For the nine-months period ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 and the three-months period from July 01 to September 30, 2024 and 2023
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
BANCOLOMBIA S.A. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023
(Stated in millions of Colombian pesos)
Note
September 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
4
26,375,505
39,799,609
Financial assets investments
5.1
35,837,645
25,674,195
Derivative financial instruments
5.2
2,464,399
6,252,270
Financial assets investments and derivative financial instruments
38,302,044
31,926,465
Loans and advances to customers
269,568,504
253,951,647
Allowance for loans, advances and lease losses
(16,518,267)
(16,223,103)
Loans and advances to customers, net
6
253,050,237
237,728,544
Assets held for sale and inventories, net
945,484
906,753
Investment in associates and joint ventures
2,920,853
2,997,603
Investment properties
7
5,467,963
4,709,911
Premises and equipment, net
8
5,870,602
6,522,534
Right-of-use assets, lease
1,676,615
1,634,045
Goodwill and intangible assets, net
9
9,271,404
8,489,697
Deferred tax, net
10
729,232
685,612
Other assets, net
11
8,823,358
7,528,036
TOTAL ASSETS
353,433,297
342,928,809
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
LIABILITIES
Deposits by customers
12
259,758,641
247,941,180
Interbank deposits and repurchase agreements and other similar secured borrowing
13
3,572,231
1,076,436
Derivative financial instruments
5.2
2,537,577
6,710,364
Borrowings from other financial institutions
14
12,935,146
15,648,606
Debt instruments in issue
14,388,708
14,663,576
Lease liabilities
1,829,899
1,773,610
Preferred shares
569,477
584,204
Current tax
1,109,561
164,339
Deferred tax, net
10
2,215,517
1,785,230
Employee benefit plans
907,574
882,954
Other liabilities
15
11,694,460
12,648,581
TOTAL LIABILITIES
311,518,791
303,879,080
EQUITY
Share capital
480,914
480,914
Additional paid-in-capital
4,857,454
4,857,454
Appropriated reserves
17
22,634,127
20,044,769
Retained earnings
2,674,648
2,515,278
Net income attributable to equity holders of the Parent Company
4,604,440
6,116,936
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax
5,647,853
4,074,161
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE OWNERS OF THE PARENT COMPANY
40,899,436
38,089,512
Non-controlling interest
1,015,070
960,217
TOTAL EQUITY
41,914,506
39,049,729
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
353,433,297
342,928,809
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF INCOME
BANCOLOMBIA S.A. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
For the nine-months period ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 and the three-months period from July 01 to September 30, 2024 and 2023
(Stated in millions of Colombian pesos, except earning per share stated in units of pesos)
Accumulated
Quarterly
Note
2024
2023
2024
2023
Interest on loans and financial leases
Commercial
12,529,974
12,875,051
4,171,772
4,279,353
Consumer
6,404,890
7,671,019
2,064,678
2,495,250
Mortgage
2,920,392
2,952,443
887,935
839,999
Financial leases
2,741,999
2,884,510
869,870
984,525
Small business loans
154,170
128,160
49,187
40,809
Total interest income on loans and financial leases
24,751,425
26,511,183
8,043,442
8,639,936
Interest on debt instruments using the effective interest method
18.1
734,322
765,713
236,410
262,316
Total Interest on financial instruments using the effective interest method
25,485,747
27,276,896
8,279,852
8,902,252
Interest income on overnight and market funds
173,880
145,904
47,462
42,277
Interest and valuation on financial instruments
18.1
1,236,360
138,646
527,804
159,113
Total interest and valuation on financial instruments
26,895,987
27,561,446
8,855,118
9,103,642
Interest expenses
18.2
(11,398,483)
(12,418,698)
(3,702,518)
(4,252,422)
Net interest margin and valuation on financial instruments before impairment on loans and financial leases, off balance sheet credit instruments and other financial instruments
15,497,504
15,142,748
5,152,600
4,851,220
Credit impairment charges on loans, advances and financial leases, net
6
(4,485,195)
(5,702,839)
(1,527,271)
(1,600,060)
Credit impairment for other financial instruments, net
(37,404)
(34,508)
(61,565)
(9,443)
Total credit impairment charges, net
(4,522,599)
(5,737,347)
(1,588,836)
(1,609,503)
Net interest margin and valuation on financial instruments after impairment on loans and financial leases and off balance sheet credit instruments and other financial instruments
10,974,905
9,405,401
3,563,764
3,241,717
Commissions income
18.3
5,602,717
5,181,925
1,902,779
1,730,485
Commissions expenses
18.3
(2,509,509)
(2,224,399)
(864,435)
(772,553)
Total commissions, net
3,093,208
2,957,526
1,038,344
957,932
Other operating income
18.4
2,132,726
3,042,171
762,313
932,566
Dividends and net income on equity investments
18.5
(48,767)
301,198
92,001
72,292
Total operating income, net
16,152,072
15,706,296
5,456,422
5,204,507
Operating expenses
Salaries and employee benefits
19.1
(4,094,895)
(4,011,243)
(1,411,548)
(1,334,469)
Other administrative and general expenses
19.2
(3,813,107)
(3,591,320)
(1,320,342)
(1,251,461)
Taxes other than income tax
19.2
(1,125,119)
(1,093,676)
(344,293)
(398,947)
Impairment, depreciation and amortization
19.3
(804,306)
(788,886)
(270,562)
(257,613)
Total operating expenses
(9,837,427)
(9,485,125)
(3,346,745)
(3,242,490)
Profit before income tax
6,314,645
6,221,171
2,109,677
1,962,017
Income tax
10
(1,648,395)
(1,458,141)
(590,192)
(445,442)
Net income
4,666,250
4,763,030
1,519,485
1,516,575
Net income attributable to equity holders of the Parent Company
4,604,440
4,669,027
1,501,194
1,491,759
Non-controlling interest
61,810
94,003
18,291
24,816
Basic and Diluted earnings per share to common shareholders, stated in units of Colombian pesos
20
4,832
4,899
1,576
1,566
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
BANCOLOMBIA S.A. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
For the nine-months period ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 and the three-months period from July 01 to September 30, 2024 and 2023
(Stated in millions of Colombian pesos)
Accumulated
Quarterly
Note
2024 2023
2024 2023
Net income
4,666,250
4,763,030
1,519,485
1,516,575
Other comprehensive income that will not be reclassified to net income
Remeasurement income/(loss) related to defined benefit liability
15,028
(22,505)
-
(1)
Income tax
10.4
(5,293)
8,587
93
33
Net of tax amount
9,735
(13,918)
93
32
Investments in equity instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVTOCI)
Unrealized gain/(loss)
3,663
6,457
(9,439)
(4,010)
Income tax
10.4
3,631
(527)
(1,763)
2,449
Net of tax amount
7,294
5,930
(11,202)
(1,561)
Total other comprehensive income that will not be reclassified to net income, net of tax
17,029
(7,988)
(11,109)
(1,529)
Other comprehensive income that may be reclassified to net income
Investments in debt instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVTOCI)
Loss on investments recycled to profit or loss upon disposal
(7,314)
(4,012)
(81)
(2,611)
Unrealized gain
60,512
94,041
70,549
7,808
Recovery/(Impaiment) of investments
256
3,324
(2,041)
520
Income tax
10.4
(4,881)
(18,154)
(15,724)
(2,479)
Net of tax amount
48,573
75,199
52,703
3,238
Foreign currency translation adjustments:
Exchange differences arising on translating the foreign operations
1,829,072
(3,838,427)
160,003
(641,755)
(Loss)/Gain on net investment hedge in foreign operations
(485,195)
1,579,943
(33,195)
276,746
Income tax
10.4
190,709
(631,571)
12,555
(127,689)
Net of tax amount(1)
1,534,586
(2,890,055)
139,363
(492,698)
Unrealized (loss)/gain on investments in associates and joint ventures using equity method
(9,432)
1,493
(3,185)
(890)
Income tax
10.4
1,456
(50)
566
290
Net of tax amount
(7,976)
1,443
(2,619)
(600)
Total other comprehensive income that may be reclassified to net income, net of tax
1,575,183
(2,813,413)
189,447
(490,060)
Other comprehensive income, attributable to the owners of the Parent Company, net of tax
1,592,212
(2,821,401)
178,338
(491,589)
Other comprehensive income, attributable to the Non-controlling interest
2,067
(3,996)
145
(583)
Total comprehensive income attributable to:
6,260,529
1,937,633
1,697,968
1,024,403
Equity holders of the Parent Company
6,196,652
1,847,626
1,679,532
1,000,170
Non-controlling interest
63,877
90,007
18,436
24,233
(1)Compared to the same period of the previous year, there was a revaluation of the Colombian peso against the U.S. dollar by 12.03% on average.
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
BANCOLOMBIA S.A. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
For the nine-months period ended September 30, 2024 and 2023
(Stated in millions of Colombian pesos, except per share amounts stated in units of pesos)
Attributable to owners of Parent Company
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Debt
Attributable
Share
Additional
Appropiated
Equity
instruments
to owners
Non-
Capital
Paid in
Reserves
Translation
Securities
at fair value
Revaluation
Employee
Retained
Net
of Parent
Controlling
Total
capital
(Note 17)
adjustment
through OCI
through OCI
of assets
Associates
Benefits
earnings
Income
Company
interest
equity
Balance as of January 1, 2024
480,914
4,857,454
20,044,769
3,974,379
193,906
(67,306)
2,137
11,520
(40,475)
2,515,278
6,116,936
38,089,512
960,217
39,049,729
Transfer to profit from previous years
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
6,116,936
(6,116,936)
-
-
-
Dividend payment corresponding to 509,704,584 common shares and 452,122,416 preferred shares without voting rights, subscribed and paid as of December 31, 2023, at a rate of COP 3,536 per share.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(3,343,319)
-
(3,343,319)
-
(3,343,319)
Constitute reserves
-
-
2,589,358
-
-
-
-
-
-
(2,621,977)
-
(32,619)
-
(32,619)
Realization of retained earnings(1)
-
-
-
-
(18,520)
-
-
-
-
18,520
-
-
-
-
Others
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(10,790)
-
(10,790)
-
(10,790)
Non-controlling interest
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(9,024)
(9,024)
Net Income
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4,604,440
4,604,440
61,810
4,666,250
Other comprehensive income
-
-
-
1,534,586
7,294
48,573
-
(7,976)
9,735
-
-
1,592,212
2,067
1,594,279
Balance as of September 30, 2024
480,914
4,857,454
22,634,127
5,508,965
182,680
(18,733)
2,137
3,544
(30,740)
2,674,648
4,604,440
40,899,436
1,015,070
41,914,506
(1)Mainly corresponds to partial payments of asset-backed securities investments.
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
BANCOLOMBIA S.A. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
For the nine-months period ended September 30, 2024 and 2023
(Stated in millions of Colombian pesos, except per share amounts stated in units of pesos)
Attributable to owners of Parent Company
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Debt
Attributable
Share
Additional
Appropiated
Equity
instruments
to owners
Non-
Capital
Paid in
Reserves
Translation
Securities
at fair value
Revaluation
Employee
Retained
Net
of Parent
Controlling
Total
capital
(Note 17)
adjustment
through OCI
through OCI
of assets
Associates
Benefits
earnings
Income
Company
interest
equity
Balance as of January 1, 2023
480,914
4,857,454
15,930,665
7,762,214
152,028
(160,570)
2,137
11,522
(9,115)
3,278,164
6,783,490
39,088,903
908,648
39,997,551
Transfer to profit from previous years
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
6,783,490
(6,783,490)
-
-
-
Dividend payment corresponding to 509,704,584 common shares and 452,122,416 preferred shares without voting rights, subscribed and paid as of December 31, 2023, at a rate of COP 3,536 per share.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(3,343,319)
-
(3,343,319)
-
(3,343,319)
Constitute reserves
-
-
4,121,795
-
-
-
-
-
-
(4,157,261)
-
(35,466)
-
(35,466)
Realization of retained earnings(1)
-
-
-
-
(3,944)
-
-
-
-
3,944
-
-
-
-
Others
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(24,326)
-
(24,326)
-
(24,326)
Non-controlling interest
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(37,403)
(37,403)
Net Income
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4,669,027
4,669,027
94,003
4,763,030
Other comprehensive income
-
-
-
(2,890,055)
5,930
75,199
-
1,443
(13,918)
-
-
(2,821,401)
(3,996)
(2,825,397)
Balance as of September 30, 2023
480,914
4,857,454
20,052,460
4,872,159
154,014
(85,371)
2,137
12,965
(23,033)
2,540,692
4,669,027
37,533,418
961,252
38,494,670
(1)Mainly corresponds to partial payments of asset-backed securities investments.
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW
BANCOLOMBIA S.A. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
For the nine-months period ended September 30, 2024 and 2023
(Stated in millions of Colombian pesos)
NOTE
2024
2023
Net income
4,666,250
4,763,030
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
19.3
749,810
778,053
Other assets impairment
19.3
54,496
10,833
Impairment of investments in joint ventures(1)
18.5
313,284
-
Equity method
18.5
(187,910)
(178,212)
Credit impairment charges on loans and advances and financial leases
6
4,485,195
5,702,839
Credit impairment charges on off balance sheet credit and other financial instruments
37,404
34,508
Gain on sales of assets
18.4
(61,640)
(132,789)
Valuation gain on investment securities
(1,874,339)
(980,443)
Valuation gain on derivative financial instruments
(64,246)
(288,614)
Income tax
10.2
1,648,395
1,458,141
Bonuses and short-term benefits
538,841
570,338
Dividends
18.5
(68,795)
(78,324)
Investment property valuation
18.4
(40,266)
(154,127)
Effect of exchange rate changes
(445,324)
(252,263)
Other non-cash items
(14,440)
23,309
Net interest
(13,352,942)
(14,092,485)
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
(Increase) / Decrease in derivative financial instruments
(322,347)
129,376
Increase in accounts receivable
(1,287,153)
(1,305,718)
Increase in loans and advances to customers
(13,911,996)
(7,549,341)
Decrease / (Increase) in other assets
195,854
(987,758)
Decrease in accounts payable
(327,808)
(943,428)
(Decrease) / Increase in other liabilities
(1,182,916)
372,678
Increase in deposits by customers
4,176,322
8,351,515
Decrease in estimated liabilities and provisions
(13,481)
(64,823)
Net changes in investment securities recognized at fair value through profit or loss
(8,389,882)
(1,300,916)
Proceeds from sales of assets held for sale and inventories
1,030,971
686,159
Recovery of charged-off loans
6
599,321
523,941
Income tax paid
(1,429,066)
(2,271,729)
Dividend received
120,405
99,871
Interest received
24,922,358
25,694,177
Interest paid
(11,266,924)
(11,626,438)
Net cash (used) / Provided by operating activities
(10,702,569)
6,991,360
Cash flows provided / (used) from investment activities:
Purchases of debt instruments at amortized cost
(1,122,403)
(2,540,713)
Proceeds from maturities of debt instruments at amortized cost
1,149,749
3,000,119
Purchases of debt instruments at fair value through OCI
(410,631)
(7,437,488)
Proceeds from debt instruments at fair value through OCI
1,965,901
7,417,578
Purchases of equity instruments at fair value through OCI and interests in associates and joint ventures
(125,015)
(86,524)
Proceeds from equity instruments at fair value through OCI and interests in associates and joint ventures
32,061
15,058
Purchases of premises and equipment and investment properties
(1,110,400)
(1,768,673)
Proceeds from sales of premises and equipment and investment properties
279,684
119,352
Purchase of other long-term assets
(141,659)
(186,285)
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NOTE
2024
2023
Net cash provided / (used) in investing activities
517,287
(1,467,576)
Cash flows used from financing activities:
Decrease in repurchase agreements and other similar secured borrowing
2,346,677
298,783
Proceeds from borrowings from other financial institutions(2)
5,500,692
8,511,371
Repayment of borrowings from other financial institutions(2)
(9,418,632)
(9,025,236)
Payment of lease liability
(127,539)
(135,588)
Placement of debt instruments in issue
1,738,927
1,520,111
Payment of debt instruments in issue
(3,145,374)
(3,176,457)
Dividends paid
(2,549,343)
(2,448,754)
Transactions with non-controlling interests
(9,024)
(37,403)
Net cash used in financing activities(3)
(5,663,616)
(4,493,173)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
2,424,794
(3,660,088)
(Decrease) / Increase in cash and cash equivalents
(15,848,898)
1,030,611
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
4
39,799,609
31,645,291
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
4
26,375,505
29,015,814
(1)For further information see Note 18.5. Dividends and net income on equity investments.
(2)For further information see Note 14. Borrowings from other financial institutions.
(3)For further information about the reconciliation of the balances of liabilities from financing activities, see Note 22. Liabilities from financing activities.
As of September 30, 2024 and 2023, the Bank entered into non-cash operating and investing activities related to restructured loans and returned properties that were transferred to assets held for sale and inventories amounting to COP 1,089,438 and COP 916,943, respectively, mainly in Bancolombia S.A. Additionally, in June 2024, Bancolombia S.A. acquired of the P.A. Cedis Sodimac by COP 464,520, which was paid by decreasing loans to customers and increasing accounts payable. Which are not reflected in the Consolidated Statement Interim of Cash Flows.
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements.
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NOTE 1. REPORTING ENTITY
Bancolombia S.A., hereinafter the Parent Company, is a credit establishment, listed on the Colombia Stock Exchange (BVC) as well as on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), since 1981 and 1995, respectively. The Parent Company's main location is in Medellin (Colombia), main address Carrera 48 # 26-85, Avenida Los Industriales, and was originally constituted under the name Banco Industrial Colombiano (BIC) according to public deed number 388, date January 24, 1945, from the First Notary's Office of Medellin, authorized by the Superintendence of Finance of Colombia (“SFC”). On April 3, 1998, by means of public deed No. 633, BIC merged with Bank of Colombia S.A., and the resulting organization of that merger was named Bancolombia S.A.
The operating license was authorized definitively by the SFC according to Resolution number 3140 on September 24, 1993. The duration of the company was extended until December 8, 2144. The company may be dissolved or extended before said term.
The Parent Company´s bylaws are formalized in the public deed number 2040, dated July 26, 2024, at the 20th Notary´s Office of Medellín.
Bancolombia S.A.’s business purpose is to carry out all operations, transactions, acts and services inherent to the banking business. The Parent Company may, by itself or through its subsidiaries, own interests in other corporations, wherever authorized by law, according to all terms and requirements, limits or conditions established therein.
The Parent Company and its subsidiaries include the following operating segments: Banking Colombia, Banking Panama, Banking El Salvador, Banking Guatemala, Trust, Investment banking, Brokerage, International Banking and Others. The activities carried out by each operating segment of Group Bancolombia are described in Note 3. Operating segments.
The Parent Company, through its subsidiaries, has banking operations and an international presence in United States, Puerto Rico, Panama, Guatemala, and El Salvador.
The assets and liabilities of operations in Barbados through Mercom Bank were transferred to other companies, leaving the balances of the credit portfolio and deposit portfolio at zero. As of September, 30, 2024, the company is in the process of dissolution and liquidation.
Operations in the Cayman Islands through Sinesa Cayman, Inc. (before Bancolombia Cayman) have been canceled or transferred. On November 22, 2023, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority approved the delivery of the banking license in accordance with Section 20(1)(a) of the Banking and Trust Companies Act (2021 Revision) (the “BTCA”). Therefore, the banking license has been canceled as of that date. As it is no longer a banking entity, on June 20, 2024, the name was changed to SINESA Cayman, Inc., the company is currently in the process of dissolution and liquidation.
The General Assembly of Shareholders of Transportempo S.A.S approved the liquidation of the company, making the corresponding adjudications and approvals of its final accounts. The above is recorded in Minute No. 98 of July 3, 2024.
On December 14, 2021, the Parent Company´s Board of Directors authorized the legal separation of the Nequi business, the digital platform of Group Bancolombia. The Financial Superintendence of Colombia (Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia) through Resolution 0843 of July 6, 2022, later modified by the Resolution 0955 of July 27, 2022, authorized the establishment of Nequi S.A. Compañía de Financiamiento. The legal separation resulted in the creation and commercial registration of a new corporation through which Nequi will operate as a 100% digital credit establishment. Nequi must obtain an authorization certificate or operating permit, accredited by the Financial Superintendence of Colombia in order to operate. As of September, 30, 2024, activities for this process are in progress. In September 2022, the company Nequi S.A. was created with a capitalization of COP 150,000 distributed mainly in Banca de Inversión Bancolombia S.A. Corporación Financiera with a participation percentage of 94.99% and Inversiones CFNS S.A.S. of 5.01%.
As of September 30, 2024, Group Bancolombia has 33,888 employees, 34,604 banking correspondents, 6,121 ATMs and operates through 852 offices.
NOTE 2. MATERIAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
A. Basis for preparation of condensed consolidated interim financial statements
The condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the cumulative nine months ended on September 30, 2024 have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34: Interim Financial Reporting (“IAS 34”), issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (hereinafter, IASB). They do not include all the information and disclosures required for full annual financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the Bancolombia S.A. and its subsidiaries consolidated financial statements for the year ended on December 31, 2023 which complied with International Financial Reporting Standards (hereinafter, IFRS) issued by the IASB, as well as the interpretations issued by the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (hereinafter, IFRS-IC). The condensed consolidated interim financial statements as of September 30, 2024 and 2023 have not been audited.
Preparation of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements under going concern basis
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Management has assessed the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern and confirms that the Group Bancolombia has adequate liquidity and solvency to continue operating the business for the foreseeable future, which is at least, but is not limited to, 12 months from the end of the reporting period. Based on the Group's liquidity position at the date of authorization of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements, Management maintains a reasonable expectation that it has adequate liquidity and solvency to continue in operation for at least the next 12 months and that the going concern basis of accounting remains appropriate.
The condensed consolidated interim financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis and do not include any adjustments to the reported carrying amounts and classification of assets, liabilities and expenses that might otherwise be required if the going concern basis were not correct.
In the Management opinion, these condensed consolidated interim financial statements reflect all material adjustments considered necessary in the circumstances and based on the best information available as of September 30, 2024 and the date of their promulgation and issuance, for a fair representation of financial results for the interim periods presented.
The results of operations for the cumulative nine months ended on September 30, 2024 and 2023 are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full year. The Group Bancolombia believes that the disclosures are sufficient to make the information presented not misleading or biased. For this reason, the condensed consolidated interim financial statements include selected explanatory notes to explain events and transactions that are important to the financial statements users or represent significant materiality in understanding the changes in the Group’s financial position and performance since the last annual audited financial statements.
Assets and liabilities are measured at cost or amortized cost, except for some financial assets and liabilities and investment properties that are measured at fair value. Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value comprise those classified as assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or loss, debt instruments and equity securities measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (“OCI”) and derivative instruments. Likewise, the carrying value of assets and liabilities recognized as a fair value hedge are adjusted for changes in fair value attributable to the hedged risk. Almost, investments in associates and joint ventures are measured using the equity method.
The condensed consolidated interim financial statements are stated in Colombian pesos (“COP”) and figures are stated in millions or billions (when indicated), except earnings per share, diluted earnings per share, dividends per share and the exchange rate, which are stated in units of Colombian pesos, while other currencies (dollars, euro, pounds, etc.) are stated in thousands.
The Parent Company’s financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with “Normas de Contabilidad e Información Financiera” (“NCIF”) applicable to separate financial statements, are those that serve as the basis for the regulatory compliance, distribution of dividends and other appropriations by the shareholders.
The separate financial statements are those presented by the Parent Company in which the entity recognizes and measures the impairment of credit risk through allowances for loans losses, the classification and measurement of certain financial instruments (such as debt securities and equity instruments) and the recognition of provisions for foreclosed assets, in accordance with the accounting required by the “Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia” (“SFC”), which differ in certain accounting principles from IFRS that are used in the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
B. Use of estimates and judgments
The preparation of condensed consolidated interim financial statements requires that the Group's Management makes judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Changes in accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.
For the period ended on September 30, 2024 there were no changes in the significant estimates and judgments made by Management in applying the Group's accounting, as compared to those applied in the consolidated financial statements at the year ended on December 31, 2023.
C. Material accounting policies and recently issued accounting pronouncements
The same accounting policies and methods of calculation applied in the consolidated financial statements for the year ended on December 31, 2023 continue to be applied in these condensed consolidated interim financial statements, except for the adoption of new standards, improvements and interpretations effective from January 1, 2024, as shown below:
Amendments to IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements: On January 23, 2020, the IASB issued amendments to IAS 1 to clarify the requirements for classifying liabilities as current or non-current. More specifically:
-The amendments specify that the conditions which exist at the end of the reporting period of an obligation are those which will be used to determine if a right to defer settlement of a liability exists.
-Management expectations about events after the balance sheet date, for example on whether a covenant will be breached, or whether early settlement will take place, are not relevant.
-The amendments clarify the situations that are considered settlement of a liability.
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Additionally, on October 30, 2022, the IASB issued an amendment to IAS 1 to improve the disclosures an entity provides when its right to defer settlement of a liability for at least twelve months is subject to compliance with covenants, and how this impacts the classification of that liability as current or non-current.
The amendments to IAS 1 are required to be applied for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2024, which is consistent with the application period in Colombia, in accordance with Decreto 938 of August 2021, which includes the update of January 23, 2020. The amendments must be applied retrospectively, in accordance with IAS 8. Early application is permitted.
Management concluded that this amendment has no impact on the preparation of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements, because the Group Bancolombia presents the condensed consolidated interim statement of financial position ordered by liquidity, according to the business nature.
a)Recently accounting pronouncements issued by IASB pending to incorporate in NCIF framework accepted in Colombia
Amendments to IFRS 16 Leases - Lease liability in a sale and leaseback: In September 2022, the Board amended IFRS 16 to add subsequent measurement requirements for sale and leaseback transactions that meet the requirements of IFRS 15 to be accounted as a sale. The amendments require a seller-lessee to subsequently measure lease liabilities arising from a subsequent lease such that it does not recognize any amount of gain or loss that relates to the right-of-use that it retains.
This amendment is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2024, and early application is permitted.
This amendment has been assessed by Management with no evidence of an impact on the Group's condensed consolidated interim financial statements and disclosures, due the new requirements are in line with what the Group Bancolombia has applied and disclosed.
Amendments to IFRS 9 Financial instruments and IFRS 7 Financial instruments: disclosures - Classification and measurement of financial instruments: In May 2024, the Board issued amendments to the classification and measurement requirements in IFRS 9. These amendments respond to feedback from post-implementation review of the accounting standard and clarify the requirements in areas where stakeholders have raised concerns, or where new issues have emerged since IFRS 9 was issued.
These amendments include:
-Clarifying the classification of financial assets with environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) and similar features: ESG-linked features in loans could affect whether the loans are measured at amortised cost or fair value. To resolve any potential diversity in practice, the amendments clarify how the contractual cash flows on such loans should be assessed.
-Settlement of liabilities through electronic payment systems: The amendments clarify the date on which a financial asset or financial liability is derecognised. The IASB also decided to develop an accounting policy option to allow a company to derecognise a financial liability before it delivers cash on the settlement date if specified criteria are met.
With these amendments, the IASB has also introduced additional disclosure requirements to enhance transparency for investors regarding investments in equity instruments designated at fair value through other comprehensive income and financial instruments with contingent features, for example features tied to ESG-linked targets.
The amendments are effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2024, and early application is permitted.
Management is assessing the impact that these amendments will have on the Group's condensed consolidated interim financial statements and disclosures.
New standard NIIF 18 Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements: In April 2024, the Board issued IFRS 18 to replace IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements. IFRS 18 introduces three sets of new requirements to improve the way companies report their financial performance and give investors a better basis for analyzing and comparing companies:
-Improved comparability in the statement of income: IFRS 18 introduces three defined categories for income and expenses (operating, investing and financing) to improve the structure of the statement of income, and requires all companies to provide new defined subtotals, including operating profit.
-Enhanced transparency of management-defined performance measures: The new standard requires companies to disclose explanations of those company-specific measures that are related to the statement of income, referred to as management-defined performance measures.
-More useful grouping of information in the financial statements: IFRS 18 sets out enhanced guidance on how to organize information and whether to provide it in the primary financial statements or in the notes. In addition, the new standard requires companies to provide more transparency about operating expenses, helping investors to find and understand the information they need.
IFRS 18 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2027, and early application is permitted.
Management is assessing the impact that these amendments will have on the Group's condensed consolidated interim financial statements and disclosures.
Annual improvements to IFRS: On July 18, 2024, the Board issued narrow amendments to IFRS and accompanying guidance as part of its regular maintenance of the Standards. These amendments include clarifications, simplifications, corrections and changes aimed at improving the consistency of several IFRS, including IFRS 1 First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards; IFRS 7 Financial Instruments:
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Disclosures and its accompanying Guidance on implementing IFRS 7; IFRS 9 Financial Instruments; IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements; and IAS 7 Statement of Cash Flows.
The amendments are effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2026, with earlier application permitted.
These amendments have been reviewed by Management and have no impact on the Group's condense consolidated interim financial statements and disclosures, due to the annual improvements are limited to changes that either clarify the wording in an IFRS or correct relatively minor unintended consequences or oversights in the Accounting Standards.
NOTE 3. OPERATING SEGMENTS
Operating segments are defined as components of an entity about which separate financial information is available and that is evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision maker (CODM) in deciding how to allocate resources and assessing performance; the CODM is comprised of the Bank’s President (CEO) and Financial Vicepresident (CFO). The segment information has been prepared following the Bank’s accounting policies and has been presented consistently with the internal reports provided to the CODM.
The chief operating decision maker (CODM) uses a variety of information and key financial data on a segment basis to assess the performance and make decisions regarding the investment and allocation of resources, such as:
•Net interest margin (Net margin on financial instruments divided by average interest-earning assets).
•Return on average total assets (Net income divided by average total assets).
•Return on average stockholders’ equity.
•Efficiency ratio (Operating expenses as a percentage of interest, fees, services and other operating income).
•Asset quality and loan coverage ratios.
The Bank has the following segments: Banking Colombia, Banking Panama, Banking El Salvador, Banking Guatemala, Trust, Investment Banking, Brokerage, International Banking and All other segments. The factors used to identify the Bank’s reportable segments are the nature of the products and services provided by the subsidiaries and the geographical locations where the subsidiaries are domiciled, in line with the CODM’s operating decisions related to the results of each segment.
The Bank’s operating segments are comprised as follows:
• Banking Colombia
This segment provides retail and corporate banking products and services to individuals, companies and national and local governments in Colombia. The Bank’s strategy in Colombia is to grow with these clients based on value added and long-term relationships. In order to offer specialized services to individuals to guarantee quality service and promote business growth and country development.
In order to offer specialized services to individuals, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large companies, the individual sales force classifies its target customers as: Personal, Plus and Corporate. The Bank´s corporate and government sales force targets and specializes in companies with more than COP 100,000 in revenue in twelve economic sectors: agribusiness, commerce, manufacturing of supplies and materials, consumer goods, financial services, health, education, construction, government, infrastructure, real estate, and natural resources.
As of September 30, 2024, Nequi is in process to obtain an authorization certificate or operating permit, accredited by the Financial Superintendence of Colombia in order to operate. For further information, see Note 1. Reporting Entity.
This segment is responsible for managing the Bank operations with its own portfolio, liquidity and distribution of treasury products and services to its customers in Colombia.
• Banking Panama
This segment provides retail and commercial banking products and services to individuals and companies in Panama and includes all the operations of Banistmo S.A. and its subsidiaries, which are managed and monitored by the CODM on a consolidated basis. Banking Panama also includes operations of the following operational stage subsidiaries: Banistmo Investment Corporation S.A., Leasing Banistmo S.A. y Valores Banistmo S.A.; and of the following non-operational subsidiaries: Banistmo Panamá Fondo de Inversión S.A., Banistmo Capital Markets Group Inc., Anavi Investment Corporation S.A., Desarrollo de Oriente S.A., Steens Enterprises S.A. and Ordway Holdings S.A.
This segment is also responsible for the management of Banistmo’s proprietary trading activities, liquidity and distribution of treasury products and services to its client base in Panama.
• Banking El Salvador
This segment provides retail and commercial banking products and services to individuals, companies and national and local governments in El Salvador through Banco Agrícola S.A. Banking El Salvador also includes operations of the following subsidiaries: Banagrícola S.A, Inversiones Financieras Banco Agrícola S.A. IFBA, Bagrícola Costa Rica S.A., Gestora de Fondos de Inversión Banagricola, S.A, Valores Banagrícola S.A. de C.V., Accelera S.A. de C.V. (before Credibac S.A. de C.V.) and Arrendadora Financiera S.A. Arfinsa.
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This segment is also responsible for the management of Banco Agrícola’s proprietary trading activities, liquidity and distribution of treasury products and services to its client base in El Salvador.
• Banking Guatemala
This segment provides retail and commercial banking and insurance products and services to individuals, companies and national and local governments in Guatemala through Banco Agromercantil de Guatemala S.A., Banking Guatemala also includes operations of the following subsidiaries: Seguros Agromercantil S.A., Financiera Agromercantil S.A., Agrovalores S.A., Arrendadora Agromercantil S.A., Asistencia y Ajustes S.A., Serproba S.A., Servicios de Formalización S.A., Conserjería, Mantenimiento y Mensajería S.A.(company in liquidation), New Alma Enterprises LTD. On June 29, 2023, Agencia de Seguros y Fianzas Agromercantil S.A.S. was wound up. The assets and liabilities of operations in Barbados through Mercom Bank were transferred to other companies, leaving the balances of the credit portfolio and deposit portfolio at zero as of January 31, 2023. As of September 30, 2024, the company is in the process of dissolution and liquidation, for further information, see Note 1. Reporting Entity.
This segment is also responsible for the management of Banco Agromercantil’s proprietary trading activities, liquidity and distribution of treasury products and services to its client base in Guatemala.
• Trust
This segment provides trust and asset management services to clients in Colombia through Fiduciaria Bancolombia S.A. Sociedad Fiduciaria.
The main products offered by this segment include money market accounts, mutual and pension funds, private equity funds, payment trust, custody services and corporate trust.
• Investment Banking
This segment provides corporate and project financial advisory services, underwriting, capital markets services and private equity management through Banca de Inversión Bancolombia S.A. Corporación Financiera. Its customers include private and publicly-held corporations as well as government institutions.
• Brokerage
This segment provides brokerage, investment advisory and private banking services to individuals and institutions through Valores Bancolombia S.A. Comisionista de Bolsa. It sells and distributes equities, futures, foreign currencies, fixed income securities, mutual funds and structured products.
This segments also includes the operations of Bancolombia Capital Holdings USA LLC, Bancolombia Capital LLC and Bancolombia Capital Advisers LLC, to provide broker-dealer and investment advisor services in the United States.
• International Banking
This segment provides a complete line of international banking services to Colombian and foreign customers through Bancolombia Panamá S.A. and Bancolombia Puerto Rico International, Inc. It offers loans to private sector companies, trade financing, leases financing and financing for industrial projects, as well as a complete portfolio of cash management products, such as checking accounts, international collections and payments. Through these subsidiaries, the Bank also offers investment opportunities in U.S. dollars, savings and checking accounts, time deposits, and investment funds to its high net worth clients and private banking customers.
Operations in the Cayman Islands through Sinesa Cayman, Inc. (before Bancolombia Cayman) have been canceled or transferred. As of September 30, 2024, the company is in the process of dissolution and liquidation. For further information, see Note 1. Reporting entity.
• All other segments
This segment provides financial and operating lease activities, including leasing services to clients in Colombia. Bancolombia offers these services mainly through Renting Colombia S.A.S. The General Assembly of Shareholders approved the liquidation of Transportempo S.A.S. (minute No. 98 of July 3, 2024). Additionally, the Bank provides real estate service through the FCP Fondo Inmobiliario Colombia, P.A. FAI CALLE 77, P.A. Nomad Salitre, P.A. Mercurio, P.A. Nomad Central, P.A. Calle 84 (2), P.A. Calle 84 (3) and since 2024 P.A. Cedis Sodimac, P.A. Nomad Distrito Vera and P.A. Linz Graz del Río.
This segment also includes results from the operations of investment vehicles of the Bank: Valores Simesa S.A., Negocios Digitales Colombia S.A.S., Inversiones CFNS S.A.S., Sistema de Inversiones y Negocios S.A. Sinesa and the technology services company Wompi S.A.S. In addition, it includes Wenia LTD, a corporate vehicle for the creation and implementation of operating systems and software applications and it includes Wenia S.A.S. and Wenia P.A.
In accordance with IFRS 8, the figures reported in "all other segments" combine the information on operating segments that did not meet the quantitative thresholds defined by this same standard, i.e., the absolute individual amount of their reported results is, in absolute terms, less than 10 percent of the combined results of all segments and their assets represent less than 10 percent of the combined assets of all operating segments of the Bank.
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Financial performance by operating segment:
The CODM reviews the performance of the Bank using the following financial information by operating segment:
Nine months ended September 30, 2024
Banking Colombia
Banking Panama
Banking El Salvador
Banking Guatemala
Trust
Investment Banking
Brokerage
International Banking
All other segments
Total segments
In millions of COP
Total interest and valuation on financial instruments
20,989,547
2,000,418
1,344,875
1,406,884
49
4
35,436
910,493
208,281
26,895,987
Interest income on loans and financial leases
19,634,832
1,688,803
1,181,760
1,302,259
49
-
4,221
729,249
210,252
24,751,425
Total debt investments
1,255,955
240,134
161,802
103,049
-
4
26,412
92,678
13
1,880,047
Derivatives, net
(94,145)
2,121
757
-
-
-
(1,753)
-
(1,984)
(95,004)
Total liquidity operations, net
192,905
69,360
556
1,576
-
-
6,556
88,566
-
359,519
Interest expenses
(8,901,092)
(973,141)
(320,313)
(575,027)
(133)
-
(126)
(511,830)
(116,821)
(11,398,483)
Net interest margin and valuation on financial instruments before impairment on loans and financial leases, off balance sheet credit instruments and other financial instruments
12,088,455
1,027,277
1,024,562
831,857
(84)
4
35,310
398,663
91,460
15,497,504
Total credit impairment charges, net
(3,597,869)
(334,165)
(184,467)
(265,362)
(946)
(315)
(25)
(77,342)
(62,108)
(4,522,599)
Net interest margin and valuation on financial instruments after impairment on loans and financial leases, off balance sheet credit instruments and other financial instruments
8,490,586
693,112
840,095
566,495
(1,030)
(311)
35,285
321,321
29,352
10,974,905
(Expenses) Income from transactions the operating segments of the Bank
(113,771)
(28,322)
(17,304)
(60,811)
(41,911)
6,082
62,026
304,094
(110,083)
-
Commissions income(1)
4,117,878
415,298
366,359
156,059
328,332
59,109
97,038
38,136
24,508
5,602,717
Commissions expenses
(2,075,431)
(194,592)
(159,988)
(60,219)
(2,716)
(87)
(6,795)
(7,394)
(2,287)
(2,509,509)
Total commissions, net
2,042,447
220,706
206,371
95,840
325,616
59,022
90,243
30,742
22,221
3,093,208
Other operating income
584,652
36,359
31,688
66,802
8,125
1,071
2,780
8,293
1,392,956
2,132,726
Dividends and net income on equity investments(2)
(164,588)
9,409
3,239
1,519
36,558
(114,503)
1,799
15
177,785
(48,767)
Total operating income, net
10,839,326
931,264
1,064,089
669,845
327,358
(48,639)
192,133
664,465
1,512,231
16,152,072
Operating expenses(3)
(6,264,391)
(608,148)
(544,463)
(450,666)
(116,800)
(36,688)
(138,421)
(65,563)
(807,981)
(9,033,121)
Impairment, depreciation and amortization
(576,686)
(82,183)
(66,346)
(37,352)
(2,152)
(67)
(2,062)
(1,536)
(35,922)
(804,306)
Total operating expenses
(6,841,077)
(690,331)
(610,809)
(488,018)
(118,952)
(36,755)
(140,483)
(67,099)
(843,903)
(9,837,427)
Profit before income tax
3,998,249
240,933
453,280
181,827
208,406
(85,394)
51,650
597,366
668,328
6,314,645
(1)For further information about income from contracts with customers, see Note 18.3. Commissions income, net.
(2)For further information see Note 18.5. Dividends and net income on equity investments.
(3)Includes salaries and employee benefits, other administration and general expenses and taxes other than income tax.
For the three-months period between July 1, 2024 and September 30, 2024
Banking Colombia
Banking Panama
Banking El Salvador
Banking Guatemala
Trust
Investment Banking
Brokerage
International Banking
All other segments
Total segments
In millions of COP
Total interest and valuation on financial instruments
6,807,942
696,456
475,115
495,135
4
2
17,412
294,806
68,246
8,855,118
Interest income on loans and financial leases
6,277,689
578,660
417,578
452,596
4
-
1,223
247,461
68,231
8,043,442
Total debt investments
563,198
96,500
57,282
43,423
-
2
13,088
25,529
13
799,035
Derivatives, net
(83,858)
809
11
-
-
-
306
-
2
(82,730)
Total liquidity operations, net
50,913
20,487
244
(884)
-
-
2,795
21,816
-
95,371
Interest expenses
(2,828,147)
(342,200)
(111,122)
(203,896)
(48)
-
(40)
(181,538)
(35,527)
(3,702,518)
Net interest margin and valuation on financial instruments before impairment on loans and financial leases, off balance sheet credit instruments and other financial instruments
3,979,795
354,256
363,993
291,239
(44)
2
17,372
113,268
32,719
5,152,600
Total credit impairment charges, net
(1,220,453)
(139,759)
(54,068)
(75,957)
(264)
(355)
(21)
(71,614)
(26,345)
(1,588,836)
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For the three-months period between July 1, 2024 and September 30, 2024
Banking Colombia
Banking Panama
Banking El Salvador
Banking Guatemala
Trust
Investment Banking
Brokerage
International Banking
All other segments
Total segments
In millions of COP
Net interest margin and valuation on financial instruments after impairment on loans and financial leases, off balance sheet credit instruments and other financial instruments
2,759,342
214,497
309,925
215,282
(308)
(353)
17,351
41,654
6,374
3,563,764
(Expenses) Income from transactions the operating segments of the Bank
(48,872)
(8,021)
(2,588)
(25,300)
(14,750)
489
21,273
114,847
(37,078)
-
Commissions income(1)
1,386,847
140,207
132,227
56,780
113,887
18,485
32,802
12,370
9,174
1,902,779
Commissions expenses
(708,206)
(71,999)
(56,970)
(21,432)
(894)
(4)
(2,151)
(1,968)
(811)
(864,435)
Total commissions, net
678,641
68,208
75,257
35,348
112,993
18,481
30,651
10,402
8,363
1,038,344
Other operating income
281,100
11,058
7,986
13,732
2,998
146
793
2,771
441,729
762,313
Dividends and net income on equity investments(2)
158
2,648
(1,161)
22
22,063
12,905
(1,297)
1
56,662
92,001
Total operating income, net
3,670,369
288,390
389,419
239,084
122,996
31,668
68,771
169,675
476,050
5,456,422
Operating expenses(3)
(2,117,109)
(213,043)
(193,297)
(162,438)
(41,256)
(12,971)
(46,224)
(22,949)
(266,896)
(3,076,183)
Impairment, depreciation and amortization
(188,031)
(28,884)
(27,312)
(12,816)
(765)
(21)
(673)
(468)
(11,592)
(270,562)
Total operating expenses
(2,305,140)
(241,927)
(220,609)
(175,254)
(42,021)
(12,992)
(46,897)
(23,417)
(278,488)
(3,346,745)
Profit before income tax
1,365,229
46,463
168,810
63,830
80,975
18,676
21,874
146,258
197,562
2,109,677
(1)For further information about income from contracts with customers, see Note 18.3. Commissions income, net.
(2)For further information see Note 18.5. Dividends and net income on equity investments.
(3)Includes salaries and employee benefits, other administration and general expenses and taxes other than income tax.
Nine months ended September 30, 2023
Banking Colombia
Banking Panama
Banking El Salvador
Banking Guatemala
Trust
Investment Banking
Brokerage
International Banking
All other segments
Total segments
In millions of COP
Total interest and valuation on financial instruments
21,666,410
2,154,102
1,340,875
1,342,156
38
6
31,288
836,765
189,806
27,561,446
Interest income on loans and financial leases
21,300,016
1,844,014
1,155,829
1,306,144
38
-
3,441
712,577
189,124
26,511,183
Total debt investments
477,039
223,398
173,128
29,293
-
6
24,236
62,873
682
990,655
Derivatives, net
(74,161)
1,089
11,330
-
-
-
(957)
125
-
(62,574)
Total liquidity operations, net
(36,484)
85,601
588
6,719
-
-
4,568
61,190
-
122,182
Interest expenses
(10,043,923)
(920,359)
(338,795)
(548,489)
(111)
(1)
(181)
(437,774)
(129,065)
(12,418,698)
Net interest margin and valuation on financial instruments before impairment on loans and financial leases, off balance sheet credit instruments and other financial instruments
11,622,487
1,233,743
1,002,080
793,667
(73)
5
31,107
398,991
60,741
15,142,748
Total credit impairment charges, net
(4,997,515)
(220,641)
(167,546)
(329,627)
(1,901)
(176)
96
19,414
(39,451)
(5,737,347)
Net interest margin and valuation on financial instruments after impairment on loans and financial leases, off balance sheet credit instruments and other financial instruments
6,624,972
1,013,102
834,534
464,040
(1,974)
(171)
31,203
418,405
21,290
9,405,401
(Expenses) Income from transactions the operating segments of the Bank
(150,552)
(19,053)
(11,827)
(56,562)
(9,177)
10,481
51,588
310,651
(125,549)
-
Commissions income(1)
3,840,104
384,091
349,652
171,804
268,573
32,894
78,426
34,641
21,740
5,181,925
Commissions expenses
(1,804,331)
(186,443)
(138,058)
(73,762)
(3,025)
(177)
(6,546)
(8,373)
(3,684)
(2,224,399)
Total commissions, net
2,035,773
197,648
211,594
98,042
265,548
32,717
71,880
26,268
18,056
2,957,526
Other operating income (expenses)
1,231,350
32,694
15,698
105,058
9,220
(504)
3,200
14,192
1,631,263
3,042,171
Dividends and net income on equity investments
36,555
9,333
1,803
1,858
22,648
879
940
34
227,148
301,198
Total operating income, net
9,778,098
1,233,724
1,051,802
612,436
286,265
43,402
158,811
769,550
1,772,208
15,706,296
Operating expenses(2)
(5,872,879)
(656,190)
(487,520)
(472,621)
(129,744)
(43,227)
(140,209)
(64,270)
(829,579)
(8,696,239)
Impairment, depreciation and amortization
(536,023)
(77,796)
(69,970)
(39,979)
(1,535)
(166)
(2,274)
(2,006)
(59,137)
(788,886)
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Banking Colombia
Banking Panama
Banking El Salvador
Banking Guatemala
Trust
Investment Banking
Brokerage
International Banking
All other segments
Total segments
In millions of COP
Total operating expenses
(6,408,902)
(733,986)
(557,490)
(512,600)
(131,279)
(43,393)
(142,483)
(66,276)
(888,716)
(9,485,125)
Profit before income tax
3,369,196
499,738
494,312
99,836
154,986
9
16,328
703,274
883,492
6,221,171
(1)For further information about income from contracts with customers, see Note 18.3. Commissions income, net.
(2)Includes salaries and employee benefits, other administration and general expenses and taxes other than income tax.
For the three-months period between July 1, 2023 and September 30, 2023
Banking Colombia
Banking Panama
Banking El Salvador
Banking Guatemala
Trust
Investment Banking
Brokerage
International Banking
All other segments
Total segments
In millions of COP
Total interest and valuation on financial instruments
7,349,913
657,482
425,738
319,155
21
1
8,214
272,834
70,284
9,103,642
Interest income on loans and financial leases
7,080,996
571,079
366,862
316,819
21
-
1,048
233,020
70,091
8,639,936
Total debt investments
142,594
63,127
57,425
(733)
-
1
6,735
21,039
194
290,382
Derivatives, net
65,280
(166)
1,298
-
-
-
(621)
125
-
65,916
Total liquidity operations, net
61,043
23,442
153
3,069
-
-
1,052
18,650
(1)
107,408
Interest expenses
(3,463,405)
(306,788)
(112,365)
(179,065)
(50)
-
(51)
(148,182)
(42,516)
(4,252,422)
Net interest margin and valuation on financial instruments before impairment on loans and financial leases, off balance sheet credit instruments and other financial instruments
3,886,508
350,694
313,373
140,090
(29)
1
8,163
124,652
27,768
4,851,220
Total credit impairment charges, net
(1,302,630)
(108,820)
(78,803)
(112,455)
(1,044)
(45)
(10)
10,103
(15,799)
(1,609,503)
Net interest margin and valuation on financial instruments after impairment on loans and financial leases, off balance sheet credit instruments and other financial instruments
2,583,878
241,874
234,570
27,635
(1,073)
(44)
8,153
134,755
11,969
3,241,717
(Expenses) Income from transactions the operating segments of the Bank
(53,555)
(9,555)
(3,114)
(17,435)
(2,950)
3,463
17,053
105,963
(39,870)
-
Commissions income(1)
1,300,581
126,562
108,680
50,879
90,967
8,741
24,923
11,174
7,978
1,730,485
Commissions expenses
(633,068)
(59,995)
(48,164)
(23,328)
(1,049)
(58)
(2,073)
(2,765)
(2,053)
(772,553)
Total commissions, net
667,513
66,567
60,516
27,551
89,918
8,683
22,850
8,409
5,925
957,932
Other operating income (expenses)
354,168
19,492
5,349
32,457
3,428
(88)
1,559
8,480
507,721
932,566
Dividends and net income on equity investments
(12,465)
(532)
3,109
(73)
7,491
(1,691)
630
26
75,797
72,292
Total operating income, net
3,539,539
317,846
300,430
70,135
96,814
10,323
50,245
257,633
561,542
5,204,507
Operating expenses(2)
(2,060,651)
(214,777)
(156,436)
(143,913)
(47,323)
(18,666)
(47,664)
(19,780)
(275,667)
(2,984,877)
Impairment, depreciation and amortization
(192,262)
(16,151)
(14,033)
(12,768)
(609)
(57)
(749)
(664)
(20,320)
(257,613)
Total operating expenses
(2,252,913)
(230,928)
(170,469)
(156,681)
(47,932)
(18,723)
(48,413)
(20,444)
(295,987)
(3,242,490)
Profit before income tax
1,286,626
86,918
129,961
(86,546)
48,882
(8,400)
1,832
237,189
265,555
1,962,017
(1)For further information about income from contracts with customers, see Note 18.3. Commissions income, net.
(2)Includes salaries and employee benefits, other administration and general expenses and taxes other than income tax.
NOTE 4. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
For purposes of the Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of cash flow and the Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Financial Position, the following assets are considered as cash and cash equivalents:
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2024
December 31,
2023
In millions of COP
Cash and balances at central bank
Cash
8,855,823
8,830,305
Due from central banks(1)(2)
6,424,694
11,248,230
Due from other private financial entities
7,265,142
7,607,921
Checks on hold
219,226
214,004
Remittances of domestic negotiated checks in transit
13,910
74,524
Total cash and due from banks
22,778,795
27,974,984
Money market transactions
Interbank borrowings
2,298,108
3,983,699
Reverse repurchase agreements and other similar secured loans(3)
1,298,602
7,840,926
Total money market transactions
3,596,710
11,824,625
Total cash and cash equivalents
26,375,505
39,799,609
(1 )According to External Resolution No. 3 of 2024 of Banco de la República de Colombia, which amends External Resolution No. 5 of 2008, issued by the Colombian Central Bank, Bancolombia S.A. must maintain, the equivalent of 7% from September 2024, ( in December 2023 it must maintain, the equivalent of 8%) of the deposits mentioned in Article 1, paragraph (a), and the equivalent of 2.5% from September 2024 (3.5% in December 2023) of its customer’s deposits with a maturity of less than 18 months (paragraph b), as ordinary reserve, represented in deposits at the Central Bank or as cash in hand. In addition, according to Resolution Number 177 of 2002 issued by the Guatemala Monetary Board, Grupo Agromercantil Holding through its subsidiary Banco Agromercantil de Guatemala must maintain the equivalent of 14.60% of its customer’s deposits daily balances as a legal banking reserve, represented in unrestricted deposits at the Bank of Guatemala. Additionally, circular SBP-DR-CIRCULAR-2024-0036 dated July 02, 2024, communicates the decision of the Superintendency of Banks of Panama to maintain the percentage established in the General Resolution of the Board of Directors SBP-GJD-0003-2014 dated January 28, 2014, which sets at 30.00% the minimum legal liquidity rate that Panamanian banks must maintain. Finally, in accordance with temporary rule NPBT-13, which is effective from September 25, 2024, to March 25, 2025, Banco Agrícola must maintain an equivalent average daily amount of its deposits and debt instruments in issue as a liquidity reserve between 1.00% and 16.00% represented in unrestricted deposits or debt instruments in issue by El Salvador Central Bank. Once the complete term established, the bank continues with the Technical Norm (NRP-28), issued by the Central Bank, where the Bank must maintain an equivalent amount between 1.00% and 18.00%, which has been in effect since 23 June 2021.
(2 )The variation corresponds mainly the effect of the usual transactionality of the operation of Bancolombia and the cancellation of interest-bearing deposits of COP 3.5 billion opened in December 2023 and cancelled in January 2024.
(3)The variation is mainly generated by the decrease in Reverse repurchase agreements and other similar secured loans in simultaneous operations with the Cámara de Riesgo Central de Contraparte
As of September 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, there is restricted cash amounting to COP 576,819 and COP 1,082,611, respectively, included in other assets on the Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Financial Position, which represents margin deposits pledged as collateral for derivative contracts traded through clearing houses.
NOTE 5. FINANCIAL ASSETS INVESTMENTS AND DERIVATIVES
5.1 Financial assets investments
The Bank’s securities portfolios at fair value through profit or loss, other comprehensive income and at amortized cost are listed below, as of September 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023:
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Measurement methodology
Financial assets investments
Fair value through
Fair value through other
Amortized
Total carrying
profit or loss
comprehensive income, net
cost, net
value, net
In millions of COP
Securities issued by foreign governments(1)
11,640,600
1,572,679
609,289
13,822,568
Securities issued by the Colombian Government(2)
9,570,931
2,662,859
150,395
12,384,185
Corporate bonds
192,769
605,738
2,845,820
3,644,327
Securities issued by government entities
149,512
-
3,346,636
3,496,148
Securities issued by other financial institutions(3)
793,207
363,865
587,244
1,744,316
Total debt instruments(4)
22,347,019
5,205,141
7,539,384
35,091,544
Total equity securities
272,736
442,248
714,984
Total other instruments financial(5)
31,117
31,117
Total financial assets investments
35,837,645
(1)The increase in securities measured at fair value through profit or loss is mostly in Bancolombia S.A. and Banistmo S.A. to bonds issued by the United States and the decrease in securities measured at fair value through OCI corresponds mainly to Banistmo S.A. and Grupo Agromercantil Holding S.A. due to the maturity of bonds issued by the United States.
(2)The increase is mainly presented in securities measured at fair value through profit or loss in Bancolombia S.A. to Treasury securities (TES).
(3)Includes mortgage-backed securities (TIPS) measured at fair value through profit or loss amounting for COP 112,038. For further information valuation of TIPS securities, see Note 23. Fair value of assets and liabilities.
(4)At September 30, 2024 the Bank has recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Comprehensive Income COP 48,573 related to debt instruments at fair value through OCI. See Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Comprehensive Income.
(5)Corresponds to convertible notes or agreements for the future purchase of denominated SAFE, Simple Agreement for Future Equity, by Inversiones CFNS S.A.S., Sistema de Inversiones y Negocios, S.A. and Banagrícola S.A.
As of December 31, 2023
Measurement methodology
Financial assets investments
Fair value through
Fair value through other
Amortized
Total carrying
profit or loss
comprehensive income, net
cost, net
value, net
In millions of COP
Securities issued by foreign governments
6,274,400
2,437,996
537,831
9,250,227
Securities issued by the Colombian Government
4,725,605
2,725,722
68,624
7,519,951
Corporate bonds
237,234
611,153
2,559,336
3,407,723
Securities issued by government entities
84,990
-
3,129,501
3,214,491
Securities issued by other financial institutions(1)
774,178
373,306
552,790
1,700,274
Total debt instruments(2)
12,096,407
6,148,177
6,848,082
25,092,666
Total equity securities
98,853
444,357
543,210
Total other instruments financial(3)
38,319
38,319
Total financial assets investments
25,674,195
(1)Includes mortgage-backed securities (TIPS) measured at fair value through profit or loss amounting to COP 84,301. For further information on TIPS’ fair value measurement see Note 22. Fair value of assets and liabilities.
(2)At December 31, the Bank has recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income COP 93,264 related to debt instruments at fair value through OCI.
(3)Corresponds to convertible notes or agreements for the future purchase of shares, Simple Agreement for Future Equity “SAFE”, by Inversiones CFNS S.A.S., Sistema de Inversiones y Negocios, S.A. and Banagrícola S.A
The following shows provisions detail for the debt instruments portfolio using the expected credit losses model:
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Concept
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Total
In millions of COP
Securities at amortized cost
7,478,380
27,188
33,816
7,539,384
Carrying amount
7,508,746
29,545
49,730
7,588,021
Loss allowance
(30,366)
(2,357)
(15,914)
(48,637)
Securities at fair value through other comprehensive income(1)
5,143,478
61,663
-
5,205,141
Total debt instruments portfolio measure at fair value through OCI and amortized cost
12,621,858
88,851
33,816
12,744,525
(1)Loss allowance of investments at fair value through OCI corresponds to COP (6,057) classified mainly in stage 1 to COP (5,910) and in stage 2 to COP (147).
As of December 31, 2023
Concept
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Total
In millions of COP
Securities at amortized cost
6,612,165
205,133
30,784
6,848,082
Carrying amount
6,642,104
217,046
44,735
6,903,885
Loss allowance
(29,939)
(11,913)
(13,951)
(55,803)
Securities at fair value through other comprehensive income(1)
6,148,177
-
-
6,148,177
Total debt instruments portfolio measure at fair value through OCI and amortized cost
12,760,342
205,133
30,784
12,996,259
(1)Loss allowance of investments at fair value through OCI corresponds to COP (5,562) classified in stage 1.
The following table sets forth the changes in the allowance for debt instruments measured at amortized cost:
As of September 30, 2024
Concept
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Total
In millions of COP
Loss allowance of January 1, 2024
29,939
11,913
13,951
55,803
Transfer from stage 2 to stage 1(1)
346
(346)
-
-
Sales and maturities
(5,131)
(5,895)
-
(11,026)
New debt instruments purchased(2)
6,408
-
-
6,408
Net provisions recognised during the period
(3,052)
(3,693)
630
(6,115)
Foreign Exchange
1,856
378
1,333
3,567
Loss allowance of September 30, 2024
30,366
2,357
15,914
48,637
(1) Stage transfer in corporate bonds by Bangrícola S.A.
(2) Impairment is mainly in securities issued by government entities and corporate bonds by Bancolombia S.A. and Banistmo S.A.
As of September 30, 2023
Concept
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Total
In millions of COP
Loss allowance of January 1, 2023
29,881
35,020
-
64,901
Transfer from stage 1 to stage 3(1)
(14,331)
-
14,331
-
Transfer from stage 2 to stage 1(1)
146
(146)
-
-
Sales and maturities
(3,060)
-
-
(3,060)
New debt instruments purchased(2)
14,145
-
-
14,145
Net provisions recognised during the period
20,207
(13,329)
-
6,879
Foreign Exchange
(5,341)
(4,420)
-
(9,762)
Loss allowance of September 30, 2023
41,647
17,125
14,331
73,103
(1) Stage transfer in corporate bonds by Banistmo S.A.
(2 )Impairment is mainly in securities issued by government entities and corporate bonds by Bancolombia S.A. and Banistmo S.A.
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The Bank has recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Comprehensive Income related to equity securities and trust funds at fair value through OCI as of September 30, 2024, and 2023, COP 7,294 and COP 5,930, respectively. See Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Comprehensive Income.
Equity securities that are measured at fair value through OCI are considered strategic for the Bank and, thus, there is no intention to sell them in the foreseeable future and that is the main reason for using this presentation alternative.
The following table details the equity instruments designated at fair value through OCI analyzed by listing status:
Equity securities
Carrying amount
September 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
In millions of COP
Securities at fair value through OCI:
Equity securities listed in Colombia
2
2
Equity securities listed in foreign countries
72,636
78,787
Equity securities unlisted:
Telered S.A.
154,822
164,981
Asociación Gremial de Instituciones Financieras Credibanco S.A.
114,551
110,786
Transacciones y Transferencias, S. A. (1)
39,581
17,346
Compañía de Procesamiento de Medios de Pago Guatemala (Bahamas), S. A.
17,942
16,333
Cámara de Riesgo Central de Contraparte de Colombia S.A.
15,763
14,998
Derecho Fiduciario Inmobiliaria Cadenalco
4,197
4,449
Others
22,754
36,675
Total equity securities at fair value through OCI
442,248
444,357
(1) The increase is due to the valuation of the company during 2024.
As of September 30, 2024 and 2023 impairment loss was recognized on equity securities for COP 0 and COP 15, respectively. Dividends received from equity investments at fair value through OCI held as of September 30, 2024 and 2023 amounted to COP 14,369 and COP 18,952, respectively. See Note 18.5. Dividends and net income on equity investments.
5.2 Derivative financial instruments
Group Bancolombia derivative activities do not give rise to significant open positions in portfolios of derivatives. Group Bancolombia enters into derivative transactions to facilitate customer business, for hedging purposes and arbitrage activities, such as forwards, options or swaps where the underlying are exchange rates, interest rates and securities.
A swap agreement is a contract between two parties to exchange cash flows based on specified underlying notional amounts, assets and/or indices. Financial futures and forward settlement contracts are agreements to buy or sell a quantity of a financial instrument (including another derivative financial instrument), index, currency or commodity at a predetermined rate or price during a period or at a date in the future. Futures and option contracts are standardized agreements for future delivery, traded on exchanges that typically act as a platform.
For further information related to the objectives, policies and processes for managing Group Bancolombia risk, please see Risk Management.
The following table sets forth the carrying values of Group Bancolombia derivatives by type of risk as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:
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Derivatives
September 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
In millions of COP
Forwards
Assets
Foreign exchange contracts(1)
1,022,981
4,381,906
Equity contracts
9,459
3,015
Subtotal assets
1,032,440
4,384,921
Liabilities
Foreign exchange contracts(1)
950,973
4,526,353
Equity contracts
5,151
10,481
Subtotal liabilities
956,124
4,536,834
Total forwards
76,316
(151,913)
Swaps
Assets
Foreign exchange contracts
1,137,015
1,304,337
Interest rate contracts
206,340
352,424
Subtotal assets
1,343,355
1,656,761
Liabilities
Foreign exchange contracts
1,231,890
1,491,086
Interest rate contracts
259,343
449,857
Subtotal liabilities
1,491,233
1,940,943
Total swaps
(147,878)
(284,182)
Options
Assets
Foreign exchange contracts
88,604
210,588
Subtotal assets
88,604
210,588
Liabilities
Foreign exchange contracts
90,220
232,587
Subtotal liabilities
90,220
232,587
Total options
(1,616)
(21,999)
Derivative assets
2,464,399
6,252,270
Derivative liabilities
2,537,577
6,710,364
(1) As of September 30, 2024 there is mainly a decrease in Bancolombia S.A. in assets and liabilities forwards compared to those that were in force as of December 31, 2023, of the total of 14,105 operations, 13,175 operations have expired as of September 2024.
Hedges of a net asset in a foreign operation
The Bank has designated debt instruments in issue and financing with correspondent banks (only applies to year 2023) for USD 1,117,939 as of September 30, 2024 and USD 1,592,034 as of December 31, 2023 as hedge accounting for an equivalent amount of the net assets of its investment in Banistmo. The purpose of this operation is to protect the Bank from the foreign exchange rate risk (USD/COP) of a portion of the net assets in the subsidiary Banistmo S.A., a company domiciled in Panama, which has a different functional currency from that of the Group Bancolombia.
The following is the detail of the hedging instruments of the net foreign investment:
As of september 30, 2024
Debt securities issued designated as a hedging instrument(1)
In thousands of USD
Opening date
Expiration date
Rate
Principal balance
Designated capital as a hedged instrument
18/10/2017
18/10/2027
7.03%
461,707
355,339
18/12/2019
18/12/2029
4.68%
436,516
436,516
18/12/2019
18/12/2029
4.68%
85,710
85,710
18/12/2019
18/12/2029
4.68%
27,774
27,774
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Debt securities issued designated as a hedging instrument(1)
In thousands of USD
Opening date
Expiration date
Rate
Principal balance
Designated capital as a hedged instrument
29/01/2020
29/01/2025
3.02%
212,600
212,600
Total debt securities issued
1,224,307
1,117,939
(1) The Bank discontinued the hedging relationship in March 2024 USD 200,000 as a result of the prepayment of the total financing with Correspondent Banks and in June and July 2024 USD 274,095 as result of the repurchase of Debt securities issued, designated as a hedging instrument.
As of December 31, 2023
Debt securities issued designated as a hedging instrument
In thousands of USD
Designated capital as
Opening date
Expiration date
Rate
Principal balance
a hedged instrument
18/10/2017
18/10/2027
7.03
%
750,000
360,000
18/12/2019
18/12/2029
4.68
%
436,516
436,516
18/12/2019
18/12/2029
4.68
%
85,710
85,710
18/12/2019
18/12/2029
4.68
%
27,774
27,774
29/01/2020
29/01/2025
3.02
%
482,034
482,034
Total debt securities issued
1,782,034
1,392,034
Financing with Correspondent Banks designated as a hedging instrument
31/03/2022
17/03/2025
6.06
%
150,000
150,000
7/09/2022
5/09/2025
6.36
%
50,000
50,000
Total financing with Correspondent Banks
200,000
200,000
Total
1,982,034
1,592,034
Measurement of effectiveness and ineffectiveness
A hedge is considered effective if, at the beginning of the period and subsequent periods, changes in fair value or cash flows attributable to the hedge risk during the period for which the hedge has been designated.
The Bank has documented the effectiveness tests of the hedge. The hedge is considered effective, since the critical terms and risks of the obligations that serve as a hedging instrument are identical to those of the primary hedged position. Hedged effectiveness is measured on a before income tax.
Gains or losses on the conversion of Banistmo’s financial statements are recognized in Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Comprehensive Income. Consequently, the exchange difference related to the conversion of debt securities issued and financing with Correspondent banks is recognized directly in OCI, as a result of the variation of the peso against the dollar, the adjustment recognized in Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Comprehensive Income amounted to COP (485,195), COP 1,579,943, for the nine months period ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
For further information see Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Comprehensive Income and note 14. Borrowings from other financial institutions.
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NOTE 6. LOANS AND ADVANCES TO CUSTOMERS, NET
Loans and financial leasing operating portfolio
The following is the composition of the loans and financial leasing operations portfolio, net as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:
Composition
September 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
In millions of COP
Commercial
147,183,317
134,687,396
Consumer
54,759,503
54,591,769
Mortgage
39,539,529
36,250,408
Financial Leases
26,912,268
27,277,057
Small Business Loans
1,173,887
1,145,017
Total gross loans and advances to customers(1)
269,568,504
253,951,647
Total allowance for loans, advances and lease losses
(16,518,267)
(16,223,103)
Total loans and advances to customers, net
253,050,237
237,728,544
(1) Portfolio growth mainly in Bancolombia S.A. in the Commercial and Mortgage and in Bancolombia Panamá S.A. in the Commercial. In addition, in September 2024 the Colombian peso devaluation 9.32% against the US dollar, which has an upward impact on the balances of foreign subsidiaries.
Allowance for loans losses
The following table sets forth the changes in the allowance for loans and advances and lease losses as of September 30, 2024 and 2023:
As of September 30, 2024
Small
Concept
Commercial
Consumer
Mortgage
Financial
business
Total
Leases
loans
In millions of COP
Balance at January 1, 2024
6,290,266
7,717,038
1,023,206
1,024,575
168,018
16,223,103
Loan sales(1)
(156,923)
-
-
-
-
(156,923)
Recovery of charged - off loans(2)
61,172
439,386
34,333
60,194
4,236
599,321
Credit impairment charges on loans, advances and financial leases, net(3)
1,062,984
3,092,367
170,506
149,358
9,980
4,485,195
Adjusted stage 3(4)
247,596
443,703
29,164
53,597
7,265
781,325
Charges-off(2)
(681,883)
(4,740,554)
(103,818)
(166,414)
(75,831)
(5,768,500)
Translation adjustment(5)
144,884
172,400
29,942
5,355
2,165
354,746
Balance at September 30, 2024
6,968,096
7,124,340
1,183,333
1,126,665
115,833
16,518,267
(1)This balance corresponds to the provision for portfolio sales of Bancolombia S.A.
(2)The charges-off still subject to enforcement activity.
(3)The loss allowance for the first nine months of 2024 decreased by 21% compared to the same period of the previous year. This reduction is primarily due to a decrease in the expenditure for the provision of credit losses on the consumer portfolio. This is a result of the lending and collection actions that the Bank initiated in 2023, which have had positive effects in 2024. Additionally, the reduction in the provision for credit losses due to macroeconomic variables, generated by the decrease in the interest rate in Colombia, is noteworthy.
(4)Recognized as a reduction to Interest Income on loans and financial leases in Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Income, in accordance with IFRS 9.
(5)The variation is due to the decrease in the market representative rate from COP 3,822.05 in December 2023 to COP 4,178.30 in September 2024.
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As of September 30, 2023
Small
Concept
Commercial
Consumer
Mortgage
Financial
business
Total
Leases
loans
In millions of COP
Balance at January 1, 2023
7,270,305
6,047,135
1,024,091
1,013,074
125,035
15,479,640
Loan sales(1)
(725,242)
-
-
-
-
(725,242)
Recovery of charged - off loans(2)
54,879
373,210
45,435
48,546
1,871
523,941
Credit impairment charges on loans, advances and financial leases, net
597,955
4,717,895
181,907
137,305
67,777
5,702,839
Adjusted stage 3(3)
331,470
360,077
24,319
49,670
8,072
773,608
Charges-off(2)
(652,416)
(3,647,572)
(101,219)
(223,807)
(59,570)
(4,684,584)
Translation adjustment(4)
(350,927)
(303,256)
(51,025)
(6,171)
(6,070)
(717,449)
Balance at September 30, 2023
6,526,024
7,547,489
1,123,508
1,018,617
137,115
16,352,753
(1)This balance corresponds to the provision for portfolio sales of Bancolombia S.A. and Bancolombia Puerto Rico Inc.
(2) This amount is still subject to enforcement activity.
(3)Recognized as reduction to interest income on loans and financial leases in Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Income, in accordance with IFRS 9.
(4) The variation is due to the decrease in the market representative rate from COP 4,810.20 in December 2022 to COP 4,053.76 in September 2023.
The following table presents information about the nature and effects of changes in the contractual cash flows of the loan portfolio that did not result in derecognition and the effect of these changes on the measurement of expected credit losses.
Changes in the contractual cash flows of the loan portfolio that did not result in derecognition
In millions of COP
September 30, 2024
299005
Loan portfolio modified during the period
Amortized cost before modification
6,169,779
7,566,692
Net gain or loss on changes
(507,628)
(182,023)
Loan portfolio modified since initial recognition
Gross carrying value of the previously modified loan portfolio for which the allowance for losses has been changed from the asset's life to the expected credit losses for 12 months.
291,253
393,789
Impact of movements in the value of the portfolio and loss allowance by Stage
Variation September 2024 vs December 2023
Stage 1 (12-month expected credit losses)
The exposure in Stage 1 increased by COP 12,211,583 and the loss allowance decreased by COP 1,200,060. The increase in the portfolio in this Stage is mainly due to a better dynamic of disbursements to the corporate portfolio and the restatement of the dollar loans into Colombian Pesos due to a higher exchange rate. The decrease in the loss allowance is due to a higher portfolio participation in lower-risk categories and the macroeconomic impact on the PD (probability of default) models, which have a more favorable economic outlook, where a downward trend in interest rates in Colombia is observed, which positively affects the portfolios of individuals.
Stage 2 (Lifetime expected credit losses)
The exposure in Stage 2 increased by COP 1,524,813 and the loss allowance increased by COP 334,375. The increase in exposure is mainly due to clients undergoing restructuring, clients exiting default (Stage 3) and remaining in Stage 2 for a one-year observation period, and clients showing an increase in the current Lifetime PD compared to the origination Lifetime PD. The increase in the provision is consistent with the arrival of these clients.
Stage 3 (Lifetime expected credit losses)
The exposure in Stage 3 increased by COP 1,880,461 and the loss allowance increased by COP 1,160,849. This variation in exposure and provisions is primarily due to the deterioration of clients in the legal entity portfolio, which includes both corporate clients and SMEs. Significant defaults were particularly observed in the infrastructure, construction, trade, manufacturing, and financial sectors.
Variation December 2023 vs December 2022
Stage 1 (12-month expected credit losses)
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Stage 1 exposure decreased by COP 14,397,167 and the loss allowance increased by COP 820,111. The decrease in the portfolio at this stage is mainly due to the restatement of the dollar loans into colombian pesos due to a lower in the market representative rate and a slow disbursement dynamic of the consumer portfolio compared to the previous period. The increase in the loss allowance is due to the impact of a less favorable economic outlook, where there is lower economic growth and a high trend of interest rates throughout the year.
Stage 2 (Lifetime expected credit losses)
The exposure in Stage 2 decreased by COP 2,613,778 and the loss allowance decreased by COP 608,427. The decrease in exposure is due to the migration of loans with delinquency over 90 days to Stage 3, and the level of new overdue portfolio being lower than the previous period. The decrease of loss allowance is in accordance with the decrease in exposure.
Stage 3 (Lifetime expected credit losses)
The exposure in Stage 3 increased by COP 1,038,853, and the loss allowance increased by COP 531,779. The variation in exposure and loss allowance in this Stage is mainly due to clients of the consumer portfolio reaching a delinquency height over 90 days and the impairment of significant clients from the construction sector.
The following explains the significant changes in the loans and the allowance for loan losses by category during the periods ended on September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 as a result of applying the expected credit loss model according to IFRS 9:
As of September 30, 2024
Maximum exposure to credit risk
In millions of COP
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Total
Commercial
131,420,317
5,920,717
9,842,283
147,183,317
Consumer
45,231,505
5,493,402
4,034,596
54,759,503
Mortgage
34,836,785
2,808,536
1,894,208
39,539,529
Financial Leases
22,167,123
3,204,138
1,541,007
26,912,268
Small Business Loans
928,742
140,681
104,464
1,173,887
Total gross loans and advances to customers
234,584,472
17,567,474
17,416,558
269,568,504
Total allowance
(2,495,843)
(2,870,777)
(11,151,647)
(16,518,267)
Total Net loans and advances to customers
232,088,629
14,696,697
6,264,911
253,050,237
As of December 31, 2023
Maximum exposure to credit risk
In millions of COP
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Total
Commercial
120,773,927
5,453,537
8,459,932
134,687,396
Consumer
46,060,615
4,407,067
4,124,087
54,591,769
Mortgage
32,210,648
2,628,654
1,411,106
36,250,408
Financial Leases
22,553,128
3,293,100
1,430,829
27,277,057
Small Business Loans
774,571
260,303
110,143
1,145,017
Total gross loans and advances to customers
222,372,889
16,042,661
15,536,097
253,951,647
Total allowance
(3,695,903)
(2,536,402)
(9,990,798)
(16,223,103)
Total Net loans and advances to customers
218,676,986
13,506,259
5,545,299
237,728,544
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NOTE 7. INVESTMENT PROPERTIES
The table below sets forth the conciliation between the initial and ending balances of the market value of investment properties of Consolidated Interim Statement of Financial Position at the end of the period:
September 30,
2024
December 31,
2023
In millions of COP
Balance at January 1, 2024
4,709,911
3,994,058
Acquisitions(1)
738,226
294,569
Subsequent expenditure recognised as an asset
115,346
170,920
Sales/Write-offs(2)
(135,786)
(21,194)
Amount reclassified from premises and equipment (3)
-
39,096
Gains on valuation(4)
40,266
232,462
Balance at September 30, 2024(5)
5,467,963
4,709,911
(1 )In 2024, corresponds to PA Cedis Sodimac for COP 461,815 and Constellation for COP 161,247.
(2) In 2024 corresponds mainly to the sale of the PA Polaris for COP 63,475.
(3) In 2023, the amount to relates properties from FCP Fondo Inmobiliario Colombia that were reclassified from premises and equipment to investment property, because they are held for obtaining profits and capital appreciation.
(4) In 2023 the difference with the line Investment property valuation included in Other operating income included in the annual report of the 2023 Consolidated Financial Statements corresponds to the gain recorded for the acquisition in advantageous conditions.
(5) Between September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, there were no transfers in and out of Level 3 fair value hierarchy related to investment properties. See Note 23. Fair value of assets and liabilities.
The following amounts related to the leasing of investment properties were recognized in income and expense as of September 30, 2024 and 2023:
September 30, 2024
September 30, 2023
In millions of COP
Income from rentals
233,957
167,301
Operating expenses due to:
Investment properties that generated income through rentals
31,890
24,947
Investment properties that did not generate income through rentals
9,911
10,323
Currently, there are no restrictions on the use or income derived from the buildings or lands that the Bank has as investment property.
The fair value of the Bank’s investment properties for the period ending on September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, has been recorded according to the assessment made by independent external consulting companies that have the appropriate capacity and experience in performing those assessments. The appraisers are either approved by the Property Market Auctions of Colombia or foreign appraisers, who are required to provide a second signature by a Colombia appraiser accredited by the Property Market Auctions.
Fair value appraisals are carried out in accordance with IFRS 13. The reports made by the external consulting company contain the description of the valuation methodologies used, and key assumptions such as: discount rates, calculation of applied expenses and income approach, among others. The fair value of the investment properties is based on the comparative market approach, which reflects the prices of recent transactions with similar characteristics. In determining the fair value of these assets, the highest and best use of these assets is their current use and there are no changes in the valuation technique during the reported period. For further information about measurement techniques and inputs used by consulting companies, see Note 23. Fair Value of assets and liabilities.
As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Bank does not have investment properties held under financial leases.
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NOTE 8. PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT, NET
As of September 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, the premises and equipment, net consisted of the following:
As of September 30, 2024
Premises and equipment total
Balance at January 1, 2024
Roll - forward
Balance at September 30, 2024
Additions
Expenses depreciation and impairment(1)
Disposals
Assets classified as held for sale and other assets
Effect of changes in foreign exchange rate
In millions of COP
Premises and equipment for own use
Cost
4,044,231
187,103
-
(76,473)
(26,423)
133,055
4,261,493
Accumulated depreciation
(1,518,977)
-
(148,824)
60,646
881
(64,376)
(1,670,650)
Accumulated impairment
-
-
(369)
369
-
-
-
Premises and equipment in operating leases(2)
Cost
5,017,897
467,043
-
(100,804)
(1,043,574)
-
4,340,562
Accumulated depreciation
(1,020,617)
-
(332,637)
27,925
264,526
-
(1,060,803)
Total premises and equipment - cost
9,062,128
654,146
-
(177,277)
(1,069,997)
133,055
8,602,055
Total premises and equipment - accumulated depreciation
(2,539,594)
-
(481,461)
88,571
265,407
(64,376)
(2,731,453)
Total premises and equipment - accumulated impairment
-
-
(369)
369
-
-
-
Total premises and equipment - net
6,522,534
654,146
(481,830)
(88,337)
(804,590)
68,679
5,870,602
(1) See Note 19.3. Impairment, depreciation and amortization.
(2) The decrease is mainly due to cancellations and transfers to inventories of vehicles leased.
As of December 31, 2023
Premises and equipment total
Balance at January 1, 2023
Roll - forward
Balance at December 31, 2023
Additions
Expenses depreciation and impairment(1)
Disposals
Assets classified as held for sale and other assets
Effect of changes in foreign exchange rate
In millions of COP
Premises and equipment for own use
Cost
4,294,739
299,734
-
(161,985)
(42,407)
(345,850)
4,044,231
Accumulated depreciation
(1,584,666)
-
(203,046)
115,660
(16,030)
169,105
(1,518,977)
Accumulated impairment
-
-
(2,457)
2,457
-
-
-
Premises and equipment in operating leases
Cost
4,871,465
1,223,252
-
(83,743)
(993,077)
-
5,017,897
Accumulated depreciation
(854,472)
-
(433,330)
22,036
245,149
-
(1,020,617)
Accumulated impairment
-
-
(2,023)
2,023
-
-
-
Total premises and equipment - cost
9,166,204
1,522,986
-
(245,728)
(1,035,484)
(345,850)
9,062,128
Total premises and equipment - accumulated depreciation
(2,439,138)
-
(636,376)
137,696
229,119
169,105
(2,539,594)
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Premises and equipment total
Balance at January 1, 2023
Roll - forward
Balance at December 31, 2023
Additions
Expenses depreciation and impairment(1)
Disposals
Assets classified as held for sale and other assets
Effect of changes in foreign exchange rate
In millions of COP
Total premises and equipment - accumulated impairment
-
-
(4,480)
4,480
-
-
-
Total premises and equipment - net
6,727,066
1,522,986
(640,856)
(103,552)
(806,365)
(176,745)
6,522,534
(1) See Note 19.3. Impairment, depreciation and amortization.
As of September 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, there were contractual commitments for the purchase of premises and equipment of COP 25,175 and COP 4,025, respectively. As of September 2024, these commitments are mainly for projects in branches, ATMs, administrative headquarters, ATM obsolescence and improvements in the Datacenter Niquia (data processing center).
As of September 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, there was no premises and equipment related with subsidiaries classified as held for sale, pledged as collateral, or with ownership restrictions. Additionally, the assessment made by Group Bancolombia indicates there is no evidence of impairment of its premises and equipment.
As of September 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, the amount of fully depreciated premises and equipment that is still in use is COP 719,760 and COP 673,376, respectively, mainly comprised of computer equipment, furniture and fixtures, office equipment and buildings. As of September 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, the temporarily idle premises and equipment amounted to COP 85,213 and COP 79,644, respectively.
NOTE 9. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET
Intangibles assets and goodwill net are as follows:
September 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
In millions of COP
Goodwill(1)
8,545,852
7,818,125
Intangible assets
725,552
671,572
Total intangible assets and goodwill, net
9,271,404
8,489,697
(1) The increase is due to the variation in the exchange rate.
The detail of intangible assets as of December 31, 2023 is included in the annual report of the 2023 Consolidated Financial Statements; in the nine-months period ended September 30, 2024 there have not been relevant changes in the composition of the Bank intangible assets.
NOTE 10. INCOME TAX
The income tax is recognized in each of the countries where the Group Bancolombia has operations, in accordance with the tax regulations in force in each of the jurisdictions.
10.1 Components recognized in the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of income:
Accumulated
Quarterly
2024
2023
2024
2023
In millions of Colombian pesos
Current tax (1)
Fiscal term
(1,260,672)
(1,144,737)
(438,323)
(496,379)
Prior fiscal terms (2)
162,049
1,405
106
(47)
Total current tax
(1,098,623)
(1,143,332)
(438,217)
(496,426)
Deferred tax
Fiscal term
(550,451)
(370,489)
(141,183)
(8,113)
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Accumulated
Quarterly
2024
2023
2024
2023
In millions of Colombian pesos
Adjustments for consolidation purposes
679
55,680
(10,792)
59,097
Total deferred tax
(549,772)
(314,809)
(151,975)
50,984
Total income tax (3)
(1,648,395)
(1,458,141)
(590,192)
(445,442)
(1)The nominal income tax rate used in Colombia for the year 2024 and 2023 is of 35%. Additionally, the Colombian financial institutions of the Group liquidated some additional points in the income tax of 5%.
(2)Mainly due to the effects of Sentence CE 26739 of January 25, 2024, in both Bancolombia S.A. and Renting Colombia S.A.S.; as well as for EMRF invoices and industry and commerce tax paid prior to the filing of the income tax return.
(3)See table 10.2 Reconciliation of the effective tax rate.
1.2Reconciliation of the effective tax rate
The reconciliation between total income tax expenses calculated at the current nominal tax rate and the tax expense recognized in the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Income for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, and the three-month period from July 1 to September 30, 2024 and 2023, is detailed below:
Reconciliation of the tax rate
Accumulated
Quarterly
2024
2023
2024
2023
In millions of Colombian pesos
Accounting profit
6,314,645
6,221,171
2,109,677
1,962,017
Applicable tax with nominal rate (1)
(2,525,858)
(2,488,468)
(843,871)
(784,807)
Non-deductible expenses to determine taxable profit (loss)
(257,047)
(415,340)
(74,286)
(138,280)
Accounting and non-tax expense (income) to determine taxable profit (loss)
492,664
624,828
165,652
152,027
Differences in accounting bases (2)
251,948
(228,042)
1,087
(39,657)
Net tax and non-accountable income for the determination of taxable profit
(468,021)
678
19,118
63,370
Ordinary activities income exempt from taxation
1,020,551
694,779
188,436
221,611
Ordinary activities income not constituting income or occasional tax gain
67,004
66,584
2,669
105
Tax deductions
173,691
122,196
40,322
33,718
Goodwill Depreciation
2,652
346
120
115
Tax depreciation surplus
163,971
173,170
55,076
62,000
Untaxed recoveries
(70,527)
(37,125)
(28,359)
(14,791)
Tax rate effect in other countries
(311,635)
(110,234)
(86,608)
(24,323)
Prior fiscal terms
162,049
1,405
106
(47)
Other effects of the tax rate by reconciliation between accounting profit and tax expense (income)
(349,837)
129,650
(29,654)
24,718
Tax credits settlement
-
7,432
-
(1,201)
Total income tax
(1,648,395)
(1,458,141)
(590,192)
(445,442)
(1)The nominal income tax rate used in Colombia for the year 2024 and 2023 is of 35%. Additionally, the Colombian financial institutions of the Group liquidated some additional points in the income tax of 5%.
(2)Difference between the technical accounting frameworks in force in Colombia and the full International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
10.3 Components recognized in the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Comprehensive Income (OCI)
Accumulated Results
See Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Comprehensive Income
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In millions of Colombian pesos
Amounts before taxes
Deferred tax
Net taxes
Remeasurement income related to defined benefit liability
15,028
(5,293)
9,735
Unrealized gain Investments in equity instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVTOCI)
3,663
3,631
7,294
Unrealized gain Investments in debt instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVTOCI)
53,454
(4,881)
48,573
Loss on net investment hedge in foreign operations
(485,195)
190,709
(294,486)
Exchange differences arising on translating the foreign operations
1,829,072
-
1,829,072
Unrealized loss on investments in associates and joint ventures using equity method
(9,432)
1,456
(7,976)
Net
1,406,590
185,622
1,592,212
September 30, 2023
In millions of Colombian pesos
Amounts before taxes
Deferred tax
Net taxes
Remeasurement expenses related to defined benefit liability
(22,505)
8,587
(13,918)
Unrealized gain Investments in equity instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVTOCI)
6,457
(527)
5,930
Unrealized gain Investments in debt instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVTOCI)
93,353
(18,154)
75,199
Gain on net investment hedge in foreign operations
1,579,943
(631,571)
948,372
Exchange differences arising on translating the foreign operations
(3,838,427)
-
(3,838,427)
Unrealized gain on investments in associates and joint ventures using equity method
1,493
(50)
1,443
Net
(2,179,686)
(641,715)
(2,821,401)
Quarterly results
See Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Comprehensive Income
September 30, 2024
In millions of Colombian pesos
Amounts before taxes
Deferred tax
Net taxes
Remeasurement income related to defined benefit liability
-
93
93
Unrealized loss Investments in equity instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVTOCI)
(9,439)
(1,763)
(11,202)
Unrealized gain Investments in debt instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVTOCI)
68,427
(15,724)
52,703
Loss on net investment hedge in foreign operations
(33,195)
12,555
(20,640)
Exchange differences arising on translating the foreign operations
160,003
-
160,003
Unrealized loss on investments in associates and joint ventures using equity method
(3,185)
566
(2,619)
Net
182,611
(4,273)
178,338
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In millions of Colombian pesos
Amounts before taxes
Deferred tax
Net taxes
Remeasurement income related to defined benefit liability
(1)
33
32
Unrealized expenses Investments in equity instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVTOCI)
(4,010)
2,449
(1,561)
Unrealized gain Investments in debt instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVTOCI)
5,717
(2,479)
3,238
Gain on net investment hedge in foreign operations
276,746
(127,689)
149,057
Exchange differences arising on translating the foreign operations
(641,755)
-
(641,755)
Unrealized expenses on investments in associates and joint ventures using equity method
(890)
290
(600)
Net
(364,193)
(127,396)
(491,589)
1.4Deferred tax
In accordance with its financial projections, the companies from the Group Bancolombia's expects in the future to generate enough liquid income to offset the items recorded as deductible deferred tax. These estimates start from the financial projections that were prepared considering information from the Group Bancolombia's economic research records, the expected economic environment for the next five years. The main indicators on which the models are based are GDP growth, loans growth and interest rates. In addition to these elements, the long-term Group's strategy is taken into account.
The deferred tax asset and liability for each of the concepts that generated taxable or deductible temporary differences for the period ending September 30, 2024 are detailed below:
December 31, 2023
Effect on Income Statement
Effect on OCI
Effect on Equity (1)
Tax Made (2)
Foreign Exchange
Adjustments for consolidation purposes
September 30, 2024
Asset Deferred Tax:
Property and equipment
5,982
(40)
-
-
-
(3,689)
3
2,256
Employee Benefits
259,406
20,022
(5,293)
-
-
2,676
-
276,811
Deterioration assessment
416,452
17,595
-
-
-
35,395
112,891
582,333
Investments evaluation
5,061
(4,226)
(22)
-
-
11
-
824
Derivatives Valuation
235,067
(167,517)
-
-
-
-
1,189
68,739
Tax credits settlement
34,940
(16,731)
-
-
-
2,587
-
20,796
Financial Obligations
-
71,941
-
-
-
-
-
71,941
Insurance Operations
13,319
21,488
-
-
-
1,241
-
36,048
Net investment coverage in operations abroad
528,438
(84,393)
190,709
-
(70,212)
-
-
564,542
Other deductions
241,635
(67,365)
-
-
-
5,507
-
179,777
implementation adjustment
376,216
(72)
-
-
-
16,991
-
393,135
Total Asset Deferred Tax (3)
2,116,516
(209,298)
185,394
-
(70,212)
60,719
114,083
2,197,202
Liability Deferred Tax:
Property and equipment
(144,988)
30,889
-
-
-
(1,895)
9,301
(106,693)
Deterioration assessment
(113,391)
(452,887)
-
-
-
(2,744)
(137,143)
(706,165)
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December 31, 2023
Effect on Income Statement
Effect on OCI
Effect on Equity (1)
Tax Made (2)
Foreign Exchange
Adjustments for consolidation purposes
September 30, 2024
Participatory titles evaluation
(369,809)
30,173
(1,228)
-
-
2,365
-
(338,499)
Derivatives evaluation
(10,045)
8,393
-
-
-
(715)
306
(2,061)
Lease restatement
(215,411)
(74,238)
-
-
-
-
-
(289,649)
Investments in associates Adjustment for equity method
(79,584)
(8,888)
1,456
(161)
-
38,164
14,132
(34,881)
Financial Obligations
(179,947)
179,465
-
-
-
(64)
-
(546)
Goodwill
(1,573,966)
456
-
-
-
(628)
-
(1,574,138)
Insurance Operations
(13,949)
(16,209)
-
-
-
(1,300)
-
(31,458)
Properties received in payment
(148,462)
44,902
-
-
-
(1,234)
-
(104,794)
Other deductions
(366,557)
(83,209)
-
-
-
(44,812)
-
(494,578)
implementation adjustment
(25)
-
-
-
-
-
-
(25)
Total Liability Deferred Tax (3)
(3,216,134)
(341,153)
228
(161)
-
(12,863)
(113,404)
(3,683,487)
Net Deferred Tax
(1,099,618)
(550,451)
185,622
(161)
(70,212)
47,856
679
(1,486,285)
(1)Recognition of the valuation of the investment in Protection by Fiduciaria Bancolombia S.A. and Banca de Inversion Bancolombia S.A.
(2)Current tax arising from the exchange difference on payment of debt and liquidation of bonds that were associated as hedging instruments.
(3)The values revealed in the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Financial Position correspond to the sum of the net deferred tax per company.
10.5 Amount of temporary differences in subsidiaries, branches, associates over which deferred tax was not recognized is:
In accordance with IAS 12, no deferred tax credit was recorded, because management can control the future moment in which such differences are reversed, and this is not expected to occur in the foreseeable future.
September 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
In millions of Colombian pesos
Temporary differences
Local Subsidiaries
(1,113,754)
(1,378,775)
Foreign Subsidiaries
(20,094,282)
(17,696,145)
10.6 Tax credits
For the period 2024, a deferred tax asset was recognized since the Group companies will have future taxable profits in which they can charge this temporary difference.
The following is the detail of the fiscal losses and presumptive income excesses over net income in the Group's entities, which have not been used, as of September 30, 2024.
Company
Base
Deferred tax recognized asset
In millions of Colombian pesos
Renting Colombia
48,017
15,846
Wompi S.A.S
14,142
4,950
Total
62,159
20,796
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1.7Dividends
1.7.1Dividend Payment
If the parent company or any of its subsidiaries were to distribute dividends, they would be subject to the tax regulations of each of the countries in which they are decreed and distributed. In the case of Colombian companies, dividends will be subject to the application of Articles 48 and 49 of the Tax Statute and consequently will be subject to withholding at source at the established rates, in accordance with the tax characteristics of each shareholder.
1.7.2Dividends received from Subsidiary Companies
Considering the historical tax status of the dividends received by the Bank from its affiliates and national subsidiaries, it is expected that in the future dividends will be received on the basis of non-income tax. They will not be subject to withholding tax, considering that the Bank, its affiliates, and national subsidiaries belong to the same business group.
1.8 Tax contingent liabilities and assets
In the determination of the effective current and deferred taxes subject to review by the tax authority, the relevant regulations have been applied in accordance with the interpretations made by the Group Bancolombia.
In Colombia due to the complexity of the tax system, ongoing amendments to the tax regulations, accounting changes with implications on tax bases and in general the legal instability of the country, the tax authority may at any time have different criteria than that of the Group Bancolombia. Consequently, a dispute or inspection by the tax authority on a tax treatment may affect the Group Bancolombia accounting of assets or liabilities for deferred or current taxes, in accordance with the requirements of IAS 12. However, based on the criteria established in the interpretation of IFRIC 23, the Group Bancolombia did not recognize uncertain tax positions in its financial statements.
NOTE 11. OTHER ASSETS, NET
As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 Group Bancolombia other assets, net consist of:
Other Assets, net
September 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
In millions of COP
Tax advance(1)
2,734,900
1,461,816
Other receivables(2)
1,375,535
1,193,294
Marketable and non-marketable for sale assets
911,799
890,653
Prepaid expenses
871,958
713,505
Assets pledged as collateral (cash)(3)
576,819
1,082,611
Receivables related to abandoned accounts(4)
458,900
403,432
Accounts receivable from contracts with customers
324,159
259,516
Receivable Sales of goods and service
214,480
254,607
Operating leases
190,911
201,302
Balance in credit card clearing house
162,478
185,164
Debtors
89,512
85,698
Commission for letters of credit(5)
76,830
207,327
Others
846,245
595,799
Total other assets
8,834,526
7,534,724
Allowance others
(11,168)
(6,688)
Total other assets, net
8,823,358
7,528,036
(1)Mainly due to increase balance in favor of income tax advance.
(2)Other accounts receivable is mainly associated with outstanding items with networks in means of payment, accounts receivable from derivatives and cash transactions, among others.
(3)Mainly in Bancolombia S.A. due to a decrease in guaranteed deposits. See Note 5.2 Derivative financial instruments.
(4)In Bancolombia, corresponds to the application of Law 1777 of February 1, 2016, where established that entities holding balances in savings or checking accounts that are considered abandoned, must transfer these resources to the special fund created and administered by ICETEX for the granting of study credits and credits to promote the quality of Higher Education Institutions.
(5)Decrease mainly in Banistmo S.A. in customer obligations for acceptance of associated letters of credit.
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NOTE 12. DEPOSITS BY CUSTOMERS
The detail of the deposits as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 is as follows:
Deposits
September 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
In millions of COP
Saving accounts(1)(2)
111,838,420
108,971,334
Time deposits(3)
108,606,359
98,686,516
Checking accounts
34,598,670
34,993,066
Other deposits(1)
4,715,192
5,290,264
Total deposits by customers
259,758,641
247,941,180
(1) Includes Nequi deposits by COP 3,197,752 and COP 2,924,906, respectively.
(2) The increase is mainly explained by the 9.32% devaluation of the peso against the dollar as of December 2023, which has an upward impact on the balances of foreign subsidiaries.
(3) The increase is mainly in Bancolombia S.A. in time deposits with maturities less than 6 months and between 6 and 12 months.
NOTE 13. INTERBANK DEPOSITS AND REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS AND OTHER SIMILAR SECURED BORROWING
The following table sets forth information regarding the money market operations recognized as liabilities in Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Financial Position:
Interbank and repurchase agreements and other similar secured borrowing
September 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
In millions of COP
Interbank deposits
Interbank liabilities
725,285
606,141
Total interbank
725,285
606,141
Repurchase agreements and other similar secured borrowing
Short selling operations
352,295
273,791
Temporary transfer of securities(1)
2,010,358
44,888
Repurchase agreements(2)
484,293
151,616
Total repurchase agreements and other similar secured borrowing
2,846,946
470,295
Total money market transactions
3,572,231
1,076,436
(1) Increase generated in Bancolombia S.A.
(2) Increase generated in Grupo Agromercantil Holding.
NOTE 14. BORROWINGS FROM OTHER FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the composition of the borrowings from other financial institutions measured at amortized cost is the following:
Borrowings from other financial institutions
September 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
In millions of COP
Obligations granted by foreign banks(1)
7,658,523
9,139,834
Obligations granted by domestic banks(1)
5,276,623
6,508,772
Total borrowings from other financial institutions
12,935,146
15,648,606
(1) The variation is due to cancellation of obligations for advance payments and maturities.
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Obligations granted by foreign banks
As of September 30, 2024
Financial entity
Rate Minimum
Rate Maximum
September 30, 2024
In millions of COP
Financing with Correspondent Banks and Multilateral Entities(1)
1.50%
10.00%
6,950,317
Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo (BID)
9.05%
10.21%
582,504
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior (Bladex)
5.80%
6.65%
125,702
Total
7,658,523
(1) During the year 2024, the Bank discontinued USD 200 million from the hedging relationship due to the prepayment of the total financing with Correspondent banks designated as a hedging instrument. See Note 5.2. Derivative financial instruments – Hedging of net assets in a foreign operation.
As of December 31, 2023
Financial entity
Rate Minimum
Rate Maximum
December 31, 2023
In millions of COP
Financing with Correspondent Banks and Multilateral Entities(1)
1.21
%
10.06
%
8,566,580
Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo (BID)
9.50
%
10.64
%
532,899
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior (Bladex)
6.91
%
6.91
%
40,355
Total
9,139,834
(1) At Bancolombia S.A. USD 200 million were designated as coverage of net investment abroad. See Note 5.2 Derivative financial instruments- Hedges of a net asset in a foreign operation.
The maturities of the financial obligations with foreign entities as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, are the following:
Foreign
September 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
In millions of COP
Amount expected to be settled:
No more than twelve months after the reporting period
4,563,626
3,813,504
More than twelve months after the reporting period(1)
3,094,897
5,326,330
Total
7,658,523
9,139,834
(1) The variation is due to cancellation of obligations for advance payments and maturities.
Obligations granted by domestic banks
As of September 30, 2024
Rate
Rate
Financial entity
Minimum
Maximum
September 30, 2024
In millions of COP
Financiera de desarrollo territorial (Findeter)
5.06%
18.07%
2,304,274
Fondo para el financiamiento del sector agropecuario (Finagro)
5.49%
15.02%
1,312,330
Banco de comercio exterior de Colombia (Bancoldex)(1)
2.17%
18.72%
599,717
Other private financial entities
9.86%
14.51%
1,060,302
Total
5,276,623
(1) The variation is due to cancellation of obligations for advance payments and maturities.
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As of December 31, 2023
Rate
Rate
Financial entity
Minimum
Maximum
December 31, 2023
In millions of COP
Financiera de desarrollo territorial (Findeter)
8.15
%
20.85
%
2,530,570
Fondo para el financiamiento del sector agropecuario (Finagro)
8.37
%
15.88
%
1,509,594
Banco de comercio exterior de Colombia (Bancoldex)
2.17
%
21.46
%
1,404,873
Other private financial entities
12.88
%
16.67
%
1,063,735
Total
6,508,772
The maturities of financial obligations with domestic banks as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, are as follows:
Domestic
September 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
In millions of COP
Amount expected to be settled:
No more than twelve months after the reporting period(1)
695,310
767,470
More than twelve months after the reporting period
4,581,313
5,741,302
Total
5,276,623
6,508,772
(1) The variation is due to cancellation of obligations for advance payments and maturities.
As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, there were some financial covenants, mainly regarding capital adequacy ratios, past due loans and allowances, linked to some of the aforementioned outstanding credit facilities. None of these covenants had been breached nor were the related obligations past due.
NOTE 15. OTHER LIABILITIES
As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the composition of other liabilities is the following:
Other liabilities
September 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
In millions of COP
Payables(1)
3,734,005
4,746,323
Suppliers
1,794,549
1,653,424
Dividends(2)
1,728,838
870,846
Advances
1,464,845
1,199,509
Salaries and other labor obligations
583,519
396,734
Security contributions
466,901
524,741
Provisions
444,806
401,111
Bonuses and short-term benefits(3)
436,908
734,916
Collection services(4)
408,200
820,393
Deposits delivered as security(5)
289,426
795,628
Advances in leasing operations and loans
148,373
186,547
Deferred interests
87,467
217,507
Liabilities from contracts with customers
65,532
60,128
Other
41,091
40,774
Total other liabilities
11,694,460
12,648,581
(1)Corresponds mainly to accounts payable to franchises and tax collections.
(2)Dividends payable corresponding to the distribution of profits for the year 2023, declared in March 2024. See Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Changes in Equity, distribution of dividends.
(3)The variation is mainly due to the payment of bonuses for employees in accordance with the variable compensation model of the Bank.
(4) The decrease is mainly due to collection services made to governmental entities.
(5)Guarantees related to derivative transactions. See Note 5.2 Derivative financial instruments.
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NOTE 16. PROVISIONS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
Contingencies due to judicial or administrative proceedings/litigations in which Bancolombia and the entities with which financial statements are consolidated as of September 30, 2024, are listed as follow, and that represents a contingency superior to USD 6,585.
Some of the proceedings in which the claims are inferior and that were revelated in prior periods will be kept providing information about its evolution.
BANCOLOMBIA S.A.
Neos Group S.A.S. (in reorganization) and Inversiones Davanic S.A.S.
On November 3, 2022, Bancolombia was informed of a lawsuit in which the plaintiff contends that a loan agreement is in place between the parties, rather than a lease. The plaintiff also requested that the purchase and sale agreement be rescinded on the basis that the price of the property was lower than its fair price.
The plaintiff seeks COP 65,000. The likelihood of recovering this amount is considered to be remote because the parties always intended to celebrate a lease and not a different type of contract. On December 7, 2022, Bancolombia issued an answer to the lawsuit. As of September 30, 2024, the scheduling of the initial hearing date is pending. Bancolombia has not recorded a provision for this matter.
Public Interest Class Action - Carlos Julio Aguilar and other
In this proceeding, a constitutional public interest action was filed, in which the plaintiffs allege that due to the restructuring of Departamento del Valle´s financial obligations and its Performance Plan, the collective rights of the public administration and the public funds of the Departamento del Valle were breached. According to the Bank's defense arguments, the agreement was made in accordance with the law.
As of September 30, 2024, the procedure is pending a first instance judgment. The contingency is deemed to be possible. Bancolombia has not recorded a provision for this matter.
Contraloría Departamental de Cundinamarca v. GEHS, Bancolombia and other natural persons (TERMINATED)
The development of the Water Treatment Plant PTAR Chía I Delicias Sur from Municipio de Chía, Colombia, was outlined in a lease agreement signed on September 28, 2015. The price agreed was COP 19,000. The object of the agreement was the financing of the Project, as well as the optimization, design, and construction of the Water Treatment Plant PTAR Chía I Delicias Sur.
As of December 31, 2018, Bancolombia had anticipated certain payments to the Supplier of the Project. The Municipio de Chía´s Mayor Office, has claimed that irregularities have been found during the execution of the Project. Due to these allegations, the Contraloría de Cundinamarca began a proceeding of Fiscal Responsibility against GEHS Global Environment and Health Solutions de Colombia (Supplier), Guillermo Varela Romero, Rafael Antonio Ballesteros Gómez, Luís Alejandro Prieto González (Municipio de Chía´s former Mayor and employees of the municipal administration), and Bancolombia S.A., based on the alleged loss.
Bancolombia has alleged in its defense, among other arguments, that the Bank fully complied with its contractual obligations and that it is not responsible for the loss of the Municipality's resources.
The Contraloría de Cundinamarca at first instance and the appellate Court held responsible five individuals, including Bancolombia, for a total amount of COP 7,650.
As of September 30, 2024, the proceeding at the Contraloría de Cundinamarca has ended due to the total payment of the awarded amount. Despite the judgment, Bancolombia at the Administrative Jurisdiction is going to file a lawsuit seeking the reversal of the judgment and the reimbursement of the awarded amount paid.
Remediation Plan for Santa Elena´s property
In 1987, Bancolombia (formerly Bank of Colombia) received a property located in Municipio de Cartagena, Colombia from the National Federation of Algodoneros. After the settlement was signed, soil contamination from pesticides and herbicides was found on the property. Bancolombia initiated a civil responsibility judicial procedure against the Federation alleging environmental contamination. On November 13, 2015, the final judgment was issued, and it was decided that the National Federation of Algodoneros was liable for environmental damages and that Bancolombia was not.
Despite not being liable for environmental damages, Bancolombia is subject to decontamination requirements with respect to the property. Bancolombia has carried out over the years various activities aimed at containing the environmental impact, as well as the social management of the communities neighboring the lot. These activities include, among others, the confinement of contaminating material, installation of monitoring wells, and execution of plans to reduce contamination levels.
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Currently, these plans have the approval of the Autoridad Nacional de Licencias Ambientales de Colombia (ANLA) and their execution is divided into 3 stages: Stage 1, Stage 2 and Stage 3. Bancolombia appealed the administrative act issued by the ANLA based on technical issues for the execution of Stage 3, and it is pending resolution.
As of September 30, 2024, Bancolombia has completed the complementary activities of Stage I. It continues with the demolition activities of the warehouses of Stage II and with the execution social management plan with the communities in the influence area of the remediation plan, emergency plan, hazardous waste management plan and biotic environment protection plan. On September 17, 2024, Stage III was approved and its execution is scheduled to begin in 2025.
The execution of the plan is expected to be completed within 36 months, this timeframe may be adjusted based on new analyses or requirements from the authorities. As of September 30, 2024, Bancolombia has established a provision of COP 71,934 for the accomplishment of the remaining activities.
Fredy Alberto Lara Borja (TERMINATED)
On December 13, 2023, Bancolombia was notified of a lawsuit filed by a former employee of the liquidated company Aluminio Reynolds Santo Domingo S.A, seeking the absolute nullity of the purchase agreement between Leasing Bancolombia and Bancolombia S.A. for two properties signed in 2011. Leasing Bancolombia acquired those properties through a purchase agreement with the company Armarcas E.U, which had received them as a payment from Sociedad Aluminio Reynolds Santo Domingo S.A. The plaintiff requested that the properties be returned to Aluminios Reynolds Santo Domingo´s assets so they can be used as payment of the company´s labor liabilities. The value of the claim is COP 103,943.
Bancolombia filed an appeal against the Court´s order admitting the lawsuit arguing, among other reasons, non-compliance of legal requirements and lack of jurisdiction. As of September 30, 2024, the lawsuit was rejected by the Court and, consequently, there are not a judicial proceeding against Bancolombia.
Constructora Primar S.A.S
On June 7, 2022. Bancolombia was notified of a lawsuit filed by the companies Incopav S.A.S., Constructora Primar S.A.S., Inversiones M & Galindo y Cía. S en C, Inversiones M & Baquero y Cía. S en C. The plaintiffs request payment of the damages caused by Bancolombia decision not to fully finance the Altos de San Jorge project.
The claim is for COP 107,344. The contingency is classified as remote because the plaintiffs are not part of the mutual agreement entered into for the financing of the Altos de San Jorge project. On July, 9, 2024, the Court ruled the first instance judgment.
The plaintiffs filed an appeal against the first instance judgement. As of September 30, 2024, the Court has not ruled the appeal filed by the plaintiffs against the first instance judgement.
Tuvacol S.A.
On July 18, 2024, Bancolombia was served the lawsuit filed by Tuvacol S.A. against. According to the lawsuit, Tuvacol S.A. is requesting the payment of the damages caused by the alleged irregular payment of checks charged to its checking account. Bancolombia argues that the payments of the checks were correct. The amount of the claims is for COP$56,769. The contingency is classified as eventual. There is no provision.
As of September 30, 2024, the Court has not summoned the Initial Hearing.
FIDUCIARIA BANCOLOMBIA
Quinta Sur S.A.S.
In March 2022, Fiduciaria Bancolombia was notified of a lawsuit filed by Quinta Sur S.A.S. (in liquidation). According to the lawsuit, Quinta Sur seeks to be indemnified for damages as a result of the failure to transfer the resources to the plaintiff for the beginning of a housing construction project, under the terms agreed in the trust agreement. Fiduciaria Bancolombia alleges that it has complied with the law and the contract, arguing that the property on which the housing project was to be constructed did not fulfill the contractual requirements. The plaintiff seeks COP 128,000.
On August 24, 2023, a favorable judgment was issued for Fiduciaria Bancolombia. As of September 30, 2024, the proceeding is pending the resolution of the appeal filed by the plaintiff.
The contingency is deemed to be possible. Fiduciaria Bancolombia has not recorded provision for this matter
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Constructora Tymsa S.A.
In October 2021, Banistmo and Banistmo Investment were notified of a lawsuit in which the plaintiff alleged fraudulent acts involving the sale of the plaintiff´s property. Constructora Tymsa alleges that the signatures and fingerprints in the public instrument of purchase, sale and in the mortgage in favor of Banistmo are false.
The plaintiff seeks USD 10,000, in addition to interests, costs and expenses. Banistmo and Banistmo Investment allege they are not liable for any intentional or negligent conduct in relation to the alleged fraudulent sale of the property. As of September 30, 2024, the lawsuit is pending the admission of evidence presented by the parties. The Bank's advisors have qualified this contingency as eventual.
Five Star Production Inc., Global Men Health Foundation, Ingrid Perscky and Others (TERMINATED)
In April 2022, Banistmo was notified of a lawsuit filed by Five Star Production Inc., Global Men Health Foundation, Ingrid Perscky and others for USD 5,000.
The lawsuit was filed based on a dispute between Ingrid Perscky and Jose Barbero (who used to be husband and wife) for the distribution of their assets. In 2017, Ms. Perscky, who had an authorized signature, ordered the cancelation of a fixed term deposit from Five Star and instructed that those funds be transferred to 3 accounts that belonged to persons related to her (for example, her children). Mr. Barbero contacted Banistmo and tried to reverse the instructions, however as it was not possible, Mr. Barbero filed criminal complaints against Ms. Perscky.
Banistmo has complied with banking law and has handled the information´s confidentiality according to the law and the contract. The plaintiffs seeked compensation for material and moral damages, alleging that Banistmo breached confidentiality and banking secret in detriment of the plaintiffs.
As of September 30, 2024, the process was terminated as a result of a settlement agreement between the parties.
Deniss Rafael Pérez Perozo, Carlos Pérez Leal and others
Promotora Terramar (client of Banistmo, formerly HSBC Panamá) was paid USD 299, through Visa gift cards issued by a foreign bank. This payment was received as a partial payment of 2 apartments located in Panamá City.
The Credit Card Securities and Fraud Prevention department of the HSBC bank detected an irregular activity by Promotora Terramar on June 3, 2008, when a monitoring alert was activated due to the high number of cards with the same BIN and bank. Therefore, pursuant to the Business Establishments Affiliate Agreement, HSBC held funds from Promotora Terramar´s accounts for COP 287. Nevertheless, after further investigations the money was refunded.
On October 2013, the plaintiffs filed a claim for compensation of the material and moral damages caused, which according to their valuation, amounts to USD 5,252,000. Banistmo alleges it has complied with the contractual terms outlined in the Affiliate Agreement and the statute of limitations deadline has lapsed, among other defenses.
As of September 30, 2024 the lawsuit is pending notification to the parties. The contingency is deemed to be remote. Banistmo has not recorded a provision for this matter.
DD&C, Carlos Pérez Leal and Others
In October 2022, Banistmo received a communication announcing the filing of a legal action in the Tribunal of First Instance of Kaloum in the Republic of Guinea. This action was initiated by Inversiones DD&C, Carlos Perez Leal and other natural persons against the Central Bank of the Republic of Guinea (“BCRG”) and five international banks, including Banistmo. The action seeks compensatory damages derived from alleged fraud involving six international transfers for a total USD 1,900 that Inversiones DD&C, who was a client of Banistmo at the time, ordered to be made to a bank account at the BCRG.
The parties who initiated the action are seeking USD 28,100 in “dommages matériels” (which are damages for alleged economic loss), as well as additional amounts in “dommages moraux” (which are damages for alleged non-economic loss, including alleged psychological suffering and moral anguish).
On May 22, 2023, a favorable first instance judgment was issued for Banistmo. The plaintiff filed an appeal against the decision. As of September 30, 2024, the result of the appeal hearing is pending, which will take place on July 15 and 16, 2024.
The appeal hearing was held on July 15, 2024. The process is awaiting sentencing, which will be issued on October 23, 2024.
The contingency is deemed to be remote. Banistmo has not recorded a provision for this matter.
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Interfast Panamá & Pacific Point 96624
In February 2024, Banistmo and Banistmo Investment were served of a lawsuit filed against them, 2020 Debt Investors Corp and José Talgham Cohen. The plaintiffs seek compensation for damages originated from the assignment of credit agreement made by Banistmo as the assignor in benefit of the assignee 2020 Debt Investors Corp., of a credit operation managed by Inverfast Panamá for a value of USD 2,000. The loan was secured with a trust in guarantee and administration of real state set up on Banistmo Investment.
The plaintiffs alleges that the credit assignment agreement presented irregularities and deviations from Banistmo and breach of fiduciary duties from Banistmo Investment. The value of the claim is USD 15,000.
As of September 30, 2024, the proceeding is pending resolution of a clarification motion of the plaintiff´s complaint. The contingency is deemed to be remote. Banistmo has not recorded a provision for this matter.
BANCO AGRÍCOLA
Dirección General de Impuestos Internos El Salvador
The authority on taxes of El Salvador (DGII), in accordance with the resolution of October 2018, determined that Banco Agrícola failed to pay and declare income taxes related to fiscal year 2014 for a total of USD 11,116 and related penalties.
In 2021, the appeal presented by Banco Agrícola was decided. The Tribunal de Apelaciones de los Impuestos Internos y Aduanas (TAII) modified the Resolution issued by DGII, adjusted the rental tax to USD 6,341 and revoked the sanction.
Banco Agrícola filed a lawsuit before the Contentious Administrative Tribunal seeking to overrule DGII´s and TAII´s previous decisions in relation to the tax’s payment. The hearing was held on July 9 and the court's sentencing is still pending.
The contingency is deemed to be remote. Banco Agrícola has not recorded a provision for this matter.
ARRENDADORA FINANCIERA S.A.
Cordal
Cordal filed a lawsuit against Arrendadora Financiera, seeking compensation for USD 6,454. According to the lawsuit, Cordal was the owner of a current account in Arrendadora Financiera (formerly Banco Capital S.A.) and it alleged that it´s funds were irregularly transferred to third parties. Arrendadora Financiera alleges Cordal´s account was liquidated before the acquisition of Banco Capital S.A. and, therefore, no funds were transferred.
As of September 30, 2024, the proceeding is at the evidentiary stage. The contingency is deemed to be remote. Arrendadora Financiera has not recorded a provision for this matter. A former employee of the plaintiff was convicted of aggravated theft in connection with the facts of this lawsuit.
BANCO AGROMERCANTIL
Bapa Holdings Corp.
On September 20, 2022, a lawsuit against Banco Agromercantil was filed by Bapa Holdings Corp. The plaintiff alleges it invested USD 7,000, through a participation agreement with North Shore Development Company (NDSC) for the development of a housing project that was going to be built in a property, which was security for a loan given by Banco Agromercantil to NDSC, located in Roatan Island, Honduras. Bapa claims BAM caused damages due to its failure to provide information about NDSC´s financial situation and going through with the sale of the credit.
On October 24, 2022, BAM responded to the lawsuit and filed exceptions alleging that it has no commercial relationship with Bapa, and the statute of limitations deadline expired. As of September 30, 2024, the Court is pending a ruling on the exceptions to the lawsuit.
The contingency is deemed to be remote. Banco Agromercantil has not recorded a provision for this matter.
Superintendencia de Administración Tributaria (SAT)
The Superintendencia de Administración Tributaria (SAT) de Guatemala ordered a tax adjustment in the fiscal year 2014 of Banco Agromercantil´s rental tax declaration, duly paid by BAM, for a value of USD 13,583 (including tax and sanction). BAMinitiated legal proceedings against the decision adopted by the SAT, pleading the inadmissibility of the adjustment by applying the legal rule in an analogous way, the admissibility of the expenses deductions of the revenue tax for being necessary to generate lien revenue and the non-withhold of the revenue tax in the interests paid to exempt people, arguing that they were appropriate according to the law. As of September 30, 2024, proceeding is pending the final decision from the Court. The contingency is deemed to be remote. Banco Agromercantil has not recorded a provision for this matter.
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NOTE 17. APPROPRIATED RESERVES
As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the appropriated retained earnings consist of the following:
Concept
September 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
In millions of COP
Appropriation of net income(1)(2)
12,752,059
12,794,057
Others(3)
9,882,068
7,250,712
Total appropiated reserves
22,634,127
20,044,769
(1)The legal reserve fulfills two objectives: to increase and maintain the company's capital and to absorb economic losses. Based on the aforementioned, this amount shall not be distributed in dividends to the stockholders.
(2)As of september 30, 2024 and december 31, 2023 includes reclassification of unclaimed dividends under Article 85 of the Bancolombia S.A. Bylaws for COP 381 and COP 557, respectively.
(3)Reserves for equity strengthening and future growth which was approved at the General Shareholders Meeting.
NOTE 18. OPERATING INCOME
18.1. Interest and valuation on financial instruments
The following table sets forth the detail of interest and valuation on financial asset instruments for the nine-months period ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 and the three-months period from July 01 to September 30, 2024 and 2023:
Accumulated
Quarterly
Interest and valuation on financial instruments
2024
2023
2024
2023
In millions of COP
Interest on debt instruments using the effective interest method
734,322
765,713
236,410
262,316
Interest and valuation on financial instruments
Debt investments(1)
1,145,725
224,942
562,625
28,066
Repos(2)
191,169
13,367
31,985
73,872
Derivatives
(95,004)
(62,574)
(82,730)
65,916
Spot transactions
(5,530)
(37,089)
15,924
(8,741)
Total valuation on financial instruments
1,236,360
138,646
527,804
159,113
Total Interest and valuation on financial instruments
1,970,682
904,359
764,214
421,429
(1) The increase is mainly presented in Bancolombia S.A., due to a higher volume and higher valuation in the portfolio of securities issued by foreign governments (United States Treasury Bonds), which are directly related to the variations in the exchange rate.
(2) The variation is mainly in Bancolombia S.A and is due to the entry into temporary transfer of securities.
18.2. Interest expenses
The following table sets forth the detail of interest on financial liability instruments for the nine-months period ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 and the three-months period from July 01 to September 30, 2024 and 2023:
Accumulated
Quarterly
Interest expenses
2024
2023
2024
2023
In millions of COP
Deposits(1)
9,250,196
9,886,733
3,014,675
3,425,707
Borrowing costs(1)
1,042,095
1,230,742
307,744
417,227
Debt instruments in issue(2)
912,742
1,105,003
317,223
342,631
Lease liabilities
102,433
84,851
33,710
28,993
Preferred shares
42,975
42,975
14,325
14,325
Overnight funds
16,111
26,120
6,099
6,527
Other interest
31,931
42,274
8,742
17,012
Total interest expenses
11,398,483
12,418,698
3,702,518
4,252,422
(1) The intervention rate issued by the Banco de la República de Colombia for the period of 2024 started at 13.00% and closed at 10.75% and for 2023 it started at 12.00% and closed at 13.25%. This has an impact on the rates of deposits and financial obligations.
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(2) In 2024, the decrease occurs mainly due to maturities of debt securities in legal currency.
Net interest income is defined as interest on loan portfolio and financial leasing operations, interest on debt instruments measured by the effective interest method and interest expense amounts to COP 14,087,264 y COP 14,858,198 for the accumulated period of nine months ended on September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively and to COP 4,577,334 y COP 4,649,830 for the three-months period between July 1 and on September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
18.3. Commissions income, net
The Bank has elected to present the income from contracts with customers as an element in a line named “Commissions income, net” in the Condensed Intermediate Statement of Consolidated Results separated from the other income sources.
The information contained in this section about the fees and commission’s income presents information on the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of the income from ordinary activities which arise from a contract with a customer under the regulatory framework of IFRS 15 Revenue from Ordinary Activities from Contracts with Customers.
In the following table, the description of the main activities through which the Bank generates revenue from contracts with customers is presented:
Commissions income, net
Description
Banking services
Banking Services are related to commissions from the use of digital physical channels or once the customer makes a transaction. The performance obligation is fulfilled once the payment is delivered to its beneficiary and the proof of receipt of the payment is sent, in that moment, the collection of the commission charged to the customer is generated, which is a fixed amount. The commitment is satisfied during the entire validity of the contract with the customer. The Bank acts as principal.
Credit and debit card fees
In debit card product contracts, it is identified that the price assigned to the services promised by the Bank to the customers is fixed. Given that no financing component exists, it is established on the basis of the national and international interbank rate. Additionally, the product charges to the customers commissions for handling fees, at a determined time and with a fixed rate.
For Credit Cards, the commissions are the handling fees and depend on the card franchise. The commitment is satisfied in so far that the customer has capacity available on the card.
Other revenue received by the (issuer) credit card product, is advance commission; this revenue is the charge generated each time the customer makes a national or international advance, at owned or non-owned ATMs, or through a physical branch. The exchange bank fee is a revenue for the Issuing Bank of the credit card for the services provided to the business for the transaction effected at the point of sale. The commission is accrued and collected immediately at the establishment and has a fixed amount.
In the credit cards product there is a customer loyalty program, in which points are awarded for each transaction made by the customer in a retail establishment. The program is administrated by a third party who assumes the inventory and claims risks, for which it acts as agent. The Bank, recognized it as a lower value of the revenue from the exchange bank fee.
The rights and obligations of each party in respect of the goods and services for transfer are clearly identified, the payment terms are explicit, and it is probable, that is, it takes into consideration the capacity of the customer and the intention of having to pay the consideration at termination to those entitled to change the transferred goods or services. The revenue is recognized at a point in time: the Bank satisfies the performance obligation when the “control” of the goods or services was transferred to the customers.
Deposits
Deposits are related to the services generated from the offices network of the Bank once a customer makes a transaction. The Bank generally commits to maintain active channels for the products that the customer has with the Bank, with the purpose of making payments and transfers, sending statements and making transactions in general. The commissions are deducted from the deposit account, and they are incurred at a point in time. The Bank acts as principal.
Electronic services and ATMs
Revenue received from electronic services and ATMs arises through the provision of services so that the customers may make required transactions, and which are enabled by the Bank. These include online and real-time payments by the customers of the Bank holding a checking or savings accounts, with a debit or credit card for the products and services that the customer offers. Each transaction has a single price, for a single service. The provision of collection services or other different services provided by the Bank, through electronic equipment, generates consideration chargeable to the customer established contractually by the Bank as a fee. The Bank acts as principal and the revenue is recognized at a point in time.
Brokerage
Brokerage is a group of services for the negotiation and administration of operations for purchasing fixed revenue securities, equities and operations with derivatives in its own name, but on the account of others. The performance obligations are fulfilled at a point in time when the commission agent in making its best effort can execute the business entrusted by the customer in the best conditions. The performance obligations are considered satisfied once the service stipulated in the contract is fulfilled, as consideration fixed, or variable payments are agreed, depending on the service. The Bank acts generally as principal and in some special cases as agent.
Remittance
Revenue for remittance is received as consideration for the commitment established by the Bank to pay remittances sent by the remitting companies to the beneficiaries of the same. The commitment is satisfied at a point in time to the extent that the remittance is paid to the beneficiary.
The price is fixed, but may vary in accordance to the transferred amount, due to the operation being dependent on the volume of operations generated and the transaction type. There is no component of financing, nor the right to receive consideration dependent on the occurrence or not of a future event.
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Acceptances, Guarantees and Standby Letters of Credit
Banking Service from acceptances, guarantees and standby letters of credit which are not part of the portfolio of the Bank. There exist different performance obligations; the satisfaction of performance obligations occurs when the service is given to the customer. The consideration in these types of contracts may include fixed amounts, variable amounts, or both, and the Bank acts as principal. The revenue is recognized at a point in time.
Trust
Revenue related to Trust are received from the administration of the customer resources in the business of investment trusts, property trusts, management trusts, guarantee trusts, for the resources of the general social security system, Collective portfolios and Private Equity Funds (PEF). The commitments are established in contracts independently and in an explicit manner, and the services provided by the Bank are not inter-related between the contracts. The performance obligation corresponds to performing the best management in terms of the services to be provided in relation to trust characteristics, thus fixed and variable prices are established depending on the complexity of the business, similarly, revenues are recognized throughout or at a determined time. In all the established businesses it acts as principal.
Placement of Securities
Valores Bancolombia makes available its commercial strength for the deposit, reinvestment of resources through financial instruments to the issuing company. It receives a payment for deposits made. The commitment of the contract is satisfied to the extent that the resources requested by the issuer are obtained through the distribution desks of Valores Bancolombia. The collection is made monthly. It is established that Valores Bancolombia may undertake collection of these commissions at the end of the month through a collection account charged to the issuer, acting as principal.
Bancassurance
The Bank receives a commission for collecting insurance premiums at a given time and for allowing the use of its network to sell insurance from different insurance companies over time. The Bank in these bancassurance contracts acts as agent (intermediary between the customer and the insurance company), since it is the insurance company which assumes the risks, and which handles the complaints and claims of the customers inherent in each insurance. Therefore, the insurance company acts as principal before the customer. The prices agreed in bancassurance are defined as a percentage on the value of the policy premiums. The payment shall be tied to the premiums collected, sold or taken for the case of employees’ insurance. The aforementioned then means that the price is variable, since, the revenue will depend on the quantity of policies or calculations made by the insurance companies.
Collections
The Bank acting as principal, commits to collect outstanding invoices receivable by the collecting customers through the different channels offered by the bank, send the information of the collections made and credit the money to the savings or checking account defined by the collecting customer. The commitment is satisfied at a point in time to the extent that the money is collected by the different channels, the information of the said collections is delivered appropriately, and the resources are credited in real-time to the account agreed with the customer. For the service, the Bank receives a fixed payment, which is received for each transaction once the contract is in effect.
Services
These are the maintenance services performed on the fleet owned by the customers, these services are performed on demand, and the value of the service cost is invoiced plus an intermediation margin. The collection is made by the amount of expense invoiced by the provider plus an intermediation percentage, which ranges between 5% and 10% depending on the customer.
The contract is written, is based on a framework contract which is held between the customers which contains the general terms of negotiation and the payment terms are generally 30 days after generating the invoice. The revenue is recognized when the service is provided. There is no financing nor sanctions for early cancellations.
To view the details of the balance, refer to line ‘Logistics services’ in Note 18.4 Other operational Income.
Gains on sale of assets
These are the revenue from the sale of assets, where the sale value is higher than the book value recorded in the accounts, the difference representing the gains. The recognition of the revenue is at a point in time once the sale is realized. The Bank acts as principal in this type of transaction and the transaction price is determined by the market value of the asset being sold.
To view the details of the balance, refer to line ‘Gain on sale of assets’ in Note 18.4 Other operational Income.
Investment Banking
Investment Banking offers to customer’s financial advisory services in the structuring of businesses in accordance with the needs of each one of them. The advisory services consist in realizing a financial structuring of a credit or bond in which the Investment Bank offers the elements so that the company decides the best option for structuring the instrument. In the financial advisory contract, a best efforts clause is included.
The promises given to the customers are established in the contracts independently and explicitly. The services provided by the Investment Bank are not interrelated between the contracts, correspond to the independent advice agreed and do not include additional services in the commission agreed with the customer. The advisory services offered in each one of the contracts are identifiable separately from the other performance commitments that the Investment Bank may have with the customers. The Investment Bank does not have a standard contract for the provision of advisory services, given than each contract is tailored to the customer’s needs.
The transaction price is defined at the start of the contract and is assigned to each service provided independently. The price contains a fixed and a variable portion which is provided in the contracts. The variation depends on the placement amount for the case of a financial structuring contract and coordination of the issuance and conditions of the same. In these operations Banca de Inversion Bancolombia provides advice to the customers and the price shall depend at times on the success and amount of the operation. In the contracts subject to evaluation there are no incremental costs associated with the satisfaction of the commitments of the Bank with the customers provided for.
In the contracts signed with the customers, a penalty clause is established in case of a customer withdrawing from continuing with the provision of the services established in the commercial offer. The penalty shall be recognized in the financial statements once the Investment Bank is notified on the withdrawal under the concept of charges for early termination of the contract.
The Bank presents the information on revenue from contracts with customers in accordance with its operating segments defined earlier in Note 3. Operating Segments for each of the principal services offered.
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The following table shows the balances categorized by nature and by segment of revenue from ordinary activities from contracts with customers, for further information about composition of Bank’ segments see Note 3. Operating segments:
As of September 30, 2024
Banking
Colombia
Banking
Panama
Banking El Salvador
Banking
Guatemala
Trust
Investment
Banking
Brokerage
International
Banking
All Other
Segments
Total
In millions of COP
Revenue from contracts with customers
Commissions income
Credit and debit card fees and commercial establishments
1,955,541
203,922
179,981
65,662
-
-
-
1,432
-
2,406,538
Banking services
502,982
103,445
120,773
46,533
-
-
-
32,154
23,613
829,500
Payment and collections
762,920
12,031
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
774,951
Bancassurance
658,550
48,320
38
-
6
-
3
-
-
706,917
Fiduciary Activities and Securities
-
14,482
4,671
678
328,326
-
69,096
37
-
417,290
Acceptances, Guarantees and Standby Letters of Credit
53,942
21,047
4,415
1,426
-
-
-
424
-
81,254
Investment banking
-
1,339
1,558
-
-
59,109
6,826
-
-
68,832
Brokerage
-
10,453
-
-
-
-
16,288
-
-
26,741
Others
183,943
259
54,923
41,760
-
-
4,825
4,089
895
290,694
Total revenue of contracts with customers
4,117,878
415,298
366,359
156,059
328,332
59,109
97,038
38,136
24,508
5,602,717
For the three-months period from July 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024
Banking
Colombia
Banking
Panama
Banking El Salvador
Banking
Guatemala
Trust
Investment
Banking
Brokerage
International
Banking
All Other
Segments
Total
In millions of COP
Revenue from contracts with customers
Commissions income
Credit and debit card fees and commercial establishments
660,091
76,211
65,551
22,524
-
-
-
498
-
824,875
Banking services
184,884
26,777
42,813
17,560
-
-
-
10,312
8,792
291,138
Payment and collections
263,106
6,423
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
269,529
Bancassurance(1)
196,126
16,384
13
-
6
-
3
-
-
212,532
Fiduciary Activities and Securities(2)
-
4,767
1,687
242
113,881
-
24,686
13
-
145,276
Acceptances, Guarantees and Standby Letters of Credit
16,871
6,934
1,734
226
-
-
-
114
-
25,879
Investment banking
-
256
630
-
-
18,485
2,392
-
-
21,763
Brokerage
-
2,374
-
-
-
-
3,680
1
-
6,055
Others
65,769
81
19,799
16,228
-
-
2,041
1,432
382
105,732
Total revenue of contracts with customers
1,386,847
140,207
132,227
56,780
113,887
18,485
32,802
12,370
9,174
1,902,779
(1) Mainly in Bancolombia S.A. due to a decrease in the insurance collection and sales service.
(2)Mainly in Fiduciaria Bancolombia due to an increase in collective portfolios (trust accounts and income trusts).
As of September 30, 2023
Banking
Colombia
Banking
Panama
Banking El Salvador
Banking
Guatemala
Trust
Investment
Banking
Brokerage
International
Banking
All Other
Segments
Total
In millions of COP
Revenue from contracts with customers
Commissions income
Credit and debit card fees and commercial establishments
1,805,585
197,959
163,735
74,598
-
-
-
1,511
-
2,243,388
Banking services
440,462
71,767
118,784
51,962
-
-
-
28,323
16,421
727,719
Payment and collections
699,431
12,217
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
711,648
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Banking
Colombia
Banking
Panama
Banking El Salvador
Banking
Guatemala
Trust
Investment
Banking
Brokerage
International
Banking
All Other
Segments
Total
Bancassurance
656,242
55,027
59
-
3
-
6
-
-
711,337
Fiduciary Activities and Securities
-
14,994
4,966
619
268,455
-
55,576
41
-
344,651
Acceptances, Guarantees and Standby Letters of Credit
54,136
18,738
4,041
2,781
-
-
-
520
-
80,216
Investment banking
-
901
945
-
-
32,894
8,078
-
-
42,818
Brokerage
-
12,216
-
-
-
-
8,573
-
-
20,789
Others
184,248
272
57,122
41,844
115
-
6,193
4,246
5,319
299,359
Total revenue of contracts with customers
3,840,104
384,091
349,652
171,804
268,573
32,894
78,426
34,641
21,740
5,181,925
For the three-months period from July 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023
Banking
Colombia
Banking
Panama
Banking El Salvador
Banking
Guatemala
Trust
Investment
Banking
Brokerage
International
Banking
All Other
Segments
Total
In millions of COP
Revenue from contracts with customers
Commissions income
Credit and debit card fees and commercial establishments
608,836
65,417
49,617
21,301
-
-
-
443
-
745,614
Banking services
150,796
21,220
37,978
16,307
-
-
-
9,546
6,263
242,110
Payment and collections
237,767
6,475
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
244,242
Bancassurance
225,292
18,374
16
-
1
-
-
-
-
243,683
Fiduciary Activities and Securities
-
4,873
1,676
183
90,851
-
17,696
13
-
115,292
Acceptances, Guarantees and Standby Letters of Credit
18,512
6,467
1,214
699
-
-
-
95
-
26,987
Investment banking
-
152
289
-
-
8,741
2,782
-
-
11,964
Brokerage
-
3,483
-
-
-
-
2,299
-
-
5,782
Others
59,378
101
17,890
12,389
115
-
2,146
1,077
1,715
94,811
Total revenue of contracts with customers
1,300,581
126,562
108,680
50,879
90,967
8,741
24,923
11,174
7,978
1,730,485
For the determination of the transaction price, the Bank assigns to each one of the services the amount which represents the value expected to be received as consideration for each independent commitment, which is based on the relative price of independent sale. The price that the Bank determines for each performance obligation is done by defining the cost of each service, related tax and associated risks to the operation and inherent to the transaction plus the margin expected to be received in each one of the services, taking as references the market prices and conditions, as well as the segmentation of the customer.
In the transactions evaluated in the contracts, changes in the price of the transaction are not identified.
Contract assets with customers
The Bank receives payments from customers based on the provision of the service, in accordance to that established in the contracts. When the Bank incurs costs for providing the service prior to the invoicing, and if these are directly related with a contract, they improve the resources of the entity and are expected to recuperate, these costs correspond to a contract asset. Currently, the Group does not have assets related to contracts with customers.
As a practical expedient, the Bank recognizes the incremental costs of obtaining a contract as an expense when the amortization period of the asset is one year or less.
Contract liabilities with customers
The contract liabilities constitute the obligation of the Bank to transfer the services to a customer, for which the Group has received a payment on the part of the final customer or if the amount is due before the execution of the contract. They also include deferred income related to services that shall be delivered or provided in the future, which will be invoiced to the customer in advance, but which are still not due.
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Commissions Expenses
The following table sets forth the detail of commissions expenses for the six-months and three- months period ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:
Accumulated
Quarterly
2024
2023
2024
2023
In millions of COP
Banking services
1,209,031
1,082,427
420,921
369,022
Sales, collections and other services
647,361
620,720
211,122
215,207
Correspondent banking
452,205
340,419
155,757
130,896
Payments and collections
32,275
31,433
12,167
11,165
Others
168,637
149,400
64,468
46,263
Total commissions expenses
2,509,509
2,224,399
864,435
772,553
18.4. Other operating income
The following table sets forth the detail of other operating income net for the nine-months period ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 and the three-months period from July 01 to September 30, 2024 and 2023:
Accumulated
Quarterly
Other operating income
2024
2023
2024
2023
In millions of COP
Leases and related services
1,350,230
1,299,993
448,199
450,973
Net foreign exchange and Derivatives Foreign exchange contracts(1)
376,635
1,006,438
213,584
270,004
Gains on sale of assets(2)
61,640
132,789
28,645
41,729
Insurance(3)
40,501
71,022
2,514
16,386
Investment property valuation(4)
40,266
154,127
(11,554)
31,642
Logistics services(5)
36,872
123,047
13,712
34,642
Other reversals
35,346
26,845
9,178
12,964
Penalties for failure to contracts
6,204
11,484
1,218
3,553
Others
185,032
216,426
56,817
70,673
Total other operating income
2,132,726
3,042,171
762,313
932,566
(1) Corresponds to the management of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies and the volatility of the U.S. dollar.
(2) Corresponds mainly to lower gains on assets held for sale, mostly vehicles and assets returned from leasing contracts.
(3) Corresponds to income from insurance operations of Seguros Agromercantil S.A., subsidiary domiciled in Guatemala.
(4) In 2024, the decrease occurs due to the indexation of properties to the UVR and due to updating the appraisals of investment properties.
(5) The decrease is mainly due to the total closure of operations of the subsidiary Transportempo. See Note 1 Reporting entity.
18.5. Dividends and net income on equity investments
The following table sets forth the detail of dividends received, and share of profits of equity method investees for the nine-months period ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 and the three-months period from July 1 to September 30, 2024 and 2023:
Acumulated
Quarterly
Dividends and net income on equity investments
2024
2023
2024
2023
In millions of COP
Equity method(1)
187,910
178,212
54,598
49,160
Dividends(2)
68,795
78,324
34,928
22,132
Equity investments and other financial instruments(3)
(5,708)
(10,212)
2,475
1,000
Impairment of investments in associates(4)
(313,284)
-
-
-
Others(5)
13,520
54,874
-
-
Total dividends and net income on equity investments
(48,767)
301,198
92,001
72,292
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(1) As of September 30, 2024 and 2023, corresponds to income from equity method of investments in associates for COP 255,232 and COP 251,433 (includes valuation of investments in associates at fair value), respectively, and joint ventures for COP (67,322) and COP (73,221), respectively.
(2) As of September 30, 2024 and 2023, includes dividends received from equity investments at fair value through profit or loss for COP 1,377 and COP 813 and investments derecognised for COP 0 and COP 15, respectively; dividends from equity investments at fair value through OCI for COP 14,369 and COP 18,952, respectively, and returns received of the associate at fair value P.A. Viva Malls for COP 53,049 and COP 58,544, respectively.
(3) For 2024, the variation is mainly explained by the devaluation of the investment in Home Capital Colombia S.A.S. and Enka registered in Inversiones CFNS S.A.S. and valuation of the investment in Cartera Colectiva Abierta Fiducuenta registered in FCP Fondo Inmobiliario Colombia.
(4) For 2024, impairment of investments in joint ventures recognized in the Investment Banking segment for COP 156,205, in Bancolombia for COP 156,051 were recognized in Banking Colombia and in Negocios Digitales for COP 31 recognized in other segments.
(5) For 2024, there is a gain from the purchase in advantageous conditions of P.A. Sodimac for COP 13,520 and for 2023 for the purchase of P.A. Nomad Cabrera for COP 31,117 and P.A. Nomad Central for COP 23,757.
NOTE 19. OPERATING EXPENSES
19.1. Salaries and employee benefit
The detail for salaries and employee benefits for the nine and three-months period ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 are as follows:
Accumulated
Quarterly
Salaries and employee benefit
2024
2023
2024
2023
In millions of COP
Salaries(1)
1,827,290
1,719,113
615,336
568,597
Bonuses(2)
538,841
690,891
231,512
247,346
Social security contributions
460,488
415,246
146,185
131,076
Private premium(3)
459,169
488,338
171,939
149,305
Indemnization payment
195,297
145,813
37,096
58,099
Other benefits(4)
613,810
551,842
209,480
180,046
Total Salaries and employee benefit
4,094,895
4,011,243
1,411,548
1,334,469
(1) This is mainly explained by salary increases indexed to inflation.
(2) Corresponds mainly to bonuses for employees in accordance with the variable compensation model of the Bank.
(3) This is mainly explained by the adjustment to the provision in accordance with actuarial calculations.
(4) Includes vacations, severance and interest on severance, pension and employee benefits, mainly policy benefits, training and recreation.
19.2. Other administrative and general expenses
The details for administrative and general expenses for the nine and three-months period ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 are as follows:
Accumulated
Quarterly
Other administrative and general expenses
2024
2023
2024
2023
In millions of COP
Maintenance and repairs(1)
719,113
652,940
252,042
227,760
Fees(2)
610,283
652,698
205,902
220,866
Insurance
544,626
550,783
184,029
185,182
Data processing(3)
387,682
337,408
134,736
118,382
Frauds and claims(4)
307,570
234,640
132,605
100,145
Transport
180,794
172,876
56,839
57,022
Advertising
106,258
106,330
38,582
38,770
Cleaning and security services
98,858
96,093
33,764
30,183
Public services
98,100
91,407
33,947
31,236
Contributions and affiliations
89,590
81,954
29,269
18,000
Useful and stationery(5)
73,413
38,869
18,391
16,100
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Accumulated
Quarterly
Other administrative and general expenses
2024
2023
2024
2023
In millions of COP
Communications
56,791
57,322
19,729
18,690
Properties improvements and installation
41,488
41,878
16,453
16,541
Disputes, fines and sanctions
30,842
33,054
7,987
19,654
Real estate management
28,380
25,012
9,648
8,135
Travel expenses
21,373
22,588
8,188
7,515
Publications and subscriptions
17,127
16,619
5,179
5,110
Others
400,819
378,849
133,052
132,170
Total other administrative and general expenses
3,813,107
3,591,320
1,320,342
1,251,461
Taxes other than income tax(6)
1,125,119
1,093,676
344,293
398,947
(1) The increase is mainly in computer equipment maintenance.
(2) The decrease is mainly explained by lower digital transformation fees.
(3) The increase is mainly generated in license maintenance.
(4) The increase is generated mainly in virtual transactions and card frauds.
(5) The increase is mainly due to the issuance, personalization and packaging of debit and credit cards.
(6) The increase mainly generates in value added tax (IVA) and industry and commerce taxes.
19.3. Impairment, depreciation and amortization
The detail for Impairment, depreciation and amortization for the nine and three-months period ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 are as follows:
Accumulated
Quarterly
Impairment, depreciation and amortization
2024
2023
2024
2023
In millions of COP
Depreciation of premises and equipment(1)
481,461
460,279
155,542
169,387
Depreciation of right-of-use assets
152,346
177,225
52,972
56,515
Amortization of intangible assets
116,003
140,549
44,247
45,242
Impairment of other assets, net(2) (3)
54,496
10,833
17,801
(13,531)
Total impairment, depreciation and amortization
804,306
788,886
270,562
257,613
(1) See Note 8. Premises and equipment, net.
(2) Includes impairment of property and equipment for COP 369 in 2024 and COP 3,425 in 2023.
(3) The increase is mainly due to the impairment of foreclosed assets. In quarterly 2023, there was a recovery of the impairment of foreclosed assets at Banagrícola.
NOTE 20. EARNING PER SHARE (‘EPS’)
Basic EPS is calculated by reducing the income from continuing operations by the amount of dividends declared in the current period for each class of stock and by the contractual amount of dividends that must be paid for the current period. The remaining income is allocated according to the participation of each class of stock as if all the earnings for the period had been distributed. EPS is determined by dividing the total earnings allocated to each security by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding.
Diluted EPS is calculated by adjusting the average number of common and preferred shares outstanding to simulate the conversion of all dilutive potential common shares. The Bank had no dilutive potential common shares as of September 30, 2024 and 2023.
The following table summarizes information related to the computation of basic EPS for the nine and three-month periods ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 (in millions of pesos, except per share data):
Accumulated
Quarterly
2024
2023
2024
2023
Income from continuing operations before attribution of non-controlling interests
4,666,250
4,763,030
1,519,485
1,516,575
Less: Non-controlling interests from continuing operations
61,810
94,003
18,291
24,816
Net income from controlling interest
4,604,440
4,669,027
1,501,194
1,491,759
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Accumulated
Quarterly
2024
2023
2024
2023
Less: Preferred dividends declared
1,156,054
1,156,054
385,351
385,351
Less: Allocation of undistributed earnings to preferred stockholders
985,564
1,015,924
312,718
308,283
Net income allocated to common shareholders for basic and diluted EPS
2,462,822
2,497,049
803,125
798,125
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding used in basic EPS calculation (in millions)
510
510
510
510
Basic and diluted earnings per share to common shareholders
4,832
4,899
1,576
1,566
Basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations
4,832
4,899
1,576
1,566
NOTE 21. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The parent company is Bancolombia S.A. and transactions between companies included in the consolidation process and the Parent company meet the definition of related party transactions and were eliminated from the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements.
The Bank offers banking and financial services to its related parties in order to meet their transactional needs for investment and liquidity in the ordinary course of business. These transactions are carried out in terms similar to those of transactions with third parties. In the case of treasury operations, Bancolombia operates between its own position and its related parties through transactional channels or systems established for this purpose and under the conditions established by current regulations.
The details of transactions with related parties as of December 31, 2023, are included in the annual report of the consolidated financial statements of 2023. In the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024, the following relevant transactions with related parties occurred:
Investment in associates and joint ventures
As of September 30, 2024, there was impairment in investments in associates and joint ventures COP (313,284), mainly in Compañía de Financiamiento Tuya S.A. for COP (312,287) affecting the Consolidated Statement of Income. See note 18.5 Dividends and net income on equity investments.
Other assets, net
There is a decrease with respect to December 31, 2023 in other accounts receivable corresponding to outstanding items with the networks in means of payment with the associates A.C.H. Colombia S.A. COP (138,170) and Redeban Multicolor S.A. COP (96,831).
Deposits by customers
There is an increase with respect to December 31, 2023 in deposits by customers related to Stockholders with an interest equal or higher than 20% of the Bank's capital for COP 258,177, mainly in the Grupo Sura conglomerate and in deposits by customers with associates and joint ventures for COP 297,566 mainly in Protección S.A.
NOTE 22. LIABILITIES FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
The following table presents the reconciliation of the balances of liabilities from financing activities as of September 30, 2024 and 2023:
Balance as of January 1, 2024
Cash flows
Non-cash changes
Balance as of September 30, 2024
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Interests accrued
Other movements
In millions of COP
Liabilities from financing activities
Repurchase agreements and other similar secured borrowing
470,295
2,346,677
29,974
-
-
2,846,946
Borrowings from other financial institutions (1)
15,648,606
(4,990,244)
1,233,919
1,042,095
770
12,935,146
Debt securities in issue (1)
14,663,576
(2,148,345)
960,735
912,742
-
14,388,708
Preferred shares (2)
584,204
(57,702)
-
42,975
-
569,477
Total liabilities from financing activities
31,366,681
(4,849,614)
2,224,628
1,997,812
770
30,740,277
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(1)The cash flows disclosed in this table related with Borrowings from other financial institutions and Debt securities in issue include the interests paid during the year amounting to COP 1,072,304 and COP 741,898, respectively, which are classified as cash flows from operating activities in the Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Cash Flow.
(2)The cash flow amounting to COP 57,702 corresponds to the fixed minimum dividend paid to the preferred shares' holders and is included in the line "dividends paid" of the Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Cash Flow, which includes the dividends paid during the year to both preferred and common shares holders.
For further information see Note 14 Borrowings from other financial institutions.
Balance as of January 1, 2023
Cash flows
Non-cash changes
Balance as of September 30, 2023
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Interests accrued
Other movements
In millions of COP
Liabilities from financing activities
Repurchase agreements and other similar secured borrowing
189,052
298,783
(3,088)
-
-
484,747
Borrowings from other financial institutions (1)
19,692,638
(1,599,333)
(3,111,439)
1,230,742
1,071
16,213,679
Debt securities in issue (1)
19,575,988
(2,668,529)
(2,222,335)
1,105,003
-
15,790,127
Preferred shares (2)
584,204
(57,702)
-
42,975
-
569,477
Total liabilities from financing activities
40,041,882
(4,026,781)
(5,336,862)
2,378,720
1,071
33,058,030
(1)The cash flows disclosed in this table related with Borrowings from other financial institutions and Debt securities in issue include the interests paid during the year amounting to COP 1,085,468 and COP 1,012,183, respectively, which are classified as cash flows from operating activities in the Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Cash Flow.
(2)The cash flow amounting to COP 57,702 corresponds to the fixed minimum dividend paid to the preferred shares' holders and is included in the line "dividends paid" of the Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Cash Flow, which includes the dividends paid during the year to both preferred and common shares holders.
NOTE 23. FAIR VALUE OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
The following table presents the carrying amount and the fair value of the assets and liabilities as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:
Assets and liabilities
September 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
Carrying
amount
Fair
value
Carrying
amount
Fair
value
In millions of COP
Assets
Debt instruments at fair value through profit or loss(1)
22,347,019
22,347,019
12,096,407
12,096,407
Debt instruments at fair value through OCI
5,205,141
5,205,141
6,148,177
6,148,177
Debt instruments at amortized cost
7,539,384
7,557,096
6,848,082
6,840,867
Derivative financial instruments
2,464,399
2,464,399
6,252,270
6,252,270
Equity securities at fair value
714,984
714,984
543,210
543,210
Other financial instruments(1)
31,117
31,117
38,319
38,319
Loans and advances to customers at amortized cost, net(2)
253,050,237
259,039,692
237,728,544
239,105,396
Investment property
5,467,963
5,467,963
4,709,911
4,709,911
Investments in associates(3)
1,815,700
1,815,700
1,670,782
1,670,782
Total
298,635,944
304,643,111
276,035,702
277,405,339
Liabilities
Deposits by customers
259,758,641
260,676,193
247,941,180
249,340,519
Interbank deposits
725,285
725,285
606,141
606,141
Repurchase agreements and other similar secured borrowing
2,846,946
2,846,946
470,295
470,295
Derivative financial instruments
2,537,577
2,537,577
6,710,364
6,710,364
Borrowings from other financial institutions
12,935,146
12,935,146
15,648,606
15,648,606
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Preferred shares
569,477
408,262
584,204
394,550
Debt instruments in issue
14,388,708
14,477,079
14,663,576
14,468,650
Total
293,761,780
294,606,488
286,624,366
287,639,125
(1)For further information see Note 5.1. Financial assets investments.
(2)As of December 31, 2023, the fair value of the loans was undervalued by COP 333,672 due to the omission of a change in an input related to observable market rates. Upon detecting the inaccuracy, the Management proceeded to recalculate, finding that the difference with the previously disclosed value does not result in material impacts.
(3)It corresponds to investments in associates P.A. Viva Malls and Distrito Vera.
Fair value hierarchy
IFRS 13 establishes a fair value hierarchy of valuation techniques based on whether the inputs to those valuation techniques are observable or unobservable, that reflects the significance of inputs adopted in the measurement process. In accordance with IFRS, the financial instruments are classified as follows:
Level 1: Observable inputs that reflect quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. An active market is a market in which transactions for the asset or liability being measured take place with sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis.
Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly. Level 2 generally includes: (i) quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; (ii) quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, that is, markets in which there are few transactions for the asset or liability.
Level 3: Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. Level 3 assets and liabilities include financial instruments whose value is determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation. This category generally includes certain retained residual interests in securitizations, asset-backed securities (ABS) and highly structured or long-term derivative contracts where independent pricing information was not able to be obtained for a significant portion of the underlying assets.
Valuation process for fair value measurements
The valuation to fair value prices is performed using prices, methodologies and inputs provided by the official pricing services provider (Precia - Proveedor de Precios para Valoración S.A.) to the Bank.
All methodologies and procedures developed by the pricing services provider are supervised by the Financial Superintendence of Colombia, which has not objected to them.
Daily, the back-office Service Valuation Officer (SVO) verifies the valuation of investments, and the Credit and Financial Risk Manager area reports the results of the portfolio’s valuation.
Fair value measurement
Assets and liabilities
a. Debt instruments
The Bank assigns prices to those debt investments, using the prices provided by the official pricing services provider (Precia) and assigns the appropriate level according to the procedure described above. For securities not traded or over-the-counter such as certain bonds issued by other financial institutions, the Bank generally determines fair value utilizing internal valuation and standard techniques. These techniques include determination of expected future cash flows which are discounted using curves of the applicable currencies and the Colombian consumer price index (interest rate in this case), modified by the credit risk and liquidity risk. The interest rate is generally computed using observable market data and reference yield curves derived from quoted interest in appropriate time bandings, which match the timings of the cash flows and maturities of the instruments.
b. Equity securities and other financial instruments
The Bank performs the market price valuation of its investments in variable income using the prices provided by the official pricing services provider (Precia) and classifies those investments according to the procedure described above (Hierarchy of fair value section). Likewise, the fair value of unlisted equity securities and other financial instruments is based on an assessment of each individual investment using methodologies that include publicly-traded comparables derived by multiplying a key performance metric (e.g., earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) of the portfolio company by the relevant valuation multiple observed for comparable companies, acquisition comparables, and if necessary considered, are subject to appropriate discounts for lack of liquidity or marketability. Interests in investment funds, trusts and collective portfolios are valued using the investment unit value determined by the fund management company. For investment funds where the underlying assets are investment properties, the investment unit value depends on the investment properties value, determined as described below in “i. Investment property”.
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c. Derivative financial instruments
The Bank holds positions in standardized derivatives, such as futures over local stocks, and over the market representative rate. These instruments are evaluated according to the information provided by Precia, which perfectly matches the information provided by the Central Counterparty Clearing House – CCP.
Additionally, the Bank holds positions in Over The Counter (OTC) derivatives, which in the absence of prices, are valued using the inputs and methodologies provided by the pricing services provider, which have the no objection of the SFC.
The key inputs depend upon the type of derivative and the nature of the underlying instrument and include interest rate yield curves, foreign exchange rates, the spot price of the underlying volatility, credit curves and correlation of such inputs.
d. Credit valuation adjustment
The Bank measures the effects of the credit risk of its counterparties and its own creditworthiness in determining fair value of the swap, option and forward derivatives.
Counterparty credit-risk adjustments are applied to derivatives when the Bank’s position is a derivative asset and the Bank’s credit risk is incorporated when the position is a derivative liability. The Bank attempts to mitigate credit risk to third parties which are international banks by entering into master netting agreements. The agreements allow to offset or bring net amounts that are liabilities, derivates from transactions carried out by the different agreements. Master netting agreements take different forms and may allow payments to be made under a variety of other master agreements or other negotiation agreements between the same parties; some may have a monthly basis and others only apply at the time the agreements are terminated.
When assessing the impact of credit exposure, only the net counterparty exposure is considered at risk, due to the offsetting of certain same-counterparty positions and the application of cash and other collateral.
The Bank generally calculates the asset’s credit risk adjustment for derivatives transacted with international financial institutions by incorporating indicative credit related pricing that is generally observable in the market (Credit Default Swaps, “CDS”). The credit-risk adjustment for derivatives transacted with non-public counterparties is calculated by incorporating unobservable credit data derived from internal credit qualifications to the financial institutions and corporate companies located in each geography. The Bank also considers its own creditworthiness when determining the fair value of an instrument, including OTC derivative instruments if the Bank believes market participants would take that into account when transacting the respective instrument. The approach to measuring the impact of the Bank’s credit risk on an instrument transacted with international financial institutions is done using the asset swap curve calculated for subordinated bonds issued by the Bank in foreign currency. For derivatives transacted with local financial institutions, the Bank calculates the credit risk adjustment by incorporating credit risk data provided by rating agencies and released in the financial markets.
e. Impaired loans measured at fair value
The Bank measured certain impaired loans based on the fair value of the associated collateral less costs to sell. The fair values were determined as follows using external and internal valuation techniques or third party experts, depending on the type of underlying asset.
For vehicles under leasing arrangements, the Bank uses an internal valuation model based on price curves for each type of vehicle. Such curves show the expected price of the vehicle at different points in time based on the initial price and projection of economic variables such as inflation, devaluation and customs. The prices modelled in the curves are compared every six months with market information for the same or similar vehicles and in the case of significant deviation; the curve is adjusted to reflect the market conditions.
Other vehicles are measured using matrix pricing from a third party. This matrix is used by most of the market participants and is updated monthly. The matrix is developed from values provided by several price providers for identical or similar vehicles and considers brand, characteristics of the vehicles, and manufacturing date among other variables to determine the prices.
For real estate assets, a third-party qualified appraiser is used. The methodologies vary depending on the date of the last appraisal available for the property (the appraisal is estimated based on either of three approaches: cost, sales comparison and income approach, and is required every three years). When the property has been valued in the last 12 months and the market conditions have not shown significant changes, the most recent valuation is considered the fair value of the property.
For all other cases (for example, appraisals older than 12 months) the value of the property is updated by adjusting the value in the last appraisal for weighted factors such as location, type and characteristics of the property, size, structural conditions and the expected sales prices, among others. The factors are determined based on current market information gathered from several external real estate specialists. For all other cases (for example, appraisals older than 12 months) the value of the property is updated by adjusting the value in the last appraisal for weighted factors such as location, type and characteristics of the property, size, structural conditions and the expected sales prices, among others. The factors are determined based on current market information gathered from several external real estate specialists.
f. Assets held for sale measured at fair value less cost of sale
The Bank measures certain impaired foreclosed assets and premises and equipment held for sale based on fair value less costs to sell. The fair values were determined using external and internal valuation techniques, depending on the type of underlying asset. Those assets are
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comprised mainly of real estate properties for which the appraisal is conducted by experts considering factors such as the location, type and characteristics of the property, size, physical conditions and expected selling costs, among others. Likewise, in some cases the fair value is estimated considering comparable prices or promises of sale and offering prices from auctions process.
g. Mortgage-backed securities (“TIPS”) and Asset-Backed securities
The Bank invests in asset-backed securities for which underlying assets are mortgages and earnings under contracts issued by financial institutions and corporations, respectively. The Bank does not have a significant exposure to sub-prime securities. The asset-backed securities are denominated in local market TIPS and are classified as fair value through profit or loss. These asset-backed securities have different maturities and are generally classified by credit ratings.
TIPS are part of the Bank portfolio and its fair value is measured with published price by the official pricing services provider. These securities are leveled by margin and are assigned level 2 or 3 based on the Precia information.
Residual TIPS have their fair value measured using the discounted flow method, taking into account the amortization tables of the Titularizadora Colombiana, the betas in COP and UVR of Precia (used to construct the curves) and the margins; when they are residual TIPS of subordinated issues, a liquidity premium is applied. These securities are assigned level 3.
h. Investments in associates measured at fair value
The Bank recognizes its investments in P.A Viva Malls and P.A Distrito Vera as an associate at fair value. The estimated amount is provided by the fund manager as the variation of the units according to the units owned by the FCP Fondo Inmobiliario Colombia. The associate’s assets are comprised of investment properties which are measured using the following techniques: comparable prices, discounted cash flows, replacement cost and direct capitalization. For further information about techniques methodologies and inputs used by the external party see “Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements”.
i. Investment property
The Bank’s investment property is valued by external experts, who use valuation techniques based on comparable prices, direct capitalization, discounted cash flows and replacement costs.
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
The following table presents for each of the fair-value hierarchy levels the Bank’s assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:
Financial Assets
Type of instrument
September 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
Fair value hierarchy
Total fair value
Fair value hierarchy
Total fair value
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
In millions of COP
Investment securities
Debt instruments at fair value through profit or loss
Securities issued by the Colombian Government
7,266,798
2,304,133
-
9,570,931
4,363,135
362,470
-
4,725,605
Securities issued or secured by government entities
-
149,512
-
149,512
-
84,990
-
84,990
Securities issued by other financial institutions
177,067
531,025
85,115
793,207
41,003
654,446
78,729
774,178
Securities issued by foreign governments
8,166,727
3,473,873
-
11,640,600
3,621,960
2,652,440
-
6,274,400
Corporate bonds
90,418
85,121
17,230
192,769
125,010
97,940
14,284
237,234
Total debt instruments at fair value through profit or loss
15,701,010
6,543,664
102,345
22,347,019
8,151,108
3,852,286
93,013
12,096,407
Debt instruments at fair value through OCI
Securities issued by the Colombian Government
58,364
-
2,604,495
2,662,859
61,427
-
2,664,295
2,725,722
Securities issued by other financial institutions
202,739
111,217
49,909
363,865
224,049
149,257
-
373,306
Securities issued by foreign governments
1,572,679
-
-
1,572,679
1,675,193
762,803
-
2,437,996
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Corporate bonds
61,662
502,235
41,841
605,738
63,475
547,678
-
611,153
Total debt instruments at fair value through OCI
1,895,444
613,452
2,696,245
5,205,141
2,024,144
1,459,738
2,664,295
6,148,177
Total debt instruments
17,596,454
7,157,116
2,798,590
27,552,160
10,175,252
5,312,024
2,757,308
18,244,584
Equity securities
Equity securities
34,974
274,556
405,454
714,984
89,128
69,400
384,682
543,210
Total equity securities
34,974
274,556
405,454
714,984
89,128
69,400
384,682
543,210
Other financial assets
Other financial assets
-
-
31,117
31,117
-
-
38,319
38,319
Total other financial assets
-
-
31,117
31,117
-
-
38,319
38,319
Derivative financial instruments
Forwards
Foreign exchange contracts
-
491,775
531,206
1,022,981
-
3,308,258
1,073,648
4,381,906
Equity contracts
-
1,875
7,584
9,459
-
152
2,863
3,015
Total forwards
-
493,650
538,790
1,032,440
-
3,308,410
1,076,511
4,384,921
Swaps
Foreign exchange contracts
-
806,864
330,151
1,137,015
-
1,066,915
237,422
1,304,337
Interest rate contracts
97,743
72,454
36,143
206,340
130,792
206,011
15,621
352,424
Total swaps
97,743
879,318
366,294
1,343,355
130,792
1,272,926
253,043
1,656,761
Options
Foreign exchange contracts
125
45,098
43,381
88,604
6
136,979
73,603
210,588
Total options
125
45,098
43,381
88,604
6
136,979
73,603
210,588
Total derivative financial instruments
97,868
1,418,066
948,465
2,464,399
130,798
4,718,315
1,403,157
6,252,270
Investment properties
Lands
-
-
569,814
569,814
-
-
325,394
325,394
Buildings
-
-
4,898,149
4,898,149
-
-
4,384,517
4,384,517
Total investment properties
-
-
5,467,963
5,467,963
-
-
4,709,911
4,709,911
Investment in associates at fair value
Investment in associates at fair value
-
-
1,815,700
1,815,700
-
-
1,670,782
1,670,782
Total investment in associates at fair value
-
-
1,815,700
1,815,700
-
-
1,670,782
1,670,782
Total
17,729,296
8,849,738
11,467,289
38,046,323
10,395,178
10,099,739
10,964,159
31,459,076
Financial liabilities
Type of instrument
September 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
Fair value hierarchy
Total fair value
Fair value hierarchy
Total fair value
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
In millions of COP
Derivative financial instruments
Forwards
Foreign exchange contracts
-
769,949
181,024
950,973
-
4,458,528
67,825
4,526,353
Equity contracts
-
4,593
558
5,151
-
8,629
1,852
10,481
Total forwards
-
774,542
181,582
956,124
-
4,467,157
69,677
4,536,834
Swaps
Foreign exchange contracts
-
1,021,145
210,745
1,231,890
-
1,388,113
102,973
1,491,086
Interest rate contracts
95,111
150,418
13,814
259,343
126,728
312,051
11,078
449,857
Total swaps
95,111
1,171,563
224,559
1,491,233
126,728
1,700,164
114,051
1,940,943
Options
Foreign exchange contracts
54
90,166
-
90,220
19
232,568
-
232,587
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Financial liabilities
Type of instrument
September 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
Fair value hierarchy
Total fair value
Fair value hierarchy
Total fair value
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
In millions of COP
Total options
54
90,166
-
90,220
19
232,568
-
232,587
Total derivative financial instruments
95,165
2,036,271
406,141
2,537,577
126,747
6,399,889
183,728
6,710,364
Total
95,165
2,036,271
406,141
2,537,577
126,747
6,399,889
183,728
6,710,364
Fair value of assets and liabilities that are not measured at fair value in the Statement of Financial Position
The following table presents for each of the fair-value hierarchy levels the Bank’s assets and liabilities that are not measured at fair value in the Statement of Financial Position, but for which the fair value is disclosed at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:
Assets
Type of instrument
September 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
Fair value hierarchy
Total fair value
Fair value hierarchy
Total fair value
Level 1
Level 2
Level 1
Level 1
Level 2
Level 1
In millions of COP
Debt instruments
Securities issued by the Colombian Government
151,897
-
-
151,897
67,514
-
-
67,514
Securities issued or secured by government entities
-
47,780
3,296,501
3,344,281
-
49,980
3,075,936
3,125,916
Securities issued by other financial institutions
270,085
53,452
257,001
580,538
209,178
280,662
55,112
544,952
Securities issued by foreign governments
282,732
317,453
-
600,185
150,695
377,560
-
528,255
Corporate bonds
1,013,971
12,680
1,853,544
2,880,195
774,624
12,620
1,786,986
2,574,230
Total – Debt instruments
1,718,685
431,365
5,407,046
7,557,096
1,202,011
720,822
4,918,034
6,840,867
Loans and advances to customers, net
-
-
259,039,692
259,039,692
-
-
239,105,396
239,105,396
Total
1,718,685
431,365
264,446,738
266,596,788
1,202,011
720,822
244,023,430
245,946,263
Liabilities
Type of instrument
September 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
Fair value hierarchy
Total fair value
Fair value hierarchy
Total fair value
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
In millions of COP
Deposits by customers
-
62,633,964
198,042,229
260,676,193
-
60,236,355
189,104,164
249,340,519
Interbank deposits
-
-
725,285
725,285
-
-
606,141
606,141
Repurchase agreements and other similar secured borrowing
-
-
2,846,946
2,846,946
-
-
470,295
470,295
Borrowings from other financial institutions
-
-
12,935,146
12,935,146
-
-
15,648,606
15,648,606
Debt instruments in issue
9,707,860
2,280,456
2,488,763
14,477,079
8,021,700
4,025,322
2,421,628
14,468,650
Preferred shares
-
-
408,262
408,262
-
-
394,550
394,550
Total
9,707,860
64,914,420
217,446,631
292,068,911
8,021,700
64,261,677
208,645,384
280,928,761
IFRS requires entities to disclose the fair value of financial instruments, both assets and liabilities recognized and not recognized in the statement of financial position, for which it is practicable to estimate fair value. Certain categories of assets and liabilities, however, are not eligible for fair value accounting. The financial instruments below are not measured at fair value on a recurring and nonrecurring basis:
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Short-term financial instruments
Short-term financial instruments are valued at their carrying amounts included in the consolidated statement of financial position, which are reasonable estimates of fair value due to the relatively short period to maturity of the instruments. This approach was used for cash and cash equivalents, accrued interest receivable, customers’ acceptances, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued interest payable and bank acceptances outstanding.
Deposits from customers
The fair value of time deposits was estimated based on the discounted value of cash flows using the appropriate discount rate for the applicable maturity. Fair value of deposits with no contractual maturities represents the amount payable on demand as of the statement of financial position date.
Interbank deposits and repurchase agreements and other similar secured borrowings
Short-term interbank borrowings and repurchase agreements have been valued at their carrying amounts because of their relatively short-term nature. Long-term and domestic development bank borrowings have also been valued at their carrying amount because they bear interest at variable rates.
Borrowings from other financial institutions
The fair value of borrowings from other financial institutions were determined using discounted cash flow models. The cash flows projection of capital and interest was made according to the contractual terms, considering capital amortization and interest bearing. Subsequently, the cash flows were discounted using reference curves formed by the weighted average of the Bank’s deposit rates.
Debt instruments in issue
The fair value of debt instruments in issue, comprised of bonds issued by Bancolombia S.A. and its subsidiaries, was estimated substantially based on quoted market prices. The fair value of certain bonds which do not have a public trading market, were determined based on the discounted value of cash flows using the rates currently offered for bonds of similar remaining maturities and the Bank’s creditworthiness.
Preferred shares
In the valuation of the liability component of preferred shares related to the minimum dividend of 1% of the subscription price, the Bank uses the Gordon Model to price the obligation, taking into account its own credit risk, which is measured using the market spread based on observable inputs such as quoted prices of sovereign debt. The Gordon Model is commonly used to determine the intrinsic value of a stock based on a future series of dividends that are estimated by the Bank and growth at a constant rate considering the Bank’s own perspectives of the payout ratio.
Loans and advances to customers
Estimating the fair value of loans and advances to customers is considered an area of considerable uncertainty as there is no observable market. The loan portfolio is stratified into tranches and loans segments suchs as commercial, consumer, small business loans, mortgage and leasing. The fair value of loans and advances to customers and financial institutions is determined using a discounted cash flow methodology, considering each credit’s principal and interest projected cash flows to the prepayment date. The projected cash flows are discounted using reference curves according to the type of loan and its maturity date.
Items measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis
The Bank measures assets held for sale based on fair value less costs to sell. This category includes certain foreclosed assets and investments in associates held for sale. The fair values were determined using external and internal valuation techniques or third party experts, depending on the type of underlying asset. The following breakdown sets forth the fair value hierarchy of those assets classified by type:
Type of instrument
September 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
Fair value hierarchy
Total fair value
Fair value hierarchy
Total fair value
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
In millions of COP
Machinery and equipment
-
-
12,664
12,664
-
-
11,702
11,702
Real estate for residential purposes
-
-
146,316
146,316
-
-
117,476
117,476
Real estate different from residential properties
-
-
42,882
42,882
-
-
30,273
30,273
Total
-
-
201,862
201,862
-
-
159,451
159,451
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Changes in level 3 fair-value category
The table below presents reconciliation for all assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs at September 30, 2024 and 2023:
As of September 30, 2024
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Type of instrument
Balance,
January 1,
2024
Included
in
earnings
OCI
Purchases
Settlement
Reclassifications(1)
Prepaids
Transfers
in to
level 3
Transfers
out of
level 3
Balance,
September 30,
2024
In millions of COP
ASSETS
Debt instruments at fair value though profit or loss
Securities issued or secured by other financial entities
78,729
2,236
-
13,640
(11,309)
-
(2,200)
9,586
(5,567)
85,115
Corporate bonds
14,284
1,063
-
-
-
-
-
1,883
-
17,230
Total
93,013
3,299
-
13,640
(11,309)
-
(2,200)
11,469
(5,567)
102,345
Debt instruments at fair value through OCI
Securities issued by the Colombian Government
2,664,295
-
113,847
2,490,648
(2,664,295)
-
-
-
-
2,604,495
Securities issued or secured by other financial entities
-
-
(108)
50,016
-
-
-
-
-
49,908
Corporate bonds
-
-
2,324
39,518
-
-
-
-
-
41,842
Total
2,664,295
-
116,063
2,580,182
(2,664,295)
-
-
-
-
2,696,245
Derivative financial instruments
Foreign exchange contracts
1,384,673
(43,478)
-
464,002
(1,161,378)
(10,099)
-
349,943
(78,925)
904,738
Interest rate contracts
15,621
2,983
-
5,915
(2,852)
(230)
-
19,648
(4,942)
36,143
Equity contracts
2,863
-
-
7,584
(2,863)
-
-
-
-
7,584
Total
1,403,157
(40,495)
-
477,501
(1,167,093)
(10,329)
-
369,591
(83,867)
948,465
Equity securities
Equity securities
384,682
1,196
22,561
16,610
(19,593)
-
-
-
(2)
405,454
Total
384,682
1,196
22,561
16,610
(19,593)
-
-
-
(2)
405,454
Other financial instruments
Other financial instruments
38,319
(7,202)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
31,117
Total
38,319
(7,202)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
31,117
Investment in associates
PA Viva Malls
1,661,679
136,295
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,797,974
PA Distrito Vera
9,103
3,024
-
5,599
-
-
-
-
-
17,726
Total
1,670,782
139,319
-
5,599
-
-
-
-
-
1,815,700
Total Assets
6,254,248
96,117
138,624
3,093,532
(3,862,290)
(10,329)
(2,200)
381,060
(89,436)
5,999,326
LIABILITIES
Derivative financial instruments
Foreign exchange contracts
170,798
20,981
-
140,142
(86,706)
(10,099)
-
235,600
(78,947)
391,769
Interest rate contracts
11,078
7
-
23
(4,514)
(230)
-
13,608
(6,158)
13,814
Equity contracts
1,852
-
-
558
(1,852)
-
-
-
-
558
Total
183,728
20,988
-
140,723
(93,072)
(10,329)
-
249,208
(85,105)
406,141
Total liabilities
183,728
20,988
-
140,723
(93,072)
(10,329)
-
249,208
(85,105)
406,141
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As of September 30, 2023
Type of instrument
Balance,
January 1,
2023
Included
in
earnings
OCI
Purchases
Settlement
Reclassifications(1)
Prepaids
Transfers
in to
level 3
Transfers
out of
level 3
Balance,
September 30,
2023
In millions of COP
ASSETS
Debt instruments at fair value though profit or loss
Securities issued or secured by other financial entities
81,389
8,677
-
1,378
(11,560)
-
(7,082)
6,842
-
79,644
Corporate bonds
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
11,072
-
11,072
Total
81,389
8,677
-
1,378
(11,560)
-
(7,082)
17,914
-
90,716
Debt instruments at fair value through OCI
Securities issued by the Colombian Government
-
-
103,212
2,490,648
-
-
-
-
-
2,593,860
Total
-
-
103,212
2,490,648
-
-
-
-
-
2,593,860
Derivative financial instruments
Foreign exchange contracts
1,163,336
85,717
-
1,439,484
(749,095)
(29,734)
-
135,414
(161,523)
1,883,599
Interest rate contracts
29,170
(7,472)
-
1,389
(3,788)
(50)
-
181
(6,528)
12,902
Equity contracts
105
-
-
9,654
(105)
-
-
-
-
9,654
Total
1,192,611
78,245
-
1,450,527
(752,988)
(29,784)
-
135,595
(168,051)
1,906,155
Equity securities
Equity securities
462,253
(421)
(10,655)
6,331
(17,207)
-
-
-
-
440,301
Total
462,253
(421)
(10,655)
6,331
(17,207)
-
-
-
-
440,301
Other financial instruments
Other financial instruments
42,171
(21,262)
10,028
30,937
Total
42,171
(21,262)
10,028
30,937
Investment in associates
P.A. Viva Malls
1,530,459
181,613
-
917
-
-
-
-
-
1,712,989
P.A. Distrito Vera
1,697
18
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,715
Total
1,532,156
181,631
-
917
-
-
-
-
-
1,714,704
Total Assets
3,310,580
246,870
92,557
3,959,829
(781,755)
(29,784)
(7,082)
153,509
(168,051)
6,776,673
LIABILITIES
Derivative financial instruments
Foreign exchange contracts
348,027
205,118
-
473,348
(305,372)
(29,734)
-
39,505
(8,789)
722,103
Interest rate contracts
51,662
(4,246)
-
30,372
(18,551)
(50)
-
5,537
(22,726)
41,998
Equity contracts
-
-
-
6,140
-
-
-
-
-
6,140
Total
399,689
200,872
-
509,860
(323,923)
(29,784)
-
45,042
(31,515)
770,241
Total liabilities
399,689
200,872
-
509,860
(323,923)
(29,784)
-
45,042
(31,515)
770,241
(1)From derivative assets to derivative liabilities classified in level 3 and vice versa.
Level 3 fair value rollforward
The following were the significant level 3 transfers at September 30, 2024 and 2023:
As of September 30, 2024 and 2023, net transfers in the Bank for COP (1,238) and COP 136,536, respectively, from level 3 to level 2 of derivatives foreign exchange contracts and interest rate contracts, it was presented due to the transfer of the credit risk of the counterparty to the own credit risk. As of September 30, 2024, net transfers for COP 120,383, from level 2 to level 3 of the derivative foreign exchange contracts and interest rate contracts, it was presented due to the transfer of the credit risk from the Bank to the credit risk of the counterparty.
As of September 30, 2024 and 2023, unrealized gains and losses on debt instruments were COP 3,299 and COP 8,677; equity securities COP 1,196 and COP (421), respectively.
Transfers between level 1 and level 2 of the fair value hierarchy
The table below presents the transfers for all assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis between level 1 and level 2 as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:
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3Type of instrument
September 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
Transfers level 1
to level 2
Transfers level
2 to level 1
Transfers level 1
to level 2
Transfers level
2 to level 1
In millions of COP
Debt instruments at fair value though profit or loss
Securities issued or secured by foreign government
1,144
929
1,712
-
Securities issued or secured by government entities
-
-
13,619
-
Securities issued by the Colombian Government
55,896
-
-
-
Corporate bonds
2,100
-
-
8,397
Securities issued or secured by other financial entities
-
1,848
1,848
-
Total
59,140
2,777
17,179
8,397
Debt instruments at fair value through OCI
Securities issued or secured by foreign government
-
464,313
572,800
-
Securities issued or secured by other financial entities
-
60,636
64,944
-
Corporate bonds
-
-
-
95,572
Total
-
524,949
637,744
95,572
Equity securities
Equity securities
60,740
13,202
13,740
7
Total
60,740
13,202
13,740
7
As of September 30, 2024, the Bank transferred securities from level 1 to level 2, because such securities had lower liquidity and lower trading in an active market.
All transfers are assumed to occur at the end of the reporting period.
Quantitative information about level 3 fair value measurements
The fair value of financial instruments is, in certain circumstances, measured using valuation techniques that incorporate assumptions that are not evidenced by prices from observable market transactions in the same instrument and are not based on observable market data. Changing one or more of the inputs to the valuation models to reasonably possible alternative assumptions would change the fair values and therefore a valuation adjustment would be recognized in profit or loss. Favorable and unfavorable changes are determined on the basis of changes in the value of the instrument as a result of varying the levels of the unobservable input as described in the table below.
The following table sets forth information about significant unobservable inputs related to the Bank’s material categories of level 3 financial assets and liabilities and the sensitivity of these fair values to reasonably possible alternative assumptions.
As of September 30, 2024
Financial instrument
Fair value
Valuation
technique
Significant
unobservable input
Range of
inputs
Weighted
average
Sensitivity
100
basis point
increase
Sensitivity
100
basis point
decrease
In millions of COP
Debt instruments
Securities issued by other financial institutions
TIPS
65,529
Discounted cash flow
Yield
0.00% to 10.66%
3.37%
65,350
69,688
Prepayment Speed
Prepayment Speed
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
68,883
64,339
n/a
n/a
Other bonds
57,915
Discounted cash flow
Interest rate
0.24% to 1.13%
1.02%
57,073
60,268
Time deposits
11,580
Discounted cash flow
Interest rate
0.35% to 5.80%
2.65%
11,227
11,658
Total securities issued by other financial institutions
135,024
Securities issued by the Colombian Government
Bonds by government entities
2,604,495
Discounted cash flow
Yield
1.18% to 1.18%
1.18%
2,589,035
2,622,623
Corporate bonds
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Financial instrument
Fair value
Valuation
technique
Significant
unobservable input
Range of
inputs
Weighted
average
Sensitivity
100
basis point
increase
Sensitivity
100
basis point
decrease
Corporate bonds
59,071
Discounted cash flow
Yield
0.04% to 5.25%
3.99%
58,392
61,602
Total debt instruments
2,798,590
Equity securities
Equity securities
405,454
Price-based
Price
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Other financial instruments
Other financial instruments
31,117
Internal valuation methodology
Internal valuation methodology
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Derivative financial instruments
Forward
357,208
Discounted cash flow
Credit spread / Yield
0.00% to 41.65%
7.29%
356,319
358,104
Swaps
141,735
Discounted cash flow
Credit spread
0.00% to 56.88%
3.47%
138,665
145,306
Options
43,381
Discounted cash flow
Credit spread
0.12% to 34.68%
0.70%
43,053
43,564
Total derivative financial instruments
542,324
Investment in associates
P.A. Viva Malls
1,797,974
Price-based
Price
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
P.A. Distrito Vera
17,726
Price-based
Price
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Total investment in associates
1,815,700
As of December 31, 2023
Financial instrument
Fair value
Valuation
technique
Significant
unobservable input
Range of
inputs
Weighted
average
Sensitivity
100
basis point
increase
Sensitivity
100
basis point
decrease
In millions of COP
Debt instruments
Securities issued by other financial institutions
TIPS
74,087
Discounted cash flow
Yield
2.06% to 10.73%
5.48%
70,982
75,852
Prepayment Speed
Prepayment Speed
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
78,953
73,271
n/a
n/a
Time deposits
4,642
Discounted cash flow
Yield / Interest rate
2.15% to 5.70%
3.78%
4,277
4,701
Total securities issued by other financial institutions
78,729
Securities issued by the Colombian Government
Bonds by government entities
2,664,295
Discounted cash flow
Yield
0.00% to 1.18%
1.17%
2,658,010
2,679,372
Corporate bonds
Corporate bonds
14,284
Discounted cash flow
Yield
3.49% to 3.49%
3.49%
13,700
14,912
Total debt instruments
2,757,308
Equity securities
Equity securities
384,682
Price-based
Price
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Other financial instruments
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Financial instrument
Fair value
Valuation
technique
Significant
unobservable input
Range of
inputs
Weighted
average
Sensitivity
100
basis point
increase
Sensitivity
100
basis point
decrease
Other financial instruments
38,319
Internal valuation methodology
Internal valuation methodology
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Derivative financial instruments
Forward
1,006,834
Discounted cash flow
Credit spread / Yield
0.00% to 50.58%
7.22%
1,004,399
1,009,283
Swaps
138,992
Discounted cash flow
Credit spread
0.00% to 63.39%
5.86%
139,451
138,577
Options
73,603
Discounted cash flow
Credit spread
0.13% to 33.77%
0.57%
73,048
73,870
Total derivative financial instruments
1,219,429
Investment in associates
P.A Viva Malls
1,661,679
Price-based
Price
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
P.A Distrito Vera
9,103
Price-based
Price
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Total investment in associates
1,670,782
The following table sets forth information about valuation techniques used in the measurement of the fair value investment properties of the Bank, the significant unobservable inputs and the respective sensivity:
Methodology
Valuation technique
Significant unobservable input
Description of sensitivity
Sales Comparison Approach – SCA
The fair value assessment is based on the examination of prices at which similar properties in the same area recently sold. Since no two properties are identical the measurement valuation must take into account adjustments for the differences between the sold properties and those held by the Bank to earn rentals or for capital appreciation.
Comparable prices
The weighted average rates used in the capitalization methodology for revenues in the third quarter for 2024 are:
The ratio between monthly gross income and real estate value directly administered by the FIC (rental rate) considering the differences in placements and individual factors between properties and in a weighted way in the third quarter of 2024 are 0.86% and for December 31, 2023 was 0.82%.
An increase (light, normal, considerable, significant) in the capitalization rate used would generate a decrease (significant, considerable, normal, light) in the fair value of the asset, and vice versa.
An increase (light, normal, considerable, significant) in the leases used in the valuation would generate a (significant, light, considerable) increase in the fair value of the asset, and vice versa.
Income Approach
Used to estimate the fair value of the property by taking future net cash flows and discounting them at the capitalization rate.
Direct capitalization
Discounted cash flows
Cost approach
Used to estimate the fair value of the property considering the cost to replace or build a property at the same or equal conditions of the asset to be measured, deducting the accumulated depreciation charge and adding-up the amount of the land.
Replacement cost
There has been no change to the valuation technique during the year 2024 for each asset.
NOTE 24. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Approval of Consolidated Financial Statements
These Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements were approved by Chief Executive Financial for publication at November 08, 2024. The Financial Statements have been reviewed, not audited.
Redemption of Bonds maturing in 2025 Bancolombia S.A.
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On October 24, 2024, the Bank announced the redemption of bonds maturing in 2025 and 2029; on November 13, 2024, the Bank completed the total redemption of the 3,000% Senior Bonds in circulation maturing in 2025, issued by Bancolombia S.A. (the “2025 Bonds”). The Bank carried out the redemption under the make-whole mechanism (mechanism included in the prospectus of the 2025 Bonds, that allows the total redemption of the 2025 Bonds to be exercised) equivalent to the highest value between (i) the Treasury index (U.S. Treasury 5-year notes) plus 25 basis points accrued and unpaid until the redemption date of the 2025 Bonds and (ii) 100% of the principal of the 2025 Bonds plus the interest accrued and not paid until the redemption date of the 2025 Bonds. The total nominal value of the redemption was USD 212,600.
These bonds were designated as hedging instruments in the net exposure of the investment in Banistmo, so the total redemption transaction causes a discontinuation of coverage in an amount of USD 212,600.
Grupo Cibest
On October 29, 2024, Bancolombia S.A. (“Bancolombia”) announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized management to move forward with the steps necessary to modify the corporate structure of Bancolombia, its affiliates and subsidiaries (“Grupo Bancolombia”) through the creation of a holding company to be named Grupo Cibest S.A. (“Grupo Cibest”) as well as certain related corporate transactions (the “Corporate Structure Changes”).
The authorization of the Board of Directors includes carrying out all necessary actions to finalize the Corporate Structure Changes, including, but not limited to, those actions aimed at convening the Extraordinary General Shareholders’ Meeting once the required regulatory approvals are obtained.
RISK MANAGEMENT
In 2024, the global economy has experienced solid growth, alongside a gradual convergence of inflation toward target levels. This has prompted most central banks to pursue monetary normalization through cautious interest rate cuts. Nevertheless, geopolitical tensions, the global electoral super cycle, and local sociopolitical uncertainties have contributed to heightened asset volatility throughout the year.
Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk of an economic loss to the Bank due to a non-fulfillment of financial obligations by a customer or counterparty and arises principally from the decline on borrower´s creditworthiness or changes in the business climate. Credit risk is the single largest risk for the Bank's business; the Bank manages its exposure to credit risk.
The information below contains the maximum exposure to credit risk for the periods ending September 2024 and December 2023:
September 30, 2024
Maximum exposure to credit risk - Financial instruments subject to impairment
In millions of COP
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Total
Loans and Advances
234,584,472
17,567,474
17,416,558
269,568,504
Commercial
131,420,317
5,920,717
9,842,283
147,183,317
Consumer
45,231,505
5,493,402
4,034,596
54,759,503
Mortgage
34,836,785
2,808,536
1,894,208
39,539,529
Small Business Loans
928,742
140,681
104,464
1,173,887
Financial Leases
22,167,123
3,204,138
1,541,007
26,912,268
Off-Balance Sheet Exposures
42,848,670
264,090
182,976
43,295,736
Financial Guarantees
10,764,106
7,676
151,733
10,923,515
Loan Commitments
32,084,564
256,414
31,243
32,372,221
Loss Allowance
(2,649,790)
(2,955,449)
(11,218,126)
(16,823,365)
Total
274,783,352
14,876,115
6,381,408
296,040,875
December 31, 2023
Maximum exposure to credit risk - Financial instruments subject to impairment
In millions of COP
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Total
Loans and Advances
222,372,889
16,042,661
15,536,097
253,951,647
Commercial
120,773,927
5,453,537
8,459,932
134,687,396
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Maximum exposure to credit risk - Financial instruments subject to impairment
In millions of COP
Consumer
46,060,615
4,407,067
4,124,087
54,591,769
Mortgage
32,210,648
2,628,654
1,411,106
36,250,408
Small Business Loans
774,571
260,303
110,143
1,145,017
Financial Leases
22,553,128
3,293,100
1,430,829
27,277,057
Off-Balance Sheet Exposures
39,266,370
154,567
157,801
39,578,738
Financial Guarantees
12,533,868
26,889
130,441
12,691,198
Loan Commitments
26,732,502
127,678
27,360
26,887,540
Loss Allowance
(3,854,240)
(2,581,460)
(10,042,022)
(16,477,722)
Total
257,785,019
13,615,768
5,651,876
277,052,663
Maximum exposure to credit risk of the loans and advances refers to the carrying amount at the end of the period. It does not take into account any collateral received or any other credit risk mitigants.
Maximum exposure to credit risk of financial guarantees and loan commitments corresponds to the total amount guaranteed at the end of the period. It does not take into account any collateral received or any other credit risk mitigants.
a.Credit Risk Management - Loans and Advances
The third quarter of 2024 shows economic growth despite the slow reduction in inflation and interest rates, high unemployment rates, and the geopolitical tensions that continue to exist globally. About that, proactive credit risk management was maintained through the monitoring and follow-up of customers and portfolios, the evaluation of the conditions and specific requirements of each one; as well as the development of methods, tools and models to optimize collection. Monitoring and reviewing the credit portfolio continues to be a key factor in identifying and applying proactive strategies at different stages of the credit cycle.
The risk management of the different types of operations throughout the stages of the credit cycle carried out by the Group is developed through compliance with the policies, procedures and methodologies established in the Risk Management System (in Colombia the Comprehensive Risk Management System - SIAR), which also includes the general criteria for assessing, qualifying, assuming, controlling and covering the aforementioned risk. In addition, the management has developed manuals of procedures and methodologies that specify the policies and procedures for the different products and segments served by the banks and that take into account the strategy approved by the Board of Directors for the monitoring and control of credit risk.
Country Risk
This risk refers to the possibility of an entity incurring losses as a result of financial operations abroad due to adverse economic and/or political conditions in the country receiving those operations, either because of restrictions on the transfer of foreign exchange or because of factors not attributable to the commercial and financial condition of the country receiving those operations. This definition includes, but is not limited to, sovereign risk (SR) and transfer risk (TR) associated with such factors.
The guidelines, policies and methodologies for country risks management are maintained in accordance with what was revealed as of December 31, 2023.
At the end of September 2024 compared to December 2023, no alerts were presented changes in the country ratings in any investment, nor were adjustments made for deterioration. Of the relevant movements, the transfer of the investment in Wenia Ltd. from other immaterial entities of the Group to Investment Banking is highlighted. The variation in the value of investments is mainly attributed to variation in the exchange rate, results of the period of foreign subsidiaries and distribution of dividends.
b.Credit Quality Analysis - Loans and Financial Leases
At the end of September 2024, the Bank experienced positive dynamics in its portfolio compared to December 2023, with an increase of 6.1% in the consolidated portfolio balance in local currency. Part of this increase is explained by the impact of the devaluation of the peso against the dollar during the analysis period of the foreign currency portfolio of the Group, and an increase in exposure primarily in the commercial portfolio, within the Corporate segment, for Bancolombia, Banistmo, and Bam. Meanwhile, the mortgage portfolio, although generally stable, shows an upward trend throughout the year in Colombia. The Consumer and Microcredit portfolios in Colombia and Panama show slight contractions, while in El Salvador their balance gradually increases.
The 30-day past due loan ratio (consolidated) at stood at 5.50% as of September 2024, showing an increase compared to 5.39% in December 2023. The level of the bank´s non-performing loans is mainly impacted by the deterioration of the commercial portfolio, in the Corporate and SME segments in Colombia, as well as the mortgage portfolio in all regions. Conversely, the consumer portfolio showed a general improvement, particularly in Colombia, Guatemala, and Panama. Macroeconomic factors, such as the downward trend in inflation and the gradual intervention of interest rates by central banks, continue to boost the economy in the regions where the Group operates. However, geopolitical, social and economic uncertainty, continuing to affect consumption and significantly impacting the commerce, manufacturing, and construction
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sectors, which are fundamental pillars of the regional economy. All portfolios continue to be managed at different stages of the credit cycle in order to anticipate the materialization of risks and strategies for normalizing and containing the portfolio have been implemented.
Special Customer Administration (AEC)
The Bank implements proactive management in monitoring the credit risk of its clients, accompanied by extraordinary diagnostic spaces, early warning alert mechanisms, and general action strategies for client inclusion and follow-up.
As part of the monitoring strategies, the Bank has established a periodic committee to identify and manage risk situations arising from events that could potentially lead to a deterioration in the debtor's repayment capacity. This committee facilitates tailored solutions based on the circumstances of each client.
The amount and allowance of customer included in the described watch list, as of September 30, 2024 and December 2023 is shown below:
September 30, 2024
Watch List
Million COP
Risk Level
Amount
%
Allowance
Level 1 – Low Risk
13,807,434
6.46%
892,604
Level 2 – Medium Risk
4,546,855
8.21%
373,516
Level 3 – High Risk
3,835,267
50.71%
1,944,848
Level 4 – High Risk
5,450,173
61.31%
3,341,435
Total
27,639,729
23.71%
6,552,403
December 31, 2023
Watch List
Million COP
Risk Level
Amount
%
Allowance
Level 1 – Low Risk
14,358,838
1.02%
146,014
Level 2 – Medium Risk
4,744,341
7.38%
349,972
Level 3 – High Risk
2,886,649
53.31%
1,538,882
Level 4 – High Risk
5,239,356
73.24%
3,837,196
Total
27,229,184
21.57%
5,872,064
Risk Concentration – Loans and Advances
Concentration of loans by economic sector: The following table contains the detail of the portfolio of loans and financial leases by main economic activity of the borrower for the periods ending in September 2024 and December 2023:
September 30, 2024
Economic sector
Loans and advances
Local
Foreign
Total
In millions of COP
Agriculture
5,180,407
2,750,863
7,931,270
Petroleum and Mining Products
2,174,414
589,784
2,764,198
Food, Beverages and Tobacco
9,711,491
2,179,377
11,890,868
Chemical Production
4,834,559
364,973
5,199,532
Government
8,362,865
849,626
9,212,491
Construction
15,585,801
8,641,665
24,227,466
Commerce and Tourism
24,889,735
8,516,254
33,405,989
Transport and Communications
11,448,977
559,268
12,008,245
Public Services
12,417,793
1,271,803
13,689,596
Consumer Services
59,235,847
33,492,222
92,728,069
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Economic sector
Loans and advances
Local
Foreign
Total
In millions of COP
Commercial Services
28,611,667
12,842,809
41,454,476
Other Industries and Manufactured Products
9,736,939
5,319,365
15,056,304
Total
192,190,495
77,378,009
269,568,504
December 31, 2023
Economic sector
Loans and advances
Local
Foreign
Total
In millions of COP
Agriculture
5,162,973
2,488,789
7,651,762
Petroleum and Mining Products
1,846,238
234,523
2,080,761
Food, Beverages and Tobacco
9,147,936
888,429
10,036,365
Chemical Production
4,299,308
25,409
4,324,717
Government
8,369,707
887,448
9,257,155
Construction
16,202,035
5,561,782
21,763,817
Commerce and Tourism
23,803,830
11,068,049
34,871,879
Transport and Communications
9,574,318
351,176
9,925,494
Public Services
11,758,265
1,286,561
13,044,826
Consumer Services
59,032,642
32,965,565
91,998,207
Commercial Services
27,474,593
7,217,591
34,692,184
Other Industries and Manufactured Products
8,679,684
5,624,796
14,304,480
Total
185,351,529
68,600,118
253,951,647
Concentration of loan by maturity : The following table shows the ranges of maturity for the credit loans and financial leases, according for the remaining term for the completion of the contract of loans and financial leases for the periods ending in September 2024 and December 2023:
September 30, 2024
Maturity
Less Than 1 Year
Between 1 and 5 Years
Between 5 and 15 Years
Greater Than 15 Years
Total
In millions of COP
Commercial
46,104,150
59,489,162
40,681,070
908,935
147,183,317
Corporate
28,161,316
30,535,817
24,143,703
642,386
83,483,222
SME
4,631,706
7,668,177
2,507,462
120,285
14,927,630
Others
13,311,128
21,285,168
14,029,905
146,264
48,772,465
Consumer
1,238,941
26,607,576
26,178,704
734,282
54,759,503
Credit card
229,511
2,274,538
8,895,156
0
11,399,205
Vehicle
71,102
3,177,478
2,294,557
287
5,543,424
Order of payment
46,561
2,127,441
7,364,143
506,876
10,045,021
Others
891,767
19,028,119
7,624,848
227,119
27,771,853
Mortgage
73,546
1,075,639
10,163,429
28,226,915
39,539,529
VIS
13,528
275,974
2,411,142
12,424,855
15,125,499
Non-VIS
60,018
799,665
7,752,287
15,802,060
24,414,030
Finanacial Leases
1,507,215
8,813,114
13,030,525
3,561,414
26,912,268
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Maturity
Less Than 1 Year
Between 1 and 5 Years
Between 5 and 15 Years
Greater Than 15 Years
Total
In millions of COP
Small business loans
196,338
743,799
187,509
46,241
1,173,887
Total gross loans and financial leases
49,120,190
96,729,290
90,241,237
33,477,787
269,568,504
December 31, 2023
Maturity
Less Than 1 Year
Between 1 and 5 Years
Between 5 and 15 Years
Greater Than 15 Years
Total
In millions of COP
Commercial
40,601,345
57,828,301
35,936,869
320,881
134,687,396
Corporate
22,360,108
27,329,312
19,970,727
183,507
69,843,654
SME
4,486,326
7,497,307
2,200,274
16,650
14,200,557
Others
13,754,911
23,001,682
13,765,868
120,724
50,643,185
Consumer
1,289,150
26,549,043
26,086,537
667,039
54,591,769
Credit card
417,390
1,755,518
9,034,823
0
11,207,731
Vehicle
55,295
2,982,439
2,371,163
329
5,409,226
Order of payment
57,211
1,872,546
7,061,605
470,527
9,461,889
Others
759,254
19,938,540
7,618,946
196,183
28,512,923
Mortgage
75,189
1,005,831
9,601,783
25,567,605
36,250,408
VIS
23,303
264,232
2,157,322
10,552,767
12,997,624
Non-VIS
51,886
741,599
7,444,461
15,014,838
23,252,784
Financial Leases
1,639,218
9,165,622
12,939,908
3,532,309
27,277,057
Small business loans
208,429
737,255
194,581
4,752
1,145,017
Total gross loans and financial leases
43,813,331
95,286,052
84,759,678
30,092,586
253,951,647
Concentration by past due days: The following table shows the loans and financial leases according to past due days. Loans or financial leases are considered past due if it is more than one month overdue (i.e. 31 days):
September 30, 2024
Past-due
Period
0 - 30 Days
31 - 90 Days
91 - 120 Days
121 - 360 Days
More Than 360 Days
Total
In millions of COP
Commercial
141,446,456
651,136
344,559
1,321,880
3,419,286
147,183,317
Consumer
50,183,095
1,801,910
617,435
1,895,637
261,426
54,759,503
Mortgage
36,194,497
1,430,421
257,831
859,769
797,011
39,539,529
Financial Leases
25,865,414
319,839
91,121
246,111
389,783
26,912,268
Small Business Loan
1,049,708
42,000
12,593
49,255
20,331
1,173,887
Total
254,739,170
4,245,306
1,323,539
4,372,652
4,887,837
269,568,504
December 31, 2023
December 31, 2023
Past-due
Period
0 - 30 Days
31 - 90 Days
91 - 120 Days
121 - 360 Days
More Than 360 Days
Total
In millions of COP
Commercial
129,866,971
500,794
205,141
1,777,620
2,336,870
134,687,396
Consumer
49,418,431
2,244,017
794,005
1,994,748
140,568
54,591,769
Mortgage
33,524,034
1,290,817
212,433
599,351
623,773
36,250,408
Financial Leases
26,436,493
247,124
56,434
196,578
340,428
27,277,057
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Past-due
Small Business Loans
1,005,725
50,138
14,859
58,244
16,051
1,145,017
Total
240,251,654
4,332,890
1,282,872
4,626,541
3,457,690
253,951,647
a.Credit Risk Management – Other Financial Instruments
The portfolio is exposed to credit risks given the probability of incurring losses originated by the default in the payment of a coupon, principal and/or yields/dividends of a financial instrument by its issuer or counterparty. The probability of this type of events materializing may increase if there are scenarios of concentration in few issuers (counterparties) and whose credit performance is reflected by higher risk ratings; likewise, increases in credit risk may occur in scenarios in which the portfolio presents low levels of diversification at the level of type and sector of the counterparties with which financial asset transactions are carried out.
The Bank maintains the control and continuous monitoring of the assigned credit risk limits, as well as the consumption thereof. Additionally, the Bank follows up and manages alerts on counterparties and issuers of securities, based on public market information and news related to their performance; this allows mitigating the risks of default or reduction of value for the managed positions.
For credit risk management, each of the positions that make up the portfolio of the own position are adjusted to the policies and limits that have been defined and that seek to minimize the exposure to the same:
•Term Limits
•Credit Limits
•Counterparty Limits
•Master Agreement
•Margin Agreements
•Counterparty Alerts
a.Credit Quality Analysis - Other Financial Instruments
In order to evaluate the credit quality of a counterparty or issuer (to determine a risk level or profile), the Bank relies on two rating systems: an external one and an internal one, both of which allow to identify a degree of risk differentiated by segment and country and to apply the policies that have been established for issuers or counterparties with different levels of risk, in order to limit the impact on liquidity and/or the income statement of the Bank.
External credit rating system is divided by the type of rating applied to each instrument or counterparty; in this way the geographic location, the term and the type of instrument allow the assignment of a rating according to the methodology that each examining agency uses.
Internal credit rating system: The “ratings or risk profiles” scale is created with a range of levels that go from low exposure to high exposure (this can be reported in numerical or alphanumerical scales), where the rating model is sustained by the implementation and analysis of qualitative and quantitative variables at sector level, which according to the relative analysis of each variable, determine credit quality; in this way the internal credit rating system aims to establish adequate margin in decision-making regarding the management of financial instruments.
In accordance with the criteria and considerations specified in the internal rating allocation and external credit rating systems methodologies, the following schemes of relation can be established, according to credit quality given to each one of the qualification scales:
Low Risk: All investment grade positions (from AAA to BBB-), as well as those issuers that according to the information available (financial statements, relevant information, external ratings, CDS, among others) reflect adequate credit quality.
Medium Risk: All speculative grade positions (from BB+ to BB-), as well as those issuers that according to the available information (Financial statements, relevant information, external qualifications, CDS, among others) reflect weaknesses that could affect their financial situation in the medium term.
High Risk: All positions of speculative grade (from B+ to D), as well as those issuers that according to the information available (Financial statements, relevant information, external qualifications, CDS, among others) reflect a high probability of default of financial obligations or that already have failed to fulfill them.
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•Credit Quality Analysis of the Bank
Debt Instruments
Equity
Other financial instruments(1)
Derivatives(2)
September-2024
December-2023
September-2024
December-2023
September-2024
December-2023
September-2024
December-2023
In Millions of COP
Maximum Exposure to Credit Risk
Low Risk
27,902,783
21,078,496
401,294
220,967
0
21,976
547,086
1,711,788
Medium Risk
3,350,543
827,469
39,581
17,354
15,616
-
675
316
Hihg Risk
3,886,727
3,242,504
2,009
587
2,966
2966
2,177
17,327
Without Rating
0
-
272100.9309
304,302
12534.9
13,377
86645.15527
95319
Total
35,140,053
25,148,469
714,984
543,210
31,117
38,319
636,582
1,824,750
1) Corresponds to SAFE "Simple Agreement for Future Equity", in Inversiones CFNS S.A.S., Sistema de Inversiones y Negocios, S.A. and Banagrícola S.A (For 2023). For the year 2022 were revealed as debt securities and equity.
(2) For derivatives transactions counterparty risk is disclosed as long as the valuation is positive.
•Risk exposure by credit rating
Other financial instruments
September 2024
December 2023
In Millions of COP
Maximum Exposure to Credit Risk
Sovereign Risk
12,384,365
7,520,002
AAA
12,674,540
9,613,353
AA+
3,072,904
2,934,561
AA
727,582
761,139
AA-
184,356
285,253
A+
647,898
763,754
A
495,168
465,025
A-
402,501
396,755
BBB+
523,845
604,672
BBB
205,913
243,820
BBB-
190,393
1,808,396
Other
4,641,992
1,745,020
No rated
371,281
412,998
Total
36,522,737
27,554,748
•Financial credit quality of other financial instruments that are not in default nor impaired in value
Debt instruments: 100% of the debt instruments are not in default.
Equity: The positions do not represent significant risks.
Derivatives: 99.9% of the credit exposure does not present incidences of material default. The remaining percentage corresponds to default events at the end of the period.
•Maximum exposure level to the credit risk given:
Maximum Exposure
Collateral
Net Exposure
September-2024
December-2023
September-2024
December-2023
September-2024
December-2023
In Millions of COP
Maximum Exposure to Credit Risk
Debt Instruments
35,140,053
25,148,469
(3,035,910)
(1,407,484)
32,104,143
23,740,985
Derivatives
636,582
1,824,750
(465,815)
(698,662)
170,767
1,126,088
Equity
714,984
543,210
0
0
714,984
543,210
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Maximum Exposure
Collateral
Net Exposure
September-2024
December-2023
September-2024
December-2023
September-2024
December-2023
In Millions of COP
Other financial instruments
31,117
38,319
0
-
31,117
38,319
Total
36,522,737
27,554,748
(3,501,725)
(2,106,146)
33,021,012
25,448,602
Collateral Held (-) and Collateral Pledged (+)
•Collateral - other financial instruments
Level of collateral: Respect to the type of asset or operation, a collateral level is determined according to the policies defined for each product and the market where the operation is carried out.
Assets held as collateral in organized markets: The only assets that can be received as collateral are those defined by the central counterparties, the stock market where the operation is negotiated, those assets that are settled separately in different contracts or documents, which can be managed by each organization and must comply with the investment policies defined by the Bank, taking into account the credit limit for each type of asset or operation received or delivered, which collateral received are the best credit quality and liquidity.
Assets received as bilateral collateral between counterparties: The collateral accepted in international OTC derivative operations is agreed on bilaterally in the Credit Support Annex (CSA)1 and with fulfillment in cash in dollars and managed by ClearStream. This company acts on behalf of Bancolombia for making international margin calls and providing a better management of the collateral.
Collateral adjustments for margin agreements: The adjustments will be determined by the criteria applied by both the external and internal regulations in effect, and at the same time, mitigation standards are maintained so that the operation fulfills the liquidity and solidity criteria for settlement.
Credit risk concentration - other financial instruments
According to the regulations, the Bank must control daily the risk of positions of the Bank’s companies where the same issuer or counterparty stands, below the legal limits. By the same way, the positions of the Bank are verified in respect of the authorized risk levels in each country to guarantee the alerts and positions limits, that are considered outside of the Bank risk appetite.
Currently, the Bank's positions do not exceed the concentration limit.
MARKET RISK
Bancolombia’s Bank currently measure the treasury book exposure to market risk (including OTC derivatives positions) as well as the currency risk exposure of the banking book, which is provided to the Treasury Division, using a VaR methodology established in accordance with “Chapter XXXI of the Basic Accounting Circular”, issued by the Financial Superintendence of Colombia.
The VaR methodology established by “Chapter XXXI of the Basic Accounting Circular” is based on the model recommended by the Amendment to the Capital Accord to Incorporate Market Risks of Basel Committee, which focuses on the treasury book and excludes investments classified as amortized cost which are not being given as collateral and any other investment that comprises the banking book. In addition, the methodology aggregates all risks by the use of correlations, through an allocation system based on defined zones and bands, affected by given sensitivity factors.
Bancolombia use different models with the purpose of measure risk exposure and the portfolio diversification effect, the main metrics are: i) the standard methodology required by the Financial Superintendence of Colombia, is established by “Chapter XXXI of the Basic Accounting Circular”, and ii) the internal methodology of historical weighted simulation, which use a confidence level of 99%, a holding period of 10 days, a time frame of 250 business days and hierarchical VaR limits.
The guidelines and principles of the Bank´s Market Risk Management have been keeping in accordance with disclose of December 31, 2023.
The total market risk VaR had an increase of 40.4%, from COP 1,096,000 in December 31, 2023 to COP 1,539,264 in September 30, 2024. t The risk factor leading the increment is the exchange rate, which registered a greater exposure to the US dollar; followed by the interest rate factor driven mainly by the increase in United States government bonds and local public debt. The collective investment funds factor registered an increase mainly due a greater exposure of the Colombia Inmobiliario Fund, followed by the share price factor due to valuations in investments.
1 A Credit Support Annex (CSA) provides credit protection by setting forth the rules governing the mutual posting of collateral. CSAs are used in documenting collateral arrangements between two parties that trade privately negotiated (over the counter) derivative securities. The trade is documented under a standard contract called a master agreement, developed by the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA).
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Factor
September 30, 2024
In millions of Colombian pesos
End of Period
Average
Maximum
September, 2024
Minimum
January, 2024
Interest rate
533,749
490,084
503,979
453,240
Exchange rate
624,198
502,335
659,772
364,421
Stock price
354,777
348,911
351,362
346,694
Collective investment funds
26,540
23,720
24,884
18,005
VaR Total
1,539,264
1,365,050
1,539,997
1,182,360
Factor
December 31, 2023
In millions of Colombian pesos
End of Period
Average
Maximum
August, 2023
Minimum
January, 2023
Interest rate
405,467
418,472
542,464
383,914
Exchange rate
332,662
185,624
295,572
95,115
Stock price
342,024
332,443
338,540
312,136
Collective investment funds
15,847
23,292
27,923
24,207
VaR Total
1,096,000
959,832
1,204,500
815,373
On the other hand, regarding the VaR measured with the internal, no relevant variations were identified in the VaR metrics at the end of the quarter, nor were any exceedances of the approved limits.
This exposure has been permanently monitored by the Board of Directors and is an input for the decision-making process to preserve the stability in the Bank.
Non-trading instruments market risk measurement
Interest Risk Exposure (Banking Book)
The Bancolombia Group performs a sensitivity analysis of interest rate risk, estimating the impact on the net interest margin of each position in the banking book using a repricing model and assuming a positive parallel change of 100 basis points (bps) in the rates.
Table 1 provides information about the interest rate risk sensitivity of the Bancolombia Group's banking book positions.
Table 1. Sensitivity to Interest Rate Risk of the Banking Book
The chart below provides information about interest rate risk sensitivity in local currency (COP) at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:
September 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
In millions of COP
Assets sensitivity 100 bps
1,150,881
1,152,782
Liabilities sensitivity 100 bps
569,854
595,749
Net interest income sensitivity 100 bps
581,027
557,033
The chart below provides information about interest rate risk sensitivity in foreign currency (US dollars) at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:
September 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
In thousand of USD
Assets sensitivity 100 bps
77,167
75,052
Liabilities sensitivity 100 bps
76,492
74,800
Net interest income sensitivity 100 bps
675
252
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A positive net sensitivity denotes a higher sensitivity of assets than of liabilities and implies that a rise in interest rates will positively affect the Bank´s net interest income. A negative sensitivity denotes a higher sensitivity of liabilities than of assets and implies that a rise in interest rates will negatively affect the Bank´s net interest income. In the event of a decrease in interest rates, the impacts on net interest income would be opposite to those described above.
Total Exposure
As of septembrer 30, 2024, the net sensitivity of the banking book in legal currency to positive and parallel variations in interest rates of 100 basis points was COP 581,027. The variation in the sensitivity of the net interest margin between December 2023 and september 2024 is presented by the decrease in liability sensitivity due to the reduction in interbank borrowings, bonds and demand deposits.
On the other hand, the sensitivity to the net interest margin in foreign currency, assuming the same parallel displacement of 100 basis points presented an increase between December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2024 to USD 0.675 due to the increase of the fixed- rate loans offset by the increment in the fixed rate time deposits from Bancolombia’s Group.
Liquidity risk
During the first quarter, Bancolombia presented a comfortable liquidity level, continuing to monitor the established alerts. The liquid assets fullfilled the limits and comfortably covered the liquidity requirements of the Bank companies.
Liquidity risk exposure
In order to estimate liquidity risk, the Bank measures a liquidity coverage ratio to ensure holding liquid assets sufficient to cover potential net cash outflows over 30 days. This indicator allows the Bank to meet liquidity coverage for the next month. The liquidity coverage ratio is presented as follows:
Liquidity Coverage Ratio
September 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
In millions of COP
Net cash outflows into 30 days
17,453,748
13,752,496
Liquid Assets
49,508,129
50,680,823
Liquidity coverage ratio*
283.65%
368.52%
The coverage indicator presented a reduction from 368.5% in December 2023 to 283.65% in September 2024, mainly explained by the increase in Bancolombia's liquidity requirement, due to the reduction in the projection of the income in active liquidity operations and loans.
Liquid Assets
One of the main guidelines of the Bank is to maintain a solid liquidity position, therefore, the ALCO Committee, has established a minimum level of liquid assets, based on the funding needs of each subsidiary, to ensure, as far as possible, that it will always have sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities when they are due, under both normal and stressed conditions, without incurring unacceptable losses or risking damage to the Bank’s reputation.
The following table shows the liquid assets held by Bank:
Liquid Assets(1)
September 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
In millions of COP
High quality liquid assets
Cash
22,979,802
25,273,317
High quality liquid securities(2)
17,605,988
19,951,771
Other Liquid Assets
Other securities(3)
8,922,339
5,455,735
Total Liquid Assets
49,508,129
50,680,823
(1) Liquid assets: Liquid assets will be considered those that are easily realized and are part of the entity's portfolio or those that have been received as collateral in active operations in the money market and have not been subsequently used in passive operations in the money market. and do not have any mobility restrictions. The following are considered liquid assets: available assets, shares in open collective investment funds without a permanence agreement, shares registered on a stock exchange in Colombia that are eligible to be subject to repo or repo operations, and negotiable investments available for sale. sale of fixed income securities.
(2) High quality securities are considered to be those available and the shares that are eligible to be subject to repo or repo operations, additionally for those entities that are in the group of OMAS Placement Agents (ACO) those liquid assets that receive the Banco de la República
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for its monetary expansion and contraction operations described in section 3.1.1 of the External Regulatory Circular DODM-142 of the Banco de la República or otherwise (if it is not ACO) only those securities that are mandatory listing in the market maker program. This applies to all securities that are accepted as collateral by the central banks of the geographies where the Bancolombia Group is located. The characteristic of high liquidity is possessed by the available, in all cases, and those liquid assets that central banks use for their monetary expansion and contraction operations. Liquid assets are adjusted for market liquidity and currency risk.
(3) Other liquid assets: liquid assets that do not meet the quality characteristic are those included in this item.
Interest Rate Benchmark Reform
As part of the LIBOR benchmark reform that is being implemented since 2017 by the Financial Conduct Authority of the UK, in March of the present year, it was announced that the publication of LIBOR on a representative basis will cease for the one-week and two-month USD LIBOR settings immediately after December 31, 2021, and the remaining USD LIBOR settings immediately after June 30, 2023.
Grupo Bancolombia has taken the necessary measures to identify and implement the action plans required to address the discontinuation process of the LIBOR rate, among them, the approval of SOFR rate as the replacement rate of LIBOR in USD, which was approved by the Asset and Liability Management (ALM) Committee and the Risk Committee of the Board of Directors, to commenced with the development of products indexed to the new reference rate (SOFR).
The following tables provide a breakdown by currency and nature of financial instruments exposed to the LIBOR rate for the periods ending in September 2024 and December 2023:
September 30, 2024
millones COP
USD LIBOR1
Assets
Loans
1,791
Bonds
Derivatives
Total Assets
1,791
Liabilities
Loans
Term deposits
Total Liabilities
1 Cessation date: USD LIBOR 06/30/23. Portfolio balances and market value of derivative transactions outstanding at September 30, 2024.
December 31, 2023
millones COP
USD LIBOR1
Assets
Loans
66,351
Bonds
-
Derivatives
-
Total Assets
66,351
Liabilities
Loans
323
Term deposits
6,750
Total Liabilities
7,073
1 Cessation date: USD LIBOR 06/30/23. Portfolio balances and market value of derivative transactions outstanding at December 31, 2023. These correspond to transactions conducted before June 30, 2023, whose maturity will occur according to the agreed contractual terms.
Risk
Any failure by market participants, such as the Bank, and regulators to successfully introduce benchmark rates to replace LIBOR and implement effective transitional arrangements to address the discontinuation of LIBOR could result in disruption of the financial and capital markets. In addition, the transition process to an alternative reference rate could impact the Bank’s business, financial condition or result of operations, as a result of:
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•An adverse impact in pricing, liquidity, value, return and trading for a broad array of financial products, loans and derivatives that are included in the Bank’s financial assets and liabilities.
•Extensive changes to internal processes and documentation that contain references to LIBOR or use formulas that depend on LIBOR.
•Disputes, litigation or other actions with counterparties regarding the interpretation and enforceability of provisions in LIBOR -based products such as fallback language or other related provisions.
•The transition and development of appropriate systems and models to effectively transition the Bank’s risk management processes from LIBOR -based products to those based on one or more alternative reference rates in a timely manner; and
•An increase in prepayments of LIBOR -linked loans by the Bank’s clients.
From January 2022, products indexed to the SOFR rate began to be offered, additionally it was defined not to carry new operations indexed to the LIBOR rate. In turn, as an organization, we will continue, during 2024, on the transition process of operations that are indexed to LIBOR.
