Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Macro Bank Inc. (Banco Macro S.A.)
Filing Type: Form 6-K (Report of Foreign Private Issuer)
Date: September 10, 2025
Context: Notification to shareholders regarding the payment of the fourth installment of a cash dividend approved in April 2025 and authorized by the Central Bank of the Republic of Argentina.
Key Financial Metrics
Dividend Details:
- Total Dividend Pool: AR $35,845,730,979.60
- Per Share Amount (Installment 4): AR $56.0603367572
- Dividend Yield on Capital Stock: 5,606.0336% (based on capital stock of AR $639,413,408)
- Withholding Tax: 7% under Section 97 of the Income Tax Law
Liquidity and Cash Flow:
- Payment Availability Date: September 29, 2025
- Record Date: September 26, 2025
Note: The filing does not provide data on revenue, net profit, operating margins, debt levels, or general cash flow for the reporting period.
Material Changes
This filing represents a scheduled distribution event rather than a change in operational performance. The payment is the fourth of ten equal monthly installments authorized by Communique "A" 8214, allowing financial entities to distribute dividends in constant currency.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The Board of Directors authorized the payment on September 10, 2025, following prior shareholder resolutions and regulatory approvals obtained in June 2025.
Risks and Contingencies:
- Taxation: The aggregate dividend amount is subject to a mandatory 7% withholding tax.
- Regulatory Compliance: Distribution is contingent upon Central Bank authorizations and specific installment structures.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the record date (September 26, 2025) to confirm eligibility for the upcoming payment.
- Confirm the 7% withholding tax impact on net proceeds for taxable shareholders.
- Check with The Bank of New York Mellon for ADR holders regarding specific payout timing and currency conversion rules.
- Validate the total dividend pool amount against the company's latest audited financial statements to assess payout sustainability.