Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Macro Bank Inc. (Banco Macro S.A.) is dated May 20, 2026. The report serves as a translation of a submission to the Argentine Securities Commission (CNV) regarding the payment of the second installment of a cash dividend approved by the General Shareholders' Meeting on April 8, 2026, and the Board of Directors on May 6, 2026.
Key Financial Metrics
- Total Dividend Amount: AR $49,033,753,984.66
- Dividend Per Share: AR $76.6882980676
- Dividend Yield on Capital: 7,668.8298% of the outstanding capital stock (AR $639,390,301)
- Withholding Tax: 7% under section 97 of the Income Tax Law
- Payment Schedule: Dividends are distributed in 3 monthly, equal, non-cumulative installments in constant currency.
The filing does not provide data on revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics.
Material Changes
The filing does not contain comparative financial data or material changes regarding operational performance versus prior periods. The primary material event is the authorization and scheduling of the second dividend installment.
Guidance, Outlook, and Unusual Items
Dividend Payment Details:
- Installment: No. 2 of 3
- Record Date: June 2, 2026
- Availability Date: June 3, 2026
- Location: Caja de Valores S.A., Buenos Aires (10 AM to 3 PM, Mon-Fri)
- ADR Holders: Payments will be processed through The Bank of New York Mellon as the depositary agent.
Regulatory Context: The distribution is authorized under Communique "A" 8410 by the Central Bank of the Republic of Argentina, allowing financial entities to distribute dividends in constant currency.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the record date (June 2, 2026) to ensure eligibility for the second installment.
- Confirm the 7% withholding tax deduction applicable to the gross dividend amount.
- Check the constant currency adjustment mechanism for the remaining installments.
- Review the depositary agreement terms for ADR holders regarding payment timing and currency conversion.