Banco Macro S.A. Announces Pricing of Notes offering under Medium Term Note Program

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Banco Macro (NYSE: BMA) has announced the pricing of US$400 million Notes due 2029 under its US$1.5 billion Medium Term Note Program. The Notes will carry a fixed annual interest rate of 8.000% and are being offered to investors at 99.163% of principal value. The proceeds will be used for various purposes including debt refinancing, fixed asset investments in Argentina, working capital, acquisitions, capital contributions to related companies, and general financing needs. The Notes will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act and will be offered to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and Regulation S.

Positive

• Successful pricing of substantial US$400 million Notes offering
• Strong 8% fixed interest rate indicates market confidence
• Part of larger US$1.5 billion financing program showing significant funding capacity
• Diverse use of proceeds allows flexibility for business growth and operations

Negative

• Notes being sold at slight discount (99.163% of principal value)
• Additional debt burden could impact financial metrics
• Limited to qualified institutional buyers, restricting potential investor base

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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Banco Macro S.A. (NYSE: "BMA"; ByMA: "BMA") ("Banco Macro") announces today that it has priced an offering of US$400 million of its Notes due 2029 (the "Notes"). The Notes will accrue interest at a fixed annual rate equal to 8.000% until, but excluding, June 23, 2029. The offering is part of the financing program for the issuance by Banco Macro from time to time of up to US$1,500 million aggregate principal amount of debt securities outstanding at any time. The Notes were offered to investors at a price of 99.163% of the principal amount. Banco Macro intends to use the net proceeds from this offering, in compliance with the requirements of Article 36 of the Argentine Negotiable Obligations Law, Communication "A" 3046 of the Central Bank, as amended, among others, by Communication "A" 6301, and other applicable Argentine regulations, to (a) the repayment and/or refinancing of indebtedness (in an amount of up to 100% of the principal amount of Notes to be issued); (b) investments in fixed assets located in Argentina; (c) working capital in Argentina; (d) acquisition of companies or businesses located in Argentina; (e) capital contributions to and/or the financing of commercial activities of certain of our related companies; and/or (f) general financing needs related to our commercial activities. The Notes have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or any state securities law.

This announcement is not an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities in the United States or any other state or jurisdiction, and there shall not be any offer, solicitation or sale of securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT RELATES TO AN OFFERING OF SECURITIES THAT HAVE NOT AND WILL NOT BE REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT, ANY U.S. STATE SECURITIES LAWS OR THE LAWS OF ANY JURISDICTION AND WILL BE OFFERED AND SOLD TO QUALIFIED INSTITUTIONAL BUYERS PURSUANT TO RULE 144A, AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATION S OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES (EXEMPTIONS FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT). THE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE OFFERED OR SOLD IN THE U.S. OR TO U.S. PERSONS ABSENT REGISTRATION OR AN APPLICABLE EXEMPTION FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS.

The public offering In Argentina of the securities described in this announcement is included in the authorization that the Argentine National Securities Commission (CNV) granted to Banco Macro to issue notes pursuant to its U.S.$1,500,000,000 Global Medium-Term Note Program for the issuance of Simple Non-Convertible Debt Securities (Obligaciones Negociables Simples No Convertibles En Acciones) approved by the CNV. This announcement has not been previously reviewed or approved by the CNV.

This press release is available under the "Financial Information/Press Releases" section, or, in the Spanish version under "Información Financiera/Comunicados de Prensa", of Banco Macro's Investor Relations web site.

This press release includes statements concerning potential future events involving Banco Macro that could differ materially from the events that actually occur.  The differences could be caused by a number of risks, uncertainties and factors relating to Banco Macro's business. Banco Macro will not update any forward-looking statements made in this press release to reflect future events or developments.

IR Contact in Buenos Aires:
Jorge Scarinci | Chief Financial Officer
Nicolás A. Torres | Investor Relations
E-mail: investorelations@macro.com.ar | Phone: (54 11) 5222 6682

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SOURCE Banco Macro S.A.

FAQ

What is the size and interest rate of Banco Macro's (BMA) 2029 Notes offering?

Banco Macro's Notes offering is US$400 million with a fixed annual interest rate of 8.000%, maturing in 2029.

How will Banco Macro (BMA) use the proceeds from the Notes offering?

The proceeds will be used for debt refinancing, fixed asset investments in Argentina, working capital, acquisitions, capital contributions to related companies, and general financing needs.

What is the total size of Banco Macro's (BMA) Medium Term Note Program?

Banco Macro's Medium Term Note Program has a total capacity of up to US$1.5 billion aggregate principal amount of debt securities.

Who can invest in Banco Macro's (BMA) 2029 Notes?

The Notes are offered to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and in compliance with Regulation S outside the United States.

At what price are Banco Macro's (BMA) 2029 Notes being offered?

The Notes are being offered to investors at 99.163% of the principal amount.