Banco Macro Announces Results for the First Quarter of 2022

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Banco Macro S.A. (NYSE: BMA) announced its financial results for 1Q22, showing a net income of Ps.6 billion, reflecting a 51% decrease from 4Q21 but a 77% increase from 1Q21. The annualized ROAE was 9% and ROAA was 2.2%. Operating income rose to Ps.36.6 billion, a 41% increase QoQ. However, financing to the private sector and total deposits both decreased by 8% QoQ. The bank maintains a strong solvency ratio with excess capital of Ps.236.6 billion, and its non-performing financing ratio stands at 1.64%.

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Net income increased by 77% YoY to Ps.6 billion.
Operating income rose by 41% QoQ to Ps.36.6 billion.
Strong solvency ratio with excess capital of Ps.236.6 billion.

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Net income fell by 51% compared to 4Q21.
Financing to the private sector decreased by 8% QoQ and YoY.
Total deposits decreased by 1% QoQ.

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05/23/2022 - 05:46 PM

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Banco Macro S.A. (NYSE: BMA; BYMA: BMA) ("Banco Macro" or "BMA" or the "Bank") announced today its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022 ("1Q22"). All figures are in Argentine pesos (Ps.) and have been restated in terms of the measuring unit current at the end of the reporting period. As of 1Q20, the Bank began reporting results applying Hyperinflation Accounting, in accordance with IFRS IAS 29 as established by the Central Bank. For ease of comparison, figures of previous quarters of 2021 have been restated applying IAS 29 to reflect the accumulated effect of the inflation adjustment for each period through March 31, 2022.

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The Bank's net income totaled Ps.6 billion in 1Q22. This result was 51% lower than the result posted in 4Q21 but 77% higher than the result registered in 1Q21. In 1Q22, the annualized return on average equity ("ROAE") and the annualized return on average assets ("ROAA") were 9% and 2.2%, respectively. Total comprehensive income was Ps.5.4 billion, 56% lower than in 4Q21 but 26% higher than a year ago.
In 1Q22 Operating Income (after G&A and personnel expenses) totaled Ps.36.6 billion, 41% or Ps.10.6 billion higher than in 4Q21 and 24% or Ps.7.2 billion higher than the same period of last year.
In 1Q22, Banco Macro's financing to the private sector decreased 8% or Ps.33.3 billion quarter over quarter ("QoQ") totaling Ps.371.8 billion and decreased 8% or Ps.30.5 billion year over year ("YoY").
In 1Q22, Banco Macro's total deposits decreased 1% or Ps.5.9 billion QoQ, totaling Ps.677.5billion and representing 79% of the Bank's total liabilities. Private sector deposits decreased 3% or Ps.19.2 billion QoQ.
Banco Macro continued showing a strong solvency ratio, with an excess capital of Ps.236.6 billion, 38.5% regulatory capital ratio – Basel III and 33.7% Tier 1 Ratio. In addition, the Bank's liquid assets remained at an adequate level, reaching 93% of its total deposits in 1Q22.
In 1Q22, the Bank's non-performing to total financing ratio was 1.64% and the coverage ratio reached 163.2%.

1Q22 Earnings Release Conference Call

Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Time: 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time | 12:00 p.m. Buenos Aires Time

To participate, please dial:
Argentina Toll Free:
(011) 3984 5677
Participants Dial In (Toll Free):
+1 (844) 450 3847
Participants International Dial In:
+1 (412) 317 6370
Conference ID: Banco Macro
Webcast: click here

Webcast Replay: click here

Available from 05/24/2022 through 06/07/2022

IR Contacts in Buenos Aires:

Jorge Scarinci
Chief Financial Officer

Nicolás A. Torres
Investor Relations

Phone: (54 11) 5222 6682
E-mail: investorelations@macro.com.ar

Visit our website at: www.macro.com.ar/relaciones-inversores

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SOURCE Banco Macro S.A.

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What was Banco Macro's net income for 1Q22?

Banco Macro reported a net income of Ps.6 billion for 1Q22.

How did the operating income change for Banco Macro in 1Q22?

Operating income increased by 41% QoQ to Ps.36.6 billion in 1Q22.

What is Banco Macro's return on average equity for 1Q22?

The annualized return on average equity (ROAE) for Banco Macro was 9% in 1Q22.

What was the non-performing financing ratio for Banco Macro in 1Q22?

The non-performing to total financing ratio for Banco Macro was 1.64% in 1Q22.

Banco Macro Announces Results for the First Quarter of 2022