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Banco Macro (BMA) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 29, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Nicolás Torres - Investor RelationsBrian Flores - VP - Equity ResearchJorge Francisco Scarinci - Finance & Investor Relations ManagerErnesto Gabilondo - Director - LatAm Financials Bank of AmericaCarlos Gomez-Lopez - Head of LatAm Financial Institutions Operator Thank you for waiting. At this time, we would like to welcome everyone to Banco Macro's one quarter twenty twenty five earnings conference call. We would like to i ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q1 2025, Banco Macro's net income totaled ARS 45.7 billion, a decrease of 59% or ARS 65.3 billion compared to Q4 2024 [4] - The annualized return on average equity was 3.81% and the return on average assets was 1.2% [5] - Net operating income before general and administrative expenses was ARS 801 billion, down 9% or ARS 82.6 billion from Q4 2024 [5] - Provision for loan losses increased by 60% or ARS 25.3 billion compared to Q4 2024, totaling ARS 66 billion [6] - Net interest income was ARS 579.2 billion, ARS 1 billion higher than Q4 2024, and up 122% or ARS 318 billion year-on-year [6][10] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Interest income totaled ARS 866.7 billion, down 3% or ARS 22.6 billion from Q4 2024 [7] - Income from interest on loans increased by 9% or ARS 49.6 billion compared to the previous quarter, but decreased by 18% or ARS 132.2 billion year-on-year [7][8] - Fee income was ARS 169.8 billion, a decrease of 1% or ARS 943 million from Q4 2024, but increased by 29% year-on-year [11] - Net income from financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or loss was ARS 66.4 billion, down 55% from Q4 2024 [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Banco Macro's market share over private sector loans reached 9.5% as of March 2025 [16] - Total deposits increased by 5% or ARS 485.4 billion quarter-on-quarter, totaling ARS 9.6 trillion, and increased by 23% year-on-year [16] - Nonperforming loans ratio was 1.44%, with a coverage ratio of 163.34% [17] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The bank aims to utilize its excess capital of ARS 3.2 trillion, with a capital adequacy ratio of 34.3% and a Tier one ratio of 33.6% [18] - The focus is on organic growth, with potential for future M&A opportunities as the number of banks in Argentina may shrink [26][27] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expects real loan growth of 60% for 2025 and deposits to grow at 45% [24] - Inflation is forecasted at around 30% for 2025, with a declining trend in domestic interest rates anticipated [35] - Operating expenses are expected to grow close to inflation, around 30% [36] Other Important Information - The effective income tax rate was 43% higher than in Q4 2024 [14] - The bank's liquidity remains strong, with a liquid assets to deposits ratio of 68% [18] Q&A Session Summary Question: Update on guidance for loan growth, deposits, and ROE - Management maintains a 60% loan growth forecast for 2025, with deposits expected to grow at 45% and ROE revised to 8% to 10% [24][25] Question: Expectations on macroeconomic factors - GDP growth is forecasted at 5% for 2025, with inflation at 30% and a declining trend in interest rates [35] Question: Loan to deposit ratio and capital ratio - The loan to deposit ratio is expected to increase, with loans representing 48% of total assets in Q1 2025 [37] Question: Bond portfolio positioning - The bank prefers high exposure to inflation-linked securities to hedge equity, aiming to maintain a stable level of available-for-sale bonds [46][48]

ISTANBUL, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- D-MARKET Electronic Services & Trading (d/b/a “Hepsiburada”) (NASDAQ: HEPS), a leading Turkish e-commerce platform (referred to herein as “Hepsiburada” or the “Company”), today announces its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. Restatement of financial information: Pursuant to the International Accounting Standard 29, Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies (“IAS 29”), the financial statements of entities whose function ...

Financial Results - Revenues for Q1-25 were $88,076, an increase of $1,472 or 2% compared to Q1-24, driven by growth in key promoted products, partially offset by declines in mature products and currency depreciation in select LATAM countries [7][13] - Gross margin decreased to $34,866 or 40% of revenues from $41,699 or 48% in the same period last year, primarily due to hyperinflation accounting in Argentina [7][19] - Operating loss was $5,537 compared to an operating income of $2,660 in Q1-24 [11][25] - Net income was $2,185, a significant improvement from a net loss of $4,546 in the prior year [25] - Adjusted revenues were $87,979, reflecting a 3% increase, and $6,631 or 8% on a constant currency basis [7][13] Corporate Developments - The company entered into an asset purchase agreement to acquire the Paladin business for $100,000, with an additional $20,000 for inventory, and potential future payments of up to $15,000 based on sales milestones [7][36] - A working capital line of credit of USD 40,000 was obtained from Citibank, with USD 35,000 withdrawn [6][37] - The company in-licensed Onicit IV for distribution in Mexico, Brazil, and select LATAM countries, and submitted Tavalisse for ANMAT approval in Argentina [8][33][35] Shareholder Updates - Shareholders re-elected members to the Board of Directors, including Jonathan Ross Goodman and Samira Sakhia [9] Financial Outlook - The company reaffirmed its financial guidance for 2025, expecting revenues between $390 million to $405 million and adjusted EBITDA to be approximately 13% of revenues [38]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q4 2024, Banco Macro's net income totaled ARS 102.2 billion, a 4% increase or ARS 3.5 billion higher than Q3 2024 [4] - The annualized return on average equity was ARS 7.5 and the return on average assets was ARS 2.4 [5] - For fiscal year 2024, net income was ARS 325.1 billion, a 70.4% decrease compared to fiscal year 2023 [5] - Total comprehensive income for fiscal year 2024 was ARS 227.7 billion, down 83% from fiscal year 2023 [5] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Net interest income in Q4 2024 was ARS 532.6 billion, a 13% decrease or ARS 82.2 billion lower than Q3 2024 [8] - Provision for loan losses in Q4 2024 totaled ARS 37.5 billion, a 50.1% increase or ARS 12.7 billion higher than Q3 2024 [6] - Net fee income in Q4 2024 was ARS 139.9 billion, a 6% increase or ARS 7.6 billion higher than Q3 2024 [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total financial loans reached ARS 5.8 trillion, an 18% increase or ARS 884.1 billion quarter on quarter and a 45% increase year on year [18] - Private sector loans represented 8.3% market share as of December 2024 [19] - Total deposits decreased 3% or ARS 199.3 billion quarter on quarter, totaling ARS 8.4 trillion, but increased 15% or ARS 1.1 trillion year on year [20] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The bank aims to utilize its excess capital of ARS 2.8 trillion effectively, with a capital adequacy ratio of 32.4% [22] - The strategy includes increasing lending to the private sector, with an expected loan growth of 60% in real terms for 2025 [28] - The bank plans to reduce its securities portfolio to fund loan growth, with 80% of funding expected from deposit growth and 20% from securities reduction [39] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expects GDP growth of 5.5% in 2025, with inflation projected at 25% [26] - The cost of risk for 2025 is anticipated to be above 2%, potentially reaching 2.5% due to increased lending [31] - The effective income tax rate for fiscal year 2024 was 9.2%, lower than the previous year's 32.7% [17] Other Important Information - The efficiency ratio reached 39.4%, deteriorating from 36.3% in Q3 2024 [16] - The bank's nonperforming loans ratio was 1.28%, with a coverage ratio of 158.81% [21] - The bank's liquidity ratio of liquid assets to certain deposits was 79% [22] Q&A Session Summary Question: What are the macro expectations for interest rates, inflation, GDP growth, and FX for this year? - Management expects a GDP decline of 2% in 2024, with a growth forecast of 5.5% for 2025 and inflation around 25% [26][27] Question: What are the ROE expectations for this year? - ROE is forecasted to range from 12% to 15% in 2025, driven by increased lending to the private sector [28] Question: Can you elaborate on asset quality and cost of risk for 2025? - Cost of risk is expected to be above 2%, with NPLs increasing due to higher lending [31] Question: How do you expect the weight of securities to evolve in 2025? - The securities portfolio is expected to decrease to around 20% of total assets by December 2025 [38] Question: What is the strategy for deposit growth? - The bank anticipates a 30% real growth in deposits for 2025, driven by increased private sector deposits and competition [50] Question: Are there any upcoming management changes? - There will be announcements regarding management changes, specifically related to the new CEO [58]