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6-K 1 bbarpr1q23_6k.htm FORM 6-K
 

FORM 6-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Report of Foreign Issuer

 

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

 

For the month of May 2023

 

Commission File Number: 001-12568

 

 

BBVA Argentina Bank S.A.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

 

111 Córdoba Av, C1054AAA

Buenos Aires, Argentina

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:

 

Form 20-F

X

  Form 40-F
 

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):

 

Yes
 
  No

X

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):

 

Yes
 
  No

X

 

Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the Registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:

 

Yes
 
  No

X

 

If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): N/A

 
  
 

 

 

Banco BBVA Argentina S.A.

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

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1. Banco BBVA Argentina S.A. reports consolidated first quarter earnings for fiscal year 2023.
   
   

 

  
 

 

 

 

  
 

 

 

  
 

 

 

  
 

 

 

 

  
 
 

Banco BBVA Argentina S.A. announces First Quarter 2023 results

Buenos Aires, May 23, 2023 – Banco BBVA Argentina S.A (NYSE; BYMA; MAE: BBAR; LATIBEX: XBBAR) (“BBVA Argentina” or “BBVA” or “the Bank”) announced today its consolidated results for the first quarter (1Q23), ended on March 31, 2023.

As of January 1, 2020, the Bank started to inform its inflation adjusted results pursuant to IAS 29 reporting. To facilitate comparison, figures of comparable quarters of 2022 and 2023 have been updated according to IAS 29 reporting to reflect the accumulated effect of inflation adjustment for each period up to March 31, 2023.

1Q23 Highlights

·BBVA Argentina’s inflation adjusted net income in 1Q23 was $15.0 billion, 27.8% lower than the $20.8 billion reported on the fourth quarter of 2022 (4Q22), and 82.2% greater than the $8.2 billion reported on the first quarter of 2022 (1Q22).
·In 1Q23, BBVA Argentina posted an inflation adjusted average return on assets (ROAA) of 2.6% and an inflation adjusted average return on equity (ROAE) of 13.7%.
·Operating income in 1Q23 was $78.8 billion, 4.9% above the $75.1 billion recorded in 4Q22 and 55.7% over the $50.6 billion recorded in 1Q22.
·In terms of activity, total consolidated financing to the private sector in 1Q23 totaled $875.3 billion, decreasing 2.0% in real terms compared to 4Q22, and increasing 3.7% compared to 1Q22. In the quarter, the decline was mainly driven by a fall in other loans and in credit cards by 27.3% and 4.0% respectively. BBVA’s consolidated market share of private sector loans reached 9.33% as of 1Q23.
·Total consolidated deposits in 1Q23 totaled $1.6 trillion, falling 1.7% in real terms during the quarter, and 3.5% in the year. Quarterly increase was mainly explained by sight deposits, which contracted 4.9%. The Bank’s consolidated market share of private deposits reached 6.83% as of 1Q23.
·As of 1Q23, the non-performing loan ratio (NPL) reached 1.31%, with a 220.30% coverage ratio.
·The accumulated efficiency ratio in 1Q23 was 62.4%, improving versus 4Q22’s 64.0%, and 1Q22’s 72.2%.
·As of 1Q23, BBVA Argentina reached a regulatory capital ratio of 27.9%, entailing a $292.7 billion or 241.5% excess over minimum regulatory requirement. Tier I ratio was 27.5%.
·Total liquid assets represented 78.7% of the Bank’s total deposits as of 1Q23.
  
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Message from the CFO

“In spite of a less favorable global context and a local environment characterized by the difficulty of correcting current macroeconomic distortions and of meeting the established objectives in the loan agreement reached in March of last year with the International Monetary Fund, economic activity has shown dynamism in 2022. GDP grew 5.2% in 2022 and would fall 2.5% in 2023, according to BBVA Research. The global context, high local inflation (94.8% accumulated as of December 2022, and foreseeably higher in 2023), financial volatility, the limited leeway to adopt new stimulus measures, and uncertainty about economic policy in a presidential-election year, legitimate the expectations of a contraction of GDP in 2023.

In March 2023, private credit in pesos for the system grew 78% YoY, while BBVA Argentina increased its private loan portfolio in pesos by 117%. Unlike the System, the Bank’s YoY loan growth exceeded that of inflation (which reached 104.3% YoY as of March 2023), and achieved to increase its consolidated market share in the year by 144 bps, reaching 9.33%. Regarding private deposits, the system grew 106% while the Bank grew 98%, in this case the System beating inflation in the year. Consolidated market share of deposits for BBVA Argentina was 6.83%.

Referring to BBVA Argentina performance, a better operating income in March 2023 was a product of an improvement in interest income, boosted by the loan portfolio.

As of March 2023, BBVA Argentina reached an NPL ratio of 1.31%, way below the last available system NPL (March 2023) of 3.15%. Concerning liquidity and solvency indicators, the Bank ends the quarter with 78.7% and 27.9% respectively, levels which undoubtedly allow to address business growth in the case of an economic recovery.

As of the date of this report, the Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 28, 2023, approved the authorization request to the BCRA for the distribution of $50.4 billion, $35.6 billion of which were declared and approved by said Meeting and are added to the $14.8 billion pending distribution.

Relative to digitalization, our service offering has evolved in such way that by the end of March 2023, retail digital client penetration reached 62%, remaining stable versus a year back, while that of retail mobile clients reached 56% from 54% in the same period. In the quarter, new client acquisition through digital channels over traditional ones was 72%, while in 1Q22 it was 69%.

BBVA Argentina has a corporate responsibility with society, inherent to the Bank’s business model, which bolsters inclusion, financial education and supports scientific research and culture. The Bank works with the highest integrity, long-term vision and best practices, and is present through the BBVA Group in the main sustainability indexes.

Lastly, the Bank actively monitors its business, financial conditions and operating results, in the aim of keeping a competitive position to face contextual challenges in a decisive year for the Argentine Republic.”

Carmen Morillo Arroyo, CFO at BBVA Argentina

 

1Q23 Conference Call

Wednesday, May 24 - 12:00 p.m. Buenos Aires time (11:00 a.m. EST)

To participate, please dial-in:

+ 54-11-3984-5677 (Argentina)

+ 1-844-450-3851 (United States)

+ 1-412-317-6373 (International)

Web Phone: click here

Conference ID: BBVA

Webcast & Replay: click here

  
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Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements that reflect the current views and/or expectations of Banco BBVA Argentina and its management with respect to its performance, business and future events. We use words such as “believe,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “expect,” “intend,” “target,” “estimate,” “project,” “predict,” “forecast,” “guideline,” “seek,” “future,” “should” and other similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements, but they are not the only way we identify such statements. Such statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions. We caution you that a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the plans, objectives, expectations, estimates and intentions expressed in this release. Actual results, performance or events may differ materially from those in such statements due to, without limitation, (i) changes in general economic, financial, business, political, legal, social or other conditions in Argentina or elsewhere in Latin America or changes in either developed or emerging markets, (ii) changes in regional, national and international business and economic conditions, including inflation, (iii) changes in interest rates and the cost of deposits, which may, among other things, affect margins, (iv) unanticipated increases in financing or other costs or the inability to obtain additional debt or equity financing on attractive terms, which may limit our ability to fund existing operations and to finance new activities, (v) changes in government regulation, including tax and banking regulations, (vi) changes in the policies of Argentine authorities, (vii) adverse legal or regulatory disputes or proceedings, (viii) competition in banking and financial services, (ix) changes in the financial condition, creditworthiness or solvency of the customers, debtors or counterparties of Banco BBVA Argentina, (x) increase in the allowances for loan losses, (xi) technological changes or an inability to implement new technologies, (xii) changes in consumer spending and saving habits, (xiii) the ability to implement our business strategy and (xiv) fluctuations in the exchange rate of the Peso. The matters discussed herein may also be affected by risks and uncertainties described from time to time in Banco BBVA Argentina’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Comisión Nacional de Valores (CNV). Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as the date of this document. Banco BBVA Argentina is under no obligation and expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Information

This earnings release has been prepared in accordance with the accounting framework established by the Central Bank of Argentina (“BCRA”), based on International Financial Reporting Standards (“I.F.R.S.”) and the resolutions adopted by the International Accounting Standards Board (“I.A.S.B”) and by the Federación Argentina de Consejos Profesionales de Ciencias Económicas (“F.A.C.P.E.”), with the following exceptions:

a) The exclusion of the application of the IFRS 9 impairment model for non-financial public sector debt instruments.

b) In March 2022, the shares corresponding to the remaining participation in Prisma Medios de Pago S.A. (“Prisma”) were transferred, which were measured at fair value pursuant to April 29, 2019, and March 22, 2021 Memorandums received from the BCRA, and the income (loss) from their sale was recorded in the quarter ended March 31, 2022. Had IFRS rules been applied to determine the fair value mentioned, results for the quarter ended on March 31, 2022 would have been modified. Nonetheless, this does not generate differences regarding the value of equity as of December 31, 2022.

The information in this press release contains unaudited financial information that consolidates, line item by line item, all of the banking activities of BBVA Argentina, including: BBVA Asset Management Argentina S.A., Consolidar AFJP-undergoing liquidation proceeding, PSA Finance Argentina Compañía Financiera S.A. (“PSA”) and Volkswagen Financial Services Compañía Financiera S.A (“VWFS”).

BBVA Seguros Argentina S.A. is disclosed on a consolidated basis recorded as Investments in associates (reported under the proportional consolidation method), and the corresponding results are reported as “Income from associates”), same as Rombo Compañía Financiera S.A. (“Rombo”), Play Digital S.A. (“MODO”), Openpay Argentina S.A. and Interbanking S.A.

Financial statements of subsidiaries have been elaborated as of the same dates and periods as Banco BBVA Argentina S.A.’s. In the case of consolidated companies PSA and VWFS, financial statements were prepared considering the B.C.R.A. accounting framework for institutions belonging to “Group C”, considering the model established by the IFRS 9 5.5. “Impairment” section for periods starting as of January 1, 2022, excluding debt instruments from the non-financial public sector.

The information published by the BBVA Group for Argentina is prepared according to IFRS, without considering the temporary exceptions established by BCRA.

  
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Quarterly Results

INCOME STATEMENT BBVA ARGENTINA CONSOLIDATED
In millions of AR$ - Inflation adjusted       ∆ %
  1Q23 4Q22 1Q22 QoQ YoY
Net Interest Income   131,189   129,124  80,143  1.6%   63.7%
Net Fee Income  11,327  12,376  13,554   (8.5%) (16.4%)
Net income from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through P&L 6,978 6,084 8,347   14.7% (16.4%)
Net income from write-down of assets at amortized cost and at fair value through OCI   38   (710)  (70) 105.4% 154.3%
Foreign exchange and gold gains 1,055 447 3,497 136.0% (69.8%)
Other operating income 5,492 6,665 6,893 (17.6%) (20.3%)
Loan loss allowances   (8,178)   (8,945)   (4,636)  8.6% (76.4%)
Net operating income   147,901   145,041   107,728  2.0%   37.3%
Personnel benefits (22,053) (22,312) (18,519)  1.2% (19.1%)
Adminsitrative expenses (23,980) (21,187) (19,438) (13.2%) (23.4%)
Depreciation and amortization   (2,820)   (4,078)   (3,339)   30.8%   15.5%
Other operating expenses (20,291) (22,372) (15,841)  9.3% (28.1%)
Operarting expenses (69,144) (69,949) (57,137)  1.2% (21.0%)
Operating income  78,757  75,092  50,591  4.9%   55.7%
Income from associates  (60) 145   (546)  (141.4%)   89.0%
Income from net monetary position (56,796) (44,482) (38,263) (27.7%) (48.4%)
Net income before income tax   21,901  30,755  11,782 (28.8%)   85.9%
Income tax   (6,882)   (9,942)   (3,540)   30.8% (94.4%)
Net income for the period  15,019  20,813 8,242 (27.8%)   82.2%
Owners of the parent  15,029  21,105 8,553 (28.8%)   75.7%
Non-controlling interests  (10)   (292)   (311)   96.6%   96.8%
           
Other comprehensive Income (OCI) (1)   (644)   (6,576) 2,706   90.2%  (123.8%)
Total comprehensive income  14,375  14,237  10,948  1.0%   31.3%
           
(1) Net of Income Tax.          

BBVA Argentina 1Q23 net income was $15.0 billion, declining 27.8% or $5.8 billion quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) and increasing 82.2% or $6.8 billion year-over-year (YoY). This implied a quarterly ROAE of 13.7% and a quarterly ROAA of 2.6%.

Quarterly operating results are mainly explained by greater interest income driven by (i) better interest income results as a product of a higher monetary policy rate compared to the previous quarter, which allowed a higher average interest rate, and (ii) a decline in other operating expenses.

This effect was partially offset by an increase in (i) net fee income and, (ii) an increase in administrative expenses.

It is worth mentioning that on 1Q23, the lines net income from measurement of financial instruments at FV through P&L and other operating income, respectively, include the effect of the sale of the 49% remaining position of the Bank in Prisma, which generated a total benefit before taxes of $7.1 billion at current currency. Additionally, a marginal effect of this sale is also seen in the line foreign exchange and gold gains.

  
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Net Income for the period was highly impacted by income from net monetary position, as inflation increased from 17.3%1 in 4Q22 to 21.7%1 in 1Q23.

Lastly, the OCI line totaled a loss of $644 million, mainly due to results of financial instruments at fair value through OCI.

EARNINGS PER SHARE BBVA ARGENTINA CONSOLIDATED
        ∆ %
  1Q23 4Q22 1Q22 QoQ YoY
Financial Statement information          
Net income for the period attributable to owners of the parent (in AR$ millions, inflation adjusted)  15,029  21,105 8,553 (28.8%)   75.7%
Total shares outstanding (1)   612,710   612,710   612,710   -   -
Market information          
Closing price of ordinary share at BYMA (in AR$) 537.7 455.2 225.0   18.1% 139.0%
Closing price of ADS at NYSE (in USD)  3.9  3.9  3.5  0.5%   10.7%
Book value per share (in AR$)  750.39  726.93  647.36  3.2%   15.9%
Price-to-book ratio (BYMA price) (%) 71.66 62.62 34.76   14.4% 106.2%
Earnings per share (in AR$) 24.53 34.45 13.96 (28.8%)   75.7%
Earnings per ADS(2) (in AR$) 73.59  103.34 41.88 (28.8%)   75.7%
           
(1) In thousands of shares.          
(2) Each ADS accounts for 3 ordinary shares          


1 Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos (INDEC).

  
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Net Interest Income

 

NET INTEREST INCOME BBVA ARGENTINA CONSOLIDATED
In millions of AR$ - Inflation adjusted       ∆ %
  1Q23 4Q22 1Q22 QoQ YoY
Net Interest Income   131,189   129,124  80,143  1.6%   63.7%
Interest Income   249,199   245,555   141,005  1.5%   76.7%
From government securities   105,424   104,264  49,408  1.1% 113.4%
From private securities 220 201 194  9.5%   13.4%
Interest from loans and other financing  95,186  86,637  55,490  9.9%   71.5%
Financial Sector 516 607 728 (15.0%) (29.1%)
Overdrafts  17,288  12,384 4,862  39.6%   255.6%
Discounted Instruments  19,288  17,191 9,270  12.2%   108.1%
Mortgage loans 1,066 838 862  27.2%  23.7%
Pledge loans 3,432 3,405 3,022 0.8%  13.6%
Consumer Loans  12,126  10,902 8,988  11.2%  34.9%
Credit Cards  26,264  24,240  16,474 8.3%  59.4%
Financial leases 880 790 525  11.4%  67.6%
Loans for the prefinancing and financing of exports 154 173 264 (11.0%) (41.7%)
Other loans  14,172  16,107  10,495 (12.0%)  35.0%
Premiums on reverse REPO transactions  17,522  13,268  15,138   32.1%   15.7%
CER/UVA clause adjustment  30,646  41,031  20,597 (25.3%)   48.8%
Other interest income 201 154 178   30.5%   12.9%
Interest expenses   118,010   116,431  60,862  1.4%   93.9%
Deposits   110,950   105,356  55,392  5.3% 100.3%
Checking accounts  12,691  11,767  10,637 7.9%  19.3%
Savings accounts 508 602 320 (15.6%)  58.8%
Time deposits and Investment accounts  97,751  92,987  44,435 5.1%   120.0%
Other liabilities from financial transactions 186 218 211 (14.7%) (11.8%)
Interfinancial loans received 2,089 2,967 1,799 (29.6%)   16.1%
Premiums on REPO transactions -  5  3  (100.0%)  (100.0%)
CER/UVA clause adjustment 4,784 7,881 3,457 (39.3%)   38.4%
Other interest expense  1  4 - (75.0%)  N/A 

 

Net interest income for 1Q23 was $131.2 billion, increasing 1.6% or $2.1 billion QoQ, and 63.7% or $51.0 billion YoY. In 1Q23, interest income, in monetary and percentage terms, increased more than interest expense, mainly due to (i) increase in income from interests from loans, in particular overdrafts, discounted instruments and credit cards, and (ii) increases in income from REPOs. The items mentioned take place in a context of increasing interest rates of products, derived from an increase in the monetary policy rate by the BCRA during the previous and current quarter.

In 1Q23, interest income totaled $249.2 billion, increasing 1.5% compared to 4Q22 and 76.7% compared to 1Q22. Quarterly increase is mainly driven by (i) an increase in interests from loans, mainly overdrafts, discounted instruments and credit cards, especially due to the increment in interest, and (ii) an increase in REPO premiums.

Income from government securities increased 1.1% compared to 4Q22, and 113.4% compared to 1Q22. This is partially due to the higher average position in LELIQ, added to a slightly higher average monetary policy rate compared to the prior quarter. 93% of these results are explained by government securities at fair value through OCI (of which 72% are BCRA securities) and 4% are securities at amortized cost (2027 National Treasury Bonds at fixed rate and National Treasury Bonds Private 0.70 Badlar Rate maturing on November 2027, used for reserve requirement integration).

  
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Interest income from loans and other financing totaled $95.2 billion, increasing 9.9% QoQ and 71.5% YoY. Quarterly growth is mainly due to an increase in overdrafts by 39.6%, discounted instruments by 12.2% and credit cards by 8.3%, all of them denoting the increase in rates.

Income from CER/UVA adjustments fell 25.3% QoQ and 48.8% YoY. Quarterly decline is explained by the delay with which the inflation adjustment effects are recorded, and impact on the subsequent financial statements.72% of income from interests from CER/UVA clause adjustments is explained by interests generated by bonds linked to such indexes.

Interest expenses totaled $118.0 billion, denoting a 1.4% increase QoQ and a 93.9% increase YoY. Quarterly increase is described by higher time deposit expenses, offset by a fall in CER/UVA adjustment expenses (connected to CER-linked time deposits).

Interests from time deposits (including investment accounts) explain 82.8% of interest expenses, versus 79.9% the previous quarter. These increased 5.1% QoQ and 120.0% YoY.

NIM

As of 1Q23, net interest margin (NIM) was 31.3%, above the 30.3% reported in 4Q22. In 1Q23, NIM in pesos was 32.4% and 2.0% in U.S. dollars.

ASSETS & LIABILITIES PERFORMANCE - TOTAL BBVA ARGENTINA CONSOLIDATED
In millions of AR$. Rates and spreads in annualized %
  1Q23 4Q22 1Q22
  Average Balance Interest Earned/Paid Average Real Rate Average Balance Interest Earned/Paid Average Real Rate Average Balance Interest Earned/Paid Average Real Rate
Total interest-earning assets  1,698,963 249,199 59.5%  1,691,008 245,639 57.6%  1,689,352 141,005 33.9%
Debt securities  851,600 145,133 69.1%  833,615 148,808 70.8%  836,833   78,194 37.9%
Loans to customers/financial institutions  819,015 104,057 51.5%  818,426   96,828 46.9%  829,924   62,805 30.7%
Loans to the BCRA 2   8 1622.2% 1   1 396.7%   -   4 -
Other assets 28,346   1 0.0% 38,965   1 0.0% 22,595   2 0.0%
Total non interest-earning assets  584,025  - 0.0%  544,268  (84) -0.1%  664,634  - 0.0%
Total Assets  2,282,988 249,199 44.3%  2,235,275 245,555 43.6%  2,353,986 141,005 24.3%
Total interest-bearing liabilities  1,168,425 118,010 41.0%  1,135,183 116,431 40.7%  1,227,595   60,862 20.1%
Sight deposits  427,601  508 0.5%  409,409  603 0.6%  493,002  321 0.3%
Time deposits and investment accounts  626,295 102,535 66.4%  609,176 100,867 65.7%  551,364   47,891 35.2%
Debt securities issued  44 51 470.1%   152  111 288.8%   754  131 70.3%
Other liabilities  114,485   14,916 52.8%  116,445   14,850 50.6%  182,476   12,519 27.8%
Total non-interest-bearing liabilities  1,114,563  - 0.0%  1,100,092  - 0.0%  1,126,391  - 0.0%
Total liabilities and equity  2,282,988 118,010 21.0%  2,235,275 116,431 20.7%  2,353,986   60,862 10.5%
                   
NIM - Total     31.3%     30.3%     19.2%
Spread - Total     18.5%     16.9%     13.7%
                   
Nominal rates are calculated over a 365-day year
Does not include Net income from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through P&L nor Net income from write-down of assets at amortized cost and at fair value through OCI
Sight deposits include savings accounts and interest-bearing checking accounts. Non interest-bearing accounts are included in non-interest-bearing liabilities.
  
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ASSETS & LIABILITIES PERFORMANCE - AR$ BBVA ARGENTINA CONSOLIDATED
In millions of AR$. Rates and spreads in annualized %                
  1Q23 4Q22 1Q22
  Average Balance Interest Earned/Paid Average Real Rate Average Balance Interest Earned/Paid Average Real Rate Average Balance Interest Earned/Paid Average Real Rate
Total interest-earning assets  1,638,335 248,852 61.6%  1,622,426 245,278 60.0%  1,625,199 140,560 35.1%
Debt securities  841,540 145,090 69.9%  820,280 148,775 72.0%  830,894   78,190 38.2%
Loans to customers/financial institutions  768,913 103,754 54.7%  772,304   96,502 49.6%  781,344   62,366 32.4%
Loans to the BCRA 1   8 3244.4% 1   1 396.7%   -   4 -
Other assets 27,881  - 0.0% 29,841  - 0.0% 12,961  - 0.0%
Total non interest-earning assets  272,980  - 0.0%  267,824  - 0.0%  332,321  - 0.0%
Total Assets  1,911,315 248,852 52.8%  1,890,251 245,278 51.5%  1,957,520 140,560 29.1%
Total interest-bearing liabilities  921,031 117,962 51.9%  909,858 116,392 50.8%  956,892   60,813 25.8%
Savings accounts  212,929  504 1.0%  214,943  599 1.1%  259,694  317 0.5%
Time deposits and Investment accounts  595,860 102,521 69.8%  579,707 100,853 69.0%  516,094   47,875 37.6%
Debt securities issued  44 51 470.1%   152  111 288.8%   754  131 70.3%
Other liabilities  112,198   14,886 53.8%  115,055   14,829 51.1%  180,351   12,491 28.1%
Total non-interest-bearing liabilities  988,263  - 0.0%  988,304  - 0.0%  996,993  - 0.0%
Total liabilities and equity  1,909,294 117,962 25.1%  1,898,162 116,392 24.3%  1,953,886   60,813 12.6%
                   
NIM - AR$     32.4%     31.5%     19.9%
Spread - AR$     9.7%     9.2%     9.3%
                   
Nominal rates are calculated over a 365-day year
Does not include Net income from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through P&L nor Net income from write-down of assets at amortized cost and at fair value through OCI
Sight deposits include savings accounts and interest-bearing checking accounts. Non interest-bearing accounts are included in non-interest-bearing liabilities.

ASSETS & LIABILITIES PERFORMANCE - FOREIGN CURRENCY BBVA ARGENTINA CONSOLIDATED
In millions of AR$. Rates and spreads in annualized %
  1Q23 4Q22 1Q22
  Average Balance Interest Earned/Paid Average Real Rate Average Balance Interest Earned/Paid Average Real Rate Average Balance Interest Earned/Paid Average Real Rate
Total interest-earning assets  60,628  347 2.3%  68,582  360 2.1%  64,153  445 2.8%
Debt securities  10,060 43 1.7%  13,336 33 1.0% 5,939   4 0.3%
Loans to customers/financial institutions  50,102  303 2.5%  46,122  326 2.8%  48,580  439 3.7%
Loans to the BCRA  1  - 0.0% -  - - -  - -
Other assets 465   1 0.9% 9,124   1 0.1% 9,635   2 0.1%
Total non interest-earning assets   311,045  - 0.0%   276,443  (84) -0.1%   332,313  - 0.0%
Total Assets   371,673  347 0.4%   345,025  276 0.3%   396,466  445 0.5%
Total interest-bearing liabilities   247,394 48 0.1%   225,325 39 0.1%   270,703 49 0.1%
Savings accounts   214,672   4 0.0%   194,466   4 0.0%   233,309   4 0.0%
Time deposits and Investment accounts  30,435 14 0.2%  29,469 15 0.2%  35,270 16 0.2%
Other liabilities 2,287 30 5.3% 1,390 21 5.9% 2,125 29 5.5%
Total non-interest-bearing liabilities   126,300  - 0.0%   111,788  - 0.0%   129,397  - 0.0%
Total liabilities and equity   373,694 48 0.1%   337,113 39 0.0%   400,100 49 0.0%
                   
NIM - Foreign currency     2.0%     1.9%     2.5%
Spread - Foreign currency     2.2%     2.0%     2.7%
                   
Nominal rates are calculated over a 365-day year
Does not include Net income from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through P&L nor Net income from write-down of assets at amortized cost and at fair value through OCI
Sight deposits include savings accounts and interest-bearing checking accounts. Non interest-bearing accounts are included in non-interest-bearing liabilities.
  
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Net Fee Income

NET FEE INCOME BBVA ARGENTINA CONSOLIDATED
In millions of AR$ - Inflation adjusted       ∆ %
  1Q23 4Q22 1Q22 QoQ YoY
Net Fee Income  11,327  12,376  13,554   (8.5%) (16.4%)
Fee Income  21,978  24,074  26,465   (8.7%) (17.0%)
Linked to liabilities 9,011  10,233  10,888 (11.9%) (17.2%)
From credit cards (1) 8,165 9,356  11,083 (12.7%) (26.3%)
Linked to loans 2,434 2,156 2,032   12.9%   19.8%
From insurance 968 1,039 1,143   (6.8%) (15.3%)
From foreign trade and foreign currency transactions 1,010 989 1,048  2.1%   (3.6%)
Other fee income 390 301 271   29.6%   43.9%
Fee expenses  10,651  11,698  12,911   (9.0%) (17.5%)
 (1) Includes results from Puntos BBVA royalty program pursuant to IFRS 15 regulation.        

Net fee income as of 1Q23 totaled $11.3 billion, decreasing 8.5% or $1.0 billion QoQ and 16.4% or $2.2 billion YoY.

In 1Q23, fee income totaled $22.0 billion, falling 8.7% QoQ and 17.0% YoY. The quarterly decrease is mainly explained by (i) the 12.7% fall in fees from credit cards, considering that this line includes Puntos BBVA program negative effect, and that there has been an increased exchange of BBVA credit points due to seasonal factors, and (ii) fees linked to liabilities, where a decrease is observed compared to 4Q22 due to the price increase applied during said quarter.

Regarding fee expenses, these totaled $10.7 billion, falling 9.0% QoQ and 17.5% YoY. Lower expenses in the quarter are partially explained by increased expenditures at year end, linked to commercial promotions and acquisition costs.

Net Income from Measurement of Financial Instruments at Fair Value and Foreign Exchange and Gold Gains/Losses

NET INCOME FROM FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AT FAIR VALUE (FV) THROUGH P&L BBVA ARGENTINA CONSOLIDATED
In millions of AR$ - Inflation adjusted       ∆ %
  1Q23 4Q22 1Q22 QoQ YoY
Net Income from financial instruments at FV through P&L 6978 6,084 8,347   14.7% (16.4%)
 Income from financial assets sale or write-off  - - 5,342  N/A   (100.0%)
Income from government securities 5,712 5,973 1,421   (4.4%) 302.0%
Income from private securities 642 689 265   (6.8%) 142.3%
Interest rate swaps   22  (19) (2) 215.8%  n.m 
Income from foreign currency forward transactions 629   (531) 1,325 218.5% (52.5%)
Income from put option long position  (27)  (28) -  3.6%  N/A 
Income from corporate bonds - -  2  N/A   (100.0%)
Other - - (6)  N/A  100.0%

In 1Q23, net income from financial instruments at fair value (FV) through P&L was $7.0 billion, increasing 14.7% or $894 million QoQ and decreasing 16.4% or $1.4 billion YoY.

  
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Quarterly results are mainly explained by an increase in the income from foreign currency forward transactions line item.

In the year, a contrast is generated by the sale procedure of the Bank’s remaining position in Prisma. As of March 18, 2022, the transfer of the whole remaining stock participation of the Bank in Prisma Medios de Pago S.A. was completed for a price of USD 40 million. This generated profit of $5.4 billion in the Income from write-down or sale of financial assets line item.

 

DIFFERENCES IN QUOTED PRICES OF GOLD AND FOREIGN FOREIGN CURRENCY BBVA ARGENTINA CONSOLIDATED
In millions of AR$ - Inflation adjusted       ∆ %
  1Q23 4Q22 1Q22 QoQ YoY
Foreign exchange and gold gains/(losses) (1) 1,055 447 3,497 136.0% (69.8%)
From foreign exchange position   (2,304)   (2,419)   (827)  4.8%  (178.6%)
Income from purchase-sale of foreign currency 3,359 2,866 4,324   17.2% (22.3%)
Net income from financial instruments at FV through P&L (2) 629   (531) 1,325 218.5% (52.5%)
Income from foreign currency forward transactions 629   (531) 1,325 218.5% (52.5%)
Total differences in quoted prices of gold & foreign currency (1) + (2) 1,684  (84) 4,822  n.m  (65.1%)

In 1Q23, the total differences in quoted prices of gold and foreign currency showed profit for $1.1 billion, increasing 136.0% or $608 million compared to 4Q22.

The quarterly increase in foreign exchange and gold gains is mainly explained by a lower loss contained in the From foreign exchange position line and a higher gain in income from purchase-sale of foreign currency (boosted by BBVA Argentina’s participation in the Expoagro 2023 in March).

Other Operating Income

OTHER OPERATING INCOME BBVA ARGENTINA CONSOLIDATED
In millions of AR$ - Inflation adjusted       ∆ %
  1Q23 4Q22 1Q22 QoQ YoY
Operating Income 5,492 6,665 6,893 (17.6%) (20.3%)
Rental of safe deposit boxes (1) 684 811 1,053 (15.7%) (35.0%)
Adjustments and interest on miscellaneous receivables (1) 2,062 2,404 1,557 (14.2%)   32.4%
Punitive interest (1) 221 185 117   19.5%   88.9%
Loans recovered 652 1,575 809 (58.6%) (19.4%)
Non-current assets held for sale 476 287 521   65.9%   (8.6%)
Fee income from credit and debit cards (1) - - 1,715  N/A   (100.0%)
Fee expenses recovery 219 254 276 (13.8%) (20.7%)
Rents 245 240   92  2.1% 166.3%
Sindicated transaction fees 100   63 146   58.7% (31.5%)
Other Operating Income(2) 833 846 607   (1.5%)   37.2%
(1) Included in the efficiency ratio calculation
(2) Includes some of the concepts used in the efficiency ratio calculation

In 1Q23 other operating income totaled $5.5 billion, falling 17.6% or $1.2 billion QoQ, and 20.3% or $1.4 billion YoY. Quarterly decrease is partially explained by a 58.6% decline in the Loans recovered line item, followed by a 14.7% fall in the Adjustments and interest on miscellaneous receivables line.

  
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Operating Expenses

Personnel Benefits and Administrative Expenses

PERSONNEL BENEFITS & ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES BBVA ARGENTINA CONSOLIDATED
In millions of AR$ - Inflation adjusted       ∆ %
  1Q23 4Q22 1Q22 QoQ YoY
Total Personnel Benefits and Adminsitrative Expenses  46,033  43,499  37,957  5.8%   21.3%
Personnel Benefits (1)  22,053  22,312  18,519   (1.2%)   19.1%
Administrative expenses (1)  23,980  21,187  19,438   13.2%   23.4%
Travel expenses 120 452   84 (73.5%)   42.9%
Outsourced administrative expenses 2,654 2,384 1,406   11.3%   88.8%
Security services 548 529 574  3.6%   (4.5%)
Fees to Bank Directors and Supervisory Committee   24   50   26 (52.0%)   (7.7%)
Other fees 652 794 718 (17.9%)   (9.2%)
Insurance 190 181 220  5.0% (13.6%)
Rent 3,496 2,752 3,184   27.0%  9.8%
Stationery and supplies   24   23   53  4.3% (54.7%)
Electricity and communications 814 753 807  8.1%  0.9%
Advertising 1,548 1,190 1,042   30.1%   48.6%
Taxes 4,830 4,713 4,310  2.5%   12.1%
Maintenance costs 2,111 2,105 1,990  0.3%  6.1%
Armored transportation services 2,028 1,969 2,494  3.0% (18.7%)
Software 2,728 1,670 715   63.4% 281.5%
Document distribution 692 562 717   23.1%   (3.5%)
Commercial reports 758 398 366   90.5% 107.1%
Other administrative expenses 763 662 732   15.3%  4.2%
           
Headcount*          
BBVA (Bank) 5,863 5,795 5,753   68 110
Subsidiaries (2)   94   93   99  1 (5)
Total employees* 5,957 5,888 5,852   69 105
In branches 1,919 1,877 1,994   42  (75)
At Main office 4,038 4,011 3,858   27 180
           
Total branches** 243 243 243 - -
Own 113 113 112 -  1
Rented 130 130 131 - (1)
        -  
Efficiency Ratio          
Efficiency ratio 62.4% 53.0% 72.2% 936 bps   (984)bps
Accumulated Efficiency Ratio 62.4% 64.0% 72.2%   (155)bps   (984)bps
           
(1) Concept included in the efficiency ratio calculation
(2) Includes BBVA Asset Management, PSA & VWFS. Included in Main Office.
*corresponds to total effective employees, net of temporary contract employees
**excludes administrative branches

During 1Q23, personnel benefits and administrative expenses totaled $46.0 billion, increasing 5.8% or $2.5 billion compared to 4Q22, and 21.3% or $8.1 billion compared to 1Q22.

  
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Personnel benefits decreased 1.2% QoQ, and increased 19.1% YoY. The quarterly decrease is partially explained by the decline in severance pay (provisioned in 2022 but that would be settled in 2023). This is offset by the effect of collective agreement on wages with the unions for 2023 (+24.1% as of March 2023), and an additional for 2022 (+0.7%).

As of 1Q23, administrative expenses increased 13.2% QoQ, and 23.4% YoY. The quarterly increase is partially explained by (i) outsourced administrative expenses, (ii) greater rent expenses related to software and licenses contracted with the Parent company, (iii) increase in software services and (iv) greater advertising expenses.

The quarterly efficiency ratio as of 1Q23 was 62.4%, deteriorating compared to the 53% reported in 4Q22, and improving versus the 72.2% reported in 1Q22. The quarterly deterioration is explained by a higher increase in the numerator (expenses) than the denominator (income considering monetary position results), especially due to a significant increase in the negative quarterly results from the net monetary position.

The accumulated efficiency ratio as of 1Q23 was 62.4%, improving compared to the 64.0% reported in 4Q22, and versus the 72.2% reported in 1Q22.

Other Operating Expenses

OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES BBVA ARGENTINA CONSOLIDATED
In millions of AR$ - Inflation adjusted       ∆ %
  1Q23 4Q22 1Q22 QoQ YoY
Other Operating Expenses  20,291  22,372  15,841   (9.3%)   28.1%
Turnover tax  15,639  14,672  10,853  6.6%   44.1%
Initial loss of loans below market rate 997 1,207 1,015 (17.4%)   (1.8%)
Contribution to the Deposit Guarantee Fund (SEDESA) 586 581 645  0.9%   (9.1%)
Interest on liabilities from financial lease 172 168 218  2.4% (21.1%)
Other allowances 1,563 3,645 1,261 (57.1%)   23.9%
Loss for sale or depreciation of investment property and other non financial assets -   15 -  (100.0%)  N/A 
Other operating expenses 1,334 2,084 1,849 (36.0%) (27.9%)

In 1Q23, other operating expenses totaled $20.3 billion, decreasing 9.3% or $2.1 billion QoQ, and increasing 28.1% or $4.5 billion YoY.

The key factor explaining the quarterly growth is in the turnover tax line item, especially due to an increased revenue from LELIQs. These were offset by a fall in other allowances, by 57.1%, mainly due to a contrast with the previous quarter, where credit card purchase limits were increased, also affected by the update in IFRS 9 impairment loss models in 4Q22.

  
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Income from Associates

This line reflects the results from non-consolidated associate companies. During 1Q23, a loss of $60 million has been reported, mainly due to the Bank’s participation in BBVA Seguros Argentina S.A., Rombo Compañía Financiera S.A., Interbanking S.A. and Play Digital S.A. and Openpay Argentina S.A.

Income Tax

Accumulated income tax during the first three months of 2023 recorded a loss of $6.9 billion. As of 4Q22, income tax expense was $9.9 billion.

The accumulated effective tax rate in 2023 was 31%2, versus 30% in the first three months of 2022. Income tax 1Q22 was $3.5 billion.

 


2 Income tax, according to IAS 34, is recorded on interim financial periods over the best estimate of the weighted average tax rate expected for the fiscal year.

  
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Balance sheet and activity

Loans and Other Financing

LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING BBVA ARGENTINA CONSOLIDATED
In millions of AR$ - Inflation adjusted       ∆ %
  1Q23 4Q22 1Q22 QoQ YoY
To the public sector  3   13  7 (76.9%) (57.1%)
To the financial sector 5,393 5,435 9,790   (0.8%) (44.9%)
Non-financial private sector and residents abroad   875,323   892,920   844,063   (2.0%)  3.7%
Non-financial private sector and residents abroad - AR$   826,719   839,762   794,032   (1.6%)  4.1%
Overdrafts   107,640  76,624  52,968   40.5% 103.2%
Discounted instruments   144,121   142,580   100,100  1.1%   44.0%
Mortgage loans  43,721  46,879  50,379   (6.7%) (13.2%)
Pledge loans  27,141  30,078  36,473   (9.8%) (25.6%)
Consumer loans  91,859  86,825  92,113  5.8%   (0.3%)
Credit cards   313,205   327,180   329,406   (4.3%)   (4.9%)
Receivables from financial leases 7,104 7,864 5,967   (9.7%)   19.1%
Other loans  91,928   121,732   126,626 (24.5%) (27.4%)
Non-financial private sector and residents abroad - Foreign Currency  48,604  53,158  50,031   (8.6%)   (2.9%)
Overdrafts  8  3  7 166.7%   14.3%
Discounted instruments 800 685 -   16.8%  N/A 
Credit cards 7,679 7,021 8,727  9.4% (12.0%)
Receivables from financial leases  (12)  (88)   31   86.4%  (138.7%)
Loans for the prefinancing and financing of exports  32,659  30,522  27,965  7.0%   16.8%
Other loans 7,470  15,015  13,301 (50.2%) (43.8%)
           
% of total loans to Private sector in AR$ 94.4% 94.0% 94.1%   40 bps   37 bps
% of total loans to Private sector in Foreign Currency 5.6% 6.0% 5.9% (40)bps (37)bps
           
% of mortgage loans with UVA adjustments / Total mortgage loans (1) 56.2% 56.7% 74.7%  (47)bps   (1,848)bps
% of pledge loans with UVA adjustments / Total pledge loans (1) 1.7% 2.2% 4.6%  (54)bps   (297)bps
% of consumer loans with UVA adjustments / Total consumer loans (1) 0.4% 0.7% 2.5%  (31)bps   (210)bps
% of loans with UVA adjustments / Total loans and other financing(1) 0.1% 0.2% 0.6% (6)bps  (45)bps
           
Total loans and other financing   880,719   898,368   853,860   (2.0%)  3.1%
Allowances (26,852) (25,430) (24,777)   (5.6%)   (8.4%)
Total net loans and other financing   853,867   872,938   829,083   (2.2%)  3.0%
           
(1) Excludes effect of accrued interests adjustments.

 

LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING TO NON-FINANCIAL PRIVATE SECTOR AND RESIDENTS ABROAD IN FOREIGN CURRENCY BBVA ARGENTINA CONSOLIDATED
In millions of USD       ∆ %
  1Q23 4Q22 1Q22 QoQ YoY
FX rate*  208.99  177.13  110.97   18.0%   88.3%
Non-financial private sector and residents abroad - Foreign Currency (USD) 233 247 221   (5.7%)  5.4%
*Wholesale U.S. dollar foreign exchange rates on BCRA’s Communication “A” 3500, as of the end of period.
  
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Private sector loans as of 1Q23 totaled $875.3 billion, decreasing 2.0% or $17.6 billion QoQ, and increasing 3.7% or $31.3 billion YoY.

Loans to the private sector in pesos fell 1.6% in 1Q23, and increased 4.1% YoY. During the quarter, the decrease was especially driven by a 24.5% decline in other loans, especially corporate and commercial (“PIV)” loans (due to maturing and non-renewal of loans), followed by a 4.3% fall in credit cards. The latter are explained by contrast with the 4Q22 seasonal factor. The fall was offset by a 40.5% increase in overdrafts.

Loans to the private sector denominated in foreign currency decreased 8.6% QoQ and 2.9% YoY. Quarterly decrease is mainly explained by a 50.2% reduction in other loans, and partially offset by a 7.0% increase in financing and prefinancing of exports. Loans to the private sector in foreign currency measured in U.S. dollars fell 5.7 QoQ and increased 5.4% YoY. The depreciation of the argentine peso versus the U.S. dollar was 15.2% QoQ and 46.9% YoY3.

In 1Q23, total loans and other financing totaled $880.7 billion, falling 2.0% compared to 4Q22 and 3.1% compared to 1Q22.

LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING BBVA ARGENTINA CONSOLIDATED
In millions of AR$ - Inflation adjusted       ∆ %
  1Q23 4Q22 1Q22 QoQ YoY
Non-financial private sector and residents abroad - Retail   483,605   497,983   517,098   (2.9%)   (6.5%)
Mortgage loans  43,721  46,879  50,379   (6.7%) (13.2%)
Pledge loans  27,141  30,078  36,473   (9.8%) (25.6%)
Consumer loans  91,859  86,825  92,113  5.8%   (0.3%)
Credit cards   320,884   334,201   338,133   (4.0%)   (5.1%)
Non-financial private sector and residents abroad - Commercial   391,718   394,937   326,965   (0.8%)   19.8%
Overdrafts   107,648  76,627  52,975   40.5% 103.2%
Discounted instruments   144,921   143,265   100,100  1.2%   44.8%
Receivables from financial leases 7,092 7,776 5,998   (8.8%)   18.2%
Loans for the prefinancing and financing of exports  32,659  30,522  27,965  7.0%   16.8%
Other loans  99,398   136,747   139,927 (27.3%) (29.0%)
           
% of total loans to Retail sector 55.2% 55.8% 61.3% (52)bps  (601)bps
% of total loans to Commercial sector 44.8% 44.2% 38.7%   52 bps 601 bps

In real terms, retail loans (mortgage, pledge, consumer and credit cards) have decreased 2.9% QoQ and 6.5% YoY in real terms. During the quarter, decline is mainly explained by a 4.0% decrease in credit cards.

Commercial loans (overdrafts, discounted instruments, receivables from financial leases, loans for the prefinancing and financing of exports, and other loans) remained practically stable, falling 0.8% QoQ and 19.8% YoY, both in real terms. This is justified by quarterly decreases in other loans by 27.3%, and offset by a 40.5% increase in overdrafts, respectively.

As observed in previous quarters, loan portfolios were impacted by the effect of inflation during the first quarter of 2023, which reached 21.7%. In nominal terms, BBVA Argentina managed to increase the retail, commercial and total loan portfolio by 18.2%, 20.7% and 19.3% respectively during the quarter, not reaching quarterly inflation levels.


3 Taking into consideration wholesale U.S. dollar foreign exchange rates on BCRA’s Communication “A” 3500.

  
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LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING - NON RESTATED FIGURES BBVA ARGENTINA CONSOLIDATED
In millions of AR$       ∆ %
  1Q23 4Q22 1Q22 QoQ YoY
Non-financial private sector and residents abroad - Retail   483,605   409,079   253,110   18.2%   91.1%
Non-financial private sector and residents abroad - Commercial   391,718   324,433   160,046   20.7% 144.8%
Total loans and other financing (1)   880,719   737,987   417,952   19.3% 110.7%
(1) Does not include allowances

As of 1Q23, the total loans and other financing over deposits ratio was 56.0%, lower than the 56.2% recorded in 4Q22 and above the 52.4% in 1Q22.

MARKET SHARE - PRIVATE SECTOR LOANS BBVA ARGENTINA CONSOLIDATED
In %       ∆ bps
  1Q23 4Q22 1Q22 QoQ YoY
Private sector loans - Bank 8.46% 8.15% 7.00%   31 bps 146 bps
Private sector loans - Consolidated* 9.33% 9.10% 7.89%   24 bps 144 bps
           
Based on daily BCRA information. Capital balance as of the last day of each quarter.
 * Consolidates PSA, VWFS & Rombo

LOANS BY ECONOMIC ACTIVITY BBVA ARGENTINA CONSOLIDATED
% over total gross loans and other financing       ∆ bps
  1Q23 4Q22 1Q22 QoQ YoY
Government services 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%  n.m.   n.m. 
Non-financial public sector 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%  n.m.   n.m. 
Financial Sector 0.61% 0.60% 1.15%  1 bps  (53)bps
Agricultural and Livestock 4.68% 4.59% 4.64%   10 bps  5 bps
Mining products 2.91% 3.52% 3.83%  (60)bps  (92)bps
Other manufacturing 11.22% 10.50% 10.44%   72 bps   79 bps
Electricity, oil,water and sanitary services 0.61% 0.14% 0.16%   47 bps   45 bps
Wholesale and retail trade 6.15% 6.97% 5.12%  (82)bps 103 bps
Transport 1.89% 1.61% 1.06%   28 bps   83 bps
Services 2.47% 1.03% 1.95% 144 bps   52 bps
Others 16.03% 17.42% 13.92%   (140)bps 211 bps
Construction 0.72% 0.71% 0.68%  1 bps  4 bps
Consumer 52.70% 52.89% 57.06%  (20)bps   (436)bps
Total gross loans and other financing 100% 100% 100%    

  
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Asset Quality

ASSET QUALITY BBVA ARGENTINA CONSOLIDATED
In millions of AR$ - Inflation adjusted       ∆ %
  1Q23 4Q22 1Q22 QoQ YoY
Commercial non-performing portfolio (1) 1,366 1,546 1,990   (11.6%)   (31.4%)
Total commercial portfolio   342,323   314,397   249,285 8.9%  37.3%
Commercial non-performing portfolio / Total commercial portfolio 0.40% 0.49% 0.80%  (9)bps   (40)bps
Retail non-performing portfolio (1)  10,823 8,952 9,285  20.9%  16.6%
Total retail portfolio   586,165   613,477   622,927  (4.5%)  (5.9%)
Retail non-performing portfolio / Total retail portfolio 1.85% 1.46% 1.49% 39 pbs 36 pbs
Total non-performing portfolio (1)  12,189  10,498  11,275  16.1% 8.1%
Total portfolio   928,488   927,874   872,212 0.1% 6.5%
Total non-performing portfolio / Total portfolio 1.31% 1.13% 1.29% 18 bps   2 bps
Allowances  26,852  25,430  24,777 5.6% 8.4%
Allowances  /Total non-performing portfolio  220.30% 242.24% 219.75% (2,194)bps 55 bps
Quarterly change in Write-offs  2,123 2,185 7,886  (2.8%)   (73.1%)
Write offs / Total portfolio 0.23% 0.24% 0.90%  (1)bps   (68)bps
Cost of Risk (CoR) 3.73% 4.09% 2.11%   (36)bps  162 bps
           
(1) Non-performing loans include: all loans to borrowers classified as "Deficient Servicing (Stage 3)", "High Insolvency Risk (Stage 4)", "Irrecoverable" and/or "Irrecoverable for Technical Decision" (Stage 5) according to BCRA debtor classification system

As of 1Q23, asset quality ratio or NPL (total non-performing portfolio / total portfolio) keeps a very good performance at 1.31%. The increase from 4Q22’s 1.13% is explained by a slight increase in the retail non-performing portfolio. The ratio is stable compared to the same period in 2022, 1.29% in 1Q22.

Coverage ratio (allowances / total non-performing portfolio) decreased from 242.24% to 220.30% in 1Q23 due to a greater increase in the non-performing portfolio compared to the increase in allowances. Such increase is explained by the retail loan portfolio.

Cost of risk (allowances / total non-performing average portfolio) decreased from 4.09% in 4Q22 to 3.73% in 1Q23. Both portfolios, retail and commercial, increased more than allowances.

ANALYSIS FOR THE ALLOWANCE OF LOAN LOSSES  BBVA ARGENTINA CONSOLIDATED
In millions of AR$             
  Balance at 12/31/2022 Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Monetary result generated by allowances Balance at 03/31/2022
Other financial assets   562   17 -   28  (103) 504
Loans and other financing 25,430 768 1,928 3,477  (4,751)  26,851
Other debt securities  39   14 - -   (8)   45
Eventual commitments   3,280 515   60   23  (606) 3,272
Total allowances 29,311 1,314 1,988 3,528  (5,468)  30,672
             
Note: to be consistent with Financial Statements, it must be recorded from the beginning of the year instead of the quarter  

Allowances for the Bank in 1Q23 reflect expected losses driven by the adoption of the IFRS 9 standards as of January 1, 2020, except for debt instruments issued by the nonfinancial government sector which were excluded from the scope of such standard.

  
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Public Sector Exposure

NET PUBLIC DEBT EXPOSURE* BBVA ARGENTINA CONSOLIDATED
In millions of AR$ - Inflation adjusted       ∆ %
  1Q23 4Q22 1Q22 QoQ YoY
Treasury and Government securities   214,572   240,986   213,169 (11.0%)  0.7%
Treasury and National Government   214,572   240,986   213,169 (11.0%)  0.7%
National Treasury Public Debt in AR$   214,102   236,374   208,258   (9.4%)  2.8%
National Treasury Public Debt in USD   12 - 1,514  N/A  (99.2%)
National Treasury Public Debt in AR$ linked to US dollars 458 4,611 3,397 (90.1%) (86.5%)
Loans to the Public Sector  3  2  1   50.0% 200.0%
AR$ Subtotal   214,105   236,376   208,259   (9.4%)  2.8%
USD Subtotal** 470 4,611 4,911 (89.8%) (90.4%)
Total Public Debt Exposure   214,575   240,988   213,170 (11.0%)  0.7%
B.C.R.A. Exposure   672,294   655,102   691,586  2.6%   (2.8%)
Instruments   531,102   591,102   553,845 (10.2%)   (4.1%)
Leliqs   528,636   588,515   504,784 (10.2%)  4.7%
Notaliqs - -  49,060  N/A   (100.0%)
Lediv 2,466 2,587     (4.7%)  N/A 
Loans to the B.C.R.A. -   11  6  (100.0%)  (100.0%)
Repo / Pases    141,192  63,988   137,735 120.7%  2.5%
           
 % Public sector exposure (Excl. B.C.R.A.) / Total assets 9.1% 10.1% 8.9%  (101)pbs   17 pbs
           
*Deposits at the Central Bank used to comply with reserve requirements not included. Includes assets used as collateral.
**Includes USD-linked Treasury public debt in AR$

1Q23 total public sector exposure (excluding BCRA) totaled $214.6 billion, falling 11.0% or $17.2 billion QoQ, and remaining stable YoY, increasing 0.7% or $1.4 billion. The quarterly decrease is explained by a reduction in the position of National Treasury bills in U.S. dollars, as well as National Treasury bonds in pesos.

Short-term liquidity is mostly allocated in BCRA instruments, which fell 10.2% QoQ and 4.1% YoY in real terms. Nonetheless, total exposure to the BCRA increased 2.6% in 1Q23, mainly due to a higher REPO position (at quarter-end).

Exposure to the public sector (excluding BCRA) represents 9.1% of total assets, below the 10.1% in 4Q22 and above the 8.9% in 1Q22.

  
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Deposits

TOTAL DEPOSITS BBVA ARGENTINA CONSOLIDATED
In millions of AR$ - Inflation adjusted       ∆ %
  1Q23 4Q22 1Q22 QoQ YoY
Total deposits  1,571,863  1,599,344 1,628,884   (1.7%)   (3.5%)
Non-financial Public Sector 12,038 11,784   35,569  2.2% (66.2%)
Financial Sector   1,029   414  597 148.6%   72.4%
Non-financial private sector and residents abroad  1,558,796  1,587,146 1,592,718   (1.8%)   (2.1%)
Non-financial private sector and residents abroad - AR$  1,232,875  1,246,915 1,251,570   (1.1%)   (1.5%)
Checking accounts  321,845  308,465 409,299  4.3% (21.4%)
Savings accounts  256,017  300,334 266,115 (14.8%)   (3.8%)
Time deposits  503,928  475,220 413,572  6.0%   21.8%
Investment accounts   141,954  153,316 152,526   (7.4%)   (6.9%)
Other   9,131   9,580   10,058   (4.7%)   (9.2%)
Non-financial private sector and res. abroad - Foreign Currency  325,921  340,231 341,148   (4.2%)   (4.5%)
Checking accounts  92  83  102   10.8%   (9.8%)
Savings accounts  293,013  307,156 301,050   (4.6%)   (2.7%)
Time deposits 29,884 29,693   35,787  0.6% (16.5%)
Other   2,932   3,299  4,209 (11.1%) (30.3%)
           
% of total portfolio in the private sector in AR$ 79.1% 78.6% 78.6%   53 bps   51 bps
% of total portfolio in the private sector in Foregin Currency 20.9% 21.4% 21.4% (53)bps (51)bps
           
% of UVA Time deposits & Investment accounts / Total AR$ Time deposits & Investment accounts 3.5% 5.6% 5.9%  (212)bps  (244)bps

DEPOSITS TO THE NON-FINANCIAL PRIVATE SECTOR AND RES. ABROAD IN FOREIGN CURRENCY BBVA ARGENTINA CONSOLIDATED
In millions of USD       ∆ %
  1Q23 4Q22 1Q22 QoQ YoY
FX rate* 209.0 177.1 111.0   18.0%   88.3%
Non-financial private sector and residents abroad - Foreign Currency (USD) 1,560 1,578 1,505   (1.2%)  3.6%
*Wholesale U.S. dollar foreign exchange rates on BCRA’s Communication “A” 3500, as of the end of period.

As of 1Q23, total deposits reached $1.6 trillion, decreasing 1.7% or $27.5 billion QoQ, and 3.5% or $57.0 billion YoY.

Private non-financial sector deposits in 1Q23 totaled $1.6 trillion, slightly falling 2.2% QoQ, and 2.1% YoY.

Private non-financial sector deposits in pesos totaled $1.2 trillion, decreasing 1.1% compared to 4Q22, and 1.5% compared to 1Q22. The quarterly change is mainly affected by a 14.8% decrease in sight deposits, offset by an increase in time deposits by 6.0%.

Private non-financial sector deposits in foreign currency expressed in pesos fell 4.2% QoQ and 4.5% YoY. Measured in U.S. dollars, these deposits declined 1.2% QoQ mainly due to a seasonal effect in 4Q22, and grew 3.6% YoY.

  
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PRIVATE DEPOSITS BBVA ARGENTINA CONSOLIDATED
In millions of AR$ - Inflation adjusted       ∆ %
  1Q23 4Q22 1Q22 QoQ YoY
Non-financial private sector and residents abroad  1,558,796   1,587,146  1,592,718   (1.8%)   (2.1%)
Sight deposits  883,030   928,917  990,833   (4.9%) (10.9%)
Checking accounts  321,937   308,548  409,401  4.3% (21.4%)
Savings accounts  549,030   607,490  567,165   (9.6%)   (3.2%)
Other 12,063  12,879 14,267   (6.3%) (15.4%)
Time deposits  675,766   658,229  601,885  2.7%   12.3%
Time deposits  533,812   504,913  449,359  5.7%   18.8%
Investment accounts  141,954   153,316  152,526   (7.4%)   (6.9%)
           
% of sight deposits over total private deposits 57.0% 58.8% 63.0%  (184)bps  (604)bps
% of time deposits over total private deposits 43.0% 41.2% 37.0% 184 bps 604 bps

As observed in previous quarters, deposits were impacted by the effect of inflation. In spite of this, in nominal terms, BBVA Argentina managed to increase the sight deposits, time deposits and total deposits by 15.7%, 25.0% and 19.6% respectively.

PRIVATE DEPOSITS - NON RESTATED FIGURES BBVA ARGENTINA CONSOLIDATED
In millions of AR$       ∆ %
  1Q23 4Q22 1Q22 QoQ YoY
Sight deposits   883,030   763,082   462,105   15.7%   91.1%
Time deposits   675,766   540,718   232,741   25.0% 190.4%
Total deposits   1,571,863   1,313,820   797,314   19.6%   97.1%

As of 1Q23, the Bank’s transactional deposits (checking accounts and savings accounts) represented 55.4% of total non-financial private deposits, totaling $871.0 billion, versus 57.3% in 4Q22.

MARKET SHARE - PRIVATE SECTOR DEPOSITS BBVA ARGENTINA CONSOLIDATED
In %       ∆ bps
  1Q23 4Q22 1Q22 QoQ YoY
Private sector Deposits - Consolidated* 6.83% 6.64% 7.13%   19 pbs  (49)pbs
           
Based on daily BCRA information. Capital balance as of the last day of each quarter.
 * Consolidates PSA, VWFS & Rombo

  
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Other Sources of Funds

OTHER SOURCES OF FUNDS BBVA ARGENTINA CONSOLIDATED
In millions of AR$ - Inflation adjusted       ∆ %
  1Q23 4Q22 1Q22 QoQ YoY
Other sources of funds   471,661   463,246   416,440  1.8%   13.3%
Central Bank   77 107 105 (28.0%) (26.7%)
Banks and international organizations 792 681 -   16.3%  N/A 
Financing received from local financial institutions  17,586  23,404  26,113 (24.9%) (32.7%)
Corporate bonds - 233 918  (100.0%)  (100.0%)
Equity   453,206   438,821   389,304  3.3%   16.4%

In 1Q23, other sources of funds totaled $471.7 billion, growing 1.8% or $8.4 billion QoQ, and 13.3% or $55.2 billion YoY.

Quarterly increase is mostly explained by the 3.3% increase in equity, offset by a 24.9% fall in financing received from local financial institutions taken by consolidated companies.

Liquid Assets

TOTAL LIQUID ASSETS BBVA ARGENTINA CONSOLIDATED
In millions of AR$ - Inflation adjusted       ∆ %
  1Q23 4Q22 1Q22 QoQ YoY
Total liquid assets  1,236,972  1,236,505  1,297,228  0.0%   (4.6%)
Cash and deposits in banks  374,120  360,684  406,486  3.7%   (8.0%)
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss 28,317 31,066 21,209   (8.8%)   33.5%
Government securities   8,523 13,274   6,232 (35.8%)   36.8%
Liquidity bills of B. C. R. A. 19,794 17,792 14,977   11.3%   32.2%
Net REPO transactions  141,192 63,988  137,735 120.7%  2.5%
Other debt securities  693,343  780,767  731,798 (11.2%)   (5.3%)
Government securities 181,781 207,382 192,931 (12.3%)   (5.8%)
Liquidity bills of B. C. R. A. 509,094 570,797 538,867 (10.8%)   (5.5%)
Internal bills of B.C.R.A.  2,468  2,588  -   (4.6%)  N/A 
           
Liquid assets / Total Deposits 78.7% 77.3% 79.6% 138 bps (94)bps

In 1Q23, liquid assets were $1.2 trillion, remaining stable versus 4Q22, and falling 4.6% or $60.3 billion compared to 1Q22.

In the quarter, the liquidity ratio (liquid assets / total deposits) reached 78.7%. Liquidity ratio in local and foreign currency reached 75.4% and 91.0% respectively.

  
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Solvency

MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT BBVA ARGENTINA CONSOLIDATED
In millions of AR$ - Inflation adjusted       ∆ %
  1Q23 4Q22 1Q22 QoQ YoY
Minimum capital requirement   122,054   121,925   119,526  0.1%  2.1%
Credit risk  86,390  85,670  84,236  0.8%  2.6%
Market risk 1,432 1,803 1,332 (20.6%)  7.5%
Operational risk  34,232  34,451  33,958   (0.6%)  0.8%
           
Integrated Capital - RPC (1)*   416,782   389,095   344,517  7.1%   21.0%
Ordinary Capital Level 1 ( COn1)   455,027   440,927   391,318  3.2%   16.3%
Deductible items COn1 (44,460) (58,041) (50,147)   23.4%   11.3%
Additional Capital Level 2 (COn2) 6,215 6,210 3,346  0.1%   85.7%
           
Excess Capital          
Integration excess   294,728   267,171   224,992   10.3%   31.0%
Excess as  % of minimum capital requirement 241.5% 219.1% 188.2% 2,235 bps 5,324 bps
           
Risk-weighted assets (RWA, according to B.C.R.A. regulation) (2)   1,494,223   1,492,865   1,463,404  0.1%  2.1%
           
Regulatory Capital Ratio (1)/(2) 27.9% 26.1% 23.5% 183 pbs 435 pbs
TIER I Capital Ratio (Ordinary Capital Level 1/ RWA) 27.5% 25.6%  0 pbs 183 pbs 416 pbs
           
* RPC includes 100% of quarterly results

BBVA Argentina continues to show strong solvency indicators on 1Q23. Capital ratio reached 27.9%, above 4Q22’s 26.1%. Tier 1 ratio was 27.5% and capital excess over regulatory requirement was $294.7 billion or 241.5%.

  
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BBVA Argentina Asset Management S.A.

MUTUAL FUNDS ASSETS BBVA ARGENTINA CONSOLIDATED
In millions of AR$ - Inflation adjusted       ∆ %
  1Q23 4Q22 1Q22 QoQ YoY
FBA Renta Pesos   500,315   496,485   416,879  0.8%   20.0%
FBA Renta Fija Plus 7,816  13,238  41,901 (41.0%) (81.3%)
FBA Ahorro Pesos 6,084 8,344  30,171 (27.1%) (79.8%)
FBA Horizonte 378 470 764 (19.6%) (50.5%)
FBA Calificado 2,948 2,672 1,953   10.3%   50.9%
FBA Acciones Argentinas 3,135 2,676 1,730   17.2%   81.2%
FBA Acciones Latinoamericanas 1,251 1,267 1,154   (1.3%)  8.4%
FBA Bonos Argentina 1,116 1,770 3,173 (36.9%) (64.8%)
FBA Bonos Globales   26   34   90 (23.5%) (71.1%)
FBA Renta Mixta 814 858 611   (5.1%)   33.2%
FBA Gestión I   47   52   74   (9.6%) (36.5%)
FBA Horizonte Plus   11   15   29 (26.7%) (62.1%)
FBA Retorno Total I   20   23   39 (13.0%) (48.7%)
FBA Renta Publica I 454 290   67   56.6%  n.m 
FBA Renta Fija Local  3  4  4 (25.0%) (25.0%)
Total assets   524,418   528,198   498,639   (0.7%)  5.2%
           
AMASAU Net Income 1,029 1,160 807 (11.3%)   27.5%

MARKET SHARE - MUTUAL FUNDS BBVA ASSET MANAGEMENT
In %       ∆ bps
  1Q23 4Q22 1Q22 QoQ YoY
Mutual funds 6.15% 6.23% 5.81% (8)bps   42 bps
           
Source: Cámara Argentina de Fondos Comunes de Inversión

  
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Other Events

Main Relevant Events

·Call to the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting. As of March 17, 2023, the Board has decided: (1) To call the Annual Ordinary and Extraordinary General Shareholders' Meeting for April 28, 2023. (2) To propose to the meeting the declaration of dividends in the amount of $ 35,566,224,479 through the partial withdrawal of the "Optional Reserve for future distributions of Income". It is reminded that as of this date, dividends in the amount of $ 14,834,791,000 have been declared and are pending payment. (3) To request authorization from the BCRA to pay dividends, in cash and/or marketable securities, in the amount of $ 50,401,015,479 in 6 equal, monthly and consecutive installments, which is estimated to correspond to 40% of the amount that would have corresponded if the Rules on Profit Distribution had been applied in accordance with the provisions of BCRA Communication "A" 7719 issued on March 9, 2023. No payment may be made until prior authorization from the BCRA has been obtained. For further information click here,
·Credit rating. As of April 3, 2023, S&P Global Ratings has decided to modify the national long-term institutional rating from raBBB- to raCCC+, the short-term institutional rating from raA-3 to raC, and the rating of the Company’s Global Negotiable Bonds Program up to a total outstanding amount of USD 1.5 billion due on July 15th, 2023, from raBBB- to raCCC+, with negative trend.
·Shareholders’ Meeting summary. As of April 28, 2023, the Shareholders’ Meeting approved a) the payment of a dividend in the amount of $35,566,224,479 in proportion to the nominal holding of each shareholder, an amount equivalent to $58.047 thousand per share, through the partial write-off of the Optional Reserve for Future Distributions of Income; b) for the purposes of the authorization to be requested to the Argentine Central Bank, to quantify 40% of the amount that would have corresponded if the rules on “Distribution of Results” were applied, in the amount of $50,401,015,479; c) If the amount ultimately authorized by the Argentine Central Bank is less than $50,401,015, it shall be applied, first to the payment of the balance pending payment of dividends previously declared referred to above, and the balance, to the payment of the new dividend declared at this Meeting. In the event that it is not possible to pay such new dividend in full, the amount of the dividend will be reduced to the amount that it is possible to pay, without, therefore, any balance remaining to be paid in the future, and the amount that it is not possible to pay will remain in the Optional Reserve for Future Distribution of Income; d) that, subject to the procedure to be duly informed, the payment of the dividend considered to non-resident shareholders may be made with marketable securities, all in accordance with the regulations in force. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is proposed to grant them the option to express their disagreement, informing their decision to receive it in pesos, through the procedure to be duly informed; e) that the Board of Directors be granted the delegation of powers contemplated in this item of the Agenda, so that, in accordance with the Argentine Central Bank rules, once authorization has been obtained, it may determine the opportunity, modality, terms, marketable securities to be delivered (if any) and other terms and conditions for the payment of the dividends to the shareholders, as well as to designate authorized persons for the necessary filings before the corresponding agencies. For further information click here.
  
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SMEs Productive investment financing credit lines – March 2023

As of March 31, 2023, total loans granted by the Ban complied with what was requested by the BCRA. The following table shows the evolution of disbursements:

Cupo Monto Mínimo a Destinar (1) Promedio Simple de Saldos Diarios (1) Monto Desembolsado (1)
2020 Quota 19.730.132 25.291.147  39.279.053
2021 Quota 24.449.302 30.093.764   41.734.860
2021/2022 Quota 32.447.048 43.434.402   62.449.414
2022 Quota 42.867.291 63.022.460   98.200.990
2022/2023 Quota 58.519.929 86.880.132   127.355.598
2023 Quota 58.558.806 (*)  (*)

 

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

(1) Numbers are expressed in nominal terms.

Main Regulatory Changes

Minimum reserve requirement. (Communication “A” 7717, 03/09/2023). As of March 9, 2023:

·It is allowed to integrate reserves with government securities, with a period until maturity of no less than 300 days nor over 730 days, received in an Exchange transaction.
·The maturity of government securities used as reserve requirement is extended to 730 days (previously 630).
·Lowest issue period LELIQ net position: up to the equivalent of the monthly average of daily balances of time deposits in pesos of the prior period (previously, only non-financial private sector).
·Higher issue period LELIQ position + NOTALIQ: no limit. Only for financial institutions that have 20% or more of time deposits in pesos over their total deposits (previously, only non-financial private sector).

Dividend distribution. (Communication “A” 7719, 03/09/2023). Distribution is allowed up to 40% of distributable results according to applicable regulation, in 6 equal, monthly and consecutive installments.

·As of April 1, 2023, up to December 31, 2023.
·Communication “A” 7659 is revoked, as it suspended distribution of dividends as of January 1, 2023 until December 31, 2023.

SMEs productive investment financing credit lines. (Communication “A” 7720, 03/09/2023). As of April 1, 2023 until September 30, 2023, the new “2023 Quota” is established.

·Same requirements as “2022/2023 Quota”
·7.5% of non-financial private sector deposits in pesos as of March 2023, excluding deposits in especial accounts for agricultural activity clients.
·Preferential treatment of financings to “hotel and restaurants” and “entertainment, cultural and sports” activities is no longer into effect, with a grace period of 6 months in which they were recorded at 120% of their value.
  
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Time deposit rate. LELIQ. (Press release, 16/03/2023). The BCRA increased 300 bps the 28-day LELIQ monetary policy rate to 78% APR (prev. 75%), increasing by the same amount the minimum rates of time deposits of up to $10 million.

Exporting increment program – Restablishment (“Soy dollar III”). (Decree 194/2023, 03/23/2023).

·Differential FX rate for the settlement of soy exports at $300 per dollar. As of April 10, 2023 until May 31, 2023.
·Includes regional economies that take part in “Fair prices”. As of April 10, 2023 until August 30, 2023.
·For its registration, USD-linked “Exporters especial accounts” must be used (Communication “B” 12511).

Time deposit rate. LELIQ. (Press release, 04/20/2023). The BCRA increased 300bps the 28-day LELIQ monetary policy rate to 81% APR (prev. 78%), increasing by the same magnitude the minimum time deposit rate for deposits of up to $10 million.

Time deposit rate. LELIQ. (Press release, 04/27/2023). The BCRA increased 1000bps the 28-day LELIQ monetary policy rate to 91% APR (prev. 81%), increasing by the same magnitude the minimum time deposit rate for deposits of up to $10 million.

Time deposit rate. LELIQ. (Press release, 04/27/2023). The BCRA increased 600bps the 28-day LELIQ monetary policy rate to 97% APR (prev. 91%), increasing by the same magnitude the minimum time deposit rate for deposits of up to $10 million. Additionally, it increased the credit card financing rate for individuals as of June from 86% to 88% APR.

  
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Glossary

Active clients: holders of at least one active product. An active product is in most cases a product with at least “one movement” in the last 3 months, or a minimum balance.

APR: Annual Percentage Rate

APY: Annual Percentage Yield

Cost of Risk (accumulated): Year to date accumulated loan loss allowances / Average total loans.

Average total loans: average between previous year-end Total loans and other financing and current period Total loans and other financing.

Cost of Risk (quarterly): Current period Loan loss allowances / Average total loans. Average total loans: average between previous quarter-end Total loans and other financing and current period Total loans and other financing.

Coverage ratio: Quarterly allowances under the Expected Credit Loss model / total non-performing portfolio.

Digital clients: we consider a customer to be an active user of online banking when they have been logged at least once within the last three months using the internet or a cell phone and SMS banking.

Efficiency ratio (Excl. inflation adjustments, accumulated): Accumulated (Personnel benefits+ Administrative expenses + Depreciation & Amortization) / Accumulated (Net Interest Income + Net Fee Income + Net Income from measurement of Financial Instruments at Fair Value through P&L + Net income from write-down of assets at amortized cost and at fair value through OCI + Foreign exchange and gold gains + some concepts included in Other net operating income).

Efficiency ratio (Excl. inflation adjustments, quarterly): (Personnel benefits+ Administrative expenses + Depreciation & Amortization) / (Net Interest Income + Net Fee Income + Net Income from measurement of Financial Instruments at Fair Value through P&L + Net income from write-down of assets at amortized cost and at fair value through OCI + Foreign exchange and gold gains + some concepts included in Other net operating income).

Efficiency ratio (accumulated): Accumulated (Personnel benefits+ Administrative expenses + Depreciation & Amortization) / Accumulated (Net Interest Income + Net Fee Income + Net Income from measurement of Financial Instruments at Fair Value through P&L + Net income from write-down of assets at amortized cost and at fair value through OCI + Foreign exchange and gold gains + some concepts included in Other net operating income+ Income from net monetary position).

Efficiency ratio (quarterly): (Personnel benefits+ Administrative expenses + Depreciation & Amortization) / (Net Interest Income + Net Fee Income + Net Income from measurement of Financial Instruments at Fair Value through P&L + Net income from write-down of assets at amortized cost and at fair value through OCI + Foreign exchange and gold gains + some concepts included in Other net operating income+ Income from net monetary position).

Liquidity Ratio: (Cash and deposits in banks + Debt securities at fair value through P&L (Excl. Private securities) + Net REPO transactions + Other debt securities (Excl. Private securities) / Total Deposits.

Mobile clients: customers who have been active in online banking at least once in the last three months using a mobile device.

Net Interest Margin (NIM) – (quarterly): Quarterly Net Interest Income / Average quarterly interest earning assets.

Public Sector Exposure (excl. BCRA): (National and Provincial Government public debt + Loans to the public sector + REPO transactions) / Total Assets.

  
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ROA (accumulated): Accumulated net Income of the period attributable to owners of the parent / Total Average Assets. Total Average Assets is calculated as the average between total assets on December of the previous year and total assets in the current period, expressed in local currency. Calculated over a 365-day year.

ROA (quarterly): Net Income of the period attributable to owners of the parent / Total Average Assets. Total Average Assets is calculated as the average between total assets on the previous quarter-end and total assets in the current period, expressed in local currency. Calculated over a 365-day year.

ROE (accumulated): Accumulated net Income of the period attributable to owners of the parent / Average Equity. Average Equity is calculated as the average between equity in December of the previous year and equity in the current period, expressed in local currency. Calculated over a 365-day year.

ROE (quarterly): Net Income of the period attributable to owners of the parent / Average Equity. Average Equity is calculated as the average between equity on the previous quarter end and equity in the current period, expressed in local currency. Calculated over a 365-day year.

Spread: (Quarterly Interest Income / Quarterly average Interest-earning Assets) – (Quarterly Interest Expenses / Quarterly average interest-bearing liabilities).

 

Other terms

n.m.: not meaningful. Implies an increase above 500% and a decrease below -500%.

N/A: not applicable.

Bps: basis points.

  
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Balance Sheet

BALANCE SHEET BBVA ARGENTINA CONSOLIDATED
In millions of AR$ - Inflation adjusted       ∆ %
  1Q23 4Q22 1Q22 QoQ YoY
Assets          
Cash and deposits in banks 374,120 360,684 406,486   3.7% (8.0%)
Cash  120,058  142,982  152,473   (16.0%)   (21.3%)
 Financial institutions and correspondents  254,062  217,702  254,013  16.7% 0.0%
BCRA 244,507 196,494 236,830  24.4% 3.2%
Other local and foreign financial institutions  9,555   21,208   17,183   (54.9%)   (44.4%)
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss   28,317   31,066   21,209 (8.8%) 33.5%
Derivatives  1,126  2,761  2,035  (59.2%)  (44.7%)
Repo transactions 141,192   63,988 137,735  120.7%   2.5%
Other financial assets   38,858   39,859   44,375 (2.5%)  (12.4%)
Loans and other financing 853,867 872,938 829,083 (2.2%)   3.0%
Non-financial public sector 3 2 1  50.0%   200.0%
B.C.R.A   -  11 6 (100.0%) (100.0%)
Other financial institutions   5,280   5,151   9,327 2.5%   (43.4%)
Non-financial private sector and residents abroad 848,584 867,774 819,749 (2.2%)   3.5%
Other debt securities 698,139 785,299 734,711  (11.1%) (5.0%)
Financial assets pledged as collateral   53,125   56,234   47,206 (5.5%) 12.5%
Current income tax assets 76 47  4,710 61.7%  (98.4%)
Investments in equity instruments  1,215  1,142  1,048   6.4% 15.9%
Investments in subsidiaries and associates  4,587  4,221  4,594   8.7% (0.2%)
Property and equipment 116,156 116,990 119,082 (0.7%) (2.5%)
Intangible assets   11,645   11,708  9,374 (0.5%) 24.2%
Deferred income tax assets  1,538  1,851  2,054  (16.9%)  (25.1%)
Other non-financial assets   35,547   35,475   23,974   0.2% 48.3%
Non-current assets held for sale  323  274  716 17.9%  (54.9%)
Total Assets 2,359,831 2,384,537 2,388,392 (1.0%) (1.2%)
Liabilities          
Deposits 1,571,863 1,599,344 1,628,884 (1.7%) (3.5%)
Non-financial public sector 12,038 11,784 35,569 2.2%   (66.2%)
Financial sector   1,029   414   597   148.6%  72.4%
Non-financial private sector and residents abroad  1,558,796  1,587,146  1,592,718  (1.8%)  (2.1%)
Derivatives  521  407  669 28.0%  (22.1%)
Other financial liabilities 132,711 144,171 140,885 (7.9%) (5.8%)
Financing received from the B.C.R.A. and other financial institutions   18,456   24,192   26,218  (23.7%)  (29.6%)
Corporate bonds issued  -  233  918   (100.0%)   (100.0%)
Current income tax liabilities   15,973  8,823  1,118 81.0%  n.m 
Provisions  9,904   10,554   11,878 (6.2%)  (16.6%)
Deferred income tax liabilities  5,671  8,146   23,641  (30.4%)  (76.0%)
Other non-financial liabilities 144,958 143,268 157,539   1.2% (8.0%)
Total Liabilities 1,900,057 1,939,138 1,991,750 (2.0%) (4.6%)
Equity          
Share Capital  613  613  613 - -
Non-capitalized contributions   94,443   94,443   94,443 - -
Capital adjustments   68,298   68,298   68,298 - -
Reserves 212,986 212,986 166,342 - 28.0%
Retained earnings   71,610 13   46,696  n.m  53.4%
Other accumulated comprehensive income (9,773) (9,129)  4,359 (7.1%)   (324.2%)
Income for the period   15,029   71,597  8,553  (79.0%) 75.7%
Equity attributable to owners of the Parent  453,206  438,821  389,304 3.3%  16.4%
Equity attributable to non-controlling interests   6,568   6,578   7,338  (0.2%)   (10.5%)
Total Equity 459,774 445,399 396,642   3.2% 15.9%
Total Liabilities and Equity 2,359,831 2,384,537 2,388,392 (1.0%) (1.2%)
  
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Balance Sheet – Five quarters

BALANCE SHEET BBVA ARGENTINA CONSOLIDATED
In millions of AR$ - Inflation adjusted          
  1Q23 4Q22 3Q22 2Q22 1Q22
Assets          
Cash and deposits in banks 374,120 360,684 290,235 322,858 406,486
Cash  120,058  142,982  135,823  132,679  152,473
 Financial institutions and correspondents  254,062  217,702  154,412  190,179  254,013
B.C.R.A   244,507   196,494   137,575   168,795   236,830
Other local and foreign financial institutions 9,555  21,208  16,837  21,384  17,183
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss   28,317   31,066   29,339   35,064   21,209
Derivatives  1,126  2,761  2,908  752  2,035
Repo transactions 141,192   63,988 136,054 201,719 137,735
Other financial assets   38,858   39,859   36,058   36,253   44,375
Loans and other financing 853,867 872,938 816,521 891,270 829,083
Non-financial public sector 3 2 3 4 1
B.C.R.A   -  11 4 5 6
Other financial institutions   5,280   5,151   6,670   9,081   9,327
Non-financial private sector and residents abroad  848,584  867,774  809,844  882,180  819,749
Other debt securities 698,139 785,299 741,266 745,010 734,711
Financial assets pledged as collateral   53,125   56,234   66,358   44,458   47,206
Current income tax assets 76 47  248  1,396  4,710
Investments in equity instruments  1,215  1,142  1,099  913  1,048
Investments in subsidiaries and associates  4,587  4,221  4,404  4,553  4,594
Property and equipment 116,156 116,990 115,670 119,685 119,082
Intangible assets   11,645   11,708   10,684   10,223  9,374
Deferred income tax assets  1,538  1,851  1,776  1,811  2,054
Other non-financial assets   35,547   35,475   33,602   30,863   23,974
Non-current assets held for sale  323  274  289  716  716
Total Assets 2,359,831 2,384,537 2,286,511 2,447,544 2,388,392
Liabilities          
Deposits 1,571,863 1,599,344 1,518,776 1,696,522 1,628,884
Non-financial public sector 12,038 11,784 13,240 25,329 35,569
Financial sector   1,029   414   906   504   597
Non-financial private sector and residents abroad  1,558,796  1,587,146  1,504,630  1,670,689  1,592,718
Derivatives  521  407  791  256  669
Other financial liabilities 132,711 144,171 153,684 137,567 140,885
Financing received from the B.C.R.A. and other financial institutions   18,456   24,192   21,133   35,801   26,218
Corporate bonds issued  -  233  449  688  918
Current income tax liabilities   15,973  8,823  676  427  1,118
Provisions  9,904   10,554   10,070   11,968   11,878
Deferred income tax liabilities  5,671  8,146   10,312   7   23,641
Other non-financial liabilities 144,958 143,268 139,460 156,841 157,539
Total Liabilities 1,900,057 1,939,138 1,855,351 2,040,077 1,991,750
Equity          
Share Capital  613  613  613  613  613
Non-capitalized contributions   94,443   94,443   94,443   94,443   94,443
Capital adjustments   68,298   68,298   68,298   68,298   68,298
Reserves 212,986 212,986 212,986 212,986 166,342
Retained earnings   71,610 13 13 13   46,696
Other accumulated comprehensive income   (9,773)   (9,129)   (2,552) (12,448)  4,359
Income for the period   15,029   71,597   50,492   36,444  8,553
Equity attributable to owners of the Parent  453,206  438,821  424,293  400,349  389,304
Equity attributable to non-controlling interests   6,568   6,578   6,867   7,118   7,338
Total Equity 459,774 445,399 431,160 407,467 396,642
Total Liabilities and Equity 2,359,831 2,384,537 2,286,511 2,447,544 2,388,392


  
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Balance Sheet – Foreign Currency Exposure

FOREIGN CURRENCY EXPOSURE BBVA ARGENTINA CONSOLIDATED
In millions of AR$ - Inflation adjusted       ∆ %
  1Q23 4Q22 1Q22 QoQ YoY
Assets          
Cash and deposits in banks   300,801   302,399   319,583   (0.5%)   (5.9%)
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss 157 4,285 1,514 (96.3%) (89.6%)
Other financial assets 9,787  10,297  10,728   (5.0%)   (8.8%)
Loans and other financing  42,323  46,908  42,931   (9.8%)   (1.4%)
Other financial institutions   1   1  - -  N/A 
  Non-financial private sector and residents abroad   42,322   46,907   42,931 (9.8%) (1.4%)
Other debt securities  5,916  6,654  4,546  (11.1%) 30.1%
Financial assets pledged as collateral 5,119  13,112  11,829 (61.0%) (56.7%)
Investments in equity instruments   76   73   74  4.1%  2.7%
Total foreign currency assets   364,179   383,728   391,205   (5.1%)   (6.9%)
Liabilities          
Deposits   333,920   348,162   355,891   (4.1%)   (6.2%)
  Non-Financial Public Sector  7,863  7,826   14,652   0.5%  (46.3%)
  Financial Sector  122  105 92 16.2% 32.6%
  Non-financial private sector and residents abroad 325,935 340,231 341,147 (4.2%) (4.5%)
Other financial liabilities  24,271  26,655  28,219   (8.9%) (14.0%)
Financing received from the  B.C.R.A. and other financial institutions 1,344 1,351 1,017   (0.5%)   32.2%
Other non financial liabilities  16,349  14,349 9,273   13.9%   76.3%
Total foreign currency liabilities   375,884   390,517   394,400   (3.7%)   (4.7%)
  0 0 0    
Foreign Currency Net Position - AR$ (11,705)   (6,789)   (3,195) (72.4%)  (266.4%)
           
Foreign Currency Net Position - USD  (56)  (38)  (29) (46.1%) (94.5%)
*Wholesale U.S. dollar foreign exchange rates on BCRA’s Communication “A” 3500, as of the end of period.    

  
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Income Statement

INCOME STATEMENT BBVA ARGENTINA CONSOLIDATED
In millions of AR$ - Inflation adjusted       ∆ %
  1Q23 4Q22 1Q22 QoQ YoY
Interest income   249,199   245,555   141,005  1.5%   76.7%
Interest expense  (118,010)  (116,431) (60,862)   (1.4%) (93.9%)
Net interest income   131,189   129,124  80,143  1.6%   63.7%
Fee income  21,978  24,074  26,465   (8.7%) (17.0%)
Fee expenses (10,651) (11,698) (12,911)  9.0%   17.5%
Net fee income  11,327  12,376  13,554   (8.5%) (16.4%)
Net income from financial instruments at fair value through P&L 6,978 6,084 8,347   14.7% (16.4%)
Net loss from write-down of assets at amortized cost and fair value through OCI   38   (710)  (70) 105.4% 154.3%
Foreign exchange and gold gains 1,055 447 3,497 136.0% (69.8%)
Other operating income 5,492 6,665 6,893 (17.6%) (20.3%)
Loan loss allowances   (8,178)   (8,945)   (4,636)  8.6% (76.4%)
Net operating income   147,901   145,041   107,728  2.0%   37.3%
Personnel benefits (22,053) (22,312) (18,519)  1.2% (19.1%)
Administrative expenses (23,980) (21,187) (19,438) (13.2%) (23.4%)
Depreciation and amortization   (2,820)   (4,078)   (3,339)   30.8%   15.5%
Other operating expenses (20,291) (22,372) (15,841)  9.3% (28.1%)
Operating expenses (69,144) (69,949) (57,137)  1.2% (21.0%)
Operating income  78,757  75,092  50,591  4.9%   55.7%
Income from associates and joint ventures  (60) 145   (546)  (141.4%)   89.0%
Income from net monetary position (56,796) (44,482) (38,263) (27.7%) (48.4%)
Income before income tax  21,901  30,755  11,782 (28.8%)   85.9%
Income tax   (6,882)   (9,942)   (3,540)   30.8% (94.4%)
Income for the period  15,019  20,813 8,242 (27.8%)   82.2%
Owners of the parent  15,029  21,105 8,553 (28.8%)   75.7%
Non-controlling interests  (10)   (292)   (311)   96.6%   96.8%
           
Other comprehensive Income (1)   (644)   (6,576) 2,706   90.2%  (123.8%)
Total comprehensive income  14,375  14,237  10,948  1.0%   31.3%
(1) Net of Income Tax.

  
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Income Statement – three month accumulated

INCOME STATEMENT - 3 MONTH ACCUMULATED BBVA ARGENTINA CONSOLIDATED
In millions of AR$ - Inflation adjusted      
  2023 2022 ∆ %
Interest income   249,199   141,005   76.7%
Interest expense  (118,010) (60,862) (93.9%)
Net interest income   131,189  80,143   63.7%
Fee income  21,978  26,465 (17.0%)
Fee expenses (10,651) (12,911)   17.5%
Net fee income  11,327  13,554 (16.4%)
Net income from financial instruments at fair value through P&L 6,978 8,347 (16.4%)
Net loss from write-down of assets at amortized cost and fair value through OCI   38  (70) 154.3%
Foreign exchange and gold gains 1,055 3,497 (69.8%)
Other operating income 5,492 6,893 (20.3%)
Loan loss allowances   (8,178)   (4,636) (76.4%)
Net operating income   147,901   107,728   37.3%
Personnel benefits (22,053) (18,519) (19.1%)
Administrative expenses (23,980) (19,438) (23.4%)
Depreciation and amortization   (2,820)   (3,339)   15.5%
Other operating expenses (20,291) (15,841) (28.1%)
Operating expenses (69,144) (57,137) (21.0%)
Operating income  78,757  50,591   55.7%
Income from associates and joint ventures  (60)   (546)   89.0%
Income from net monetary position (56,796) (38,263) (48.4%)
Income before income tax  21,901  11,782   85.9%
Income tax   (6,882)   (3,540) (94.4%)
Income for the period  15,019 8,242   82.2%
Owners of the parent  15,029 8,553   75.7%
Non-controlling interests  (10)   (311)   96.8%
       
Other comprehensive Income (OCI) (1)   (644) 2,706  (123.8%)
Total comprehensive income  14,375  10,948   31.3%
(1) Net of Income Tax.      

 

  
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Income Statement – Five quarters

INCOME STATEMENT BBVA ARGENTINA CONSOLIDATED
In millions of AR$ - Inflation adjusted          
  1Q23 4Q22 3Q22 2Q22 1Q22
Interest income   249,199   245,555   206,058   173,504   141,005
Interest expense  (118,010)  (116,431) (96,705) (78,916) (60,862)
Net interest income   131,189   129,124   109,353  94,588  80,143
Fee income  21,978  24,074  23,580  25,068  26,465
Fee expenses (10,651) (11,698) (10,559)   (7,118) (12,911)
Net fee income  11,327  12,376  13,021  17,950  13,554
Net income from financial instruments at fair value through P&L 6,978 6,084 5,357 2,339 8,347
Net loss from write-down of assets at amortized cost and fair value through OCI   38   (710) 145 988  (70)
Foreign exchange and gold gains 1,055 447 3,177 2,711 3,497
Other operating income 5,492 6,665 6,425 5,777 6,893
Loan loss allowances   (8,178)   (8,945)   (5,857)   (4,276)   (4,636)
Net operating income   147,901   145,041   131,621   120,077   107,728
Personnel benefits (22,053) (22,312) (19,789) (22,131) (18,519)
Administrative expenses (23,980) (21,187) (20,972) (21,353) (19,438)
Depreciation and amortization   (2,820)   (4,078)   (2,942)   (2,999)   (3,339)
Other operating expenses (20,291) (22,372) (18,776) (17,858) (15,841)
Operating expenses (69,144) (69,949) (62,479) (64,341) (57,137)
Operating income  78,757  75,092  69,142  55,736  50,591
Income from associates and joint ventures  (60) 145   (547) 380   (546)
Income from net monetary position (56,796) (44,482) (50,519) (41,431) (38,263)
Income before income tax  21,901  30,755  18,076  14,685  11,782
Income tax   (6,882)   (9,942)   (4,276)  12,984   (3,540)
Income for the period  15,019  20,813  13,800  27,669 8,242
Owners of the parent  15,029  21,105  14,048  27,891 8,553
Non-controlling interests  (10)   (292)   (248)   (222)   (311)
           
Other comprehensive Income (OCI)(1)   (644)   (6,576) 9,896 (16,807) 2,706
Total comprehensive income  14,375  14,237  23,696  10,862  10,948
(1) Net of Income Tax.          


  
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Ratios

QUARTERLY ANNUALIZED RATIOS BBVA ARGENTINA CONSOLIDATED
In %       ∆ bps
  1Q23 4Q22 1Q22 QoQ YoY
Profitability          
Efficiency Ratio 62.4% 53.0% 72.2% 936 bps   (984)bps
ROA 2.6% 3.6% 1.3%   (102)bps 128 bps
ROE 13.7% 19.4% 9.0%   (570)bps 470 bps
Liquidity          
Liquid assets / Total Deposits 78.7% 77.3% 79.6% 138 bps  (94)bps
Capital          
Regulatory Capital Ratio 27.89% 26.06% 23.54% 183 bps 435 bps
TIER I Capital Ratio (Ordinary Capital Level 1/ RWA) 27.48% 25.65% 23.31% 183 bps 416 bps
Asset Quality          
Total non-performing portfolio / Total portfolio 1.31% 1.13% 1.29%   18 bps  2 bps
Allowances  /Total non-performing portfolio  220.30% 242.24% 219.75%   (2,194)bps   55 bps
Cost of Risk 3.73% 4.09% 2.11%  (36)bps 162 bps

ACCUMULATED ANNUALIZED RATIOS BBVA ARGENTINA CONSOLIDATED
In %        ∆ bps
  1Q23 4Q22 1Q22 QoQ YoY
Profitability          
Efficiency Ratio 62.4% 64.0% 72.2%   (155)bps   (984)bps
ROA 2.6% 2.7% 1.3%  (10)bps 128 bps
ROE 13.7% 17.5% 9.0%   (380)bps 470 bps
Liquidity          
Liquid assets / Total Deposits 78.7% 77.3% 79.6% 138 bps  (94)bps
Capital          
Regulatory Capital Ratio 27.9% 26.1% 23.5% 183 bps 435 bps
TIER I Capital Ratio (Ordinary Capital Level 1/ RWA) 27.5% 25.6% 23.3% 183 bps 416 bps
Asset Quality          
Total non-performing portfolio / Total portfolio 1.31% 1.13% 1.29%   18 bps  2 bps
Allowances  /Total non-performing portfolio  220.30% 242.24% 219.75%   (2,194)bps   55 bps
Cost of Risk 3.73% 2.73% 2.11% 100 bps 162 bps

  
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About BBVA Argentina

BBVA Argentina (NYSE; BYMA; MAE: BBAR; LATIBEX: XBBAR) is a subsidiary of the BBVA Group, the main shareholder since 1996. In Argentina, it is one of the leading private financial institutions since 1886. Nationwide, BBVA Argentina offers retail and corporate banking to a broad customer base, including: individuals, SME’s, and large-sized companies.

BBVA Argentina’s purpose is to bring the age of opportunities to everyone, based on our customers’ real needs, providing the best solutions, and helping them make the best financial decisions through an easy and convenient experience. The institution relies on solid values: “The customer comes first, We think big and We are one team”. At the same time, its responsible banking model aspires to achieve a more inclusive and sustainable society.

 

Investor Relations Contact

Carmen Morillo Arroyo

Chief Financial Officer

Inés Lanusse

Investor Relations Officer

Belén Fourcade

Investor Relations

 

investorelations-arg@bbva.com

ir.bbva.com.ar

 

 

 

  
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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

    Banco BBVA Argentina S.A.
Date: May 23, 2023   By: /s/ Carmen Morillo Arroyo
        Name: Carmen Morillo Arroyo
        Title: Chief Financial Officer