans                10,388,592                26,577,728                  6,462,248                21,467,350
Interest on instruments                  8,578,305                21,718,596                  5,780,018                17,634,554
Interest on consumer loans                  6,872,721                19,711,325                  6,248,465                17,928,611
Acquisition Value Unit (UVA) clause adjustment                  7,532,659                19,724,473                  4,868,427                18,436,736
Premiums on reverse repurchase agreements                  5,832,455                17,868,716                23,048,551                44,518,110
Interest on overdrafts                  7,389,934                15,853,132                  3,393,037                10,462,379
Interest on pledge loans                  2,303,322                  6,661,618                  2,366,687                  6,932,084
Interest on mortgage loans                     865,626                  2,006,935                     745,603                  2,195,853
Interest on loans to the financial sector                     578,445                  1,702,256                     458,990                  1,049,034
Interest on finance leases                     442,792                  1,127,518                     422,283                  1,198,105
Interest on loans for the prefinancing and financing of exports                     150,102                     498,194                     393,605                  1,316,400
Interest on private securities                     137,289                     424,278                      55,477                     160,763
Other                     114,231                     360,953                             40                        3,344
                 
TOTAL              144,314,333              364,583,721                95,248,586              264,055,083

 

28.Interest expenses
     Quarter ended on 09.30.22     Accumulated from the beginning of the period to 09.30.22     Quarter ended on 09.30.21     Accumulated from the beginning of the period to 09.30.21 
                 
Time deposits                48,032,308              117,430,619                29,882,757                85,152,299
Checking accounts deposits                  9,146,872                25,575,093                  8,225,512                18,027,922
Acquisition Value Unit (UVA) clause adjustment                  7,784,728                15,889,606                  2,341,246                  5,999,813
Interfinancial loans received                  2,243,636                  5,337,487                     823,542                  3,131,459
Savings accounts deposits                     369,921                     946,004                     203,431                     655,493
Other liabilities from financial transactions                     132,013                     421,834                     307,290                  1,178,600
Premiums on reverse repurchase transactions                      17,090                      19,295                        4,275                        4,309
Other                        1,518                        2,906                           102                        6,975
                 
TOTAL                67,728,086              165,622,844                41,788,155              114,156,870

 

29.Commissionincome

 

     Quarter ended on 09.30.22     Accumulated from the beginning of the period to 09.30.22     Quarter ended on 09.30.21     Accumulated from the beginning of the period to 09.30.21 
                 
From credit cards                  6,289,187                21,683,049                  8,553,897                25,125,155
Linked to liabilities                  7,150,494                21,612,528                  7,209,187                20,783,902
Linked to loans                  1,349,385                  4,160,166                  1,196,605                  3,289,060
From insurance                     726,516                  2,274,659                     799,067                  2,494,064
From foreign trade and foreign currency transactions                     805,219                  2,309,821                     870,799                  2,619,432
Linked to securities                     193,096                     563,584                     277,959                     702,542
From guarantees granted                           709                        2,162                        6,018                      14,485
                 
TOTAL                16,514,606                52,605,969                18,913,532                55,028,640

 

 
 
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30.Commissionexpenses

 

     Quarter ended on 09.30.22     Accumulated from the beginning of the period to 09.30.22     Quarter ended on 09.30.21     Accumulated from the beginning of the period to 09.30.21 
                 
For credit and debit cards                  5,165,880                15,570,902                  5,885,270                20,539,893
For payment of salaries                     594,022                  1,504,393                     552,511                  1,371,751
For data processing                     349,401                  1,011,318                     160,335                     177,633
For new channels                     294,486                     743,452                     236,322                     721,445
For foreign trade transactions                     258,465                     584,751                     259,586                     589,603
For advertising campaigns                     133,512                     176,143                               -                               -
For digital sales services                      30,209                      44,165                   (432,413)                      98,755
Linked to transactions with securities                        3,333                      10,081                        3,239                      16,246
For promotions                               -                               -                               -                      87,040
Other commission expenses                     565,678                  1,777,122                     925,126                  1,798,310
                 
TOTAL                  7,394,986                21,422,327                  7,589,976                25,400,676

 

 

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

 

     Quarter ended on 09.30.22     Accumulated from the beginning of the period to 09.30.22     Quarter ended on 09.30.21     Accumulated from the beginning of the period to 09.30.21 
                 
Income from government securities                  2,556,544                  4,921,459                  1,168,843                  3,725,997
Income from sale or write-off of financial assets (1)                               -                  3,741,628                               -                               -
Income from foreign currency forward transactions                     690,144                  1,644,015                     543,748                  4,560,704
Income/(loss) from private securities                     413,745                     826,925                   (157,089)                   (744,954)
Income from interest rate swaps                     100,671                      99,571                        9,910                      74,028
Income from corporate bonds                           361                      16,584                           589                        7,182
Loss from loans                           (10)                           (10)                               -                               -
Other                       (9,717)                     (14,237)                               -                               -
                 
TOTAL                  3,751,738                11,235,935                  1,566,001                  7,622,957

 

(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 12.1).

 

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

 

     Quarter ended on 09.30.22     Accumulated from the beginning of the period to 09.30.22     Quarter ended on 09.30.21     Accumulated from the beginning of the period to 09.30.21 
                 
Income/(Loss) from sale of government securities                      39,919                     683,335                     (67,204)                   (173,128)
Income/(Loss) from sale of private securities                      61,882                      61,358                          (890)                          (890)
                 
TOTAL                     101,801                     744,693                     (68,094)                   (174,018)

 

33.Foreignexchange and gold gains (losses)

 

     Quarter ended on 09.30.22     Accumulated from the beginning of the period to 09.30.22     Quarter ended on 09.30.21     Accumulated from the beginning of the period to 09.30.21 
                 
Income from purchase-sale of foreign currency                  2,959,890                  8,644,393                  2,778,742                  8,060,237
Conversion of foreign currency assets and liabilities into pesos                 (735,452)                (2,072,234)                   (635,888)                (1,566,770)
                 
TOTAL                  2,224,438                  6,572,159                  2,142,854                  6,493,467

 

 
 
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34.Otheroperating income

 

     Quarter ended on 09.30.22     Accumulated from the beginning of the period to 09.30.22     Quarter ended on 09.30.21     Accumulated from the beginning of the period to 09.30.21 
                 
Adjustments and interest on miscellaneous receivables                  1,548,846                  4,138,777                     839,043                  3,190,150
Rental of safe deposit boxes                     562,852                  1,925,663                     692,774                  2,012,943
Loans recovered                     580,818                  1,763,803                     457,376                  1,755,313
Income from asset sale in equity instruments (1)                               -                  1,292,048                               -                               -
Debit and credit card commissions                     386,420                  1,097,480                     240,376                     718,205
Fees expenses recovered                     164,402                     526,078                     168,916                     502,381
Allowances reversed                     159,450                     474,732                      40,974                     350,405
Income from sale of non-current assets held for sale (Note 17)                     388,805                     388,805                               -                               -
Rent                     118,929                     352,811                               -                               -
Punitive interest                     107,085                     279,643                     101,503                     293,226
Commission from syndicated transactions                      40,302                     181,085                      42,877                     101,227
Income from initial recognition of government securities                               -                               -                               -                      25,401
Other operating income                     441,638                     952,889                     313,818                  1,004,601
                 
TOTAL                  4,499,547                13,373,814                  2,897,657                  9,953,852

 

(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.Personnelbenefits

 

     Quarter ended on 09.30.22     Accumulated from the beginning of the period to 09.30.22     Quarter ended on 09.30.21     Accumulated from the beginning of the period to 09.30.21 
                 
Salaries                  7,686,884                24,118,932                  7,557,144                23,648,741
Other short-term personnel benefits                  3,080,231                  8,731,377                  2,894,928                  6,675,884
Social security withholdings and collections                  2,448,134                  7,335,935                  2,463,730                  6,950,440
Personnel compensation and bonuses                     319,635                  1,202,359                     317,573                     867,889
Personnel services                     324,985                     786,729                     275,260                     727,413
Termination personnel benefits (Exhibit J)                               -                      94,704                               -                      82,177
Other long-term personnel benefits                               -                      59,179                               -                     236,387
                 
TOTAL                13,859,869                42,329,215                13,508,635                39,188,931

 

36.Administrative expenses

 

     Quarter ended on 09.30.22     Accumulated from the beginning of the period to 09.30.22     Quarter ended on 09.30.21     Accumulated from the beginning of the period to 09.30.21 
                 
Taxes                  3,085,499                  9,027,163                  2,901,591                  8,357,764
Rent                  2,120,618                  7,022,428                  2,678,668                  5,651,254
Armored transportation services                  1,459,534                  4,824,790                  1,797,487                  5,139,291
Maintenance and repair costs                  1,398,854                  4,167,470                  1,501,980                  4,295,558
IT                  1,611,928                  3,707,747                  1,257,887                  1,670,985
Contracted administrative services                  1,549,788                  3,614,577                  1,796,264                  3,567,707
Advertising                     694,801                  2,158,664                  1,083,214                  1,961,985
Electricity and communications                     507,983                  1,586,509                     613,725                  1,813,264
Documents distribution                     422,572                  1,481,272                     398,963                  1,152,945
Other fees                     393,315                  1,387,301                     665,540                  1,700,992
Security services                     372,506                  1,163,536                     438,622                  1,263,893
Trade reports                     279,803                     785,491                     218,724                     860,788
Insurance                     137,401                     423,972                     177,768                     482,214
Representation and travel expenses                       88,512                     232,246                      65,655                     227,211
Fees to Banks Directors and Supervisory Committee                      11,543                      63,359                      16,132                      65,776
Stationery and supplies                      20,577                      56,865                      18,094                      70,705
Other administrative expenses                     532,828                  1,553,101                     478,308                  1,416,239
                 
TOTAL                14,688,062                43,256,491                16,108,622                39,698,571

 

 

 
 
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37.Depreciationand amortization

 

     Quarter ended on 09.30.22     Accumulated from the beginning of the period to 09.30.22     Quarter ended on 09.30.21     Accumulated from the beginning of the period to 09.30.21 
                 
Depreciation of property and equipment                  1,472,983                  4,712,689                  1,770,816                  5,315,876
Amortization of rights of use of leased real property                      350,546                  1,248,489                     293,332                  1,287,215
Amortization of intangible assets                     139,154                     349,965                      85,136                     251,801
Depreciation of other assets                      97,372                     187,913                      37,721                      82,462
                 
TOTAL                  2,060,055                  6,499,056                  2,187,005                  6,937,354

 

 

38.Otheroperating expenses

 

     Quarter ended on 09.30.22     Accumulated from the beginning of the period to 09.30.22     Quarter ended on 09.30.21     Accumulated from the beginning of the period to 09.30.21 
                 
Turnover tax                  9,211,708                24,562,294                  7,133,772                21,079,267
Initial loss of loans below market rate                     957,382                  2,741,015                     694,223                  2,199,913
Other allowances (Exhibit J)                  1,020,546                  2,503,604                     409,703                  2,021,592
Reorganization expenses (Exhibit J)                     270,094                  1,894,009                     314,107                  1,458,287
Contribution to the Deposit Guarantee Fund (Note 45)                     430,492                  1,326,174                     483,150                  1,395,186
Claims                     354,996                  1,019,242                      86,185                     207,657
Interest on liabilities from leases (Note 25)                     126,558                     412,289                     189,292                     593,537
Other operating expenses                     778,502                  2,293,712                  1,421,523                  3,218,107
                 
TOTAL                13,150,278                36,752,339                10,731,955                32,173,546

 

39.Fairvalues 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 September 30, 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          20,548,135          20,548,135            1,747,390             18,800,745                          -   
Derivative instruments            2,036,950            2,036,950                       -                 2,036,950                          -   
Other financial assets            2,573,954            2,573,954            2,573,954                          -                             -   
Other debt securities        483,368,754        483,368,754          50,561,984           429,706,658               3,100,112
Financial assets pledged as collateral          19,985,814          19,985,814          14,179,786              5,806,028                          -   
Investments in equity instruments               769,907               769,907               728,912                   40,995                          -   
                     
                     
Financial Liabilities                    
                     
Derivative instruments               554,232               554,232                       -                    554,232                          -   

 

 
 
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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            2,319,922            2,319,922            2,318,627                     1,295                          -   
Derivative instruments            4,677,430            4,677,430                       -                 4,677,430                          -   
Other financial assets            3,163,765            3,163,765            3,163,765                          -                             -   
Other debt securities        269,744,907        269,744,907          83,918,257           184,097,460               1,729,190
Financial assets pledged as collateral            7,663,400            7,663,400            7,663,400                          -                             -   
Investments in equity instruments            3,682,470            3,682,470               638,240                   59,924               2,984,306
                     
                     
Financial Liabilities                    
                     
Derivative instruments               521,828               521,828                       -                    521,828                          -   

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Financial assets at fair value mainly consist of BCRA Liquidity Bills and Notes 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

 
 
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(Rofex and MAE) and foreign currency NDF (non-delivery forwards), put options, and interest rate swaps.

 

b)     Transfers between hierarchy levels

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

 

b.1) Transfers from Level 1 to Level 2

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

 

b.2) Transfers from Level 2 to Level 1

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

  09.30.22   12.31.21
       
       
Treasury Bond in pesos adjusted by 1.20% CER. Maturity 03-18-2022 -   7,017,698
Treasury Bond in pesos adjusted by 1.50% CER. Maturity 03-25-2024 -   21,146,590
Treasury Bond in pesos adjusted by 1.40% CER. Maturity 03-25-2023 -   16,138,537
Treasury Bond in pesos adjusted by 1.30% CER. Maturity 09-20-2022 -   17,951,107

 

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

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

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

 

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

 
 
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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

 

As of December 31, 2021, the fair value of the equity interest held in Prisma Medios de Pago S.A.—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 2.1.1.b) and Note 12).

 
 
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Corporate Bonds

 

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

 

·        ON Arcor (ON ARCOR17)

·     ON Vista oil y gas (ON VISTA13)

·        ON Newsan (ON WNC10)

·        ON Molinos Agro (ON MAC1O)

·        ON Refi Pampa (ON REF2B)

·     ON Petroquímica Comodoro Rivadavia (ON PCRH)

 

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 WNC10O
+5% 0.019729%
+10% 0.039458%
+15% 0.059186%

 

Latest market price scenarios Changes in final price
  REF2B WNC10O MAC1O ARCOR17 VISTA13 ON PCRH
+2% 2.000% 2.146% 1.997% 2.000% 1.964% 2.003%
+5% 5.000% 5.365% 4.992% 5.000% 4.911% 5.008%
+10% 10.000% 10.730% 9.984% 10.000% 9.822% 10.016%

 

Dolar 3500 Scenarios Changes in final price
  ON VISTA13 ON MAC1O ON PCRH
+2% 2.000% 2.000% 2.000%
+5% 5.000% 5.000% 5.000%
+10% 10.000% 10.000% 10.000%

 

 
 
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UVA Scenarios Changes in final price
  ON ARCOR17 ON REF2B
+3% 3.000% 3.000%
+5% 5.000% 5.000%
+10% 10.000% 10.000%

 

Parity Scenarios Changes in final price
  ON REF2B (a) ON MAC10(a) ON VISTA13 ON WNC10O
+7 Points % 6.3670% 6.5483% 3.8365% 7.0690%
-7 Points % -6.3670% -6.5483% -3.8365% -7.0690%
+12 Points % 10.9148% 11.2256% 6.5768% 12.1183%
-12 Points % -10.9148% -11.2256% -6.5768% -12.1183%

 

a) For ON MAC1O, ON VISTA13, ON WNC10O and ONREF2B, 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.

Put Options

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

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

Asset Underlying
XY3N5J001    LT X19Y3
X3JN6G001    LCER16J3$
PF3N2H001    LT X17F3
PJ3N6U001     BOND TDJ23 
PL3N7V001    BOND TDL23

 

Underlying Put

Scenarios Changes in final price
Changes in Underlying Price(%) XY3N5J001 X3JN6G001 PF3N2H001 PJ3N6U001 PL3N7V001
-6.000% 8.097% 6.390% 9.050% 6.623% 6.644%
-4.000% 5.398% 4.260% 6.100% 4.415% 4.430%
-2.000% 2.699% 2.699% 3.150% 2.208% 2.215%
0.000% 0.000% 0.000% 0.000% 0.000% 0.000%
2.000% 0.000% 0.000% 0.000% 0.000% 0.000%
6.000% 0.000% 0.000% 0.000% 0.000% 0.000%
 
 
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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:

          09.30.22   12.31.21
               
Balance at the beginning of the fiscal year                       4,713,496                8,561,215
               
Derivative instruments - Put option taken - Prisma Medios de Pago S.A.                              -                  (1,962,989)
Other debt securities - Private securities - Corporate bonds                   2,058,892                1,729,190
Other financial assets - Receivables from sale of ownership interest in Prisma Medios de Pago S.A.                 (4,412,028)                            -   
Loss from sale or write-off financial assets - Prisma Medios de Pago S.A.                   3,741,628                            -   
Dividends collected                              -                     (966,995)
Monetary gain (loss) generated by assets at fair value                 (3,001,876)               (2,646,925)
               
Balance at fiscal period-end       3,100,112   4,713,496

 

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 September 30, 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   203,268,716   (1)      
Repo transactions   95,286,394   (1)      
Other financial assets   22,679,599   (1)      
Loans and other financing                    
 Non-financial government sector   2,428   (1)      
 BCRA   3,037   (1)      
 Other financial institutions    4,671,594   3,257,584       3,257,584
 Non-financial private sector and residents abroad   567,181,424    524,733,060        524,733,060
Other debt securities   35,783,461   35,878,842     35,878,842  
Financial assets pledged as collateral   26,488,501   (1)      
                     
Financial Liabilities                    
                     
Deposits    1,063,688,567   1,046,658,823     1,046,658,823  
Other financial liabilities   107,633,721   (1)      
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions   14,800,861   13,852,552     13,852,552  
Corporate bonds issued   314,237    312,103      312,103  

 

 

(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   362,613,049   (1)      
Repo transactions   228,431,600   (1)      
Other financial assets   21,208,938   (1)      
Loans and other financing                    
 Non-financial government sector   1,229   (1)      
 Other financial institutions    6,991,950   6,090,808       6,090,808
 Non-financial private sector and residents abroad   622,491,718    613,581,254        613,581,254
Other debt securities   37,475,291   36,677,171     36,677,171  
Financial assets pledged as collateral   26,018,063   (1)      
                     
Financial Liabilities                    
                     
Deposits    1,176,358,694   1,162,473,287     1,162,473,287  
Other financial liabilities   102,288,699   (1)      
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions   19,526,930   19,081,888     19,081,888  
Corporate bonds issued   835,309    661,924      661,924  

 

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

 

40.Segmentreporting

 

Basis for segmentation

 

As of September 30, 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 September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021:

 

Group (banking activity) (1)     09.30.22   12.31.21
             
             
Loans and other financing       571,858,483   629,484,897
Corporate banking (2)       43,461,117   51,704,003
Small and medium companies (3)       203,351,618   207,350,796
Retail       325,045,748   370,430,098
             
Other assets       1,029,520,645   1,081,394,766
TOTAL ASSETS       1,601,379,128   1,710,879,663
             
Deposits       1,063,688,567   1,176,358,694
Corporate banking (2)(3)       259,833,221   258,620,444
Small and medium companies (2)(3)       200,415,189   247,327,129
Retail       603,440,157   670,411,121
             
Other liabilities       235,724,247   264,465,446
TOTAL LIABILITIES       1,299,412,814   1,440,824,140
             
(2) It includes Financial Sector.            
(3) It includes Government Sector.            

 

(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.

 

41.Relatedparties

 

a) Parent

The Bank's parent is Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria.

b) Key management personnel

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

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

b.1) Remuneration of key management personnel

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

   09.30.22     09.30.21 
       
Fees 46,973   50,498
       
Total               46,973                 50,498

 

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

 

   Balances as of     Profit or loss from transactions 
   
   09.30.22   12.31.21     09.30.22   09.30.21 
           
Loans          
Overdrafts                                         2                     -                       14                   -
Credit cards                                11,464                5,911                   2,734              1,324
Consumer loans                                  1,032                1,836                 10,327                 307
           
Deposits          
Deposits                                19,702              21,417                      227                 546

 

Loans are granted on an arm’s length basis. As of September 30, 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 
 09.30.22   12.31.21       09.30.22   09.30.21 
             
Cash and deposits in banks           1,739,206              1,040,899                                     -                        -     
Other financial assets             (2)              526,899                 872,608                                     -                        -     
Other non-financial liabilities         23,296,636            35,184,374                       8,851,141          5,180,874     
Derivative instruments (Liabilities)        (1)                    665                            -                                 106             910,457     
             
Off-balance sheet balances            
             
Securities in custody       127,913,424           150,857,711                                     -                        -     
Derivative instruments              347,169                            -                                     -                        -     
Sureties granted           1,278,754              2,257,784                              6,301               11,154     
Guarantees received           1,640,567              2,359,901                                     -                        -     
             
(1) Profit or loss of Derivative Instruments (Assets) is exposed under Derivative Instruments (Liabilities).
(2) These transactions do not generate profit or loss.   

 

Subsidiaries  Balances as of       Profit or loss from transactions 
 09.30.22   12.31.21       09.30.22   09.30.21 
             
Loans and other financing           8,593,540            13,068,402                       3,445,230          3,446,299     
Other financial assets                        -                     1,094                                     -                        -     
Deposits              260,524                 369,093                              1,505               12,556     
Other non-financial liabilities                      23                         38                              5,659                    293     
Other operating income                        -                            -                              7,804               15,519     
             
Off-balance sheet balances            
             
Securities in custody           2,573,954              3,163,765                                     -                        -     
Sureties granted                        -                       467                                     -                        -     

 

 
 
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Associates  Balances as of       Profit or loss from transactions 
 09.30.22   12.31.21       09.30.22   09.30.21 
             
Cash and deposits in banks                    412                     1,083                                     -                        -     
Loans and other financing           2,130,466              1,810,778                       1,875,812          1,740,644     
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss                        -                     1,295                                     -                 2,601     
Derivative instruments (Assets)                91,662                            -                          100,670                        -     
Other financial assets              183,300                 337,559                                     -                        -     
Deposits           1,508,795              1,373,848                          191,196               14,698     
Other non-financial liabilities                    301                       718                              -     
Commission expenses                        -                            -                              1,073                        -     
Other operating income                        -                            -                            56,983               72,782     
             
Off-balance sheet balances            
             
Interest rate swaps           1,500,000                            -                                     -                        -     
Securities in custody           3,244,040              3,383,743                                     -                        -     
Guarantees received              679,693              1,682,903                                     -                        -     
Sureties granted                    775                       898                                     -                        -     

 

Transactions have been agreed upon on an arm’s length basis. As of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, balances of loans granted are classified under normal performance according to the debtor classification rules issued by the BCRA.

 

42.Financialinstruments risks

 

42.1 Risk policies of financial instruments

 

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

 

42.2   Exposure to credit risk and allowances

 

Below is the exposure to credit risks and allowances, measured in accordance with IFRS 9 as per BCRA (expected loss model, except for non-financial government sector's financial assets), as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021:

 

Exposure at default -
Credit Investment
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3   Total
  Collective Individual Collective Individual  
Balances as of 12.31.21                599,379,741                  65,964,076                   8,430,930                  10,943,340                   5,034,148                  689,752,235
               
Inter-stage Transfers:              
    From stage 1 to stage 2                 (95,116,949)                  97,398,119                            723                                 -                                 -                     2,281,893
    From stage 2 to stage 1                  71,689,417                 (68,997,745)                     (112,264)                                 -                                 -                     2,579,408
    From stage 1 or 2 to stage 3                  (1,740,314)                 (10,496,622)                     (459,377)                  12,117,062                      467,930                       (111,321)
    From stage 3 to stage 1 or 2                      439,152                   1,095,636                      250,086                  (2,111,650)                     (268,698)                       (595,474)
Changes without inter-stage transfers                  21,887,837                   1,928,603                  (3,475,834)                  (1,130,387)                        51,268                    19,261,487
Newly originated financial assets                623,463,133                  10,054,293                  12,103,267                   1,676,729                      133,180                  647,430,602
Reimbursements               (387,889,121)                 (16,086,210)                  (9,176,676)                  (2,269,693)                     (222,005)                 (415,643,705)
Write-offs                                 -                            208                                 -                  (6,093,821)                  (3,138,140)                    (9,231,753)
Foreign exchange differences                  10,785,300                   1,508,373                      889,671                          2,035                      296,670                    13,482,049
Inflation adjustment               (283,172,274)                 (28,130,927)                  (3,478,147)                  (4,525,383)                  (1,105,719)                 (320,412,450)
               
Balances as of 09.30.22                559,725,922                  54,237,804                   4,972,379                   8,608,232                   1,248,634                  628,792,971

 

 
 
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Exposure at default -
Credit Investment
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3   Total
  Collective Individual Collective Individual  
Balances as of 12.31.20                582,231,352                  87,642,749                  10,657,632                   6,855,333                   6,261,084                  693,648,150
               
Inter-stage Transfers:              
    From stage 1 to stage 2               (171,167,785)                171,423,752                                 -                                 -                                 -                        255,967
    From stage 2 to stage 1                130,879,461               (124,140,175)                  (4,506,845)                                 -                                 -                     2,232,441
    From stage 1 or 2 to stage 3                  (2,460,751)                 (21,721,676)                     (374,022)                  24,286,670                      381,444                        111,665
    From stage 3 to stage 1 or 2                      362,490                      934,439                        21,218                  (3,363,101)                     (255,064)                    (2,300,018)
Changes without inter-stage transfers                  34,747,207                 (13,045,165)                   9,737,027                  (2,039,204)                      646,589                    30,046,454
Newly originated financial assets                627,592,195                  20,246,346                   6,749,916                   1,027,030                   1,074,472                  656,689,959
Reimbursements               (396,761,932)                 (28,851,884)                 (10,805,963)                  (2,651,629)                  (1,083,297)                 (440,154,705)
Write-offs                                2                            455                                 -                  (8,765,547)                       (99,960)                    (8,865,050)
Foreign exchange differences                   7,487,238                   3,886,816                   1,296,089                          2,765                      336,080                    13,008,988
Inflation adjustment               (213,529,736)                 (30,411,581)                  (4,344,122)                  (4,408,977)                  (2,227,200)                 (254,921,616)
               
Balances as of 12.31.21                599,379,741                  65,964,076                   8,430,930                  10,943,340                   5,034,148                  689,752,235

 

Exposure at default -
Contingent
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3   Total
  Collective Individual Collective Individual  
Balances as of 12.31.21                137,038,179                  10,578,669                      161,736                        64,282                              65                  147,842,931
               
Inter-stage Transfers:              
    From stage 1 to stage 2                 (24,736,100)                  22,657,162                                 -                                 -                                 -                    (2,078,938)
    From stage 2 to stage 1                  18,025,183                 (15,639,026)                             (79)                                 -                                 -                     2,386,078
    From stage 1 or 2 to stage 3                     (153,986)                     (105,243)                         (1,222)                      121,530                          2,465                       (136,456)
    From stage 3 to stage 1 or 2                        40,232                        29,087                                 -                       (80,320)                         (3,158)                         (14,159)
Changes without inter-stage transfers                  47,064,673                   2,076,778                            390                           (777)                          3,391                    49,144,455
Newly originated financial assets                  75,818,573                   2,737,051                          7,930                        13,563                                 -                    78,577,117
Reimbursements                 (38,451,034)                  (3,590,723)                       (39,000)                       (30,942)                                 -                   (42,111,699)
Write-offs                                 -                                 -                                 -                           (102)                                 -                             (102)
Foreign exchange differences                   5,253,824                      239,146                                 -                                 -                                 -                     5,492,970
Inflation adjustment                 (68,734,110)                  (6,084,771)                       (42,689)                       (27,843)                         (1,400)                   (74,890,813)
               
Balances as of 09.30.22                151,165,434                  12,898,130                        87,066                        59,391                          1,363                  164,211,384

 

Exposure at default -
Contingent
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3   Total
  Collective Individual Collective Individual  
Balances as of 12.31.20                144,444,353                  12,016,708                      255,866                        21,203                          1,239                  156,739,369
               
Inter-stage Transfers:              
    From stage 1 to stage 2                 (28,321,137)                  24,820,709                                 -                                 -                                 -                    (3,500,428)
    From stage 2 to stage 1                  27,571,041                 (24,770,500)                     (244,985)                                 -                                 -                     2,555,556
    From stage 1 or 2 to stage 3                     (178,434)                     (168,048)                         (1,586)                      241,537                                 -                       (106,531)
    From stage 3 to stage 1 or 2                        74,622                        80,921                                 -                     (144,477)                                 -                          11,066
Changes without inter-stage transfers                  16,126,303                   4,564,791                      481,597                         (6,410)                           (937)                    21,165,344
Newly originated financial assets                155,807,147                   2,970,133                      254,775                        21,512                                 -                  159,053,567
Reimbursements               (127,643,061)                  (4,309,953)                     (457,053)                       (49,105)                                 -                 (132,459,172)
Write-offs                                 -                                 -                                 -                           (234)                                 -                             (234)
Foreign exchange differences                   2,138,836                      186,956                        58,330                                 -                                 -                     2,384,122
Inflation adjustment                 (52,981,491)                  (4,813,048)                     (185,208)                       (19,744)                           (237)                   (57,999,728)
               
Balances as of 12.31.21                137,038,179                  10,578,669                      161,736                        64,282                              65                  147,842,931

 

Allowances - Credit Investment Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3   Total
  Collective Individual Collective Individual  
Balances as of 12.31.21                   4,971,014                   4,086,571                      998,100                   8,501,555                   4,620,321                    23,177,561
               
Inter-stage Transfers:              
    From stage 1 to stage 2                  (1,809,975)                   7,159,948                              79                                 -                                 -                     5,350,052
    From stage 2 to stage 1                      770,340                  (3,825,411)                         (8,509)                                 -                                 -                    (3,063,580)
    From stage 1 or 2 to stage 3                     (115,434)                  (2,929,526)                     (135,913)                   6,612,656                      143,126                     3,574,909
    From stage 3 to stage 1 or 2                        19,894                      115,168                      106,513                  (1,445,308)                     (107,032)                    (1,310,765)
Changes without inter-stage transfers                      881,726                   1,109,468                     (734,685)                   2,463,583                         (2,134)                     3,717,958
Newly originated financial assets                   7,669,503                      555,835                      682,936                      963,606                        84,805                     9,956,685
Reimbursements                  (5,540,321)                     (743,958)                     (582,918)                  (1,560,731)                     (124,579)                    (8,552,507)
Write-offs                                 -                             (69)                                 -                  (5,388,850)                  (3,106,619)                    (8,495,538)
Foreign exchange differences                      108,512                        31,334                        41,384                          1,170                      216,568                        398,968
Inflation adjustment                  (2,343,070)                  (1,782,824)                     (240,528)                  (3,510,972)                     (945,691)                    (8,823,085)
               
Balances as of 09.30.22                   4,612,189                   3,776,536                      126,459                   6,636,709                      778,765                    15,930,658

 

 

 
 
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Allowances - Credit Investment Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3   Total
  Collective Individual Collective Individual  
Balances as of 12.31.20                  12,985,333                   9,194,269                   1,004,318                   5,663,262                   3,906,020                    32,753,202
               
Inter-stage Transfers:              
    From stage 1 to stage 2                  (6,348,342)                  19,005,368                                 -                                 -                                 -                    12,657,026
    From stage 2 to stage 1                   3,451,338                 (12,313,560)                     (433,917)                                 -                                 -                    (9,296,139)
    From stage 1 or 2 to stage 3                     (221,087)                  (6,949,194)                       (61,303)                  14,913,983                        94,946                     7,777,345
    From stage 3 to stage 1 or 2                        29,063                      121,448                        13,512                  (2,238,043)                     (130,554)                    (2,204,574)
Changes without inter-stage transfers                  (8,498,732)                  (2,953,331)                      980,951                   2,571,966                   2,207,806                    (5,691,340)
Newly originated financial assets                  20,392,246                   4,057,282                      677,650                      727,128                      577,200                    26,431,506
Reimbursements                 (13,340,940)                  (3,187,889)                     (884,748)                  (1,911,360)                     (623,654)                   (19,948,591)
Write-offs                                 -                               (7)                                 -                  (7,397,198)                       (85,686)                    (7,482,891)
Foreign exchange differences                      214,814                      205,393                      102,569                          1,468                      200,055                        724,299
Inflation adjustment                  (3,692,679)                  (3,093,208)                     (400,932)                  (3,829,651)                  (1,525,812)                   (12,542,282)
               
Balances as of 12.31.21                   4,971,014                   4,086,571                      998,100                   8,501,555                   4,620,321                    23,177,561

 

Allowances - Contingent Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3   Total
  Collective Individual Collective Individual  
Balances as of 12.31.21                      878,989                      445,492                        52,786                        40,424                                 -                     1,417,691
               
Inter-stage Transfers:              
    From stage 1 to stage 2                     (216,139)                      788,587                                 -                                 -                                 -                        572,448
    From stage 2 to stage 1                      140,302                     (627,746)                           (182)                                 -                                 -                       (487,626)
    From stage 1 or 2 to stage 3                         (8,370)                       (17,001)                         (2,059)                        66,420                          6,206                          45,196
    From stage 3 to stage 1 or 2                        10,796                          3,623                                 -                       (57,761)                         (8,739)                         (52,081)
Changes without inter-stage transfers                     (184,048)                        77,307                       (25,282)                        20,258                          6,641                       (105,124)
Newly originated financial assets                      827,090                        58,646                          1,936                          7,673                                 -                        895,345
Reimbursements                     (251,722)                     (100,382)                       (13,759)                       (18,052)                                 -                       (383,915)
Write-offs                                 -                                 -                                 -                             (89)                                 -                               (89)
Foreign exchange differences                        47,378                          1,304                                 -                                 -                                 -                          48,682
Inflation adjustment                     (395,877)                     (199,998)                         (7,537)                       (18,478)                         (1,317)                       (623,207)
               
Balances as of 09.30.22                      848,399                      429,832                          5,903                        40,395                          2,791                     1,327,320

 

 

Allowances - Contingent Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3   Total
  Collective Individual Collective Individual  
Balances as of 12.31.20                   2,457,040                      901,507                        40,384                        18,494                          3,257                     3,420,682
               
Inter-stage Transfers:              
    From stage 1 to stage 2                     (655,087)                   1,989,909                                 -                                 -                                 -                     1,334,822
    From stage 2 to stage 1                      496,874                  (1,763,167)                       (41,691)                                 -                                 -                    (1,307,984)
    From stage 1 or 2 to stage 3                         (5,170)                       (31,544)                             (30)                      165,544                        14,556                        143,356
    From stage 3 to stage 1 or 2                          1,953                          5,087                                 -                     (108,152)                                 -                       (101,112)
Changes without inter-stage transfers                  (1,865,006)                     (262,671)                        64,103                         (2,180)                       (17,438)                    (2,083,192)
Newly originated financial assets                   3,976,647                      166,075                        38,840                        14,397                                 -                     4,195,959
Reimbursements                  (2,768,724)                     (230,764)                       (33,240)                       (32,761)                                 -                    (3,065,489)
Write-offs                                 -                                 -                                 -                           (208)                                 -                             (208)
Foreign exchange differences                        49,588                          9,347                          4,562                                 -                                 -                          63,497
Inflation adjustment                     (809,126)                     (338,287)                       (20,142)                       (14,710)                           (375)                    (1,182,640)
               
Balances as of 12.31.21                      878,989                      445,492                        52,786                        40,424                                 -                     1,417,691

 

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.

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

        Loss from changes in contractual cash flows
Affected Portfolio   Balance as of   Balance as of   Varition   Inflationary   Balance as of
    09.30.2022   12.31.2021     effect   09.30.2022
                     
UVA-indexed Mortgage Loans                41,532,885                  1,209,608                        594,525                   (590,919)                  1,213,214
                     
UVA-indexed Pledge Loans                     849,155                      20,177                          10,980                     (10,056)                      21,101
                     
                       1,229,785                        605,505                   (600,975)                  1,234,315

 

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.

 

43.Restrictionsto the distribution of earnings

 

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

In addition, no distributions of earnings shall be made with the profits resulting from the first time application of IFRS, which shall be included as a special reserve, and the balance of which as of September 30, 2022 amounts to 20,245,102.

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

Furthermore, in accordance with Communication “A” 7312 of the BCRA, the distribution of earnings is suspended until December 31, 2021. In

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

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

In compliance with the above, on May 15, 2020, the Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting was held approving the partial reversal of the Optional Reserve for future distribution of earnings, in order to allocate the amount of 2,500,000 (7,679,270 in restated amounts) to the payment of a cash dividend subject to the prior authorization of the BCRA.

 

On November 20, 2020, the General Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting was held approving the partial reversal of the optional reserve for future distribution of earnings in the amount of 12,000,000 (31,285,788 in restated amounts) and considering a supplementary dividend for the same amount, in order to increase the amount of the cash dividend approved by the General Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting held on May 15, 2020, all subject to the prior authorization of the BCRA.

 

On April 20, 2021, the General Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting was held and the following was approved:

 

­To absorb the amount of 29,431,352 (73,776,748 in restated values) of the Optional Reserve for future distribution of earnings to apply it to the negative balance of Unappropriated Retained Earnings as of December 31, 2020.

 

­To approve the partial reversal of the Optional Reserve for future distribution of earnings in order to allocate the amount of 7,000,000 (14,925,925 in restated values) to the payment of a cash dividend subject to the prior authorization of the BCRA.

 

On November 3, 2021, the General Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting was held approving the partial reversal of the optional reserve for future distribution of earnings in the amount of 6,500,000 (11,209,289 in restated amounts) and considering a supplementary dividend for the same amount, in order to increase the amount of the cash dividend approved by the General Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 20, 2021, all subject to the prior authorization of the BCRA.

 

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

 

To allocate 3,934,134 (6,533,554 in restated values) out of Unappropriated retained earnings for fiscal year 2021 to the Legal Reserve.
To allocate 15,736,535 (26,134,213 in restated values) out of Unappropriated retained earnings for fiscal year 2021 to the Optional Reserve for future distribution of earnings.
 
 
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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 applied for to the BCRA for the distribution of 13,165,209.

After these presentations were made, the BCRA authorized the payment of dividends, which will take place in accordance with the following schedule during this fiscal year:

 

No. Installment Cutoff Date Payment Date Amount
1 to 7 July 5 July 6 7,679,705
8 August 2 August 3 1,097,101
9 September 6 September 7 1,097,101
10 October 4 October 5 1,097,101
11 November 1 November 2 1,097,101
12 December 5 December 6 1,097,100
       

 

44.Restrictedassets

As of September 30, 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).
  09.30.22 12.31.21
     
Argentine Treasury Bond adjusted by CER. Maturity 2023 31,395 39,198
Argentine Treasury Bond adjusted by CER. Maturity 2024 34,941 184,342
     
Total 66,336 223,540

 

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 46,474,315 and 33,681,463 as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively (see Note 10).

 

45.Bankingdeposits guarantee insurance system

 

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

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

 
 
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Deposits in pesos and foreign currency made with the participating entities under the form of checking accounts, savings accounts, time deposits or otherwise as determined by the BCRA up to the amount of 1,500 and which meet the requirements of Decree No. 540/95 and those to be set forth by the enforcement authority shall fall within the scope of said decree.

 

In August 1995, that company was incorporated, and the Entity has an 8.6000% share of the corporate stock as of December 31, 2021 (BCRA Communication “B” 12305).

 

As of September 30, 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 1,326,174 and 1,395,186, respectively.

 

46.     Minimum cash and minimum capital requirements

46.1 Minimum cash requirements

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

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

Items   09.30.2022   12.31.21
         
Balances at the BCRA        
         
    BCRA - current account - not restricted            95,350,084          235,591,548
         
    BCRA – special guarantee accounts –  restricted (Note 10)            13,677,145            12,119,512
         
    BCRA – special guarantee accounts –  restricted (Note 11)            13,677,145            12,119,512
         
    BCRA – social security special accounts –  restricted                 940,334                         -   
         
           109,967,563          247,711,060
         
Argentine Treasury Bond in pesos. Maturity 05-23-2027            35,783,461                         -   
Argentine Treasury Bond in pesos at 22% fixed rate. Maturity May 2022                         -               37,475,291
         
Liquidity Bills - BCRA          372,543,388          178,850,079
         
TOTAL          518,294,412          464,036,430

 

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

 
 
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46.2 Minimum capital requirements

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

 

Minimum capital requirement   09.30.2022   09.30.2021
         
Credit risk            58,229,149            65,128,708
Operational risk            22,675,010            20,930,218
Market risk                 821,798                 263,664
         
Paid-in          252,678,039          244,319,979
Surplus          170,952,082          157,997,389

 

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

 

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

Section 8 of General Resolution No. 821 of the CNV sets forth that the minimum shareholders’ equity required to operate as ALyC shall be equal to 470,350 UVAs adjusted by CER, Law No. 25827. As of September 30, 2022, it amounts to 72,773. The Entity’s shareholders’ equity exceeds the minimum shareholders’ equity required by said resolution.

Besides, the required minimum contra-account of 36,386, fifty percent (50%) of the minimum shareholders’ equity amount, includes Argentine Treasury Bonds in pesos adjusted by CER due 2024 as of September 30, 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”.

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, registered on August 7, 2014 under No. 3, 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 82,321, through custody account No. 493-0005459481 held at BBVA Banco Francés S.A. As of September 30, 2022, the company's Shareholders’ Equity exceeds the minimum amount imposed by the CNV.

 
 
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48.Compliancewith the provisions of the Argentine Securities Commission – Documentation

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

 

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

 

49.Trustactivities

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 September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the assets of Diagonal Trust amount to 2,427 and 4,031, respectively, considering their recoverable values.

 

In addition, the Entity, in its capacity as Trustee in the Corp Banca Trust, recorded the selected assets on account of the redemption in kind of participation certificates in the amount of 4,177 and 6,937 as of September 30, 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 498,979 and 662,138 as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, and consist of cash, creditors' rights, real estate and shares.

 
 
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50.Mutual funds

 

As of September 30, 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 89,147,347 and 146,291,882, 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 Investment Fund 09.30.2022   12.31.2021
       
FBA Renta Pesos    308,070,023           291,915,474
FBA Renta Fija Plus      14,084,975             27,669,056
FBA Ahorro Pesos        6,596,385              5,057,076
FBA Calificado        1,496,377              1,509,518
FBA Bonos Argentina        1,325,356              1,309,395
FBA Acciones Argentinas        1,202,372              1,192,492
FBA Acciones Latinoamericanas           782,952                 875,965
FBA Renta Mixta           641,298                 484,348
FBA Horizonte           367,103                 612,748
FBA Renta Publica I           158,823                   44,200
FBA Gestión I             39,767                   58,293
FBA Bonos Globales             27,219                 197,086
FBA Retorno Total I             18,761                   33,427
FBA Horizonte Plus             12,226                   33,519
FBA Renta Fija Local              2,353                     3,449
       
     334,825,990           330,996,046

 

 

51.Penalties and administrative proceedings instituted by the BCRA

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

 

Administrative proceedings commenced by the BCRA

 

·        “Banco Francés S.A. over breach of Law 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.

 
 
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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.

 

·        “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

 
 
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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. On October 24, 2022, the Trial Court in Criminal and Economic Matters No. 4 of the City of

 
 
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Buenos Aires issued an unfavorable court ruling. The Bank and the officials considered to be liable appealed such ruling.

 

·        BBVA ARGENTINA S.A. Financial summary proceedings brought 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.

 

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

 

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

 

52.Events after reporting period

No events or transactions have occurred between period-end and the date of these consolidated condensed interim financial statements which may significantly affect the Entity's financial position or results of operations as of September 30, 2022.

 

53.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

 
 
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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 SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 AND DECEMBER 31, 2021
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 53)
  (stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 2.1.5)
   
                 
                 
Account   09.30.22   12.31.21  
                 
COMMERCIAL PORTFOLIO              
                 
Normal performance           204,364,744          185,500,208  
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "A"               8,542,545             8,883,233  
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "B"               3,141,745             1,221,316  
  No preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees           192,680,454          175,395,659  
                 
With special follow-up                  247,846                           -  
Under observation                  247,846                           -  
  No preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees                  247,846                           -  
                 
Troubled                  692,607                875,674  
  No preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees                  692,607                875,674  
                 
With high risk of insolvency                  118,403                248,742  
  No preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees                  118,403                248,742  
                 
Uncollectible                    29,370             2,879,562  
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "B"                            -                266,030  
  No preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees                    29,370             2,613,532  
                 
                 
TOTAL         205,452,970          189,504,186  
             
 
 
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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 SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 AND DECEMBER 31, 2021
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 53)
  (stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 2.1.5)
                 
                 
Account   09.30.22   12.31.21  
                 
CONSUMER AND HOUSING PORTFOLIO              
                 
Normal performance           396,791,078          463,746,180  
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "A"                    47,146                182,279  
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "B"             51,814,837            65,154,714  
  No preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees           344,929,095          398,409,187  
                 
Low risk               3,870,146             4,128,405  
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "A"                            -                          3  
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "B"                  385,899                335,032  
  No preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees               3,484,247             3,793,370  
                 
Low risk - with special follow-up                  219,075                280,093  
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "B"                     4,440                           -  
  No preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees                  214,635                280,093  
                 
Medium risk               2,831,096             3,467,038  
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "B"                  178,013                244,721  
  No preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees               2,653,083             3,222,317  
                 
High risk               2,298,983             4,266,346  
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "A"                            -                        66  
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "B"                  156,572                373,373  
  No preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees               2,142,411             3,892,907  
                 
Uncollectible                  567,229                728,340  
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "A"                     3,683                    4,266  
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "B"                  248,199                247,116  
  No preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees                  315,347                476,958  
                 
                 
TOTAL         406,577,607          476,616,402  
                 
                 
TOTAL GENERAL         612,030,577          666,120,588  
             

 

 
 
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                        EXHIBIT C
                         
CONCENTRATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING
CONSOLIDATED WITH SUBSIDIARIES
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 AND DECEMBER 31, 2021
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 53)
  (stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 2.1.5)
                         
                         
                         
            09.30.22   12.31.21
                % over       % over
  Number of customers     Debt   total   Debt   total
            balance   portfolio   balance   portfolio
                         
                         
  10 largest customers                45,406,192   7.42%           47,547,330   7.14%
  50 following largest customers              56,869,316   9.29%           62,389,048   9.37%
  100 following largest customers            41,560,709   6.79%           42,182,038   6.33%
  All other customers              468,194,360   76.50%         514,002,172   77.16%
                         
     TOTAL           612,030,577   100.00%         666,120,588   100.00%
 
 
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                  EXHIBIT D
                   
CONSOLIDATED WITH SUBSIDIARIES
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 53)
(stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 2.1.5) (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                   -                 2,428                    -                       -                      -                     -                       -               2,428
BCRA                     -                 3,037                    -                       -                      -                     -                       -               3,037
Financial sector                     -              772,566       1,847,603             492,926         1,869,023        2,206,192          3,324,984       10,513,294
Non-financial private sector and                
residents abroad        4,891,774       287,652,046     83,164,696        66,793,399       64,882,838      63,190,148      114,687,997     685,262,898
                   
                   
   TOTAL            4,891,774       288,430,077     85,012,299        67,286,325       66,751,861      65,396,340      118,012,981     695,781,657
                   
                   
(1) These balances are total contractual flows and, therefore, include principal, accrued and to be accrued interest and charges.

 

                   
CONSOLIDATED WITH SUBSIDIARIES
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2021
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 53)
(stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 2.1.5) (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                   -                 1,229                    -                       -                      -                     -                       -               1,229
Financial sector                     -           1,015,036       1,055,505          1,228,848         3,994,405        1,871,798          4,076,814       13,242,406
Non-financial private sector and                
residents abroad      10,220,143       300,679,604     93,958,643        76,522,607       73,932,451      62,689,513      103,336,130     721,339,091
                   
                   
   TOTAL          10,220,143       301,695,869     95,014,148        77,751,455       77,926,856      64,561,311      107,412,944     734,582,726
                   
                   

 

(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 SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 AND DECEMBER 31, 2021
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 53)
(stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 2.1.5)
                 
                 
                 
      09.30.22   12.31.21  
        % over     % over  
Number of customers   Debt total   Debt total  
      balance portfolio   balance portfolio  
                 
                 
  10 largest customers            97,531,212 9.17%           126,059,479 10.72%  
                 
  50 following largest customers           139,831,652 13.15%           131,125,806 11.15%  
                 
  100 following largest customers            53,074,144 4.99%            57,031,045 4.85%  
                 
  All other customers           773,251,559 72.69%           862,142,364 73.28%  
                 
                 
     TOTAL          1,063,688,567 100.00%        1,176,358,694 100.00%  
                 

 

 

 
 
 -74-
 

                EXHIBIT I
BREAKDOWN OF FINANCIAL LIABILITIES BY REMAINING TERMS
CONSOLIDATED WITH SUBSIDIARIES
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 53)
(stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 2.1.5) (1)
                 
                 
    Terms remaining to maturity
                 
    1 3 6 12 24 more than  
  ITEMS month months months months months 24 TOTAL
              months  
                 
  Deposits          898,569,742    60,170,869    131,949,264         906,413              79,237                   -     1,091,675,525
  Non-financial government sector             9,260,933           57,299                310                    -                       -                   -           9,318,542
  Financial sector                634,556                    -                     -                    -                       -                   -              634,556
  Non-financial private sector and residents abroad          888,674,253    60,113,570    131,948,954         906,413              79,237                   -     1,081,722,427
  Derivative instruments                554,232                    -                     -                    -                       -                   -              554,232
  Other financial liabilities          105,428,417         249,173          335,874         546,915            864,552     4,009,099        111,434,030
  Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions             9,919,643      1,080,095       1,281,195      4,746,300         1,144,320        187,278         18,358,831
  Corporate bonds issued                           -         319,230          319,230                    -                       -                   -              638,460
                 
  TOTAL       1,014,472,034    61,819,367    133,885,563      6,199,628         2,088,109     4,196,377     1,222,661,078
                 
  (1) These balances are total contractual cash flows and, therefore, include principal, accrued and to be accrued interest and charges.      

 

BREAKDOWN OF FINANCIAL LIABILITIES BY REMAINING TERMS
CONSOLIDATED WITH SUBSIDIARIES
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2021
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 53)
(stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 2.1.5) (1)
   
                 
    Terms remaining to maturity
                 
    1 3 6 12 24 more than  
  ITEMS month months months months months 24 TOTAL
              months  
                 
  Deposits       1,050,013,670    58,443,498     90,937,438         753,293              41,123               749     1,200,189,771
  Non-financial government sector           22,083,790           92,063                     -                    -                       -                   -         22,175,853
  Financial sector                360,879                    -                     -                    -                       -                   -              360,879
  Non-financial private sector and residents abroad       1,027,569,001    58,351,435     90,937,438         753,293              41,123               749     1,177,653,039
  Derivative instruments                521,828                    -                     -                    -                       -                   -              521,828
  Other financial liabilities          100,545,190         397,349          536,625         967,099         1,424,113     5,736,423        109,606,799
  Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions           12,186,752         527,866       2,263,660      2,896,229         3,918,380        360,705         22,153,592
  Corporate bonds issued                           -         167,062          167,062         334,123            167,062                   -              835,309
                 
  TOTAL       1,163,267,440    59,535,775     93,904,785      4,950,744         5,550,678     6,097,877     1,333,307,299
                 
  (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 SEPTEMBER 30, 2022  
  (Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 53)  
  (stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 2.1.5) (1)  
                           
          Decreases            
  Accounts Balances               Monetary gain (loss) generated by provisions   Balances  
    at the beginning Increases   Reversals   Uses       as of 09.30.22  
    of the year                    
                           
                           
  INCLUDED IN LIABILITIES                        
                           
   - Provisions for contingent commitments           1,417,691            532,836 (1)(4)                      -                       -                  (623,207)       1,327,320  
                           
   - For administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties                 8,304                       -                        -                       -                      (3,304)              5,000  
                           
   - Provisions for reorganization           2,231,086         1,894,009 (3)           182,334          2,069,052                  (797,931)       1,075,778  
                           
   - Provisions for termination plans             437,129              94,704                        -                       -                  (190,978)          340,855  
                           
   - Other           5,227,693         1,972,511 (2)(5)               1,489             476,615                (2,418,349)       4,303,751  
                           
  TOTAL PROVISIONS           9,321,903         4,494,060             183,823          2,545,667                (4,033,769)       7,052,704  
                           
                           
                           
                           
(1) Set up in compliance with the provisions of Communication "A" 6868 issued by the BCRA.
(2) Set up to cover for potential contingencies not considered in other accounts (civil, commercial, labor, and other lawsuits).
(3) See Note 23 to the consolidated financial statements.
(4) It includes an increase of 1,924 for exchange differences in foreign currency for contingent commitments.  
(5) It includes a decrease of 181 for subsidiary Consolidar Administradora de Fondos de Jubilaciones y Pensiones S.A. (under liquidation proceedings) registered under Administrative Expenses.
Gastos de Administración.
 
 
 
 -76-
 

 

                        EXHIBIT J
                         
  PROVISIONS
  CONSOLIDATED WITH SUBSIDIARIES
  AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2021
  (Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 53)
  (stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 2.1.5) (1)
   
                         
          Decreases          
  Accounts Balances               Monetary gain (loss) generated by provisions   Balances
    at the beginning Increases   Reversals   Uses       as of 12.31.21
    of the year                  
                         
                         
  INCLUDED IN LIABILITIES                      
                         
   - Provisions for contingent commitments           3,420,682         1,178,630 (1)(3)         1,998,982 (1)                     -                (1,182,639)       1,417,691
                         
   - For administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties               12,534                       -                        -                       -                      (4,230)              8,304
                         
   - Provisions for reorganization           5,086,582         3,760,912 (1)           491,491          4,816,002                (1,308,915)       2,231,086
                         
   - Provisions for termination plans             355,822            215,341 (1)                      -                       -                  (134,034)          437,129
                         
   - Other         19,888,419         2,430,340 (1) (2)       11,158,792 (4)        1,037,999                (4,894,275)       5,227,693
                         
  TOTAL PROVISIONS         28,764,039         7,585,223         13,649,265          5,854,001                (7,524,093)       9,321,903
                         
                         
(1) See Note 23.
(2) It includes an increase of 2,298 for subsidiary Consolidar Administradora de Fondos de Jubilaciones y Pensiones S.A. (undergoing liquidation proceedings) recorded under Administrative Expenses.
It includes an increase of 654 for subsidiary BBVA Asset Management Argentina  S.A.
(3) It includes an increade of 24,101 for exchange differences in foreign currency for contingent commitments.
(4) It includes 11,155,039 of tax provision reversals (see Note 11.c)) recorded under Income tax.

 
 
 -77-
 

                 
                EXHIBIT R
                 
ADJUSTMENT TO IMPAIRMENT LOSS - ALLOWANCES FOR LOAN LOSSES
CONSOLIDATED WITH SUBSIDIARIES
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 53)
(stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 2.1.5)
                 
        ECL of remaining life of the financial asset      
Accounts   Balances ECL for the     Monetary   Balances
    as of 12.31.21 following FI with significant FI with credit gain (loss)   as of 09.30.22
      12 months increase of impairment generated by    
        credit risk   allowances    
                 
                 
Other financial assets                          478,385                        106,441                                  -                         64,779                      (224,801)                          424,804
                      
Loans and other financing                     22,674,082                     1,868,394                        841,676                   (1,314,518)                   (8,585,220)                     15,484,414
       Other financial institutions                           69,181                        181,129                        155,057                          (3,265)                      (122,494)                          279,608
       Non-financial private sector and residents abroad                   22,604,901                     1,687,265                        686,619                   (1,311,253)                   (8,462,726)                     15,204,806
Overdrafts                          534,275                        616,466                        173,476                        141,380                      (417,529)                       1,048,068
Instruments                          998,085                         25,819                        (36,371)                        (29,619)                      (384,059)                          573,855
Mortgage loans                       1,220,858                         35,664                        292,264                        266,727                      (558,256)                       1,257,257
Pledge loans                          943,983                      (223,929)                           8,189                        104,027                      (234,496)                          597,774
Consumer loans                       4,264,424                        348,765                           1,207                        414,403                   (1,713,599)                       3,315,200
Credit cards                       8,078,426                        395,761                        779,244                        603,059                   (3,352,386)                       6,504,104
Finance leases                          158,609                         31,144                           6,660                           6,439                        (50,053)                          152,799
Other                       6,406,241                        457,575                      (538,050)                   (2,817,669)                   (1,752,348)                       1,755,749
                      
Other debt securities                           25,094                           9,410                                  -                                  -                        (13,064)                           21,440
                      
Contingent commitments                       1,417,691                        365,287                        144,992                         22,557                      (623,207)                       1,327,320
                 
TOTAL ALLOWANCES                     24,595,252                     2,349,532                        986,668                   (1,227,182)                   (9,446,292)                     17,257,978
 
 
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SEPARATE CONDENSED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 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 2.1.5 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)
                 
                 
                 
   Notes and Exhibits    09.30.22   12.31.21  
     
 ASSETS                 
                 
 Cash and deposits in banks  4            203,179,538            362,105,771  
                 
 Cash                 95,124,668            123,315,869  
 Financial institutions and correspondents               108,054,870            238,789,902  
     Argentine Central Bank (BCRA)                 96,290,418            235,591,548  
     Other in the country and abroad                 11,764,452                3,198,354  
                 
 Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss  5 and Exhibit A              20,548,135                2,319,922  
                 
 Derivatives  6                2,036,950                4,677,430  
                 
 Repo transactions  7              95,286,394            228,431,600  
                 
 Other financial assets  8              22,188,471              20,713,795  
                 
 Loans and other financing  9            543,417,930            598,584,687  
                 
      Non-financial government sector                         2,428                      1,229  
      Argentine Central Bank (BCRA)                         3,037                           -     
      Other financial institutions                 13,177,843              19,988,006  
      Non-financial private sector and residents abroad               530,234,622            578,595,452  
                 
 Other debt securities  10 and Exhibit A            518,992,100            307,220,198  
                 
 Financial assets pledged as collateral  11              46,471,707              33,680,289  
                 
 Current income tax assets  12. a)                  154,202                3,743,273  
                 
 Investments in equity instruments  13 and Exhibit A                  769,907                3,682,470  
                 
 Investments in subsidiaries and associates  14              10,361,167              11,806,572  
                 
 Property and equipment  15              80,927,783              84,494,423  
                 
 Intangible assets  16                7,428,985                6,056,744  
                 
 Other non-finacial assets  17              23,180,407              14,047,790  
                 
 Non-current assets held for sale  18                  202,178                  501,721  
                 
 TOTAL ASSETS            1,575,145,854         1,682,066,685  
                 
                 
Notes and exhibits are an integral part of these separate financial statements.              

 

 
 
 -79-
 

 
SEPARATE CONDENSED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 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 2.1.5 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)
                 
                 
   Notes and Exhibits    09.30.22   12.31.21  
     
                 
 LIABILITIES                 
                 
 Deposits  19 and Exhibit H         1,060,061,913         1,174,444,078  
                 
      Non-financial Government Sector                   9,272,549              22,045,385  
      Financial Sector                     815,594                  628,410  
      Non-financial Private Sector and Residents Abroad            1,049,973,770         1,151,770,283  
                 
 Derivatives  6                  554,232                  521,828  
                 
 Other financial liabilities  21            105,411,601            100,717,621  
                 
 Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions  22                1,615,899                2,708,723  
                 
 Provisions  Exhibit J                6,973,731                9,176,219  
                 
 Deferred income tax liabilities                   7,159,214              13,633,135  
                 
 Other non-financial liabilities  24              96,212,138            116,134,658  
                 
 TOTAL LIABILITIES            1,277,988,728         1,417,336,262  
                 
 EQUITY             
       
 Share capital  26                  612,710                  612,710  
 Non-capitalized contributions                 66,144,156              66,144,156  
 Capital adjustments                 47,649,723              47,649,723  
 Reserves               149,166,604            116,498,837  
 Retained earnings                         9,210              (2,512,189)  
 Other accumulated comprehensive income/(loss)                 (1,787,624)                1,157,230  
 Income for the period/year                 35,362,347              35,179,956  
 TOTAL EQUITY               297,157,126            264,730,423  
                 
 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY            1,575,145,854         1,682,066,685  
                 
                 
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 AND NINE-MONTH INTERIM PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 AND 2021
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)    
 (stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 2.1.5 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)
                       
                       
                       
       Notes and Exhibits    Quarter ended on 09.30.22    Accumulated from the beginning of the period to 09.30.22    Quarter ended on 09.30.21    Accumulated from the beginning of the period to 09.30.21 
                       
 Interest income      27            139,492,708            352,160,192              92,145,916            253,334,689
 Interest expense  28            (65,250,486)           (159,719,194)            (40,594,187)           (109,589,346)
                       
 Net interest income                 74,242,222            192,440,998              51,551,729            143,745,343
                       
 Commission income  29              15,352,760              48,993,967              17,973,045              52,423,503
 Commission expenses  30              (7,325,792)            (21,230,636)              (7,536,847)            (25,222,924)
                       
 Net commission income                   8,026,968              27,763,331              10,436,198              27,200,579
                       
 Net income from financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss  31                3,469,829              10,381,829                1,389,961                6,872,487
 Net income (loss) from write-down of assets at amortized cost and at fair value through OCI  32                  101,801                  744,693                   (68,094)                 (174,018)
 Foreing exchange and gold gains/(losses)  33                2,228,703                6,584,544                2,141,442                6,492,387
 Other operating income  34                4,494,370              13,331,678                2,949,023              10,152,723
 Loan loss allowance                 (4,034,698)              (9,962,238)              (4,448,244)            (12,793,714)
                       
 Net operating income                 88,529,195            241,284,835              63,952,015            181,495,787
                       
 Personnel benefits  35            (13,623,742)            (41,560,611)            (13,261,592)            (38,432,738)
 Administrative expenses  36            (14,489,567)            (42,601,053)            (15,866,579)            (38,964,907)
 Depreciation and amortization  37              (2,038,925)              (6,441,175)              (2,167,838)              (6,881,402)
 Other operating expenses  38            (12,554,301)            (35,085,976)            (10,249,746)            (30,576,246)
                       
 Operating income                 45,822,660            115,596,020              22,406,260              66,640,494
                       
 Income (loss) from associates and joint ventures                    (108,389)                  509,017                  304,341                1,414,697
 Gain (loss) on net monetary position               (33,304,135)            (85,489,564)            (14,166,509)            (45,527,655)
                       
 Income before income tax                   12,410,136              30,615,473                8,544,092              22,527,536
                       
 Income tax  12.c)              (2,571,545)                4,746,874              (2,358,252)                4,775,440
                       
 Net income for the period                   9,838,591              35,362,347                6,185,840              27,302,976
                       
                       
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 AND NINE-MONTH INTERIM PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 AND 2021
EARNINGS PER SHARE
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 AND 2021
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)
 (stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 2.1.5 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)
               
 Accounts      09.30.22   09.30.21
         
               
 Numerator:               
               
 Net income attributable to owners of the Parent      35,362,347   27,302,976
 Net income attributable to owners of the Parent adjusted to reflect the effect of dilution    35,362,347   27,302,976
               
 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)      57.7146   44.5610
 Diluted earnings per share (stated in thousands of pesos) (1)      57.7146   44.5610

 

 

(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 AND NINE-MONTH INTERIM PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 AND 2021 
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)  
  (stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 2.1.5 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)   
                     
                     
                     
  Notes   Quarter ended on 09.30.22   Accumulated from the beginning of the period to 09.30.22   Quarter ended on 09.30.21   Accumulated from the beginning of the period to 09.30.21  
                     
 Net income for the period                   9,838,591              35,362,347                6,185,840              27,302,976  
                     
 Other comprehesive income components to be reclassified to income/(loss) for the period:                     
                     
 Share in Other Comprehensive Income from associates and joint ventures at equity method                     
                     
 Income/(Loss) for the period on the Share in OCI from associates and joint ventures at equity method                            (93)                    92,849                    18,839                      5,828  
                     
                            (93)                    92,849                    18,839                      5,828  
                     
 Profit or losses from financial instruments at fair value through OCI                     
                     
 Income/(Loss) for the period on financial instruments at fair value through OCI                 11,624,460              (3,427,657)                 (694,937)              (1,478,850)  
 Reclassification adjustment for the period                    (101,801)                 (744,693)                    68,095                  148,617  
 Income tax   12.d)               (4,583,020)                1,169,143                  200,624                  572,206  
                     
                   6,939,639              (3,003,207)                 (426,218)                 (758,027)  
                     
 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 period on equity instruments at fair value through OCI                        (8,791)                   (34,496)                      2,718                   (12,550)  
                     
                        (8,791)                   (34,496)                      2,718                   (12,550)  
                     
 Total Other Comprehensive Income for the period                   6,930,755              (2,944,854)                 (404,661)                 (764,749)  
                     
 Total Comprehensive Income                 16,769,346              32,417,493                5,781,179              26,538,227  
                     
                     
                     
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 NINE-MONTH INTERIM PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)
 (stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 2.1.5 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)
                                 
    2022  
    Share   Non-capitalized       Other Comprehensive Retained        
    Capital   contributions       Income   Earnings        
Transactions   Outstanding shares   Share premium   Adjustments to equity   Losses on financial instruments at fair value through OCI Other   Legal Optional reserve Unappropriated retained earnings   Total  
             
             
             
                                 
Restated balances at the beginning of the year  612,710    66,144,156    47,649,723    1,250,175 (92,945)    56,471,799  60,027,038 32,667,767    264,730,423  
                                 
Impact of the implementation of the financial reporting framework established by the BCRA -IFRS 9, paragraph 5.5 for Related Companies(Note 2.5. to the consolidated financial statements) -   -   -   - -   - -  9,210    9,210  
                                 
Adjusted balance at the beginning of the year    612,710    66,144,156    47,649,723    1,250,175 (92,945)    56,471,799  60,027,038 32,676,977    264,739,633  
                                 
Total comprehensive income for the period                                
 - Net income for the period   -   -   -   - -   - - 35,362,347    35,362,347  
 - Other Comprehensive Income for the period   -   -   -   (3,037,703)  92,849   - - -    (2,944,854)  
                                 
 -Distribution of Unappropriated Retained Earnings as per Shareholders' Resolution dated April 29, 2022 (Note 43 to the consolidated financial statements)                              
 Legal reserve   -   -   -   - -    6,533,554 -  (6,533,554)   -  
 Other   -   -   -   - -   -  26,134,213  (26,134,213)   -  
                                 
Balances at fiscal period end    612,710    66,144,156    47,649,723   (1,787,528) (96)    63,005,353  86,161,251 35,371,557    297,157,126  
                                 
                                 
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 NINE-MONTH INTERIM PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)
 (stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 2.1.5 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)
                                 
    2021  
    Share   Non-capitalized       Other Comprehensive Retained        
    Capital   contributions       Income   Earnings        
Transactions   Outstanding shares   Share premium   Adjustments to equity   Losses on financial instruments at fair value through OCI Other   Legal Optional reserve Unappropriated retained earnings   Total  
             
             
             
                                 
Restated balances at the beginning of the year  612,710    66,144,156    47,649,723   336,943 (140,338)    56,471,799  159,939,618  (73,776,735)    257,237,876  
                                 
Adjusted income from previous years(see Note 2.1.1.b) to the consolidated financial statements) -   -   -   - -   - -  (2,512,198)    (2,512,198)  
                                 
Adjusted balance at the beginning of the year    612,710    66,144,156    47,649,723   336,943 (140,338)    56,471,799  159,939,618  (76,288,933)    254,725,678  
                                 
Total comprehensive income for the period                                
 - Net income for the period   -   -   -   - -   - - 27,302,976    27,302,976  
 - Other Comprehensive Income for the period   -   -   -   (758,027) (6,722)   - - -   (764,749)  
 -- Distribution of Unappropriated Retained Earnings as per Shareholders' Resolution dated April 20, 2021 (Note 43 to the consolidated financial statements)                              
 Cash dividends (1)   -   -   -   - -   -  (14,925,925) -    (14,925,925)  
 Absorption of accrued losses                        (73,776,748) 73,776,748   -  
                                 
Balances at fiscal period end    612,710    66,144,156    47,649,723   (421,084) (147,060)    56,471,799  71,236,945 24,790,791    266,337,980  

 

                                 
 (1)    It represents $ 19.97 per share stated in historical currency.
                                 
Notes and exhibits are an integral part of these separate financial statements.

 

 

 
 
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SEPARATE CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE NINE-MONTH INTERIM PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 AND 2021
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)
(Stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 2.1.5 to the consolidated financial statements)
         
 Accounts     09.30.22     09.30.21 
       
 Cash flows from operating activities       
         
 Income before income tax               30,615,473                22,527,536
         
 Adjustment for total monetary income for the period                 85,489,564                45,527,655
         
 Adjustments to obtain cash flows from operating activities:               30,081,401                47,236,289
         
 Depreciation and amortization                 6,441,175                  6,881,402
 Loan loss allowance                 9,962,238                12,793,714
 Effect of foreign exhange changes on cash and cash equivalents                 14,711,564                25,561,149
 Loss for the sale of Prisma Medios de Pagos S.A.                 (3,731,911)                             -   
 Other adjustments                   2,698,335                  2,000,024
         
 Net increases from operating assets:            (686,290,329)             (356,181,163)
         
  Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss              (25,507,656)               (14,716,085)
  Derivatives                 1,718,467                  1,704,228
  Repo transactions               89,735,206             (122,669,245)
  Loans and other financing            (235,272,145)             (100,852,061)
     Non-financial government sector                      (2,059)                          (170)
     Other financial institutions                  (952,896)                (6,867,906)
     Non-financial private sector and residents abroad            (234,317,190)               (93,983,985)
  Other debt securities            (462,766,801)             (107,707,459)
  Financial assets pledged as collateral              (29,658,989)                  3,984,771
  Investments in equity instruments                    544,958                  1,294,600
  Other assets              (25,083,369)               (17,219,912)
         
 Net increases from operating liabilities:             537,145,389              379,800,390
         
 Deposits             446,652,178              318,633,370
     Non-financial government sector               (2,422,819)                  9,285,925
     Financial sector                    499,534                (1,855,347)
     Non-financial private sector and residents abroad             448,575,463              311,202,792
 Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss                     12,267                     189,176
 Derivatives                    362,389                     386,215
 Other liabilities               90,118,555                60,591,629
         
 Income tax paid                    (52,632)                (4,918,447)
         
Total cash flows generated by operating activities                  1,113,036              133,992,260

 

 
 
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SEPARATE CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE NINE-MONTH INTERIM PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 AND 2021
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)
(Stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 2.1.5 to the consolidated financial statements)
         
Accounts   09.30.22   09.30.21
         
 Cash flows from investing activities       
         
 Payments:               (4,589,467)                (5,705,993)
         
   Purchase of property and equipment, intangible assets and other assets               (4,058,863)                (5,391,169)
   Other payments related to investing activities                  (530,604)                   (314,824)
         
 Collections:                 3,018,112                  4,048,308
         
   Other collections related to investing activities                 3,018,112                  4,048,308
         
 Total cash flows used in investing activities               (1,571,355)                (1,657,685)
         
 Cash flows from financing activities       
         
 Payments:               (2,601,619)                (8,958,912)
         
 BCRA                      (7,294)                       (8,593)
 Financing from local financial institutions                 (1,206,733)                (7,160,100)
 Leases                 (1,387,592)                (1,790,219)
         
 Collections:                    121,204                  1,202,847
         
 Other collections related to financing activities                    121,204                  1,202,847
         
 Total cash flows used in financing activities               (2,480,415)                (7,756,065)
         
 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents                (14,711,564)               (25,561,149)
 Gain/loss on net monetary position of cash and cash equivalents            (141,275,935)             (118,785,968)
         
 Total changes in cash flows            (158,926,233)               (19,768,607)
 Restated cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year (Note 4)               362,105,771              380,666,347
 Cash and cash equivalents at fiscal period-end (Note 4)               203,179,538              360,897,740
         
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 SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)

(Amounts stated in thousands of Argentine pesos in constant currency –Note 2.1.5. 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, the Bank presents consolidated financial statements in accordance with the financial reporting framework set forth by the BCRA.

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

 

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

 

2.1. Applicable accounting standards

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Had the above mentioned paragraph 5.5. “Impairment” been applied in full, according to global estimate made by the Entity, as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, its shareholders’ equity would have been reduced by 3,326,907 and 3,174,796, respectively.

 

b)As of December 31, 2021, the Entity valued its remaining interest in Prisma Medios de Pago SA (“Prisma”) following the guidelines set forth by applicable standards and considering a valuation report as
 
 
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of December 31, 2020 issued by independent experts subject to the provisions of Memoranda No. 7/2019 and No. 8/2021 dated April 29, 2019 and May 22, 2021, respectively, received from the BCRA, which set forth specific provisions as regards the measurement of such interest. Considering those provisions, the Entity has made adjustments to the fair value previously determined (see Note 12.1 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements).

In addition, 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 3,588,856 (decrease) and “Unappropriated retained earnings” by 2,512,198 (net decrease in deferred income tax) in the comparative Separate Statement of Financial Position as of December 31, 2021 and in the comparative Separate Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity as of September 30, 2021.

In determining the valuation of such equity interest, the Entity 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 abovementioned interest were transferred and the income (loss) from their sale was recorded in the quarter ended March 31, 2022. Had the IFRS been applied in order to determine the fair value above mentioned, the income (loss) of previous years and for the period ended September 30, 2022 would have changed. However, this situation does not generate differences as regards the shareholders’ equity value as of September 30, 2022.

c)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 12, such provision was fully reversed as from June 30, 2021.
d)As of September 30, 2022, the Bank classified and measured its holdings in Argentine government bonds in dual currency at fair value through other comprehensive income, a business model accepted by the BCRA (Central Bank of Argentina) for this type of instruments. Under IFRS No. 9, the contractual cash flows of such instruments do not meet the requirement whereby they shall be solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amounts outstanding (SPPI test); therefore, the bonds should be measured at fair value through profit or loss.

 

Had IFRS No. 9 been applied on the abovementioned bonds, as of September 30, 2022, the equity amounts should have been reclassified among the related accounts and a reclassification between profit (loss) for the period and other comprehensive income should have also been made. These changes do not imply any changes in total shareholders’ equity as of such date.

 

Except for what was mentioned in the previous paragraphs, the accounting policies applied by the Entity comply with the IFRS that have been

 
 
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currently approved and are applicable in the preparation of these separate condensed interim financial statements in accordance with the IFRS as adopted by the BCRA as per Communication “A” 7411. In general, the BCRA does not allow the early application of any IFRS, unless otherwise specified.

 

In addition, the BCRA through Communications “A” 6323 and 6324 provided the guidelines for the preparation and presentation of financial statements of financial institutions for the fiscal years starting on or after January 1, 2018, including the additional reporting requirements as well as the information to be presented as Exhibits.

 

As this is an interim period, the Entity has opted to present condensed information, pursuant to the guidelines of IAS 34 “Interim Financial Reporting”; 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.

 

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

 

·Measuring unit (Note 2.1.5. to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements)
·Summary of significant accounting policies (Note 2.3. to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements), except for the measurement of investments in subsidiaries
·Accounting judgments, estimates and assumptions (Note 2.4. to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements)
·Regulatory changes introduced during this fiscal year and New pronouncements (Note 2.5. and 2.6., respectively, to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements)
·Transcription to books (Note 2.7. to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements)
·Provisions (Note 23 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements)
·Fair values of financial instruments (Note 39 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements)
·Segment reporting (Note 40 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements)
·Banking deposits guarantee insurance system (Note 45 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements)
·Compliance with the provisions to act in the different categories of agent defined by the Argentine Securities Commission (Note 47 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements)
·Trust activities (Note 49 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements)
·Mutual funds (Note 50 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements)
·Penalties and administrative proceedings initiated by the BCRA (Note 51 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements)
 
 
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·Event after reporting period (Note 52 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements)

 

3.Significant accounting policies

 

Investments in subsidiaries

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

Ownership interests in subsidiaries are accounted for using the equity method. They are initially recognized at cost, which includes transaction costs. After initial recognition, the financial statements include the Entity'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 September 30, 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 the consolidated condensed interim financial statements.

 

4.Cash and deposits in banks

 

         09.30.22     12.31.21 
             
BCRA - Current account                    96,290,418              235,591,548
Cash                    95,124,668              123,315,869
Balances with other local and foreign institutions                    11,764,452                  3,198,354
             
                                                        TOTAL                  203,179,538              362,105,771

 

5.Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss

 

         09.30.22     12.31.21 
             
BCRA Liquidity Bills                    14,478,765                               -
Government securities                      6,069,370                  2,318,627
Private securities - Corporate bonds                                   -                        1,295
             
                                                        TOTAL                    20,548,135                  2,319,922

 

 

 
 
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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 and options. These transactions do not qualify as hedging pursuant to IFRS 9 - Financial Instruments.

 

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

 

Breakdown is as follows:

 

Assets

 

         09.30.22     12.31.21 
             
Debit balances linked to foreign currency forwards pending settlement in pesos                      1,872,847                  4,672,285
Debit balances linked to interest rate swaps - floating rate for fixed rate                          91,662                        5,145
Premium for put option taken (*)                          72,441                               -
             
                                                        TOTAL                      2,036,950                  4,677,430

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

 

Liabilities

 

         09.30.22     12.31.21 
             
Credit balances linked to foreign currency forwards pending settlement in pesos                         554,232                     521,828
             
                                                        TOTAL                         554,232                     521,828

 

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:

 

         09.30.22     12.31.21 
             
Foreign currency forwards            
             
   Foreign currency forward purchases - US$                    10,278,888                  1,189,085
   Foreign currenct forward sales - US$                      1,529,107                  1,129,832
   Foreign currency forward sales - Euros                            4,709                      11,432
             
Interest rate swaps            
             
    Fixed rate for floating rate (1)                      1,500,000                     180,000

 

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

 
 
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7.Repo transactions

 

Breakdown is as follows:

 

Reverse repurchase transactions

 

         09.30.22     12.31.21 
             
Amounts receivable for reverse repurchase transactions of BCRA bills with the BCRA                    95,286,394              228,431,600
             
                                                        TOTAL                    95,286,394              228,431,600

 

Repurchase transactions

 

No repurchase transactions were accounted for as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021.

 

8.Other financial assets

 

         09.30.22     12.31.21 
             
Measured at amortized cost            
             
Other receivables                    11,642,235                10,772,511
Receivables from sale of ownership interest in Prisma Medios de Pago S.A.                      8,978,213                  5,687,207
Financial debtors from spot transactions pending settlement                      1,674,355                  4,341,371
Non-financial debtors from spot transactions pending settlement                         216,965                      13,448
Other                          62,498                     328,032
             
                     22,574,266                21,142,569
             
Allowance for loan losses (Exhibit R)                       (385,795)                   (428,774)
             
                                                        TOTAL                    22,188,471                20,713,795

 

 
 
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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:

 

         09.30.22     12.31.21 
             
Credit cards                  227,402,277              260,965,422
Consumer loans                    61,315,588                67,906,908
Discounted instruments                    40,045,371                48,383,194
Overdrafts                    47,857,234                37,413,354
Mortgage loans                    33,658,509                38,045,613
Unsecured instruments                    32,523,644                33,883,845
Loans for the prefinancing and financing of exports                    21,517,607                22,158,541
Other financial institutions                    13,769,588                20,535,040
Pledge loans                      7,210,172                  8,081,385
Loans to personnel                      4,125,377                  4,839,901
Receivables from finance leases                      4,339,688                  4,308,170
Instruments purchased                      1,998,381                  3,052,507
BCRA                            3,037                               -
Non-financial government sector                            2,428                        1,229
Other financing                    62,953,225                71,351,212
             
                   558,722,126              620,926,321
             
Allowance for loan losses (Exhibit R)                   (15,304,196)               (22,341,634)
             
                                                        TOTAL                  543,417,930              598,584,687

 

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:

 

 

 

 
 
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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.

 

         09.30.22     12.31.21 
             
Total Exhibit B and C                  580,750,633              631,886,225
Plus:            
     BCRA                            3,037                               -
     Loans to personnel                      4,125,377                  4,839,901
     Interest and other items accrued receivable from financial assets with credit value impairment                         185,720                     753,284
             
Less:            
Allowance for loan losses (Exhibit R)                   (15,304,196)               (22,341,634)
Adjustments for effective interest rate                    (3,427,006)                (3,045,429)
Corporate bonds                    (3,601,393)                (2,317,324)
Loan commitments                   (19,314,242)               (11,190,336)
             
Total loans and other financing                  543,417,930              598,584,687

 

Note 42.2 to the Condensed consolidated 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 September 30, 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:

 

         09.30.22     12.31.21 
             
Guarantees granted                      6,367,345                  1,418,424
Secured loans                      7,506,066                  3,893,935
Overdrafts and receivables agreed not used                      2,038,672                  1,896,116
Liabilities related to foreign trade transactions                      3,402,159                  3,981,861
             
                                                        TOTAL                    19,314,242                11,190,336

 

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

 

         09.30.22     12.31.21 
             
Argentine Treasury Bond in pesos at 43.25% fixed rate or adjusted by CER+1% - Maturity May 2027                    35,783,461                               -
Argentine Treasury Bond in pesos at 22% fixed rate. Maturity May 2022                                   -                37,475,291
             
                                                        TOTAL                    35,783,461                37,475,291

 

 
 
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b) Financial assets measured at fair value through OCI

 

         09.30.22     12.31.21 
             
BCRA Liquidity Bills                  358,064,623              178,850,079
Government securities                    95,641,159                88,637,031
BCRA Liquidity Notes                    25,058,330                               -
Private securities - Corporate bonds                      3,560,637                  2,257,797
BCRA Local Bills                         883,890                               -
                                                        TOTAL                  483,208,639              269,744,907

 

11.Financial assets pledged as collateral

 

As of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Bank pledged as collateral the following financial assets:

 

         09.30.22     12.31.21 
             
Guarantee trust - Government securities at fair value through OCI (2)                  19,518,139                  7,663,400
BCRA - Special guarantee accounts (Note 42.1) (1)                  13,677,145                12,119,512
Deposits as collateral (3)                    6,661,374                  6,776,642
Guarantee trust - USD and Government Securities at fair value through OCI (4)                    6,615,049                  7,120,735
             
                                                        TOTAL                    46,471,707                33,680,289

 

(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 and government securities at fair value through OCI as collateral for activities related to the transactions on MAE and BYMA.

 

12.Income Tax:

 

Income tax should be booked by the liability method, which consists in recognizing (as receivable or payable) the tax effect of temporary differences between the book and tax valuation of assets and liabilities, and in subsequently charging them to profit or loss for the year in which such differences are reversed, having duly considered the likelihood of using NOLs in the future.

a)Current income tax assets

 

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

 

        09.30.22   12.31.21
             
Income tax assets                      154,202                3,743,273
             
                       154,202                3,743,273

 

 
 
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b)Current income tax liabilities

No current income tax liabilities have been booked.

c)Deferred Income tax

 

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

Deferred tax assets:  09.30.22     12.31.21 
       
Loan loss allowance         2,621,164           4,581,431
Provisions         9,318,974           6,751,242
Loans and credit card commissions         1,077,508              843,403
Derivatives                      -                21,702
Tax inflation adjustment         2,377,438           5,264,392
Other               1,367                  1,355
Tax loss         1,820,700                         -
       
Total deferred assets       17,217,151          17,463,525
       
       
Deferred tax liabilities:  09.30.22     12.31.21 
       
Start-up expenses and other        (3,877,869)          (3,636,463)
Fixed asstes and sundry assets      (11,445,473)        (23,405,217)
Investments        (9,053,023)          (4,054,980)
       
Total deferred liabilities      (24,376,365)        (31,096,660)
       
Net deferred tax liabilities        (7,159,214)        (13,633,135)

 

d)Income tax

Below are the main components of the income tax benefit disclosed in the interim condensed financial statements:

    Quarter ended on 09.30.22   Accumulated from the beginning of the period to 09.30.22   Quarter ended on 09.30.21   Accumulated from the beginning of the period to 09.30.21
                 
Current income tax liabilities                       (452)                    32,400                   (58,704)              12,865,682
Deferred income tax              (2,571,093)                4,714,474              (2,299,548)              (8,090,242)
                 
Income tax recognized through profit or loss              (2,571,545)                4,746,874              (2,358,252)                4,775,440
                 
Income tax recognized through OCI              (4,583,020)                1,169,143                  200,624                  572,206
                 
Total income tax              (7,154,565)                5,916,017              (2,157,628)                5,347,646

 

The income tax benefit for the period ended September 30, 2022 was calculated considering the position filed by the Bank with the AFIP (Argentine Federal Revenue Agency), as indicated under “Tax adjustment for inflation: 2021 tax year” of note 11(c) interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

In addition, the income tax benefit for the period ended September 30, 2021 includes the impact of the calculation of the inflation adjustment

 
 
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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 11.c) to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements

 

The policy on the recognition of income tax for interim period is described in Note 11.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

 

         09.30.22     12.31.21 
             
Private securities - Shares of other non-controlled companies                         728,912                     638,240
Prisma Medios de Pago S.A. (Note 12 to the consolidated financial statements)                                   -                  2,984,306
             
                                                        TOTAL                         728,912                  3,622,546

 

 

13.2 Investments in equity instruments through other comprehensive income

 

         09.30.22     12.31.21 
             
Banco Latinoaméricano de Exportaciones S.A.                          38,905                      57,383
Other                            2,090                        2,541
             
                                                        TOTAL                          40,995                      59,924

 

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:

 

         09.30.22     12.31.21 
             
Volkswagen Financial Services Compañía Financiera S.A.                  3,173,314                  3,479,889
BBVA Asset Management Argentina S.A.U. Sociedad Gerente de Fondos Comunes de Inversión                         2,340,980                  2,933,742
PSA Finance Arg. Cía. Financiera S.A.                      1,747,456                  1,953,645
BBVA Seguros Argentina S.A.                      1,116,561                  1,129,827
Rombo Compañía Financiera S.A.                                                                         779,683                  1,312,549
Interbanking S.A.                         702,504                     531,160
Play Digital S.A.                         289,452                     189,407
Openpay Argentina S.A.                         196,179                     243,605
Consolidar A.F.J.P. S.A. (undergoing liquidation proceedings)                          15,038                      32,748
             
                                                        TOTAL                    10,361,167                11,806,572

 

 
 
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15.Property and equipment

 

         09.30.22     12.31.21 
             
Real estate                    59,985,473                61,733,516
Furniture and facilities                    10,447,713                11,592,594
Right of use of leased real estate                      5,333,426                  5,700,644
Constructions in progress                      2,545,994                  1,863,069
Machinery and equipment                      2,467,556                  3,467,389
Vehicles                         147,621                     137,211
             
                                                        TOTAL                    80,927,783                84,494,423

 

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.

 

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

 

 

Item        Impairment 
       09.30.22     12.31.21 
             
Real Estate - Lavallol                         (12,363)                     (12,363)
Real Estate - Monte Grande                         (50,237)                     (50,237)
             
                                                        TOTAL                         (62,600)                     (62,600)

 

16.Intangible assets

 

 

         09.30.22     12.31.21 
             
Licenses - Software                      7,428,985                  6,056,744
             
                                                        TOTAL                      7,428,985                  6,056,744

 

17.Other non-financial assets

 

Breakdown is as follows:

 

         09.30.22     12.31.21 
             
Investment properties                    16,526,165                  4,649,987
Prepayments                      3,588,130                  5,362,410
Tax advances                      1,855,604                  1,456,706
Advances to suppliers of goods                         826,799                     840,867
Other miscellaneous assets                         248,029                     305,514
Assets acquired as security for loans                          16,511                      17,672
Advances to personnel                            6,143                  1,210,292
Other                         113,026                     204,342
             
                                                        TOTAL                    23,180,407                14,047,790

 

 
 
 -99-
 

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.

 

         09.30.22     12.31.21 
             
Property and equipment held for sale                         202,178                     501,721
             
                                                        TOTAL                         202,178                     501,721

 

 

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.

 

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

 

Item        Impairment 
       09.30.22     12.31.21 
             
Real property held for sale - Fisherton                         (64,642)                     (64,642)
             
                                                        TOTAL                         (64,642)                     (64,642)

 

19.Deposits

 

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

         09.30.22     12.31.21 
             
Non-financial government sector                      9,272,549                22,045,385
Financial sector                         815,594                     628,410
Non-financial private sector and residents abroad               1,049,973,770           1,151,770,283
                   Savings accounts                  364,388,056              473,704,511
                   Time deposits                  323,823,995              284,814,351
                   Checking accounts                  222,461,589              283,035,043
                   Investment accounts                  130,709,226                99,429,317
                   Other                      8,590,904                10,787,061
             
                                                        TOTAL               1,060,061,913           1,174,444,078

 

 

20.Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss

 

No transactions were accounted for the period/year ended September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021.

 
 
 -100-
 

 

 

21.Other financial liabilities

 

         09.30.22     12.31.21 
             
Obligaciones por financiación de compras                    60,387,285                75,895,103
Funds collected under AFIP's instructions                    21,132,939                  1,858,767
Collections and other transactions on behalf of third parties                      9,279,908                  8,669,192
Payment orders pending credit                      4,556,594                  3,764,207
Liabilities for leases (Note 25)                      3,726,137                  4,841,656
Receivables from spot purchases pending settlement                      2,657,011                  2,372,403
Credit balance for spot sales pending settlement                         315,447                      10,243
Commissions accrued payable                          33,950                      58,456
Other                      3,322,330                  3,247,594
             
                                                        TOTAL                  105,411,601              100,717,621

 

22.Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions

 

         09.30.22     12.31.21 
             
Local financial institutions                      1,435,368                  2,633,107
BCRA                          58,561                      75,616
Foreign financial institutions                         121,970                               -
             
                                                        TOTAL                      1,615,899                  2,708,723

 

23.Corporate bonds issued

 

No transactions were accounted for in the period/year ended September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021.

 

24.Other non-financial liabilities
         09.30.22     12.31.21 
             
Miscellaneous creditors                    28,491,289                21,691,840
Cash dividends payable (1)                    18,126,093                46,500,580
Short-term personnel benefits                    14,885,935                14,501,580
Advances collected                    13,785,694                13,549,422
Other collections and withholdings                    12,859,899                14,215,526
Other taxes payable                      5,759,708                  3,907,857
Social security payment orders pending settlement                      1,244,374                     133,933
Long-term personnel benefits                         602,702                     920,353
For contract liabilities                         420,423                     611,733
Other                          36,021                     101,834
             
                                                        TOTAL                    96,212,138              116,134,658

 

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

 

 
 
 -101-
 

 

 

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 September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021:

 

Rights of use under leases

 

    Initial           Depreciation Residual
    value as of           Accumulated       For the   value as of
Account   01.01.22   Increases   Decreases   as of 01.01.22   Decreases   period (1)   09.30.22
                             
Leased real property     10,897,625         991,737     289,114      5,196,981      154,533      1,224,374                 5,333,426
                             
(1) See note 37                            

 

Lease liabilities

 

Future minimum payments for lease agreements are as follows:

 

  In foreign currency   In local currency   09.30.22   12.31.21  
                 
Up to one year               212,141                     12,776             224,917              366,994  
                 
From 1 to 5 years 2,698,348   335,889          3,034,237           3,371,705  
                 
More than 5 years 457,659   9,324             466,983           1,102,957  
                 
                 3,726,137           4,841,656  

 

Interest and exchange rate difference recognized in profit or loss

 

          09.30.22   09.30.21
               
Other operating expenses            
Interest on liabilities from finance lease (Note 38)             (410,729)            (591,236)
               
Exchange rate difference              
Exchange rate difference for finance lease (loss)         (2,947,979)         (2,492,289)

 

26.Share Capital

 

Share capital information is disclosed in Note 26 to the Condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 
 
 -102-
 

 

27.Interest income

 

     Quarter ended on 09.30.22     Accumulated from the beginning of the period to 09.30.22     Quarter ended on 09.30.21     Accumulated from the beginning of the period to 09.30.21 
                 
Interest on government securities                59,967,429              145,631,207                23,045,102                66,752,998
Stabilization Coefficient (CER) clause adjustment                19,858,266                48,276,705                  7,344,469                22,360,199
Interest on credit card loans                13,280,715                36,410,035                10,615,585                31,631,879
Interest on instruments                  8,578,305                21,718,596                  5,780,018                17,634,554
Interest on consumer loans                  6,872,721                19,711,325                  6,248,465                17,928,611
Acquisition Value Unit (UVA) clause adjustment                  7,414,940                19,314,298                  4,678,504                17,658,381
Premiums on reverse repurchase agreements                  5,832,455                17,868,716                23,048,551                44,518,110
Interest on other loans                  6,440,722                16,824,509                  4,116,929                13,293,138
Interest on overdrafts                  7,392,209                15,858,078                  3,393,264                10,463,488
Interest on loans to the financial sector                  1,569,586                  4,762,394                  1,639,736                  4,395,979
Interest on mortgage loans                     865,626                  2,006,935                     745,603                  2,195,853
Interest on pledge loans                     671,890                  1,622,770                     678,081                  2,005,913
Interest on finance leases                     351,826                     890,372                     362,487                  1,015,079
Interest on loans for the prefinancing and financing of exports                     150,102                     498,194                     393,605                  1,316,400
Interest on private securities                     137,289                     424,278                      55,477                     160,763
Other                     108,627                     341,780                             40                        3,344
                 
                                                        TOTAL              139,492,708              352,160,192                92,145,916              253,334,689

 

28.Interest expenses

 

     Quarter ended on 09.30.22     Accumulated from the beginning of the period to 09.30.22     Quarter ended on 09.30.21     Accumulated from the beginning of the period to 09.30.21 
                 
Time deposits                47,739,657              116,841,048                29,625,590                84,182,140
Checking accounts deposits                  9,146,872                25,575,093                  8,225,512                18,027,922
Acquisition Value Unit (UVA) clause adjustments                  7,784,728                15,889,606                  2,341,246                  5,999,813
Savings accounts deposits                     369,921                     946,004                     203,431                     655,493
Interfinancial loans received                     145,238                     300,659                      41,880                     158,116
Other liabilities from financial transactions                      45,462                     144,583                     152,151                     554,578
Premiums on reverse repurchase transactions                      17,090                      19,295                        4,275                        4,309
Other                        1,518                        2,906                           102                        6,975
                 
                                                        TOTAL                65,250,486              159,719,194                40,594,187              109,589,346

 

29.Commission income

 

     Quarter ended on 09.30.22     Accumulated from the beginning of the period to 09.30.22     Quarter ended on 09.30.21     Accumulated from the beginning of the period to 09.30.21 
                 
From credit cards                  6,289,187                21,683,049                  8,553,897                25,125,155
Linked to liabilities                  7,156,237                21,618,433                  7,219,780                20,794,495
From foreign trade and foreign currency transactions                     805,219                  2,309,821                     870,799                  2,619,432
From insurance                     726,516                  2,274,659                     799,067                  2,494,064
Linked to securities                     193,096                     563,584                     277,959                     702,542
Linked to loans                     181,796                     542,259                     245,525                     673,330
From guarantees granted                           709                        2,162                        6,018                      14,485
                 
                                                        TOTAL                15,352,760                48,993,967                17,973,045                52,423,503

 

 
 
 -103-
 

 

 

30.Commission expenses

 

     Quarter ended on 09.30.22     Accumulated from the beginning of the period to 09.30.22     Quarter ended on 09.30.21     Accumulated from the beginning of the period to 09.30.21 
                 
For credit and debit cards                  5,161,763                15,557,184                  5,882,487                20,530,937
For payment of salaries                     594,022                  1,504,393                     552,511                  1,371,751
For data processing                     349,401                  1,011,318                     160,335                     177,633
For new channels                     294,486                     743,452                     236,322                     721,445
For foreign trade transactions                     258,465                     584,751                     259,586                     589,603
For advertising campaigns                     133,512                     176,143                               -                               -
For digital sales services                      30,209                      44,165                   (432,413)                      98,755
For promotions                               -                               -                               -                      87,040
Linked to transactions with securities                        3,333                      10,081                        3,239                      16,246
Other commission expenses                     500,601                  1,599,149                     874,780                  1,629,514
                 
                                                        TOTAL                  7,325,792                21,230,636                  7,536,847                25,222,924

 

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

 

     Quarter ended on 09.30.22     Accumulated from the beginning of the period to 09.30.22     Quarter ended on 09.30.21     Accumulated from the beginning of the period to 09.30.21 
                 
Income from government securities                  2,556,544                  4,921,459                  1,168,843                  3,725,997
Income from sale or write-off of financial assets (1)                               -                  3,741,628                               -                               -
Income from foreign currency forward transactions                     690,144                  1,644,015                     543,748                  4,560,704
Income from interest rate swaps                     100,671                      99,571                        9,910                      74,028
Income from corporate bonds                           361                      16,584                           589                        7,182
Loss from loans                           (10)                           (10)                               -                               -
Income/(loss) from private securities                     131,836                     (27,181)                   (333,129)                (1,495,424)
Other                       (9,717)                     (14,237)                               -                               -
                 
                                                        TOTAL                  3,469,829                10,381,829                  1,389,961                  6,872,487

 

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

 

 

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

 

     Quarter ended on 09.30.22     Accumulated from the beginning of the period to 09.30.22     Quarter ended on 09.30.21     Accumulated from the beginning of the period to 09.30.21 
                 
Income/(Loss) from sale of government securities                      39,919                     683,335                     (67,204)                   (173,128)
Income/(loss) from sale of private securities                      61,882                      61,358                          (890)                          (890)
                 
                                                        TOTAL                     101,801                     744,693                     (68,094)                   (174,018)

 

33.Foreign exchange and gold gains (losses)

 

     Quarter ended on 09.30.22     Accumulated from the beginning of the period to 09.30.22     Quarter ended on 09.30.21     Accumulated from the beginning of the period to 09.30.21 
                 
Income from purchase-sale of foreign currency                  2,959,890                  8,644,393                  2,778,742                  8,060,237
Conversion of foreign currency assets and liabilities into pesos                   (731,187)                (2,059,849)                   (637,300)                (1,567,850)
                 
                                                        TOTAL                  2,228,703                  6,584,544                  2,141,442                  6,492,387

 

 

 
 
 -104-
 

 

34.Other operating income

 

     Quarter ended on 09.30.22     Accumulated from the beginning of the period to 09.30.22     Quarter ended on 09.30.21     Accumulated from the beginning of the period to 09.30.21 
                 
Adjustments and interest on miscellaneous receivables                  1,548,846                  4,138,777                     839,043                  3,190,150
Rental of safe deposit boxes                     562,852                  1,925,663                     692,774                  2,012,943
Loans recovered                     577,328                  1,753,151                     449,432                  1,732,854
Income from asset sale in equity instruments (1)                               -                  1,292,048                               -                               -
Debit and credit card commissions                     386,420                  1,097,480                     240,376                     718,205
Fees expenses recovered                     164,402                     526,078                     168,916                     502,381
Income from sale of non-current assets held for sale                     388,805                     388,805                               -                               -
Rent                     122,570                     363,231                               -                               -
Punitive interest                      97,943                     255,671                      91,372                     278,465
Allowances reversed                     107,619                     182,334                        4,614                     285,470
Commission from syndicated transactions                      40,302                     181,085                      42,877                     101,227
Income from initial recognition of government securities                               -                               -                               -                      25,401
Other operating income                     497,283                  1,227,355                     419,619                  1,305,627
                 
                                                        TOTAL                  4,494,370                13,331,678                  2,949,023                10,152,723

 

 

(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

 

     Quarter ended on 09.30.22     Accumulated from the beginning of the period to 09.30.22     Quarter ended on 09.30.21     Accumulated from the beginning of the period to 09.30.21 
                 
Salaries                  7,512,150                23,572,960                  7,383,411                23,105,781
Other short-term personnel benefits                  3,080,231                  8,731,377                  2,894,928                  6,675,884
Social security withholdings and collections                  2,415,789                  7,199,817                  2,424,911                  6,834,380
Personnel compensation and bonuses                     297,164                  1,134,956                     290,176                     792,175
Personnel services                     318,408                     767,618                     268,166                     705,954
Termination personnel benefits (Exhibit J)                               -                      94,704                               -                      82,177
Other long-term personnel benefits                               -                      59,179                               -                     236,387
                 
                                                        TOTAL                13,623,742                41,560,611                13,261,592                38,432,738

 

 

36.Administrative expenses

 

     Quarter ended on 09.30.22     Accumulated from the beginning of the period to 09.30.22     Quarter ended on 09.30.21     Accumulated from the beginning of the period to 09.30.21 
                 
Taxes                  3,015,182                  8,847,348                  2,855,489                  8,178,191
Rent                  2,120,612                  7,016,274                  2,676,873                  5,649,459
Armored transportation services                  1,459,534                  4,824,790                  1,797,487                  5,139,291
Maintenance and repair costs                  1,395,717                  4,151,674                  1,493,817                  4,261,282
IT                  1,611,928                  3,707,747                  1,257,887                  1,670,985
Contracted administrative services                  1,528,411                  3,503,174                  1,746,131                  3,429,353
Advertising                     687,830                  2,136,645                  1,072,292                  1,932,591
Electricity and communications                     506,157                  1,578,368                     610,382                  1,801,790
Documents distribution                     422,572                  1,481,272                     398,963                  1,152,945
Security services                     372,506                  1,163,536                     438,622                  1,263,893
Other fees                     334,541                  1,163,104                     569,417                  1,445,283
Trade reports                     279,803                     785,491                     218,724                     860,788
Insurance                     134,774                     419,439                     176,641                     478,365
Representation and travel expenses                      87,704                     230,112                      63,616                     222,574
Stationery and supplies                      20,409                      56,288                      17,921                      69,978
Fees to Bank Directors and Supervisory Committee                        8,237                      52,684                      12,599                      55,431
Other administrative expenses                     503,650                  1,483,107                     459,718                  1,352,708
                 
                                                        TOTAL                14,489,567                42,601,053                15,866,579                38,964,907

 

 
 
 -105-
 

 

37.Depreciation and amortization

 

     Quarter ended on 09.30.22     Accumulated from the beginning of the period to 09.30.22     Quarter ended on 09.30.21     Accumulated from the beginning of the period to 09.30.21 
                 
Depreciation of property and equipment                  1,467,150                  4,698,505                  1,766,749                  5,303,926
Amortization of rights of use of leased real property                      342,625                  1,224,374                     282,749                  1,252,809
Amortization of intangible assets                     131,778                     330,383                      80,619                     242,205
Depreciation of other assets                      97,372                     187,913                      37,721                      82,462
                 
                                                        TOTAL                  2,038,925                  6,441,175                  2,167,838                  6,881,402

 

38.Other operating expenses

 

     Quarter ended on 09.30.22     Accumulated from the beginning of the period to 09.30.22     Quarter ended on 09.30.21     Accumulated from the beginning of the period to 09.30.21 
                 
Turnover tax                  8,702,949                23,154,477                  6,751,693                19,816,649
Initial recognition of loans                     957,341                  2,740,845                     694,166                  2,199,684
Other allowances (Exhibit J)                  1,014,137                  2,487,697                     387,164                  1,939,227
Reorganization expenses (Exhibit J)                      270,094                  1,894,009                     314,107                  1,458,287
Contribution to the Deposit Guarantee Fund                     429,849                  1,323,705                     481,723                  1,389,997
Claims                     354,996                  1,019,242                      86,185                     207,657
Interest on liabilities from leases (Note 25)                     126,316                     410,729                     188,763                     591,236
Other operating expenses                     698,619                  2,055,272                  1,345,945                  2,973,509
                 
                                                        TOTAL                12,554,301                35,085,976                10,249,746                30,576,246

 

39.Related parties

 

See Note 41 to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements.

 

40.Restrictions to the distribution of earnings

 

See Note 43 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements as regards restrictions to the distribution of earnings.

 

41.Restricted assets

 

As of September 30, 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).
  09.30.22 12.31.21
     
Argentine Treasury Bond adjusted by CER. Maturity 2023 31,395 39,198
Argentine Treasury Bond adjusted by CER. Maturity 2024 34,941 184,342
     
Total 66,336 223,540
 
 
 -106-
 

 

 

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 46,471,707 and 33,680,289 as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively (see Note 11 to these separate condensed interim financial statements).
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   09.30.2022   12.31.21
         
Balances at the BCRA        
         
    BCRA - current account - not restricted            95,350,084          235,591,548
         
    BCRA – special guarantee accounts –  restricted (Note 10)            13,677,145            12,119,512
         
    BCRA – special guarantee accounts –  restricted (Note 11)            13,677,145            12,119,512
         
    BCRA – social security special accounts –  restricted                 940,334                         -   
         
           109,967,563          247,711,060
         
Argentine Treasury Bond in pesos. Maturity 05-23-2027            35,783,461                         -   
Argentine Treasury Bond in pesos at 22% fixed rate. Maturity May 2022                         -               37,475,291
         
Liquidity Bills - BCRA          372,543,388          178,850,079
         
TOTAL          518,294,412          464,036,430

42.2 Minimum capital requirements

 

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

 

Minimum capital requirement   09.30.2022   09.30.2021
         
Credit risk            55,707,136            63,174,187
Operational risk            21,986,225            20,478,181
Market risk                 816,503                 255,909
         
Paid-in          247,814,663          238,404,925
Surplus          169,304,799          154,496,648

 

 
 
 -107-
 

 

43.Accounting principles – Explanation added for translations into English

 

These condensed separate 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.

 

 
 
 -108-
 

 

EXHIBIT A
                   
BREAKDOWN OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 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 2.1.5 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)
                   
    HOLDING   POSITION
    Fair Fair Book Book   Position with    
Account Identification value value value value   no options Options Final position
      level 09.30.22 12.31.21        
                   
DEBT SECURITIES AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS                  
                   
Local:                  
Government Securities - In pesos                  
                   
Argentine Treasury Bond adjusted by 1.55% CER in pesos. Maturity 07-26-2024 5405 1,987,426 2 1,987,426                       -   1,987,426               - 1,987,426
Argentine Treasury Bond adjusted by 2% CER (Boncer) Tx26 in pesos. Maturity 11-9-2026 5925 946,208 2 946,208                       -   946,208               - 946,208
Argentine Treasury Bond adjusted by 1.50% CER. Maturity 03-25-2024 5493 550,989 1 550,989                       -   550,989               - 550,989
Treasury Bill adjusted by CER. Maturity 02-17-2023 9111 437,729 1 437,729                       -   437,729               - 437,729
Treasury Bill adjusted by CER. Maturity 04-21-2023 9118 423,000 2 423,000                       -   423,000               - 423,000
Treasury Bill adjusted by CER. Maturity 01-20-2023 9105             398,155 1             398,155                       -               398,155               -             398,155
Treasury Bill adjusted by CER. Maturity 06-16-2023 9152             191,700 2             191,700                       -               191,700               -             191,700
Discount Treasury Bill in pesos. Maturity 11-30-2022 9117               46,322 2               46,322                       -                 46,322               -               46,322
Treasury Bill adjusted by CER. Maturity 12-16-2022 9112               14,094 1               14,094                       -                 14,094               -               14,094
Discount Treasury Bill in pesos. Maturity 01-03-2022 5938                       - 1                       - 1,317,768                         -               -                       -
Discount Treasury Bill in pesos. Maturity 01-31-2022 5917                       - 1                       - 1,000,859                         -               -                       -
                   
Subtotal Government Securities - In pesos            4,995,623            4,995,623          2,318,627            4,995,623               -          4,995,623
                   
Government Securities - In foreign currency                  
                   
Argentine Treasury Bond in dual currency. Maturity 02-28-2024 9156 727,324 2 727,324                       -   727,324               - 727,324
Argentine Bond in USD STEP UP GD35. Maturity 07-09-2035 81088/94728 346,423 1 346,423                       -   346,423               - 346,423
                   
Subtotal Government Securities - In foreign currency            1,073,747            1,073,747                       -            1,073,747               -          1,073,747
                   
BCRA Bills - In pesos                  
                   
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos. Maturity 10-18-2022 13894        14,478,765 2        14,478,765                       -          14,478,765               -        14,478,765
                   
Subtotal BCRA Bills - In pesos          14,478,765          14,478,765                       -          14,478,765               -        14,478,765
                   
Private Securities - In pesos                  
                   
Corporate Bond Rombo Cia Financiera S.A. Class 42 53238                       - 2                       -                1,295                         -               -                       -
                   
Subtotal Private Securities - In Pesos                         -                         -                1,295                         -               -                       -
                   
                   
TOTAL DEBT SECURITIES AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS          20,548,135          20,548,135          2,319,922          20,548,135               -        20,548,135

 

 
 
 -109-
 

 

EXHIBIT A
(Continued)
BREAKDOWN OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 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 2.1.5 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)
                   
    HOLDING   POSITION
    Fair Fair Book Book   Position with    
Account Identification value value value value   no options Options Final position
      level 09.30.22 12.31.21        
                   
OTHER DEBT SECURITIES                  
                   
MEASURED AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH OCI                  
Local:                  
Government Securities - In pesos                  
                   
Argentine Treasury Bonds adjusted by 1.55% CER in pesos. Maturity 07-26-2024 5405        18,528,086 2        18,528,086                       -          18,528,086               -        18,528,086
Treasury Bonds adjusted by 1.50% CER in pesos. Maturity 03-25-2024 5493        18,247,969 1        18,247,969        21,146,590          18,247,969               -        18,247,969
Treasury Bonds adjusted by 1.45% CER in pesos. Maturity 08-13-2023 5497        18,133,114 2        18,133,114          2,212,724          18,133,114               -        18,133,114
Treasury Bills adjusted by CER. Maturity 05-19-2023 9127        13,521,745 1        13,521,745                       -          13,521,745        8,799        13,530,544
Treasury Bonds adjusted by 1.40% CER in pesos. Maturity 03-25-2023 5492/81012        10,012,726 1        10,012,726        16,138,537          10,012,726               -        10,012,726
Treasury Bills adjusted by CER. Maturity 02-17-2023 9111          7,456,444 1          7,456,444                       -            7,456,444      23,259          7,479,703
Treasury Bills adjusted by CER. Maturity 06-16-2023 9152          2,859,525 2          2,859,525                       -            2,859,525      18,354          2,877,879
Argentine Bond adjusted by 2% CER in pesos Tx26 (Boncer). Maturity 11-9-2026 5925          2,295,775 2          2,295,775                       -            2,295,775               -          2,295,775
Treasury Bonds adjusted by 1.30% CER in pesos. Maturity 09-20-2022 5495                       - 1                       -        17,951,107                         -               -                       -
Treasury Bills adjusted by CER. Maturity 02-22-2022 5500                       - 1                       -        10,465,819                         -               -                       -
Treasury Bonds adjusted by 1.20% CER in pesos. Maturity 03-18-2022 5491/81034                       - 1                       -          7,017,698                         -               -                       -
Treasury Bills adjusted by CER. Maturity 05-23-2022 5936                       - 1                       -          4,234,874                         -               -                       -
Treasury Bills adjusted by CER. Maturity 04-18-2022 5934                       - 1                       -          2,270,623                         -               -                       -
Treasury Bills adjusted by CER. Maturity 06-30-2022 5940                       - 1                       -          2,005,338                         -               -                       -
Treasury Bills adjusted by CER. Maturity 10-21-2022 5969                       - 1                       -          1,644,128                         -               -                       -
Treasury Bills adjusted by CER. Maturity 08-16-2022 5949                       - 1                       -             861,921                         -               -                       -
                   
                   
Subtotal Government Securities - In pesos          91,055,384          91,055,384        85,949,359          91,055,384      50,412        91,105,796
                   
Government Securities - In foreign currency                  
                   
Argentine Treasury Bond in dual currency. Maturity 07-31-2023 9146          3,262,675 2          3,262,675                       -            3,262,675      22,029          3,284,704
Dollar-linked Argentine Treasury Bonds. Maturity 11-30-2022 5937          1,163,250 1          1,163,250          1,795,255            1,163,250               -          1,163,250
Dollar-linked Argentine Treasury Bonds. Maturity 04-28-2023 5928             159,850 1             159,850             892,417               159,850               -             159,850
                   
                   
Subtotal Government Securities - In foreign currency            4,585,775            4,585,775          2,687,672            4,585,775      22,029          4,607,804
                   
BCRA Bills - In pesos                  
                   
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos. Maturity 10-20-2022 13895        67,258,143 2        67,258,143                       -          67,258,143               -        67,258,143
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos. Maturity 10-25-2022 13896        66,589,626 2        66,589,626                       -          66,589,626               -        66,589,626
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos. Maturity 10-27-2022 13897        56,849,213 2        56,849,213                       -          56,849,213               -        56,849,213
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos. Maturity 10-4-2022 13883        49,602,021 2        49,602,021                       -          49,602,021               -        49,602,021
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos. Maturity 10-6-2022 13891        49,404,221 2        49,404,221                       -          49,404,221               -        49,404,221
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos. Maturity 10-11-2022 13892        39,130,532 2        39,130,532                       -          39,130,532               -        39,130,532
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos. Maturity 10-13-2022 13893        29,230,867 2        29,230,867                       -          29,230,867               -        29,230,867
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos. Maturity 01-25-2022 13778                       - 2                       -        40,423,618                         -               -                       -
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos. Maturity 01-18-2022 13776                       - 2                       -        32,573,353                         -               -                       -
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos. Maturity 01-11-2022 13774                       - 2                       -        19,684,911                         -               -                       -
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos. Maturity 01-13-2022 13775                       - 2                       -        19,153,437                         -               -                       -
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos. Maturity 01-27-2022 13779                       - 2                       -        17,750,642                         -               -                       -
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos. Maturity 01-4-2022 13772                       - 2                       -        16,522,355                         -               -                       -
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos. Maturity 01-6-2022 13773                       - 2                       -        16,488,479                         -               -                       -
BCRA Liquidity Bills in pesos. Maturity 01-20-2022 13777                       - 2                       -        16,253,284                         -               -                       -
                   
Subtotal BCRA Bills - In pesos        358,064,623        358,064,623      178,850,079        358,064,623               -      358,064,623
                   
                   
BCRA Bills - In foreign currency                  
                   
Local BCRA Bills in USD. Maturity 09-29-2023 11808             736,575 2             736,575                       -               736,575               -             736,575
Local BCRA Bills in USD. Maturity 09-23-2023 11804             147,315 2             147,315                       -               147,315               -             147,315
                   
Subtotal BCRA Bills - In foreign currency               883,890               883,890                   --,--               883,890               -             883,890
                   
                   
BCRA Notes - In pesos                  
                   
BCRA Notes (Nobacs) in pesos, variable rate. Maturity 10-26-2022 21119        12,738,330 2        12,738,330                       -          12,738,330               -        12,738,330
BCRA Notes (Nobacs) in pesos, variable rate. Maturity 11-09-2022 21121        12,320,000 2        12,320,000                       -          12,320,000               -        12,320,000
                   
                   
Subtotal BCRA Notes - In pesos          25,058,330          25,058,330                       -          25,058,330               -        25,058,330
                   
Private Securities - In pesos                  
                   
Corporate Bond Arcor Class 17 adjusted by UVA. Maturity 10-20-2025 55692             522,227 3             522,227             496,167               522,227               -             522,227
Corporate Bond New San Class 10 in pesos. Maturity 12-20-2022  55856             193,496 3             193,496             320,692               193,496               -             193,496
Corporate Bond Refi Pampa Class 2 adjusted by UVA.Maturity 05-06-2025 56123               28,751 3               28,751                       -                 28,751               -               28,751
Corporate Bond Petroquimica Rivadavia Class G at variable rate.Maturity 05-31-2022 55388                       - 3                       -             129,017                         -               -                       -
Corporate Bond Ledesma Class 10. Maturity 05-27-2022 55500                       - 3                       -             431,051                         -               -                       -
                   
Subtotal Private Securities - In pesos               744,474               744,474          1,376,927               744,474               -             744,474
                   
Private Securities - In foreign currency                  
                   
Corporate Bond Vista Energy Class 13 in USD. Maturity 08-08-2024 56207          2,087,905 3          2,087,905                       -            2,087,905               -          2,087,905
Corporate Bond Luz De Tres Picos Class 4 in USD. Maturity 09-29-2026 56467             460,525 2             460,525                       -               460,525               -             460,525
Corporate Bond Pcr Class H in USD 55849             188,868 3             188,868             262,852               188,868               -             188,868
Dollar-linked Corporate Bond Molinos Agro. Maturity 05-18-2023 55364               78,865 3               78,865             265,755                 78,865               -               78,865
Corporate Bond Vista Oil Y Gas. Maturity 08-27-2025 55584                       - 3                       -             180,937                         -               -                       -
Corporate Bond Luz De Tres Picos in USD. Maturity 10-28-2024 55710                       - 2                       -             171,326                         -               -                       -
                   
Subtotal Private Securities - In foreign currency            2,816,163            2,816,163             880,870            2,816,163               -          2,816,163
                   
TOTAL DEBT SECURITIES AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH OCI        483,208,639        483,208,639      269,744,907        483,208,639      72,441      483,281,080

 

 
 
 -110-
 

 

EXHIBIT A
(Continued)
BREAKDOWN OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 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 2.1.5 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)
                   
    HOLDING   POSITION
    Fair Fair Book Book   Position with    
Account Identification value value value value   no options Options Final position
      level 09.30.22 12.31.21        
                   
OTHER DEBT SECURITIES (Continued)                  
                   
                   
MEASURED AT AMORTIZED COST                  
Government Securities - In pesos                  
                   
Argentine Treasury Bonds in pesos. Maturity 05-23-2027 9132        35,783,461 2        35,783,461                       -          35,783,461               -        35,783,461
Argentine Treasury Bond in pesos, 22% fixed rate. Maturity May 2022 5496                       -                         -        37,475,291                         -               -                       -
                   
Subtotal Government Securities - In pesos          35,783,461          35,783,461        37,475,291          35,783,461               -        35,783,461
                   
                   
TOTAL DEBT SECURITIES AT AMORTIZED COST          35,783,461          35,783,461        37,475,291          35,783,461               -        35,783,461
                   
TOTAL OTHER DEBT SECURITIES        518,992,100        518,992,100      307,220,198        518,992,100      72,441      519,064,541
                   
                   
                   
EQUITY INSTRUMENTS                  
                   
MEASURED AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS                  
                   
Local:                  
Private Securities - In pesos                  
                   
BYMA - Bolsas y Mercados Argentina Share               440,416 1             440,416             431,791               440,416               -             440,416
Banco de Valores de Bs. As. Share               288,496 1             288,496             206,449               288,496               -             288,496
Prisma Medios de Pago S.A. (1)                         - 3                       -          2,984,306                         -               -                       -
                   
Subtotal Private Securities - In pesos               728,912               728,912          3,622,546               728,912               -             728,912
                   
TOTAL EQUITY INSTRUMENTS AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS               728,912               728,912          3,622,546               728,912               -             728,912
                   
MEASURED AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH OCI                  
                   
Local:                  
Private Securities - In pesos                  
                   
Other                     239 2                   239                   397                     239               -                   239
                   
Subtotal Private Securities - In pesos                     239                     239                   397                     239               -                   239
                   
Foreign:                  
Private Securities - In foreign currency                  
                   
Other                 40,756 2               40,756               59,527                 40,756               -               40,756
                   
Subtotal Private Securities - In foreign currency                 40,756                 40,756               59,527                 40,756               -               40,756
                   
TOTAL EQUITY INSTRUMENTS AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH OCI                 40,995                 40,995               59,924                 40,995               -               40,995
                   
                   
TOTAL EQUITY INSTRUMENTS               769,907               769,907          3,682,470               769,907               -             769,907

 

 
 
 -111-
 

 

                  EXHIBIT B
               
               
               
CLASSIFICATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING ACCORDING TO FINANCIAL
PERFORMANCE AND GUARANTEES RECEIVED
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 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 2.1.5 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)
               
               
          09.30.22   12.31.21
               
COMMERCIAL PORTFOLIO            
               
Normal performance            198,371,908           182,972,606
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "A"                8,542,545               8,883,233
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "B"                2,890,746               1,028,422
  No preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees            186,938,617           173,060,951
               
With special follow-up                   247,846                            -
Under observation                   247,846                            -
  No preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees                   247,846                            -
               
Troubled                   692,607                  875,674
  No preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees                   692,607                  875,674
               
With high risk of insolvency                   118,403                  248,742
  No preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees                   118,403                  248,742
               
Uncollectible                    29,370               2,879,562
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "B"                             -                  266,030
  No preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees                    29,370               2,613,532
               
               
TOTAL            199,460,134           186,976,584
             

 
 
 -112-
 
              EXHIBIT B
              (Continued)
               
CLASSIFICATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING ACCORDING TO FINANCIAL
PERFORMANCE AND GUARANTEES RECEIVED
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 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 2.1.5 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)
               
               
          09.30.22   12.31.21
               
CONSUMER AND HOUSING PORTFOLIO            
               
Normal performance            371,928,675           432,684,990
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "A"                    47,146                  182,279
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "B"              34,756,553             43,793,947
  No preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees            337,124,976           388,708,764
               
Low risk                3,822,118               4,050,331
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "A"                             -                            3
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "B"                   345,553                  270,756
  No preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees                3,476,565               3,779,572
               
Low risk - with special follow-up                   219,075                  280,093
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "B"                      4,440                            -
  No preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees                   214,635                  280,093
               
Medium risk                2,742,841               3,351,010
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "B"                   102,374                  145,705
  No preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees                2,640,467               3,205,305
               
High risk                2,208,872               3,988,909
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "A"                             -                          66
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "B"                    82,363                  142,913
  No preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees                2,126,509               3,845,930
               
Uncollectible                   368,918                  554,308
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "A"                      3,683                     4,266
  Preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees "B"                    77,051                    85,360
  No preferred collaterals and counter-guarantees                   288,184                  464,682
               
               
               
TOTAL            381,290,499           444,909,641
               
               
TOTAL GENERAL            580,750,633           631,886,225
               
               

 
 
 -113-
 

 

                      EXHIBIT C
                       
CONCENTRATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 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 2.1.5 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)
                       
                       
                       
          09.30.22   12.31.21
              % over       % over
  Number of customers   Debt   total   Debt   total
          balance   portfolio   balance   portfolio
                       
                       
  10 largest customers                 49,146,555   8.46%          54,577,541   8.64%
  50 following largest customers             60,027,456   10.34%          66,977,323   10.60%
  100 following largest customers             37,852,592   6.52%          36,863,767   5.83%
  All other customers                433,724,030   74.68%        473,467,594   74.93%
                       
     TOTAL                 580,750,633   100.00%        631,886,225   100.00%
 
 
 -114-
 

                  EXHIBIT D
BREAKDOWN BY TERM OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)
 (stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 2.1.5 to the consolidated condensed interim 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                   -                 2,428                       -                      -                     -                     -                            -                 2,428
  BCRA                   -                 3,037                       -                      -                     -                     -                            -                 3,037
  Financial sector                   -          3,115,999          6,036,993           995,643        2,818,514        2,807,072               3,335,467         19,109,688
  Non-financial private sector and                
  residents abroad      4,771,068       285,471,027        64,564,907      58,914,598      56,892,267      54,506,541           110,282,937       635,403,345
                   
                   
         4,771,068       288,592,491        70,601,900      59,910,241      59,710,781      57,313,613           113,618,404       654,518,498
                   
                   
                   
  (1) These balances are total contractual flows and, therefore, include principal, accrued and to be accrued interest and charges.    
                   
                   
                   
                   
BREAKDOWN BY TERM OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2021
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)
 (stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 2.1.5 to the consolidated condensed interim 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                   -                 1,229                       -                      -                     -                     -                            -                 1,229
  Financial sector                   -          5,168,911          6,069,862        2,841,262        5,390,824        2,664,440               4,176,470         26,311,769
  Non-financial private sector and                
  residents abroad    10,075,972       298,416,600        73,102,989      66,622,568      66,214,199      54,529,915             98,855,734       667,817,977
                   
                   
      TOTAL         10,075,972       303,586,740        79,172,851      69,463,830      71,605,023      57,194,355           103,032,204       694,130,975
                   
                   
                   
  (1) These balances are total contractual flows and, therefore, include principal, accrued and to be accrued interest and charges.    

 

 
 
 -115-
 

 

              EXHIBIT H  
                 
DEPOSITS CONCENTRATION
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 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 2.1.5 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)
                 
                 
                 
      09.30.22   12.31.21  
        % over     % over  
Number of customers   Debt total   Debt total  
      balance portfolio   balance portfolio  
                 
                 
  10 largest customers            94,943,402 8.96%          126,059,479 10.73%  
                 
  50 following largest customers          139,578,976 13.17%          129,250,953 11.01%  
                 
  100 following largest customers            52,471,572 4.95%            57,031,045 4.86%  
                 
  All other customers          773,067,963 72.92%          862,102,601 73.40%  
                 
                 
     TOTAL         1,060,061,913 100.00%       1,174,444,078 100.00%  
                 
 
 
 -116-
 

 

                EXHIBIT I
BREAKDOWN OF FINANCIAL LIABILITIES BY REMAINING TERMS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)
(stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 2.1.5 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements) (1)
                 
                 
                 
    Terms remaining to maturity
                 
    1 3 6 12 24 more than  
  ITEMS month months months months months 24 months TOTAL
                 
                 
  Deposits         898,132,595       58,914,084    129,507,917          906,413         79,237                   -        1,087,540,246
  Non-financial government sector            9,260,933             57,299                 310                    -                               -                    -              9,318,542
  Financial sector               815,594                                  -                                    -                                -                                -                                 -                  815,594
  Non-financial private sector and residents abroad         888,056,068       58,856,785    129,507,607          906,413         79,237                   -        1,077,406,110
  Derivative instruments               554,232                      -                     -                    -                  -                   -                 554,232
  Other financial liabilities         105,427,289            248,709           335,166          545,452       861,430      4,009,099          111,427,145
  Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions            1,491,995             39,496            84,408                    -                  -                   -              1,615,899
                 
   TOTAL       1,005,606,111       59,202,289    129,927,491       1,451,865       940,667      4,009,099        1,201,137,522
                 
  (1) These balances are total contractual cash flows and, therefore, include principal, accrued and to be accrued interest and charges.    
                 
                 
                 
                EXHIBIT I
BREAKDOWN OF FINANCIAL LIABILITIES BY REMAINING TERMS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2021
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)
(stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 2.1.5 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements) (1)
                 
                 
                 
    Terms remaining to maturity
                 
    1 3 6 12 24 more than  
  ITEMS month months months months months 24 months TOTAL
                 
                 
  Deposits      1,049,428,725       57,842,741      90,043,124          753,293         41,123               749        1,198,109,755
  Non-financial government sector          22,083,790             92,063                     -                    -                  -                   -            22,175,853
  Financial sector               628,410                      -                     -                    -                  -                   -                 628,410
  Non-financial private sector and residents abroad      1,026,716,525       57,750,678      90,043,124          753,293         41,123               749        1,175,305,492
  Derivative instruments               521,828                      -                     -                    -                  -                   -                 521,828
  Other financial liabilities         100,533,080            397,349           536,625          967,099    1,424,113      5,736,423          109,594,689
  Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions            2,710,001                      -                     -                    -                  -                   -              2,710,001
                 
   TOTAL       1,153,193,634       58,240,090      90,579,749       1,720,392    1,465,236      5,737,172        1,310,936,273
                 
  (1) These balances are total contractual cash flows and, therefore, include principal, accrued and to be accrued interest and charges.    

 

 
 
 -117-
 

 

                      EXHIBIT J
                       
PROVISIONS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)
(stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 2.1.5 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)
                       
          Decreases        
  Accounts Balances             Monetary gain (loss) generated by provisions   Balances
    at the beginning Increases   Reversals   Uses     as of 09.30.22
    of the year                
                       
                       
  INCLUDED IN LIABILITIES                    
                       
   - Provisions for contingent commitments          1,417,691        532,836 (1)(4)                      -                    -                (623,207)             1,327,320
                       
   - For administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties                8,304                   -                        -                    -                    (3,304)                   5,000
                       
   - Provisions for reorganization          2,231,086     1,894,009 (3)           182,334       2,069,052                (797,931)             1,075,778
                       
   - Provisions for termination plans             437,129          94,704                        -                    -                (190,978)               340,855
                       
   - Other          5,082,009     1,956,785 (2)                      -          469,573             (2,344,443)             4,224,778
                       
  TOTAL PROVISIONS          9,176,219     4,478,334             182,334       2,538,625             (3,959,863)             6,973,731
                       
                       
                       
                       
(1) Set up in compliance with the provisions of Comunication "A" 2950 and supplementary regulations of the BCRA.
(2) Set up to cover for potential contingencies not considered in other accounts (civil, commercial, labor and other lawsuits), and as required by Memorandum 6/2017 issued by the BCRA.
(3) See Note 23 to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(4) It includes an increase of 1,924 for exchange differences in foreign currency for contingent commitments.    

 

 
 
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                      EXHIBIT J
                       
PROVISIONS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2021
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)
(stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 2.1.5 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)
 
                       
          Decreases        
  Accounts Balances             Monetary gain (loss) generated by provisions   Balances
    at the beginning Increases   Reversals   Uses     as of 12.31.21
    of the year                
                       
                       
  INCLUDED IN LIABILITIES                    
                       
   - Provisions for contingent commitments          3,420,682     1,178,630 (1)(5)        1,998,982 (1)                  -             (1,182,639)             1,417,691
                       
   - For administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties               12,534                   -                        -                    -                    (4,230)                   8,304
                       
   - Provisions for reorganization          5,086,582     3,760,912 (4)           491,491       4,816,002             (1,308,915)             2,231,086
                       
   - Provisions for termination plans             355,822        215,341 (2)                      -                    -                (134,034)               437,129
                       
   - Other        19,741,688     2,342,737 (3)      11,155,039 (6)     1,019,708             (4,827,669)             5,082,009
                       
  TOTAL PROVISIONS        28,617,308     7,497,620        13,645,512       5,835,710             (7,457,487)             9,176,219
                       
                       
                       
                       
(1) Set up in compliance with the provisions of Comunication "A" 6868 and supplementary regulations of the BCRA. 
(2) Set up to cover private healthcare services.
(3) Set up to cover for potential contingencies not considered in other accounts (civil, commercial, labor and other lawsuits), and as required by Memorandum 6/2017 issued by the BCRA.
(4) See Note 23 to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(5) It includes an increase of 24,101 for exchange differences in foreign currency for contingent commitments.    
(6) It includes 11,155,039 as tax provision reversals (see Note11.c) to the consolidated financial statements) recorded under Income Tax.

 
 
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EXHIBIT  L
                   
BALANCES IN FOREIGN CURRENCY
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 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 2.1.5 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)
                   
                   
         
ACCOUNTS   TOTAL AS OF 09.30.22    (per currency)   TOTAL
      AS OF           AS OF
ASSETS     09.30.22 Dollar Euro Real Other   12.31.21
                   
Cash and deposits in banks          181,505,286        176,110,762     5,124,586          37,668        232,270        248,794,868
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss              1,073,747            1,073,747                   -                   -                   -                         -
Other financial assets              6,938,606            6,935,129            3,477                   -                   -            4,788,568
Loans and other financing            32,530,200          32,481,589          48,611                   -                   -          31,610,298
Non-financial government sector                    1,348                  1,348                   -                   -                   -                       22
Other financial institutions                       873                     873                   -                   -                   -               279,570
Non-financial private sector and residents abroad            32,527,979          32,479,368          48,611                   -                   -          31,330,706
Other debt securities              8,285,828            8,285,828                   -                   -                   -            3,568,543
Financial assets pledged as collateral              9,333,513            9,333,513                   -                   -                   -            9,340,669
Investments in Equity Instruments                  40,756                40,756                   -                   -                   -                 59,527
                   
TOTAL ASSETS          239,707,936        234,261,324     5,176,674          37,668        232,270        298,162,473
                   
                   
                   
                   
      TOTAL AS OF 09.30.22    (per currency)   TOTAL
      AS OF           AS OF
LIABILITIES     09.30.22 Dollar Euro Real Other   12.31.21
                   
Deposits          210,763,221        207,186,466     3,576,755                   -                   -        276,142,684
Non-financial government sector              5,155,239            5,133,547          21,692                   -                   -            5,334,769
Financial sector                  57,786                56,669            1,117                   -                   -                 57,981
Non-financial private sector and residents abroad          205,550,196        201,996,250     3,553,946                   -                   -        270,749,934
Other financial liabilities            17,502,658          16,770,809        689,635                   -          42,214          17,063,316
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions                651,882              636,459          15,423                   -                   -               844,901
Other non-financial liabilities              7,954,719            4,346,329     3,608,390                   -                   -            6,850,640
                   
TOTAL LIABILITIES          236,872,480        228,940,063     7,890,203                   -          42,214        300,901,541
 
 
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  EXHIBIT O
                                   
DERIVATIVES
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)
(stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 2.1.5 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)
                                   
                                   
                                   
  Type of Contract   Purpose of the Transactions   Underlying Assets   Type of Settlement   Scope of Negotiation or Counterparty   Weighted Average Term Originally Agreed   Residual Weighted Average Term   Weighted Average Term of Differences Settlement   Amount
                                   
                                   
                                   
  SWAPS    Financial transactions own account     Other     Upon maturity of differences     OTC - Residents in the country - Financial Sector                               12                              11                              33            1,500,000
                                   
  REPO TRANSACTIONS    Financial transactions own account     Other     Upon maturity of differences     OTC - Residents in the country - Financial Sector                                1                               1                               3        106,737,297
                                   
  FUTURES    Financial transactions own account     Foreign currency     Daily differences     ROFEX                                3                               2                               1        251,295,267
                                   
  FUTURES    Financial transactions own account     Foreign currency     Upon maturity of differences     OTC - Residents abroad                                1    -                               27               347,169
                                   
  FUTURES    Financial transactions own account     Foreign currency     Upon maturity of differences     OTC - Residents in the country - Non-financial Sector                                2                               2                              68        266,948,472
                                   
  OPTIONS    Financial transactions own account     Other     Upon maturity of differences     OTC - Residents abroad    7   6   223   10,326,458
                                   
                                   
                                   
DERIVATIVES
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2021
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)
(stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 2.1.5 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)
                                   
                                   
                                   
  Type of Contract   Purpose of the Transactions   Underlying Assets   Type of Settlement   Scope of Negotiation or Counterparty   Weighted Average Term Originally Agreed   Residual Weighted Average Term   Weighted Average Term of Differences Settlement   Amount
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
  SWAPS    Financial transactions own account     Other     Upon maturity of differences     OTC - Residents in the country - Financial Sector                               11                               2                              19               298,932
                                   
  REPO TRANSACTIONS    Financial transactions own account     Other     Upon maturity of differences     OTC - Residents in the country - Financial Sector                                1                               1                               7        255,138,929
                                   
  FUTURES    Financial transactions own account     Foreign currency     Daily differences     ROFEX                                4                               2                               1        220,417,197
                                   
  FUTURES    Financial transactions own account     Foreign currency     Upon maturity of differences     OTC - Residents in the country - Non-financial Sector                                3                               2                              94        208,737,724

 
 
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                EXHIBIT R
 
ADJUSTMENT TO IMPAIRMENT LOSS - ALLOWANCES FOR LOAN LOSSES
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)
(stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 2.1.5 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements)
                 
        ECL of remaining life of the financial asset      
Accounts   Balances ECL for the     Monetary   Balances
    as of 12.31.21 following FI with significant FI with credit gain (loss)   as of 09.30.22
      12 months increase of impairment generated by    
        credit risk   allowances    
                 
                 
Other financial assets                          428,774                        106,441                                  -                         55,643                      (205,063)                          385,795
                 
Loans and other financing                     22,341,634                     2,111,073                        836,778                   (1,473,683)                   (8,511,606)                     15,304,196
       Other financial institutions                          547,034                        205,530                        155,057                          (3,265)                      (312,611)                          591,745
       Non-financial private sector and residents abroad                   21,794,600                     1,905,543                        681,721                   (1,470,418)                   (8,198,995)                     14,712,451
Overdrafts                          534,275                        616,466                        173,476                        141,380                      (417,529)                       1,048,068
Instruments                          998,085                         25,819                        (36,371)                        (29,619)                      (384,059)                          573,855
Mortgage loans                       1,220,858                         35,664                        292,264                        266,727                      (558,256)                       1,257,257
Pledge loans                          164,514                         26,552                           1,475                         23,395                        (74,073)                          141,863
Consumer loans                       4,264,424                        348,765                           1,207                        414,403                   (1,713,599)                       3,315,200
Credit cards                       8,078,426                        395,761                        779,244                        603,059                   (3,352,386)                       6,504,104
Finance leases                          156,056                         18,218                           6,648                         14,826                        (59,618)                          136,130
Other                       6,377,962                        438,298                      (536,222)                   (2,904,589)                   (1,639,475)                       1,735,974
                 
Other debt securities                           25,094                           9,410                                  -                                  -                        (13,064)                           21,440
                 
Contingent commitments                       1,417,691                        365,287                        144,992                         22,557                      (623,207)                       1,327,320
                 
TOTAL ALLOWANCES                     24,213,193                     2,592,211                        981,770                   (1,395,483)                   (9,352,940)                     17,038,751

 

 
 
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REPORTING SUMMARY FOR

THE PERIOD ENDED

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Had the above mentioned paragraph 5.5. “Impairment” been applied in full, according to the global estimate made by the Entity, as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, its shareholders’ equity would have been reduced by 3,326,907 and 3,174,796, respectively.

 

b) As of December 31, 2021, the Entity valued its remaining interest in Prisma Medios de Pago SA (“Prisma”) following the guidelines set forth by applicable rules and considering a valuation report as of December 31, 2020 issued by independent experts subject to the provisions of Memoranda No. 7/2019 and No. 8/2021 dated April 29, 2019 and May 22, 2021, respectively, received from the BCRA, which set forth specific provisions as regards the measurement of such interest. Considering those provisions, the Entity has made adjustments to the fair value previously determined (see Note 12.1).

Additionally, the Bank recognized an adjustment to previous years’ results, 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 on 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 3,588,856 (decrease) and “Unappropriated retained earnings” by 2,512,198 (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 June 30, 2021.

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

 
 
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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. Had the IFRS been applied in order to determine the fair value above mentioned, the income (loss) of previous years and for the period ended September 30, 2022 shall have been changed. However, this situation does not generate differences as regards the shareholders’ equity value as of September 30, 2022.

c) 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.

 

d) As of September 30, 2022, the Entity classified and measured its holdings of National State Bonds in dual currency at fair value through OCI, a business model accepted by the BCRA for this type of instruments. Under IFRS No. 9, the contractual cash flows of such instruments do not meet the requirement whereby they shall be solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amounts outstanding (SPPI test); therefore, the bonds should be measured at fair value through profit or loss.

 

Had IFRS No. 9 been applied on the abovementioned bonds, as of September 30, 2022, the equity amounts should have been reclassified among the related accounts and a reclassification between profit (loss) for the period and other comprehensive income should have also been made. These changes do not imply any changes in total shareholders’ equity as of such date.

 

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

 

In addition, the BCRA through Communications “A” 6323 and 6324 provided the guidelines for the preparation and presentation of financial statements of financial institutions for the fiscal years starting on or after January 1, 2018, including the additional reporting requirements as well as the information to be presented as Exhibits.

 

As a consequence of the application of those standards, the Bank prepares its financial statements according to the new financial reporting framework set forth by the BCRA as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021.

 

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

 
 
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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 September 30, 2022, the Entity's total assets, liabilities and shareholders' equity amounted to 1,601,379,128; 1,299,412,814; and 301,966,314; 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 3.5 million active customers as of September 30, 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 881 ATMs, 856 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 5,880 employees, including 93 employees of BBVA Asset Management Argentina S.A.U., PSA Finance Argentina Compañía Financiera S.A. and Volkswagen Financial Services Compañía Financiera S.A. (active employees at the end of the month, including structural, temporary and expatriate employees).

 

The loans portfolio net of allowance for loan losses totaled $ 571,858,483 as of September 30, 2022, reflecting a 4.55% decrease as compared to the previous year.

As it relates to consumer loans, including pledge loans, credit cards, mortgage loans and consumer loans, the latter jointly with credit cards decreased the least, by 5.88% compared with September 30, 2021.

Banco BBVA Argentina S.A.'s consolidated market share in private-sector financing was 8.47% at period-end, based on the BCRA's daily information (principal balance as of the last day of each consolidated quarter).

In terms of portfolio quality, the Entity has managed to maintain very good ratios. The non performing ratio (Financings non performing/total financing) was 1.07%, with a coverage level (total allowances/non performing) of 236.85% as of September 30, 2022.

 

The exposure for securities as of September 30, 2022 totaled $ 634,986,744, including repos.

In terms of liabilities, customers’ resources totaled $ 1,063,688,567, with a 7.87% decrease over the last twelve months.

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

 
 
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Banco BBVA Argentina S.A. consolidated market share in private deposits reached 6.68% 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 34,814,215 as of September 30, 2022, representing a return on average shareholders' equity of 16.83%, a return on average assets of 2.85%, and a return on average liabilities of 2.58%.

 

Accumulated net interest income totaled 198,960,877, up by 32.73% compared to September 2021. Such increase was driven by increased premiums for repurchase transactions with the financial sector and for interest from local financial institutions.

 

Accumulated net commission income totaled 31,183,642 accounting for a 5.25% increase compared to September 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 85,585,706, up by 8.49% vis-a-vis September 2021. This increase was due to a higher expense in rentals and advertising

 

Outlook

 

In a less favorable global context and given the difficulty of correcting current macroeconomic distortions and meeting the objectives established in the facility arrangements reached in March 2022 with the International Monetary Fund, volatility in the financial markets has increased significantly, particularly in the foreign exchange and local currency government debt markets. There is high uncertainty about the future evolution of economic policies. According to BBVA Research, inflation, which reached 77% cumulative as of October 2022, is likely to increase further in the future, and GDP will grow around 5.0% in 2022 (up from the previous forecast of 4.0%).

 

The banking system is influenced by the high inflation scenario. At the end of September 2022 both private credit and private deposits, grew 43% and 56%, respectively, comparative with December 2021 (source: BCRA siscen reporting regime as of September 30, 2022. Capital balances as of the last day of each period, in nominal terms). Meanwhile, the total NPL ratio decreased to 3.1%, compared to 4.3% as of December 2021 (source: Banking Report, BCRA, latest available data August 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.

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

 
 
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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. Our service offering has evolved in such a way that at the end of September 2022, the penetration of our digital customers reached 62%, slightly up vis-a-vis the 61% reached at the end of the same quarter in the previous year, while that of our mobile customers reached 55%, up from 52% a year ago. The response from our customers has been satisfactory, and we are convinced that this is the path to follow in order to maintain and expand our competitive positioning in the financial system. In the quarter, the acquisition of new digital customers over traditional ones was 66%, while in 3Q21 it was 67%.

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.


 
 
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET STRUCTURE
COMPARATIVE WITH PREVIOUS FISCAL PERIODS
(stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 2.1.5)
     
                   
                   
      09.30.22   09.30.21   09.30.20   09.30.19
                   
                   
Total assets        1,601,379,128      1,673,270,316        1,646,043,842           1,627,805,609
                   
Total liabilities        1,299,412,814      1,401,647,735        1,348,303,107           1,365,939,218
                   
Shareholders' Equity           297,157,126         266,338,845           292,119,917             252,399,061
                   
Minority interest               4,809,188             5,283,736              5,620,818                 9,467,330
                   
Total Liabilities + Shareholders' Equity + Minority Interest        1,601,379,128      1,673,270,316        1,646,043,842           1,627,805,609

 
 
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME STRUCTURE
COMPARATIVE WITH PREVIOUS FISCAL PERIODS
(stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 2.1.5)
 
               
  09.30.22   09.30.21   09.30.20   09.30.19
               
               
 Net interest income         198,960,877          149,898,213          146,215,334          167,645,946
               
 Net commission income           31,183,642            29,627,964            23,662,569            22,113,643
               
Net income from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss          11,235,935              7,622,957              9,430,954            27,720,109
Net (loss) from write-down of assets at amortized cost and at fair value through OCI               744,693               (174,018)            (5,423,939)               (166,235)
Foreign currency quotation differences            6,572,159              6,493,467            12,921,256            27,031,695
Other operating income          13,373,814              9,953,852            10,905,492            40,414,880
Allowance for loan losses         (10,343,657)           (12,992,166)           (15,676,154)           (32,269,881)
               
 Net operating income         251,727,463          190,430,269          182,035,512          252,490,157
               
               
Personnel benfits         (42,329,215)           (39,188,931)           (38,757,374)           (42,239,961)
Administrative expenses         (43,256,491)           (39,698,571)           (35,042,967)           (34,406,189)
Asset depreciation and impairment          (6,499,056)            (6,937,354)            (7,474,302)            (8,954,679)
Other operating expenses         (36,752,339)           (32,173,546)           (25,909,120)           (55,175,877)
               
Operating income        122,890,362            72,431,867            74,851,749          111,713,451
               
Income/(loss) from associates and joint ventures             (499,334)                 121,189                 624,375                 460,580
               
Loss from net monetary position         (91,196,138)           (49,390,429)           (32,245,701)           (26,187,340)
               
Income before income tax from continuing activities          31,194,890            23,162,627            43,230,423            85,986,691
               
Income tax from continuing activities            3,619,325              4,064,249           (16,295,765)           (22,016,372)
               
Net income from continuing activities          34,814,215            27,226,876            26,934,658            63,970,319
               
Net income for the period          34,814,215            27,226,876            26,934,658            63,970,319

 

 
 
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CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STRUCTURE 
COMPARATIVE WITH PREVIOUS FISCAL PERIODS
(stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency - Note 2.1.5)
       
                   
                   
                   
    09.30.22   09.30.21   09.30.20   09.30.19  
                   
Net cash (used in) / generated by operating activities            7,211,750       137,821,738         (79,501,872)        (65,203,009)  
                   
Net cash (used in) / generated by investing activities           (3,700,669)         (4,332,699)          (2,929,192)           3,352,529  
                   
Net cash used in financing activities           (6,591,534)         (9,224,753)         (17,451,270)        (16,006,021)  
                   
Effect of exchange rate changes         (14,685,433)       (25,536,797)          22,059,928         61,581,823  
                   
Gain/loss on net monetary position of cash and cash equivalents       (141,578,447)      (118,973,403)         (83,785,608)      (144,749,191)  
                   
                   
Total cash used in during the period       (159,344,333)       (20,245,914)       (161,608,014)      (161,023,869)  

 

 

 
 
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COMPARATIVE STATISTICAL DATA
WITH PREVIOUS FISCAL PERIODS
(variation of balances over the same period of the previous fiscal period)
               
               
    09.30.22 /
09.30.21
  09.30.21 /
09.30.20
  09.30.20 /
09.30.19
 
               
Total loans   -4.55%   -14.44%   -10.73%  
               
Total deposits   -7.87%   3.53%   6.54%  
               
Income/(loss)   27.87%   1.08%   -57.90%  
               
Shareholders' equity 11.17%   -8.77%   13.70%  

 

 

COMPARATIVE RATIOS 
WITH PREVIOUS FISCAL PERIODS 
                 
                 
    09.30.22   09.30.21   09.30.20   09.30.19
                 
                 
Solvency (a)   23.24%   19.38%   22.08%   19.17%
                 
Liquidity (b)   78.47%   76.94%   66.04%   61.72%
                 
Tied-up capital (c)   35.02%   34.09%   31.53%   38.88%
                 
Indebtedness (d)                        4.30                      5.16                     4.53                      5.22

 

 

(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

ey.com

 

 

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.Report on 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 September 30, 2022; (b) the condensed consolidated statements of income and other comprehensive income for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2022, the changes in shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for the nine-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.

 

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

 

b)Note 2. “Basis for the preparation of these Financial Statements and applicable accounting standards – Applicable Accounting Standards”, where the Bank discloses that (i) as of December 31, 2021, to measure the fair value of a specific equity instrument 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 fiscal year, and this recognition method differs from the one that should have been afforded under IFRS.
 
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c)Note 2. “Basis for the preparation of these Financial Statements and applicable accounting standards – Applicable Accounting Standards”, 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.

 

d)Note 2. “Basis for the preparation of these Financial Statements and applicable accounting standards – Applicable Accounting Standards”, whereby the Bank (i) indicates that under BCRA regulations, in measuring its holdings in Argentine government bonds in dual currency at fair value through other comprehensive income, it applied certain criteria which are different from those under IFRS No. 9 “Financial instruments” , and (ii) describes the effect of this difference in the financial statements as of September 30, 2022.

 

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.

 

Other matters

 

6.The Entity’s financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 were not audited by us but by other auditors, who on March 3, 2022, expressed an unqualified opinion with respect to the accounting standards set forth by the BCRA on said financial statements.. In addition, the Bank’s financial statements for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2021, were not reviewed by us but by other auditors, who expressed an unqualified conclusion dated November 24, 2021, on such financial statements.

 

7.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.

 

 

 

 

 

 
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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 2.7.

 

b)As of September 30, 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 679,073,039 none of which was due and payable as of that date.

 

c)The information included in the “Consolidated Balance Sheet Structure”, the “Consolidated Statement of Income Structure” and the “Consolidated Cash Flow Structure” of the Reporting Summary for the Fiscal Period ended September 30, 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 September 30, 2022, and as of September 30, 2021, 2020, and 2019, which are not included as exhibits. In addition, we report that the interim condensed consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2021, 2020, and 2019, to which we refer, which should be read jointly with this report, were reviewed by other auditors who issued their review reports on November 24, 2021, November 24, 2020, and November 7, 2019, respectively.

 

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

 

d)As stated in note 47 to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements, the Bank carries shareholders’ equity and a contra account to eligible assets that exceed the minimum amounts required by relevant CNV regulations for these items as of September 30, 2022.

 

City of Buenos Aires, Argentina

November 22, 2022

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

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

25 de mayo 487 - C1002ABI

Buenos Aires, Argentina

 

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

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

ey.com

 

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.Report on 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 September 30, 2022; (b) the condensed separate statements of income and other comprehensive income for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2022, the changes in shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for the nine-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.
 
   

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

 

 

 

b)Note 2. “Basis for the preparation of these Financial Statements and applicable accounting standards – Applicable Accounting Standards”, where the Bank discloses that (i) as of December 31, 2021, to measure the fair value of a specific equity instrument 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 fiscal year, and this recognition method differs from the one that should have been afforded under IFRS.

 

c)Note 2. “Basis for the preparation of these Financial Statements and applicable accounting standards – Applicable Accounting Standards”, 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.

 

d)Note 2. “Basis for the preparation of these Financial Statements and applicable accounting standards – Applicable Accounting Standards”, whereby the Bank (i) indicates that under BCRA regulations, in measuring its holdings in Argentine government bonds in dual currency at fair value through other comprehensive income, it applied certain criteria which are different from those under IFRS No. 9 “Financial instruments”, and (ii) describes the effect of this difference in the financial statements as of September 30, 2022.

 

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.

 

Other matters

 

6.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 nine-month period ended September 30, 2021, were not reviewed by us but by other auditors, who expressed an unqualified conclusion dated November 24, 2021, on such financial statements.

 

 

 
   

 

 

 

7.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 2.7. to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

b)As of September 30, 2022, liabilities accrued in contributions to the Integrated Pension Fund System resulting from the Bank’s accounting books amounted to ARS 679,073,039, none of which was due and payable as of that date.

 

c)      As stated in note 47 to the condensed consolidated financial statements as of such date, the Bank carries shareholders’ equity and a contra account to eligible assets that exceed the minimum amounts required by relevant CNV (Argentine Securities Commission) regulations for these items as of September 30, 2022.

 

 

City of Buenos Aires, Argentina

November 22, 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 September 30, 2022, which include the consolidated condensed statement of financial position as of September 30, 2022, the consolidated condensed statements of income and other comprehensive income, changes in shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for the nine-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 September 30, 2022, and the separate condensed statement of financial position as of September 30, 2022, the separate condensed statements of income, other comprehensive income, changes in shareholders’ equity and cash flows for the nine-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 November 22, 2022, issued their limited review report on the interim financial statements as of September 30, 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 nine-month period ended September 30, 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 these Financial Statements and applicable accounting standards - Applicable Accounting Standards – 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 of preparation of financial statements and applied accounting polices – Applicable Accounting Standards”, as regards the measurement of the remaining investment in Prisma Medio 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 year, 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 and applied accounting policies – Applicable Accounting Standards”, as regards Memorandum No. 6/2017 on income tax reassessment, in which the Entity 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.

iv. as stated in Note 2. “Basis for the preparation of these Financial Statements and applicable accounting standards – Applicable Accounting Standards”, whereby the Bank (i) indicates that under BCRA regulations, in measuring its holdings in Argentine government bonds in dual currency at fair value through other comprehensive income, it applied certain criteria which are different from those under IFRS No. 9 “Financial instruments”, and (ii) describes the effect of this difference in the financial statements as of September 30, 2022

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 nine-month period ended September 30, 2021 were not reviewed by the current auditors but

 
   

by others who, on November 24, 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 2.7 to the consolidated 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. Gonzalo Vidal Devoto is expressly authorized to individually sign, on behalf of the Supervisory Committee, all documents referred to in the first paragraph herein and all copies of this report.

 

City of Buenos Aires, November 22, 2022

 

 

 

 

GONZALO VIDAL DEVOTO

ATTORNEY

 

CPACF Volume 97 – Page 910
On behalf of Supervisory Committee