Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Macro Bank Inc. (Banco Macro S.A.)
Filing Type: Form 6-K (Report of Foreign Private Issuer)
Date: July 16, 2025
Context: The filing announces the payment of the second installment of a cash dividend to shareholders, following resolutions by the General and Special Shareholders' Meeting (April 4, 2025) and the Board of Directors (July 16, 2025). The distribution is authorized under Argentine Central Bank regulations allowing for 10 equal monthly installments in constant currency.
Key Financial Metrics
Dividend Details:
- Total Dividend Amount: AR $34,529,085,525.33
- Per Share Amount: AR $54.0011909248
- Installment: No. 2 of 10
- Capital Stock Base: AR $639,413,408
- Dividend Yield on Capital: 5,400.1190%
Liquidity/Cash Flow: The filing does not provide specific data on total revenue, profit, operating cash flow, debt levels, or liquidity ratios. It only confirms the availability of funds for this specific dividend installment.
Material Changes
The filing does not report material changes in financial performance, revenue, or profit compared to prior periods. The primary material event is the execution of the second dividend installment as part of a pre-announced 10-month distribution plan.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: Management confirms compliance with Central Bank of the Republic of Argentina Communique "A" 8214 and Superintendency authorizations obtained on June 4, 2025.
Payment Logistics:
- Record Date: July 29, 2025
- Payment Date: July 30, 2025
- Location: Caja de Valores S.A., Buenos Aires (Mondays-Fridays, 10 AM - 3 PM).
- ADRs: American Depositary Receipt holders will receive dividends via The Bank of New York Mellon.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the record date (July 29, 2025) to ensure eligibility for the second installment.
- Confirm the 7% withholding tax impact on the net dividend received.
- Check the status of the remaining 8 installments under the 10-month distribution plan.
- Review the full Form 20-F for comprehensive financial statements, as this 6-K contains only dividend specifics.
- Monitor Argentine Central Bank regulations regarding constant currency dividend distributions.