Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Macro Bank Inc. (Banco Macro S.A.)
Filing Type: Form 6-K (Report of Foreign Private Issuer)
Date: January 14, 2026
Context: This filing announces the payment of the 8th installment of a cash dividend approved by the General and Special Shareholders' Meeting on April 4, 2025, and authorized by the Central Bank of the Republic of Argentina.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing focuses on dividend distribution rather than operational financial performance. Key figures include:
- Total Dividend Amount: AR $39,464,628,153.79
- Dividend Per Share: AR $61.7222815111
- Outstanding Capital Stock: AR $639,390,301
- Dividend Yield on Capital: 6172.2281%
- Withholding Tax: 7% (under Section 97 of the Income Tax Law)
Note: The filing text does not provide clear values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics.
Material Changes
This filing represents a scheduled payment event (Installment No. 8 of 10) rather than a material change in business operations or financial condition compared to prior periods. The dividend is expressed in constant currency as authorized by Communique "A" 8214.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
- Payment Schedule: The dividend is part of a 10-installment plan. This specific installment is available as of January 29, 2026, with a record date of January 28, 2026.
- Payment Logistics: Payments are available at Caja de Valores S.A. in Buenos Aires. ADR holders receive dividends through The Bank of New York Mellon.
- Risks/Contingencies: The aggregate dividend amount is subject to a mandatory 7% withholding tax.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the record date (January 28, 2026) to ensure eligibility for this installment.
- Confirm the 7% withholding tax impact on net dividend proceeds.
- Check the status of the remaining 2 installments in the 10-part dividend plan.
- Review the constant currency adjustment methodology used for the AR $61.72 per share calculation.