Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Macro Bank Inc. (Banco Macro S.A.) is dated February 18, 2026. The report serves as a translation of a submission to the Argentine Securities Commission (CNV) regarding the payment of the ninth installment of a cash dividend approved by the General and Special Shareholders' Meeting on April 4, 2025.
Key Financial Metrics
- Dividend Installment: AR $40,601,848,516.49 (Installment No. 9 of 10).
- Per Share Amount: AR $63.5008827206 per share.
- Dividend Yield on Capital: 6,350.0882% of the outstanding capital stock (AR $639,390,301).
- Withholding Tax: Subject to a 7% withholding under Section 97 of the Income Tax Law.
- Record Date: February 25, 2026.
- Payment Availability Date: February 26, 2026.
The filing text does not provide clear values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics for the reporting period.
Material Changes
The filing does not disclose material changes in financial performance compared to prior periods. It specifically details the execution of a previously authorized dividend distribution plan structured in 10 equal monthly installments in constant currency, as permitted by Central Bank of the Republic of Argentina Communique "A" 8214.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The Board of Directors authorized the payment on February 18, 2026, following regulatory approvals obtained in June 2025. The dividend is payable at Caja de Valores S.A. in Buenos Aires or via The Bank of New York Mellon for ADR holders.
Risks and Contingencies: The aggregate dividend amount is subject to a mandatory 7% withholding tax. The filing does not contain specific forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or unusual items beyond the standard tax implications of the dividend distribution.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the exchange rate used to convert the AR $63.50 per share dividend into USD for ADR holders.
- Confirm the total aggregate dividend amount distributed across all 10 installments to assess total payout relative to earnings.
- Check the impact of the 7% withholding tax on net proceeds for shareholders.
- Review the company's liquidity position to ensure the cash outflow for this installment does not strain operations.