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未經審計的簡明合併中期基本報表

截至2024年和2023年六個月期間 以及三個月期間 從2024年4月01日到2023年6月30日


資產負債簡明全合資財務狀況表

哥倫比亞銀行及其附屬公司

截至2024年6月30日和12月 31, 2023

(金額以哥倫比亞披索的百萬為單位)

認股權證

六月 30, 2024

2011年12月 31, 2023

資產

現金及現金等價物

4

31,465,176

39,799,609

財務資產投資

5.1

30,573,634

25,674,195

衍生金融工具

5.2

3,444,239

6,252,270

金融資產投資和衍生金融工具

34,017,873

31,926,465

向客戶放款及優惠

268,108,682

253,951,647

貸款、預支款項和租賃損失提存

(16,680,835)

(16,223,103)

向客戶貸款及預支款項,淨額

6

251,427,847

237,728,544

持有待售資產及存貨,淨值

993,902

906,753

投資聯營企業及合資企業

2,850,311

2,997,603

投資性資產

8

5,423,018

4,709,911

場地和設備,淨值

9

6,048,006

6,522,534

租賃資產權、租賃

1,668,641

1,634,045

商譽和無形資產,淨值

7

9,191,298

8,489,697

递延所得稅,淨額

10

796,955

685,612

其他資產,淨額

8,316,045

7,528,036

總資產

352,199,072

342,928,809

負債和權益

負債

客戶存款

11

257,869,276

247,941,180

同業存放款及回購協議以及其他類似有擔保借款

1,105,983

1,076,436

衍生金融工具

5.2

3,680,218

6,710,364

從其他金融機構借款

12

12,938,759

15,648,606

發行中的債務工具

13

16,107,674

14,663,576

租賃負債

1,817,740

1,773,610

優先股

555,152

584,204

當前稅款

695,645

164,339

递延稅款,净额

10

2,128,321

1,785,230

員工福利計劃

895,682

882,954

其他負債

14

14,199,672

12,648,581

负债合计

311,994,122

303,879,080

權益

股本

480,914

480,914

資本公積金額外

4,857,454

4,857,454

撥付的儲備

16

22,632,835

20,044,769

保留收益

2,675,951

2,515,278

歸屬於母公司股東的凈利潤

3,103,246

6,116,936

綜合損益累積數(稅後)

5,469,515

4,074,161

歸屬於母公司業主的股東權益

39,219,915

38,089,512

非控制權益

985,035

960,217

總權益

40,204,950

39,049,729

負債及權益合計

352,199,072

342,928,809

附註為這些簡明綜合中期財務報表的重要組成部分。


簡明綜合損益表

哥倫比亞銀行及其附屬公司

截至2024年和2023年六個月期間 截至2024年和2023年6月30日以及從2024年和2023年4月01日至6月30日的三個月期間

(金額以哥倫比亞披索百萬為單位,除每股盈利以披索為單位)

累計

季度

認股權證

2024

2023

2024

2023

貸款和金融租賃的利息

商業

8,358,202

8,595,698

4,160,195

4,392,859

消費者

4,340,212

5,175,769

2,188,049

2,583,004

抵押貸款

2,032,457

2,112,444

1,019,405

996,325

融資租賃

 

1,872,129

1,899,985

917,304

971,439

小型企業貸款

104,983

87,351

51,279

41,868

貸款和金融租賃的總利息收入

 

16,707,983

17,871,247

8,336,232

8,985,495

使用有效利率法計算債務工具利息

17.1

497,912

503,397

240,138

253,026

使用有效利率法計算財務工具利息總額

17,205,895

18,374,644

8,576,370

9,238,521

隔夜和市場資金的利息收入

126,418

103,627

64,595

48,436

金融工具的利息和估值

17.1

708,556

(20,467)

302,510

(212,274)

金融工具利息和估值總額

18,040,869

18,457,804

8,943,475

9,074,683

利息支出

17.2

(7,695,965)

(8,166,276)

(3,756,886)

(4,141,013)

凈利息收益率和對貸款和融資貸款抵減前的金融工具估值,表外信贷工具和其他金融工具

10,344,904

10,291,528

5,186,589

4,933,670

貸款、預付款項和融資租賃的信貸減損費用,淨額

6

(2,957,924)

(4,102,779)

(1,623,061)

(2,058,130)

對其他金融工具的信貸恢復(減損),淨額

24,161

(25,065)

4,278

(24,070)

信用減值費用總額,已扣除凈額

(2,933,763)

(4,127,844)

(1,618,783)

(2,082,200)

扣除貸款和金融租賃應付金融工具減值及表外信用工具和其他金融工具的淨利息差額和估值

7,411,141

6,163,684

3,567,806

2,851,470

佣金收入

17.3

3,699,938

3,451,440

1,948,046

1,767,456

佣金支出

17.3

(1,669,168)

(1,451,846)

(918,235)

(769,458)

净佣金总额

2,030,770

1,999,594

1,029,811

997,998

其他營業收益

17.4

1,370,413

2,109,605

741,084

1,119,725

分紅派息及對股權投資的凈利潤

17.5

(140,768)

228,906

(225,575)

112,270

總營業淨收入

10,671,556

10,501,789

5,113,126

5,081,463

營業費用

薪酬和員工福利

18.1

(2,683,347)

(2,676,774)

(1,348,396)

(1,353,981)

其他行政和一般開支

18.2

(2,437,740)

(2,339,859)

(1,259,988)

(1,198,981)

除所得稅外的稅款

18.2

(780,826)

(694,729)

(389,932)

(346,834)

減值、折舊和攤銷

18.3

(564,675)

(531,273)

(289,733)

(271,177)

營業費用總計

(6,466,588)

(6,242,635)

(3,288,049)

(3,170,973)

營業稅前利潤

4,204,968

4,259,154

1,825,077

1,910,490

所得稅

10

(1,058,203)

(1,012,699)

(363,323)

(426,328)

凈利潤

3,146,765

3,246,455

1,461,754

1,484,162

歸屬於母公司股東的凈利潤

3,103,246

3,177,268

1,439,774

1,460,491

非控制權益

43,519

69,187

21,980

23,671

基本每股盈利和稀釋每股盈利以哥倫比亞披索單位表示,指向普通股股東

19

3,256

3,333

1,511

1,533

附註是這些簡明綜合中期財務報表的一個重要組成部分。


綜合收益簡明綜合損益表

哥倫比亞銀行及其附屬公司

2024年6月30日至2023年6月30日的六個月期間以及2024年4月1日至6月30日至2023年的三個月期間

(以哥倫比亞披索百萬計)

累積

季度

認股權證

2024 2023

2024 2023

凈利潤

3,146,765

3,246,455

1,461,754

1,484,162

其他綜合損益,將不再重分類至凈利潤

與定義利益負債相關的重新計量收益/(損失)

15,028

(22,504)

15,028

(22,433)

所得稅

10.4

(5,386)

8,554

(5,393)

8,448

稅後金額

9,642

(13,950)

9,635

(13,985)

按公平價值衡量並列其他綜合收益中的權益工具投資

未實現利益

13,102

10,467

6,642

1,362

所得稅

10.4

5,394

(2,976)

5,935

(2,352)

經稅後金額

18,496

7,491

12,577

(990)

其他綜合收益總額,將不會重新分類至淨利潤,經稅後

28,138

(6,459)

22,212

(14,975)

其他可能重新分類至凈利潤的其他綜合收益

以公允價值衡量屬於其他綜合收益之債務工具投資

投資虧損處置時轉列至利潤或損失

(7,233)

(1,401)

(1,425)

(288)

未實現虧損/利益

(10,037)

86,233

(10,753)

24,053

投資回收

2,297

2,804

3,425

3,258

所得稅

10.4

10,843

(15,675)

8,651

(6,884)

稅後金額

(4,130)

71,961

(102)

20,139

外幣兌換價值變動:

在翻譯外國業務時產生的交易差額

1,669,069

(3,196,672)

1,572,026

(2,390,144)

外國業務的淨投資避險(損失)/收益

(452,000)

1,303,197

(413,925)

965,110

所得稅

10.4

178,154

(503,882)

161,370

(373,160)

稅後金額(1)

1,395,223

(2,397,357)

1,319,471

(1,798,194)

採用權益法之聯營企業及合資投資之未實現(虧損)/收益

(6,247)

2,383

100

(512)

所得稅

10.4

890

(340)

(18)

48

稅後金額

(5,357)

2,043

82

(464)

可能再分類至凈利潤的其他綜合收益總額,稅後

1,385,736

(2,323,353)

1,319,451

(1,778,519)

其他綜合收益,歸屬於母公司所有者,稅後凈額

1,413,874

(2,329,812)

1,341,663

(1,793,494)

其他綜合收益,歸屬於非控股利益

1,922

(3,413)

1,375

(2,164)

歸屬於綜合損益總額之總利潤

4,562,561

913,230

2,804,792

(311,496)

母公司股東

4,517,120

847,456

2,781,437

(333,003)

非控制權益

45,441

65,774

23,355

21,507

(1)與上一年同期相比,哥倫比亞披索相對美元平均升值了14.70%。

附註資料是這些簡明綜合中期財務報表的組成部分。


CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

BANCOLOMBIA S.A. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

For the six-months period ended June 30, 2024 and 2023

(Stated in millions of Colombian pesos, except per share amounts stated in units of pesos)

Attributable to owners of Parent Company

Accumulated other comprehensive income

Debt

Attributable

Share

Additional

Appropiated

Equity

instruments

to owners

Non-

Capital

Paid in

Reserves

Translation

Securities

at fair value

Revaluation

Employee

Retained

Net

of Parent

Controlling

Total

capital

(Note 16)

adjustment

through OCI

through OCI

of assets

Associates

Benefits

earnings

Income

Company

interest

equity

Balance as of January 1, 2024

480,914

4,857,454

20,044,769

3,974,379

193,906

(67,306)

2,137

11,520

(40,475)

2,515,278

6,116,936

38,089,512

960,217

39,049,729

Transfer to profit from previous years

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

6,116,936

(6,116,936)

-

-

-

Dividend payment corresponding to 509,704,584 common shares and 452,122,416 preferred shares without voting rights, subscribed and paid as of December 31, 2023, at a rate of COP 3,536 per share.

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(3,343,319)

-

(3,343,319)

-

(3,343,319)

Constitute reserves

-

-

2,588,066

-

-

-

-

-

-

(2,620,808)

-

(32,742)

-

(32,742)

Realization of retained earnings(1)

-

-

-

-

(18,520)

-

-

-

-

18,520

-

-

-

-

Others

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(10,656)

-

(10,656)

-

(10,656)

Non-controlling interest

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(20,623)

(20,623)

Net Income

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

3,103,246

3,103,246

43,519

3,146,765

Other comprehensive income

-

-

-

1,395,223

18,496

(4,130)

-

(5,357)

9,642

-

-

1,413,874

1,922

1,415,796

Balance as of June 30, 2024

480,914

4,857,454

22,632,835

5,369,602

193,882

(71,436)

2,137

6,163

(30,833)

2,675,951

3,103,246

39,219,915

985,035

40,204,950

(1)Mainly corresponds to partial payments of asset-backed securities investments.

The accompanying notes form an integral part of these  Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements.


CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

BANCOLOMBIA S.A. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

For the six-months period ended June 30, 2024 and 2023

(Stated in millions of Colombian pesos, except per share amounts stated in units of pesos)

Attributable to owners of Parent Company

Accumulated other comprehensive income

Debt

Attributable

Share

Additional

Appropiated

Equity

instruments

to owners

Non-

Capital

Paid in

Reserves

Translation

Securities

at fair value

Revaluation

Employee

Retained

Net

of Parent

Controlling

Total

capital

(Note 16)

adjustment

through OCI

through OCI

of assets

Associates

Benefits

earnings

Income

Company

interest

equity

Balance as of January 1, 2023

480,914

4,857,454

15,930,665

7,762,214

152,028

(160,570)

2,137

11,522

(9,115)

3,278,164

6,783,490

39,088,903

908,648

39,997,551

Transfer to profit from previous years

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

6,783,490

(6,783,490)

-

-

-

Dividend payment corresponding to 509,704,584 common shares and 452,122,416 preferred shares without voting rights, subscribed and paid as of December 31, 2022, at a rate of COP 3,536 per share.

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(3,343,319)

-

(3,343,319)

-

(3,343,319constitute)

Constitute reserves

-

-

4,133,985

-

-

-

-

-

-

(4,166,704)

-

(32,719)

-

(32,719)

Realization of retained earnings(1)

-

-

-

-

3,942

-

-

-

-

(3,942)

-

-

-

-

Others

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(17,682)

-

(17,682)

-

(17,682)

Non-controlling interest

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(18,930)

(18,930)

Net Income

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

3,177,268

3,177,268

69,187

3,246,455

Other comprehensive income

-

-

-

(2,397,357)

7,491

71,961

-

2,043

(13,950)

-

-

(2,329,812)

(3,413)

(2,333,225)

Balance as of June 30, 2023

480,914

4,857,454

20,064,650

5,364,857

163,461

(88,609)

2,137

13,565

(23,065)

2,530,007

3,177,268

36,542,639

955,492

37,498,131

(1)Mainly corresponds to partial payments of asset-backed securities investments.

The accompanying notes form an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements.


CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW

BANCOLOMBIA S.A. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

For the six-months period ended June 30, 2024 and 2023

(Stated in millions of Colombian pesos)

 

NOTE

2024

2023

Net income

 

3,146,765

3,246,455

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

Depreciation and amortization

18.3

527,980

510,333

Other assets impairment

18.3

36,695

20,940

Impairment of investments in joint ventures(1)

17.5

313,284

-

Equity method

17.5

(133,312)

(129,052)

Credit impairment charges on loans and advances and financial leases

6

2,957,924

4,102,779

(Recovery) / Credit impairment charges on off balance sheet credit and other financial instruments

(24,161)

25,065

Gain on sales of assets

17.4

(32,995)

(91,060)

Valuation gain on investment securities

(1,072,829)

(689,061)

Valuation gain on derivative financial instruments

(49,950)

(137,089)

Income tax

10.3

1,058,203

1,012,699

Bonuses and short-term benefits

307,329

437,436

Dividends

17.5

(33,867)

(56,192)

Investment property valuation

17.4

(51,820)

(122,485)

Effect of exchange rate changes

(324,376)

(378,817)

Other non-cash items

6,381

179,676

Net interest

(9,012,018)

(9,704,972)

Change in operating assets and liabilities:

Increase in derivative financial instruments

(173,448)

(245,626)

Increase in accounts receivable

(713,495)

(644,745)

Increase in loans and advances to customers

(10,894,506)

(6,193,836)

Decrease / (Increase) in other assets

94,243

(389,805)

Increase / (Decrease) in accounts payable

1,036,694

(1,512,959)

(Decrease) / Increase in other liabilities

(1,224,377)

56,958

Increase in deposits by customers

2,647,082

4,628,222

Decrease in estimated liabilities and provisions

(10,623)

(70,520)

Net changes in investment securities recognized at fair value through profit or loss

(3,708,823)

(163,541)

Proceeds from sales of assets held for sale and inventories

686,667

392,503

Recovery of charged-off loans

6

394,114

293,417

Income tax paid

(901,953)

(1,732,359)

Dividend received

58,864

67,898

Interest received

16,680,884

17,275,790

Interest paid

(7,671,462)

(7,554,719)

Net cash (used) / Provided by operating activities

 

(6,080,906)

2,433,333

Cash flows provided / (used) from investment activities:

Purchases of debt instruments at amortized cost

(2,088,432)

(1,483,327)

Proceeds from maturities of debt instruments at amortized cost

1,965,976

1,783,046

Purchases of debt instruments at fair value through OCI

(406,338)

(7,716,114)

Proceeds from debt instruments at fair value through OCI

1,626,198

7,869,322

Purchases of equity instruments at fair value through OCI and interests in associates and joint ventures

(94,886)

(14,653)

Proceeds from equity instruments at fair value through OCI and interests in associates and joint ventures

26,088

3,881

Purchases of premises and equipment and investment properties

(778,481)

(1,394,752)

Proceeds from sales of premises and equipment and investment properties

204,788

82,860

Purchase of other long-term assets

(112,652)

(119,161)

Net cash provided / (used) in investing activities

 

342,261

(988,898)

Cash flows used from financing activities:

Decrease in repurchase agreements and other similar secured borrowing

110,501

342,104

Proceeds from borrowings from other financial institutions(2)

3,485,766

6,001,093

Repayment of borrowings from other financial institutions(2)

(7,227,459)

(5,616,374)

Payment of lease liability

(82,859)

(89,390)

Placement of debt instruments in issue(3)

1,207,635

898,931

Payment of debt instruments in issue(3)

(687,442)

(957,711)

Dividends paid

(1,699,610)

(1,598,935)

Transactions with non-controlling interests

(20,623)

(18,930)


 

NOTE

2024

2023

Net cash used in financing activities(4)

 

(4,914,091)

(1,039,212)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

2,318,303

(3,356,431)

(Decrease) / Increase in cash and cash equivalents

(10,652,736)

405,223

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

4

39,799,609

31,645,291

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

4

31,465,176

28,694,083

(1)For further information see Note 17.5. Dividends and net income on equity investments.
(2)For further information see Note 12. Borrowings from other financial institutions.
(3)For further information see Note 13. Debt instruments in issue.
(4)For further information about the reconciliation of the balances of liabilities from financing activities, see Note 21. Liabilities from financing activities.

As of June 30, 2024 and 2023, the Bank entered into non-cash operating and investing activities related to restructured loans and returned properties that were transferred to assets held for sale and inventories amounting to COP 771,978 and COP 532,154, respectively, mainly in Bancolombia S.A. Additionally, in June 2024, Bancolombia S.A. acquired of the P.A. Cedis Sodimac by COP 464,520, which was paid by decreasing loans to customers and increasing accounts payable. Which are not reflected in the Consolidated Statement Interim of Cash Flows.

The accompanying notes form an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements.


NOTE 1. REPORTING ENTITY

Bancolombia S.A., hereinafter the Parent Company, is a credit establishment, listed on the Colombia Stock Exchange (BVC) as well as on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), since 1981 and 1995, respectively. The Parent Company's main location is in Medellin (Colombia), main address Carrera 48 # 26-85, Avenida Los Industriales, and was originally constituted under the name Banco Industrial Colombiano (BIC) according to public deed number 388, date January 24, 1945, from the First Notary's Office of Medellin, authorized by the Superintendence of Finance of Colombia (“SFC”). On April 3, 1998, by means of public deed No. 633, BIC merged with Bank of Colombia S.A., and the resulting organization of that merger was named Bancolombia S.A.

The operating license was authorized definitively by the SFC according to Resolution number 3140 on September 24, 1993. The duration of the company was extended until December 8, 2144. The company may be dissolved or extended before said term.

At the Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting held on June 26, 2024, a bylaws amendment was approved, which is in the process of being formalized in a public deed and registered with the Chamber of Commerce.

Bancolombia S.A.’s business purpose is to carry out all operations, transactions, acts and services inherent to the banking business. The Parent Company may, by itself or through its subsidiaries, own interests in other corporations, wherever authorized by law, according to all terms and requirements, limits or conditions established therein.

The Parent Company and its subsidiaries include the following operating segments: Banking Colombia, Banking Panama, Banking El Salvador, Banking Guatemala, Trust, Investment banking, Brokerage, International Banking and Others. The activities carried out by each operating segment of Group Bancolombia are described in Note 3. Operating segments.

The Parent Company, through its subsidiaries, has banking operations and an international presence in United States, Puerto Rico, Panama, Guatemala, and El Salvador.

The assets and liabilities of operations in Barbados through Mercom Bank were transferred to other companies, leaving the balances of the credit portfolio and deposit portfolio at zero. As of June, 30, 2024, the company is in the process of dissolution and liquidation.

Operations in the Cayman Islands through Sinesa Cayman, Inc. (before Bancolombia Cayman) have been canceled or transferred. On November 22, 2023, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority approved the delivery of the banking license in accordance with Section 20(1)(a) of the Banking and Trust Companies Act (2021 Revision) (the “BTCA”). Therefore, the banking license has been canceled as of that date. As it is no longer a banking entity, on June 20, 2024, the name was changed to SINESA Cayman, Inc., the company is currently in the process of dissolution and liquidation in the Cayman Islands Companies Registry.

The operations of Transportempo S.A.S. are in the process of dissolution and gradual dismantling since May 2023.

On December 14, 2021, the Parent Company´s Board of Directors authorized the legal separation of the Nequi business, the digital platform of Group Bancolombia. The Financial Superintendence of Colombia (Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia) through Resolution 0843 of July 6, 2022, later modified by the Resolution 0955 of July 27, 2022, authorized the establishment of Nequi S.A. Compañía de Financiamiento. The legal separation resulted in the creation and commercial registration of a new corporation through which Nequi will operate as a 100% digital credit establishment. Nequi must obtain an authorization certificate or operating permit, accredited by the Financial Superintendence of Colombia in order to operate. As of June, 30, 2024, activities for this process are in progress. In September 2022, the company Nequi S.A. was created with a capitalization of COP 150,000 distributed mainly in Banca de Inversión Bancolombia S.A. Corporación Financiera with a participation percentage of 94.99% and Inversiones CFNS S.A.S. of 5.01%.

As of June 30, 2024, Group Bancolombia has 33,887 employees, 34,658 banking correspondents, 6,101 ATMs and operates through 851 offices.

NOTE 2. MATERIAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

A.Basis for preparation of Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

The Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements for the cumulative six months ended on June 30, 2024 have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34: Interim Financial Reporting (“IAS 34”), issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (hereinafter, IASB). They do not include all the information and disclosures required for full annual financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the Bancolombia S.A. and its subsidiaries consolidated financial statements for the year ended on December 31, 2023 which complied with International Financial Reporting Standards (hereinafter, IFRS) issued by the IASB, as well as the interpretations issued by the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (hereinafter, IFRS-IC). The Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements as of June 30, 2024 and 2023 have not been audited.

Preparation of the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements under going concern basis

Management has assessed the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern and confirms that the Group Bancolombia has adequate liquidity and solvency to continue operating the business for the foreseeable future, which is at least, but is not limited to, 12 months from the end of the reporting period. Based on the Group's liquidity position at the date of authorization of the Condensed Consolidated Interim


Financial Statements, Management maintains a reasonable expectation that it has adequate liquidity and solvency to continue in operation for at least the next 12 months and that the going concern basis of accounting remains appropriate.

The Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements were prepared on a going concern basis and do not include any adjustments to the reported carrying amounts and classification of assets, liabilities and expenses that might otherwise be required if the going concern basis were not correct.

In the Management opinion, these Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements reflect all material adjustments considered necessary in the circumstances and based on the best information available as of June 30, 2024 and the date of their promulgation and issuance, for a fair representation of financial results for the interim periods presented.

The results of operations for the cumulative six months ended on June 30, 2024 and 2023 are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full year. The Group Bancolombia believes that the disclosures are sufficient to make the information presented not misleading or biased. For this reason, the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements include selected explanatory notes to explain events and transactions that are important to the financial statements users or represent significant materiality in understanding the changes in the Group’s financial position and performance since the last annual audited financial statements.

Assets and liabilities are measured at cost or amortized cost, except for some financial assets and liabilities and investment properties that are measured at fair value. Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value comprise those classified as assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or loss, debt instruments and equity securities measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (“OCI”) and derivative instruments. Likewise, the carrying value of assets and liabilities recognized as a fair value hedge are adjusted for changes in fair value attributable to the hedged risk. Almost, investments in associates and joint ventures are measured using the equity method.

The Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements are stated in Colombian pesos (“COP”) and figures are stated in millions or billions (when indicated), except earnings per share, diluted earnings per share, dividends per share and the exchange rate, which are stated in units of Colombian pesos, while other currencies (dollars, euro, pounds, etc.) are stated in thousands.

The Parent Company’s financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with “Normas de Contabilidad e Información Financiera” (“NCIF”) applicable to separate financial statements, are those that serve as the basis for the regulatory compliance, distribution of dividends and other appropriations by the shareholders.

The separate financial statements are those presented by the Parent Company in which the entity recognizes and measures the impairment of credit risk through allowances for loans losses, the classification and measurement of certain financial instruments (such as debt securities and equity instruments) and the recognition of provisions for foreclosed assets, in accordance with the accounting required by the “Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia” (“SFC”), which differ in certain accounting principles from IFRS that are used in the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements.

B.Use of estimates and judgments

The preparation of Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements requires that the Group's Management makes judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Changes in accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.

For the period ended on June 30, 2024 there were no changes in the significant estimates and judgments made by Management in applying the Group's accounting, as compared to those applied in the Consolidated Financial Statements at the year ended on December 31, 2023.

C.Material accounting policies and recently issued accounting pronouncements

The same accounting policies and methods of calculation applied in the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended on December 31, 2023 continue to be applied in these Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements, except for the adoption of new standards, improvements and interpretations effective from January 1, 2024, as shown below:

Amendments to IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements: On January 23, 2020, the IASB issued amendments to IAS 1 to clarify the requirements for classifying liabilities as current or non-current. More specifically:

- The amendments specify that the conditions which exist at the end of the reporting period of an obligation are those which will be used to determine if a right to defer settlement of a liability exists.

- Management expectations about events after the balance sheet date, for example on whether a covenant will be breached, or whether early settlement will take place, are not relevant.

- The amendments clarify the situations that are considered settlement of a liability.

Additionally, on October 30, 2022, the IASB issued an amendment to IAS 1 to improve the disclosures an entity provides when its right to defer settlement of a liability for at least twelve months is subject to compliance with covenants, and how this impacts the classification of that liability as current or non-current.


The amendments to IAS 1 are required to be applied for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2024, which is consistent with the application period in Colombia, in accordance with Decreto 938 of August 2021, which includes the update of January 23, 2020. The amendments must be applied retrospectively, in accordance with IAS 8. Early application is permitted.

Management concluded that this amendment has no impact on the preparation of the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements, because the Group Bancolombia presents the  Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Financial Position ordered by liquidity, according to the business nature.

a)Recently accounting pronouncements issued by IASB pending to incorporate in NCIF framework accepted in Colombia

Amendments to IFRS 16 Leases - Lease liability in a sale and leaseback: In September 2022, the Board amended IFRS 16 to add subsequent measurement requirements for sale and leaseback transactions that meet the requirements of IFRS 15 to be accounted as a sale. The amendments require a seller-lessee to subsequently measure lease liabilities arising from a subsequent lease such that it does not recognize any amount of gain or loss that relates to the right-of-use that it retains.

This amendment is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2024, and early application is permitted.

This amendment has been assessed by Management with no evidence of an impact on the Group's Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements and disclosures, due the new requirements are in line with what the Group Bancolombia has applied and disclosed.

Amendments to IFRS 9 Financial instruments and IFRS 7 Financial instruments: disclosures - Classification and measurement of financial instruments: In May 2024, the Board issued amendments to the classification and measurement requirements in IFRS 9. These amendments respond to feedback from post-implementation review of the accounting standard and clarify the requirements in areas where stakeholders have raised concerns, or where new issues have emerged since IFRS 9 was issued.

These amendments include:

-Clarifying the classification of financial assets with environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) and similar features: ESG-linked features in loans could affect whether the loans are measured at amortised cost or fair value. To resolve any potential diversity in practice, the amendments clarify how the contractual cash flows on such loans should be assessed.
-Settlement of liabilities through electronic payment systems: The amendments clarify the date on which a financial asset or financial liability is derecognised. The IASB also decided to develop an accounting policy option to allow a company to derecognise a financial liability before it delivers cash on the settlement date if specified criteria are met.

With these amendments, the IASB has also introduced additional disclosure requirements to enhance transparency for investors regarding investments in equity instruments designated at fair value through other comprehensive income and financial instruments with contingent features, for example features tied to ESG-linked targets.

The amendments are effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2024, and early application is permitted.

Management is assessing the impact that these amendments will have on the Group's  Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements and disclosures.

New standard NIIF 18 Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements: In April 2024, the Board issued IFRS 18 to replace IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements. IFRS 18 introduces three sets of new requirements to improve the way companies report their financial performance and give investors a better basis for analyzing and comparing companies:

-Improved comparability in the statement of income: IFRS 18 introduces three defined categories for income and expenses (operating, investing and financing) to improve the structure of the statement of income, and requires all companies to provide new defined subtotals, including operating profit.
-Enhanced transparency of management-defined performance measures: The new standard requires companies to disclose explanations of those company-specific measures that are related to the statement of income, referred to as management-defined performance measures.
-More useful grouping of information in the financial statements: IFRS 18 sets out enhanced guidance on how to organize information and whether to provide it in the primary financial statements or in the notes. In addition, the new standard requires companies to provide more transparency about operating expenses, helping investors to find and understand the information they need.

IFRS 18 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2027, and early application is permitted.

Management is assessing the impact that these amendments will have on the Group's Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements and disclosures.

NOTE 3. OPERATING SEGMENTS

Operating segments are defined as components of an entity about which separate financial information is available and that is evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision maker (CODM) in deciding how to allocate resources and assessing performance; the CODM is comprised of the Bank’s President (CEO) and Financial Vicepresident (CFO). The segment information has been prepared following the Bank’s accounting policies and has been presented consistently with the internal reports provided to the CODM.


The chief operating decision maker (CODM) uses a variety of information and key financial data on a segment basis to assess the performance and make decisions regarding the investment and allocation of resources, such as:

Net interest margin (Net margin on financial instruments divided by average interest-earning assets).
Return on average total assets (Net income divided by average total assets).
Return on average stockholders’ equity.
Efficiency ratio (Operating expenses as a percentage of interest, fees, services and other operating income).
Asset quality and loan coverage ratios.

The Bank has the following segments: Banking Colombia, Banking Panama, Banking El Salvador, Banking Guatemala, Trust, Investment Banking, Brokerage, International Banking and All other segments. The factors used to identify the Bank’s reportable segments are the nature of the products and services provided by the subsidiaries and the geographical locations where the subsidiaries are domiciled, in line with the CODM’s operating decisions related to the results of each segment.

The Bank’s operating segments are comprised as follows:

Banking Colombia

This segment provides retail and corporate banking products and services to individuals, companies and national and local governments in Colombia. The Bank’s strategy in Colombia is to grow with these clients based on value added and long-term relationships. In order to offer specialized services to individuals to guarantee quality service and promote business growth and country development.

In order to offer specialized services to individuals, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large companies, the individual sales force classifies its target customers as: Personal, Plus and Corporate. The Bank´s corporate and government sales force targets and specializes in companies with more than COP 100,000in revenue in twelve economic sectors: agribusiness, commerce, manufacturing of supplies and materials, consumer goods, financial services, health, education, construction, government, infrastructure, real estate, and natural resources.

As of June 30, 2024, Nequi is in process to obtain an authorization certificate or operating permit, accredited by the Financial Superintendence of Colombia in order to operate. For further information, see Note 1. Reporting Entity.

This segment is responsible for managing the Bank operations with its own portfolio, liquidity and distribution of treasury products and services to its customers in Colombia.

Banking Panama

This segment provides retail and commercial banking products and services to individuals and companies in Panama and includes all the operations of Banistmo S.A. and its subsidiaries, which are managed and monitored by the CODM on a consolidated basis. Banking Panama also includes operations of the following operational stage subsidiaries: Banistmo Investment Corporation S.A., Leasing Banistmo S.A. y Valores Banistmo S.A.; and of the following non-operational subsidiaries: Banistmo Panamá Fondo de Inversión S.A., Banistmo Capital Markets Group Inc., Anavi Investment Corporation S.A., Desarrollo de Oriente S.A., Steens Enterprises S.A. and Ordway Holdings S.A.

This segment is also responsible for the management of Banistmo’s proprietary trading activities, liquidity and distribution of treasury products and services to its client base in Panama.

Banking El Salvador

This segment provides retail and commercial banking products and services to individuals, companies and national and local governments in El Salvador through Banco Agrícola S.A. Banking El Salvador also includes operations of the following subsidiaries: Banagrícola S.A, Inversiones Financieras Banco Agrícola S.A. IFBA, Bagrícola Costa Rica S.A., Gestora de Fondos de Inversión Banagricola, S.A, Valores Banagrícola S.A. de C.V., Accelera S.A. de C.V. (before Credibac S.A. de C.V.) and Arrendadora Financiera S.A. Arfinsa.

This segment is also responsible for the management of Banco Agrícola’s proprietary trading activities, liquidity and distribution of treasury products and services to its client base in El Salvador.

Banking Guatemala

This segment provides retail and commercial banking and insurance products and services to individuals, companies and national and local governments in Guatemala through Banco Agromercantil de Guatemala S.A., Banking Guatemala also includes operations of the following subsidiaries: Seguros Agromercantil S.A., Financiera Agromercantil S.A., Agrovalores S.A., Arrendadora Agromercantil S.A., Asistencia y Ajustes S.A., Serproba S.A., Servicios de Formalización S.A., Conserjería, Mantenimiento y Mensajería S.A.(company in liquidation), New Alma Enterprises LTD. On June 29, 2023, Agencia de Seguros y Fianzas Agromercantil S.A.S. was wound up. The assets and liabilities of operations in Barbados through Mercom Bank were transferred to other companies, leaving the balances of the credit portfolio and deposit portfolio at zero as of January 31, 2023. As of June 30, 2024, the company is in the process of dissolution and liquidation, for further information, see Note 1. Reporting Entity.

This segment is also responsible for the management of Banco Agromercantil’s proprietary trading activities, liquidity and distribution of treasury products and services to its client base in Guatemala.

Trust


This segment provides trust and asset management services to clients in Colombia through Fiduciaria Bancolombia S.A. Sociedad Fiduciaria.

The main products offered by this segment include money market accounts, mutual and pension funds, private equity funds, payment trust, custody services and corporate trust.

Investment banking

This segment provides corporate and project financial advisory services, underwriting, capital markets services and private equity management through Banca de Inversión Bancolombia S.A. Corporación Financiera. Its customers include private and publicly-held corporations as well as government institutions.

Brokerage

This segment provides brokerage, investment advisory and private banking services to individuals and institutions through Valores Bancolombia S.A. Comisionista de Bolsa. It sells and distributes equities, futures, foreign currencies, fixed income securities, mutual funds and structured products.

This segments also includes the operations of Bancolombia Capital Holdings USA LLC, Bancolombia Capital LLC and Bancolombia Capital Advisers LLC, to provide broker-dealer and investment advisor services in the United States.

International Banking

This segment provides a complete line of international banking services to Colombian and foreign customers through Bancolombia Panamá S.A. and Bancolombia Puerto Rico International, Inc. It offers loans to private sector companies, trade financing, leases financing and financing for industrial projects, as well as a complete portfolio of cash management products, such as checking accounts, international collections and payments. Through these subsidiaries, the Bank also offers investment opportunities in U.S. dollars, savings and checking accounts, time deposits, and investment funds to its high net worth clients and private banking customers.

Operations in the Cayman Islands through Sinesa Cayman, Inc. (before Bancolombia Cayman) have been canceled or transferred. On November 22, 2023, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority approved the delivery of the banking license in accordance with Section 20(1)(a) of the Banking and Trust Companies Act (2021 Revision) (the “BTCA”). Therefore, the banking license has been canceled as of that date. As of June 30, 2024, the company is in the process of dissolution and liquidation. For further information, see Note 1. Reporting entity.

All other segments

This segment provides financial and operating lease activities, including leasing services to clients in Colombia. Bancolombia offers these services mainly through the following Subsidiaries: Renting Colombia S.A.S. and Transportempo S.A.S. (company in liquidation). Additionally, through the FCP Fondo Inmobiliario Colombia, P.A. FAI CALLE 77, P.A. Nomad Salitre, P.A. Mercurio, P.A. Nomad Central, P.A. Calle 84 (2), P.A. Calle 84 (3) and since May 2024 the P.A. Cedis Sodimac the Bank provides real estate service.

This segment also includes results from the operations of investment vehicles of the Bank: Valores Simesa S.A., Negocios Digitales Colombia S.A.S., Inversiones CFNS S.A.S., Sistema de Inversiones y Negocios S.A. Sinesa and the technology services company Wompi S.A.S. In addition, it includes Wenia LTD, a corporate vehicle for the creation and implementation of operating systems and software applications and it includes Wenia S.A.S. and Wenia P.A.

In accordance with IFRS 8, the figures reported in "all other segments" combine the information on operating segments that did not meet the quantitative thresholds defined by this same standard, i.e., the absolute individual amount of their reported results is, in absolute terms, less than 10 percent of the combined results of all segments and their assets represent less than 10 percent of the combined assets of all operating segments of the Bank.

Financial performance by operating segment:

The CODM reviews the performance of the Bank using the following financial information by operating segment:

Six months ended June 30, 2024

Banking Colombia

Banking Panamá

Banking El Salvador

Banking Guatemala

Trust

InvestmentBanking

Brokerage

International Banking

All other segments

Total segments

In millions of COP

Total interest and valuation on financial instruments

14,181,605

1,303,962

869,760

911,749

45

2

18,024

615,687

140,035

18,040,869

Interest income on loans and financial leases

13,357,143

1,110,143

764,182

849,663

45

-

2,998

481,788

142,021

16,707,983

Total debt investments

692,757

143,634

104,520

59,626

-

2

13,324

67,149

-

1,081,012

Derivatives, net

(10,287)

1,312

746

-

-

-

(2,059)

-

(1,986)

(12,274)

Total liquidity operations, net

141,992

48,873

312

2,460

-

-

3,761

66,750

-

264,148

Interest expenses

(6,072,945)

(630,941)

(209,191)

(371,131)

(85)

-

(86)

(330,292)

(81,294)

(7,695,965)

Net interest margin and valuation on financial instruments before impairment on loans and financial leases, off balance sheet credit instruments and other financial instruments

8,108,660

673,021

660,569

540,618

(40)

2

17,938

285,395

58,741

10,344,904

Total credit impairment charges, net

(2,377,416)

(194,406)

(130,399)

(189,405)

(682)

40

(4)

(5,728)

(35,763)

(2,933,763)

Net interest margin and valuation on financial instruments after impairment on loans and financial leases, off balance sheet credit instruments and other financial instruments

5,731,244

478,615

530,170

351,213

(722)

42

17,934

279,667

22,978

7,411,141


(Expenses) Income from transactions the operating segments of the Bank

(64,899)

(20,301)

(14,716)

(35,511)

(27,161)

5,593

40,753

189,247

(73,005)

-

Commissions income(1)

2,731,031

275,091

234,132

99,279

214,445

40,624

64,236

25,766

15,334

3,699,938

Commissions expenses

(1,367,225)

(122,593)

(103,018)

(38,787)

(1,822)

(83)

(4,644)

(5,426)

(25,570)

(1,669,168)

Total commissions, net

1,363,806

152,498

131,114

60,492

212,623

40,541

59,592

20,340

(10,236)

2,030,770

Other operating income

303,552

25,301

23,702

53,070

5,127

925

1,987

5,522

951,227

1,370,413

Dividends and net income on equity investments(2)

(164,746)

6,761

4,400

1,497

14,495

(127,408)

3,096

14

121,123

(140,768)

Total operating income, net

7,168,957

642,874

674,670

430,761

204,362

(80,307)

123,362

494,790

1,012,087

10,671,556

Operating expenses(3)

(4,147,282)

(395,105)

(320,235)

(288,228)

(75,544)

(23,717)

(92,197)

(42,614)

(516,991)

(5,901,913)

Impairment, depreciation and amortization

(388,655)

(53,299)

(69,965)

(24,536)

(1,387)

(46)

(1,389)

(1,068)

(24,330)

(564,675)

Total operating expenses

(4,535,937)

(448,404)

(390,200)

(312,764)

(76,931)

(23,763)

(93,586)

(43,682)

(541,321)

(6,466,588)

Profit before income tax

2,633,020

194,470

284,470

117,997

127,431

(104,070)

29,776

451,108

470,766

4,204,968

(1)For further information about income from contracts with customers, see Note 17.3. Commissions income, net.
(2)For further information see Note 17.5. Dividends and net income on equity investments.
(3)Includes salaries and employee benefits, other administration and general expenses and taxes other than income tax.

Three months ended June 30, 2024

Banking Colombia

Banking Panamá

Banking El Salvador

Banking Guatemala

Trust

InvestmentBanking

Brokerage

International Banking

All other segments

Total segments

In millions of COP

Total interest and valuation on financial instruments

6,974,007

654,101

442,483

474,719

24

1

9,145

319,880

69,115

8,943,475

Interest income on loans and financial leases

6,625,836

554,851

388,082

443,257

24

-

1,465

251,616

71,101

8,336,232

Total debt investments

326,345

74,369

53,693

30,618

-

1

5,960

33,979

-

524,965

Derivatives, net

(17,405)

536

475

-

-

-

(208)

-

(1,986)

(18,588)

Total liquidity operations, net

39,231

24,345

233

844

-

-

1,928

34,285

-

100,866

Interest expenses

(2,938,174)

(317,537)

(104,070)

(189,332)

(51)

-

(44)

(167,883)

(39,795)

(3,756,886)

Net interest margin and valuation on financial instruments before impairment on loans and financial leases, off balance sheet credit instruments and other financial instruments

4,035,833

336,564

338,413

285,387

(27)

1

9,101

151,997

29,320

5,186,589

Total credit impairment charges, net

(1,314,422)

(132,548)

(63,769)

(89,964)

(242)

(781)

(11)

(4,307)

(12,739)

(1,618,783)

Net interest margin and valuation on financial instruments after impairment on loans and financial leases, off balance sheet credit instruments and other financial instruments

2,721,411

204,016

274,644

195,423

(269)

(780)

9,090

147,690

16,581

3,567,806

(Expenses) Income from transactions the operating segments of the Bank

(33,091)

(11,150)

(6,126)

(18,311)

(14,908)

2,374

21,416

97,141

(37,345)

-

Commissions income(1)

1,428,322

153,735

120,487

50,419

105,645

32,484

37,091

11,623

8,240

1,948,046

Commissions expenses

(758,361)

(66,497)

(53,738)

(20,343)

(957)

(53)

(2,348)

(2,888)

(13,050)

(918,235)

Total commissions, net

669,961

87,238

66,749

30,076

104,688

32,431

34,743

8,735

(4,810)

1,029,811

Other operating income

211,961

13,989

11,946

17,288

2,927

546

946

2,967

478,514

741,084

Dividends and net income on equity investments(2)

(161,152)

269

2,949

1,490

6,461

(137,689)

1,773

7

60,317

(225,575)

Total operating income, net

3,409,090

294,362

350,162

225,966

98,899

(103,118)

67,968

256,540

513,257

5,113,126

Operating expenses(3)

(2,139,808)

(201,793)

(160,649)

(144,610)

(37,510)

(12,340)

(44,617)

(23,133)

(233,856)

(2,998,316)

Impairment, depreciation and amortization

(199,244)

(27,023)

(36,613)

(12,600)

(732)

(19)

(713)

(478)

(12,311)

(289,733)

Total operating expenses

(2,339,052)

(228,816)

(197,262)

(157,210)

(38,242)

(12,359)

(45,330)

(23,611)

(246,167)

(3,288,049)

Profit before income tax

1,070,038

65,546

152,900

68,756

60,657

(115,477)

22,638

232,929

267,090

1,825,077

(1)For further information about income from contracts with customers, see Note 17.3. Commissions income, net.
(2)For further information see Note 17.5. Dividends and net income on equity investments.
(3)Includes salaries and employee benefits, other administration and general expenses and taxes other than income tax.

Six months ended June 30, 2023

Banking Colombia

Banking Panamá

Banking El Salvador

Banking Guatemala

Trust

InvestmentBanking

Brokerage

International Banking

All other segments

Total segments

In millions of COP

Total interest and valuation on financial instruments

14,316,497

1,496,620

915,137

1,023,001

17

5

23,074

563,931

119,522

18,457,804

Interest income on loans and financial leases

14,219,020

1,272,935

788,967

989,325

17

-

2,393

479,557

119,033

17,871,247

Total debt investments

334,445

160,271

115,703

30,026

-

5

17,501

41,834

488

700,273

Derivatives, net

(139,441)

1,255

10,032

-

-

-

(336)

-

-

(128,490)

Total liquidity operations, net

(97,527)

62,159

435

3,650

-

-

3,516

42,540

1

14,774

Interest expenses

(6,580,518)

(613,571)

(226,430)

(369,424)

(61)

(1)

(130)

(289,592)

(86,549)

(8,166,276)

Net interest margin and valuation on financial instruments before impairment on loans and financial leases, off balance sheet credit instruments and other financial instruments

7,735,979

883,049

688,707

653,577

(44)

4

22,944

274,339

32,973

10,291,528

Total credit impairment charges, net

(3,694,885)

(111,821)

(88,743)

(217,172)

(857)

(131)

106

9,311

(23,652)

(4,127,844)

Net interest margin and valuation on financial instruments after impairment on loans and financial leases, off balance sheet credit instruments and other financial instruments

4,041,094

771,228

599,964

436,405

(901)

(127)

23,050

283,650

9,321

6,163,684

(Expenses) Income from transactions the operating segments of the Bank

(96,997)

(9,498)

(8,713)

(39,127)

(6,227)

7,018

34,535

204,688

(85,679)

-

Commissions income(1)

2,539,523

257,529

240,972

120,925

177,606

24,153

53,503

23,467

13,762

3,451,440

Commissions expenses

(1,171,263)

(126,448)

(89,894)

(50,434)

(1,976)

(119)

(4,473)

(5,608)

(1,631)

(1,451,846)

Total commissions, net

1,368,260

131,081

151,078

70,491

175,630

24,034

49,030

17,859

12,131

1,999,594

Other operating income (expenses)

877,182

13,202

10,349

72,601

5,792

(416)

1,641

5,712

1,123,542

2,109,605

Dividends and net income on equity investments

49,020

9,865

(1,306)

1,931

15,157

2,570

310

8

151,351

228,906

Total operating income, net

6,238,559

915,878

751,372

542,301

189,451

33,079

108,566

511,917

1,210,666

10,501,789

Operating expenses(2)

(3,812,228)

(441,413)

(331,084)

(328,708)

(82,421)

(24,561)

(92,545)

(44,490)

(553,912)

(5,711,362)

Impairment, depreciation and amortization

(343,761)

(61,645)

(55,937)

(27,211)

(926)

(109)

(1,525)

(1,342)

(38,817)

(531,273)

Total operating expenses

(4,155,989)

(503,058)

(387,021)

(355,919)

(83,347)

(24,670)

(94,070)

(45,832)

(592,729)

(6,242,635)

Profit before income tax

2,082,570

412,820

364,351

186,382

106,104

8,409

14,496

466,085

617,937

4,259,154

(1)For further information about income from contracts with customers, see Note 17.3. Commissions income, net.
(2)Includes salaries and employee benefits, other administration and general expenses and taxes other than income tax.

Three months ended June 30, 2023


Banking Colombia

Banking Panamá

Banking El Salvador

Banking Guatemala

Trust

InvestmentBanking

Brokerage

International Banking

All other segments

Total segments

In millions of COP

Total interest and valuation on financial instruments

7,032,810

735,890

456,747

485,951

8

1

11,491

289,458

62,327

9,074,683

Interest income on loans and financial leases

7,177,826

627,266

392,104

481,206

8

-

1,140

243,657

62,288

8,985,495

Total debt investments

(31,736)

80,426

55,428

2,749

-

1

6,273

21,422

56

134,619

Derivatives, net

(40,847)

1,482

8,959

-

-

-

(193)

-

-

(30,599)

Total liquidity operations, net

(72,433)

26,716

256

1,996

-

-

4,271

24,379

(17)

(14,832)

Interest expenses

(3,342,578)

(304,801)

(113,420)

(187,411)

(28)

-

(59)

(147,836)

(44,880)

(4,141,013)

Net interest margin and valuation on financial instruments before impairment on loans and financial leases, off balance sheet credit instruments and other financial instruments

3,690,232

431,089

343,327

298,540

(20)

1

11,432

141,622

17,447

4,933,670

Total credit impairment charges, net

(1,905,696)

(50,517)

(40,323)

(79,638)

(521)

(740)

16

10,171

(14,952)

(2,082,200)

Net interest margin and valuation on financial instruments after impairment on loans and financial leases, off balance sheet credit instruments and other financial instruments

1,784,536

380,572

303,004

218,902

(541)

(739)

11,448

151,793

2,495

2,851,470

(Expenses) Income from transactions the operating segments of the Bank

(51,732)

(4,966)

(4,801)

(19,763)

(4,683)

3,635

18,596

108,704

(44,990)

-

Commissions income(1)

1,298,657

129,888

117,964

61,467

90,778

23,486

26,592

11,486

7,138

1,767,456

Commissions expenses

(630,206)

(62,762)

(44,711)

(24,570)

(1,030)

(61)

(2,124)

(2,916)

(1,078)

(769,458)

Total commissions, net

668,451

67,126

73,253

36,897

89,748

23,425

24,468

8,570

6,060

997,998

Other operating income (expenses)

527,682

3,637

6,753

35,122

2,442

(340)

(1,386)

2,621

543,194

1,119,725

Dividends and net income on equity investments

45,775

9,884

(1,305)

1,907

4,649

(4,631)

(341)

4

56,328

112,270

Total operating income, net

2,974,712

456,253

376,904

273,065

91,615

21,350

52,785

271,692

563,087

5,081,463

Operating expenses(2)

(1,947,642)

(223,195)

(166,782)

(160,247)

(41,183)

(12,267)

(47,194)

(22,473)

(278,813)

(2,899,796)

Impairment, depreciation and amortization

(173,993)

(30,225)

(31,850)

(13,433)

(469)

(53)

(755)

(644)

(19,755)

(271,177)

Total operating expenses

(2,121,635)

(253,420)

(198,632)

(173,680)

(41,652)

(12,320)

(47,949)

(23,117)

(298,568)

(3,170,973)

Profit before income tax

853,077

202,833

178,272

99,385

49,963

9,030

4,836

248,575

264,519

1,910,490

(1)For further information about income from contracts with customers, see Note 17.3. Commissions income, net.
(2)Includes salaries and employee benefits, other administration and general expenses and taxes other than income tax.

NOTE 4. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

For purposes of the Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of cash flow and the Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Financial Position, the following assets are considered as cash and cash equivalents:

June 30, 2024

December 31, 2023

In millions of COP

Cash and balances at central bank

Cash

8,510,449

8,830,305

Due from central banks(1)(2)

7,590,076

11,248,230

Due from other private financial entities

4,955,506

7,607,921

Checks on hold

221,841

214,004

Remittances of domestic negotiated checks in transit

96,828

74,524

Total cash and due from banks

21,374,700

27,974,984

Money market transactions

Interbank borrowings

3,717,447

3,983,699

Reverse repurchase agreements and other similar secured loans

6,373,029

7,840,926

Total money market transactions

10,090,476

11,824,625

Total cash and cash equivalents

31,465,176

39,799,609

(1 )According to External Resolution No. 20 of 2020 of Banco de la República Colombia, which amends External Resolution No. 5 of 2008 issued by the Colombian Central Bank, Bancolombia S.A. must maintain, the equivalent of 8% of the deposits mentioned in Article 1, paragraph (a), and the equivalent of 3.5% of its customer’s deposits with a maturity of less than 18 months (paragraph b), as ordinary reserve, represented in deposits at the Central Bank or as cash in hand. In addition, according to Resolution Number 177 of 2002 issued by the Guatemala Monetary Board, Grupo Agromercantil Holding through its subsidiary Banco Agromercantil de Guatemala must maintain the equivalent of 14.60% of its customer’s deposits daily balances as a legal banking reserve, represented in unrestricted deposits at the Bank of Guatemala. Additionally, circular SBP-DR-0011-2024 dated January 30, 2024, communicates the decision of the Superintendency of Banks of Panama to maintain the percentage established in the General Resolution of the Board of Directors SBP-GJD-0003-2014 dated January 28, 2014, which sets at 30.00% the minimum legal liquidity rate that Panamanian banks must maintain. Finally, in accordance with temporary rule NPBT-12, which is effective from March 27, 2024, to September 24, 2024, Banco Agrícola must maintain an equivalent average daily amount of its deposits and debt instruments in issue as a liquidity reserve between 1.00% and 16.00% represented in unrestricted deposits or debt instruments in issue by El Salvador Central Bank. Once the complete term established, the bank continues with the Technical Norm (NRP-28), issued by the Central Bank, where the Bank must maintain an equivalent amount between 1.00% and 18.00%, which has been in effect since 23 June 2021.

(2 )The variation corresponds mainly the effect of the usual transactionality of the operation of Bancolombia and the cancellation of interest-bearing deposits of COP 3.5 billion opened in December 2023 and cancelled in January 2024.

As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, there is restricted cash amounting to COP 1,223,368 and COP 1,082,611, respectively, included in other assets on the Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Financial Position, which represents margin deposits pledged as collateral for derivative contracts traded through clearing houses.


NOTE 5. FINANCIAL ASSETS INVESTMENTS AND DERIVATIVES

5.1   Financial assets investments

The Bank’s securities portfolios at fair value through profit or loss, other comprehensive income and at amortized cost are listed below, as of June 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023:

As of June 30, 2024

Measurement methodology

Financial assets investments

Fair value through

Fair value through other

Amortized

Total carrying

profit or loss

comprehensive income, net

cost, net

value, net

In millions of COP

Securities issued by foreign governments(1)

8,895,126

1,741,944

595,737

11,232,807

Securities issued by the Colombian Government(2)

6,925,175

2,578,915

148,480

9,652,570

Corporate bonds

249,837

664,975

2,823,075

3,737,887

Securities issued by government entities

170,731

-

3,393,380

3,564,111

Securities issued by other financial institutions(3)

779,169

364,665

578,779

1,722,613

Total debt instruments(4)

17,020,038

5,350,499

7,539,451

29,909,988

Total equity securities

193,649

439,083

632,732

Total other instruments financial(5)

30,914

30,914

Total financial assets investments

30,573,634

(1)The increase in securities measured at fair value through profit or loss is mostly in Bancolombia S.A. and Banistmo S.A. to bonds issued by the United States and the decrease in securities measured at fair value through OCI corresponds mainly in Banistmo S.A. and Grupo Agromercantil Holding S.A. to maturity of bonds issued by the United States.
(2)The increase in securities measured at fair value through profit or loss corresponds mainly in Bancolombia S.A. to Treasury securities (TES).
(3)Includes mortgage-backed securities (TIPS) measured at fair value through profit or loss amounting to COP 81,766. For further information on TIPS’ fair value measurement see Note 22. Fair value of assets and liabilities.
(4)At June 30, the Bank has recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Comprehensive Income COP (4,130) related to debt instruments at fair value through OCI. See Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Comprehensive Income.
(5)At June 30, the Bank has recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Comprehensive Income COP (4,130) related to debt instruments at fair value through OCI. See Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Comprehensive Income.
(6)Corresponds to convertible notes or agreements for the future purchase of shares, Simple Agreement for Future Equity “SAFE”, by Inversiones CFNS S.A.S., Sistema de Inversiones y Negocios, S.A. and Banagrícola S.A.

As of December 31, 2023

Measurement methodology

Financial assets investments

Fair value through

Fair value through other

Amortized

Total carrying

profit or loss

comprehensive income, net

cost, net

value, net

In millions of COP

Securities issued by foreign governments

6,274,400

2,437,996

537,831

9,250,227

Securities issued by the Colombian Government

4,725,605

2,725,722

68,624

7,519,951

Corporate bonds

237,234

611,153

2,559,336

3,407,723

Securities issued by government entities

84,990

-

3,129,501

3,214,491

Securities issued by other financial institutions(1)

774,178

373,306

552,790

1,700,274

Total debt instruments(2)

12,096,407

6,148,177

6,848,082

25,092,666

Total equity securities

98,853

444,357

543,210

Total other instruments financial(3)

38,319

38,319

Total financial assets investments

25,674,195

(1)Includes mortgage-backed securities (TIPS) measured at fair value through profit or loss amounting to COP 84,301. For further information on TIPS’ fair value measurement see Note 22. Fair value of assets and liabilities.
(2)At December 31, the Bank has recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income COP 93,264 related to debt instruments at fair value through OCI.
(3)Corresponds to convertible notes or agreements for the future purchase of shares, Simple Agreement for Future Equity “SAFE”, by Inversiones CFNS S.A.S., Sistema de Inversiones y Negocios, S.A. and Banagrícola S.A

The following table shows the breakdown of the changes in the gross carrying amount of the debt securities at fair value through other comprehensive income and amortized cost, in order to explain their significance to the changes in the loss allowance for the same portfolio as discussed above:

As of June 30, 2024


Debt instruments portfolio measure at fair value through OCI and amortized cost

Stage 1

Stage 2

Stage 3

Total

In millions of COP

Gross carrying amount as at 1 January 2024

12,760,342

205,133

30,784

12,996,259

Transfer from stage 1 to stage 2(1)

(70,633)

70,633

-

-

Transfer from stage 2 to stage 1(1)

12,608

(12,608)

-

-

Sales and maturities

(5,376,963)

(171,505)

-

(5,548,468)

Purchases and renewals

5,029,023

4,148

-

5,033,171

Valuation and payments

9,669

1,704

2,662

14,035

Foreign Exchange

389,185

2,989

2,779

394,953

Gross carrying amount as at 30 June 2024

12,753,231

100,494

36,225

12,889,950

(1)Stage transfer in corporate bonds by Banistmo S.A. and Bangrícola S.A. y Filiales.

As of December 31, 2023

Debt instruments portfolio measure at fair value through OCI and amortized cost

Stage 1

Stage 2

Stage 3

Total

In millions of COP

Gross carrying amount as at 1 January 2023

15,973,144

340,891

-

16,314,035

Transfer from stage 1 to stage 3(1)

(30,784)

-

30,784

-

Transfer from stage 2 to stage 1(1)

6,627

(6,627)

-

-

Sales and maturities

(9,792,950)

-

-

(9,792,950)

Purchases and renewals

7,701,763

-

-

7,701,763

Valuation and payments

84,609

(66,959)

-

17,650

Foreign Exchange

(1,182,067)

(62,172)

-

(1,244,239)

Gross carrying amount as at 31 December 2023

12,760,342

205,133

30,784

12,996,259

(1)Stage transfer in corporate bonds by Banistmo S.A.

The following shows provisions detail for the debt instruments portfolio using the expected credit losses model:

As of June 30, 2024

Concept

Stage 1

Stage 2

Stage 3

Total

In millions of COP

Securities at amortized cost

7,467,187

36,039

36,225

7,539,451

Carrying amount

7,494,585

40,286

49,091

7,583,962

Loss allowance

(27,398)

(4,247)

(12,866)

(44,511)

Securities at fair value through other comprehensive income(1)

5,286,044

64,455

-

5,350,499

Total debt instruments portfolio measure at fair value through OCI and amortized cost

12,753,231

100,494

36,225

12,889,950

(1)Loss allowance of investments at fair value through OCI corresponds to COP (8,084) classified mostly in stage 1. Transfer of 19 securities in Banistmo S.A. from stage 1 to stage 2 related to bonds for COP (152). The increase in relation to 2023 is due to the net effect of the sales and maturities, debt instruments purchased, net provisions recognized during the period and foreign exchange for COP (2,522).

As of December 31, 2023

Concept

Stage 1

Stage 2

Stage 3

Total

In millions of COP

Securities at amortized cost

6,612,165

205,133

30,784

6,848,082

Carrying amount

6,642,104

217,046

44,735

6,903,885

Loss allowance

(29,939)

(11,913)

(13,951)

(55,803)

Securities at fair value through other comprehensive income(1)

6,148,177

-

-

6,148,177

Total debt instruments portfolio measure at fair value through OCI and amortized cost

12,760,342

205,133

30,784

12,996,259

(1)Loss allowance of investments at fair value through OCI corresponds to COP (5,562) classified in stage 1.

The following table sets forth the changes in the allowance for debt instruments measured at amortized cost:

As of June 30, 2024


Concept

Stage 1

Stage 2

Stage 3

Total

In millions of COP

Loss allowance of January 1, 2024

29,939

11,913

13,951

55,803

Transfer from stage 1 to stage 2(1)

(665)

665

-

-

Transfer from stage 2 to stage 1(1)

354

(354)

-

-

Sales and maturities

(2,659)

(5,895)

-

(8,554)

New debt instruments purchased(2)

5,717

343

-

6,060

Net provisions recognised during the period

(6,841)

(2,778)

(2,150)

(11,769)

Foreign Exchange

1,553

353

1,065

2,971

Loss allowance of June 30, 2024

27,398

4,247

12,866

44,511

(1)Stage transfer in corporate bonds by Banistmo S.A. and Bangrícola S.A. y Filiales.

(2)Impairment is mainly in securities issued by government entities and corporate bonds by Bancolombia S.A. and Banistmo S.A.

As of June 30, 2023

Concept

Stage 1

Stage 2

Total

In millions of COP

Loss allowance of January 1, 2023

29,881

35,020

64,901

Transfer from stage 1 to stage 2(1)

(1,134)

1,134

-

Sales and maturities

(1,149)

-

(1,149)

New debt instruments purchased(2)

9,870

-

9,870

Net provisions recognised during the period

6,293

(5,057)

1,236

Foreign Exchange

(3,506)

(4,292)

(7,798)

Loss allowance of June 30, 2023

40,255

26,805

67,060

(1)Stage transfer in corporate bonds by Banistmo S.A.

(2)Impairment is mainly in securities issued by government entities and corporate bonds by Bancolombia S.A. and Banistmo S.A.


The Bank has recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Comprehensive Income related to equity securities and trust funds at fair value through OCI as of June 30, 2024, and 2023, COP 18,496 and COP 7,491, respectively. See Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Comprehensive Income.

Equity securities that are measured at fair value through OCI are considered strategic for the Bank and, thus, there is no intention to sell them in the foreseeable future and that is the main reason for using this presentation alternative.

The following table details the equity instruments designated at fair value through OCI analyzed by listing status:

Equity securities

Carrying amount

June 30, 2024

December 31, 2023

In millions of COP

Securities at fair value through OCI:

Equity securities listed in Colombia

2

2

Equity securities listed in foreign countries

72,415

78,787

Equity securities unlisted:

Telered S.A.

153,701

164,981

Asociación Gremial de Instituciones Financieras Credibanco S.A.

114,551

110,786

Transacciones y Transferencias, S. A. (1)

39,287

17,346

Compañía de Procesamiento de Medios de Pago Guatemala (Bahamas), S. A.

17,774

16,333

Cámara de Riesgo Central de Contraparte de Colombia S.A.

15,763

14,998

Derecho Fiduciario Inmobiliaria Cadenalco

4,105

4,449

Others

21,485

36,675

Total equity securities at fair value through OCI

439,083

444,357

(1) The increase is due to the valuation of the company during 2024.

As of June 30, 2024 and 2023 impairment loss was recognized on equity securities for COP 0 and COP 14, respectively. Dividends received from equity investments at fair value through OCI held as of June 30, 2024 and 2023 amounted to COP 12,623 and COP 19,197, respectively. See Note 17.5. Dividends and net income on equity investments.

5.2   Derivative financial instruments

Group Bancolombia derivative activities do not give rise to significant open positions in portfolios of derivatives. Group Bancolombia enters into derivative transactions to facilitate customer business, for hedging purposes and arbitrage activities, such as forwards, options or swaps where the underlying are exchange rates, interest rates and securities.

A swap agreement is a contract between two parties to exchange cash flows based on specified underlying notional amounts, assets and/or indices. Financial futures and forward settlement contracts are agreements to buy or sell a quantity of a financial instrument (including another derivative financial instrument), index, currency or commodity at a predetermined rate or price during a period or at a date in the future. Futures and option contracts are standardized agreements for future delivery, traded on exchanges that typically act as a platform.


For further information related to the objectives, policies and processes for managing Group Bancolombia risk, please see Risk Management.

The following table sets forth the carrying values of Group Bancolombia derivatives by type of risk as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

Derivatives

June 30, 2024

December 31, 2023

In millions of COP

Forwards

Assets

Foreign exchange contracts

1,907,739

4,381,906

Equity contracts

903

3,015

Subtotal assets

1,908,642

4,384,921

Liabilities

Foreign exchange contracts

1,897,735

4,526,353

Equity contracts

8,753

10,481

Subtotal liabilities

1,906,488

4,536,834

Total forwards

2,154

(151,913)

Swaps

Assets

Foreign exchange contracts

1,176,991

1,304,337

Interest rate contracts

254,506

352,424

Subtotal assets

1,431,497

1,656,761

Liabilities

Foreign exchange contracts

1,340,846

1,491,086

Interest rate contracts

336,766

449,857

Subtotal liabilities

1,677,612

1,940,943

Total swaps

(246,115)

(284,182)

Options

Assets

Foreign exchange contracts

104,100

210,588

Subtotal assets

104,100

210,588

Liabilities

Foreign exchange contracts

96,118

232,587

Subtotal liabilities

96,118

232,587

Total options

7,982

(21,999)

Derivative assets

3,444,239

6,252,270

Derivative liabilities

3,680,218

6,710,364

Hedges of a net asset in a foreign operation

The Bank has designated debt instruments in issue and financing with correspondent banks (only applies to year 2023) for USD 1,124,613 as of June 30, 2024 and USD 1,592,034 as of December 31, 2023 as hedge accounting for an equivalent amount of the net assets of its investment in Banistmo. The purpose of this operation is to protect the Bank from the foreign exchange rate risk (USD/COP) of a portion of the net assets in the subsidiary Banistmo S.A., a company domiciled in Panama, which has a different functional currency from that of the Group Bancolombia.

The following is the detail of the hedging instruments of the net foreign investment:

As of June 30, 2024

Debt securities issued designated as a hedging instrument(1)

In thousands of USD

Opening date

Expiration date

Rate

Principal balance

Designated capital as a hedged instrument

18/10/2017

18/10/2027

7.03%

466,368

360,000

18/12/2019

18/12/2029

4.68%

436,516

436,516

18/12/2019

18/12/2029

4.68%

85,710

85,710

18/12/2019

18/12/2029

4.68%

27,774

27,774

29/01/2020

29/01/2025

3.02%

214,613

214,613

Total debt securities issued

 

1,230,981

1,124,613

(1) The Bank discontinued the hedging relationship in March 2024 USD 200,000 as a result of the prepayment of the total financing with Correspondent Banks and in June 2024 USD 267,421 as result of the repurchase of Debt securities issued, designated as a hedging instrument.


As of December 31, 2023

Debt securities issued designated as a hedging instrument

In thousands of USD

Designated capital as

Opening date

Expiration date

Rate

Principal balance

a hedged instrument

18/10/2017

18/10/2027

7.03

%

750,000

360,000

18/12/2019

18/12/2029

4.68

%

436,516

436,516

18/12/2019

18/12/2029

4.68

%

85,710

85,710

18/12/2019

18/12/2029

4.68

%

27,774

27,774

29/01/2020

29/01/2025

3.02

%

482,034

482,034

Total debt securities issued

1,782,034

1,392,034

Financing with Correspondent Banks designated as a hedging instrument

31/03/2022

17/03/2025

6.06

%

150,000

150,000

7/09/2022

5/09/2025

6.36

%

50,000

50,000

Total financing with Correspondent Banks

200,000

200,000

Total

1,982,034

1,592,034

Measurement of effectiveness and ineffectiveness

A hedge is considered effective if, at the beginning of the period and subsequent periods, changes in fair value or cash flows attributable to the hedge risk during the period for which the hedge has been designated.

The Bank has documented the effectiveness tests of the hedge. The hedge is considered effective, since the critical terms and risks of the obligations that serve as a hedging instrument are identical to those of the primary hedged position. Hedged effectiveness is measured on a before income tax.

Gains or losses on the conversion of Banistmo’s financial statements are recognized in Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Comprehensive Income. Consequently, the exchange difference related to the conversion of debt securities issued and financing with Correspondent banks is recognized directly in OCI, as a result of the variation of the peso against the dollar, the adjustment recognized in Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Comprehensive Income amounted to COP (452,000), COP 1,303,197, for the six months period ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

For further information see note 12. Borrowings from other financial institutions, note 13. Debt instruments in issue and Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Comprehensive Income.

NOTE 6. LOANS AND ADVANCES TO CUSTOMERS, NET

Loans and financial leasing operating portfolio

The following is the composition of the loans and financial leasing operations portfolio, net as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

Composition

June 30, 2024

December 31, 2023

In millions of COP

Commercial

146,301,228

134,687,396

Consumer

54,991,509

54,591,769

Mortgage

38,713,478

36,250,408

Financial Leases

27,005,509

27,277,057

Small Business Loans

1,096,958

1,145,017

Total gross loans and advances to customers(1)

268,108,682

253,951,647

Total allowance for loans, advances and lease losses

(16,680,835)

(16,223,103)

Total loans and advances to customers, net

251,427,847

237,728,544

(1) The operations in Colombia and Banistmo in Panama contributed to the portfolio increase. In addition, in June 2024 the Colombian peso devaluation 8.53% against the US dollar.

Allowance for loans losses

The following table sets forth the changes in the allowance for loans and advances and lease losses as of June 30, 2024 and 2023:


As of June 30, 2024

Small

Concept

Commercial

Consumer

Mortgage

Financial

business

Total

Leases

loans

In millions of COP

Balance at January 1, 2024

6,290,266

7,717,038

1,023,206

1,024,575

168,018

16,223,103

Recovery of charged - off loans(1)

66,406

260,035

27,696

36,741

3,236

394,114

Credit impairment charges on loans, advances and financial leases, net(2)

362,459

2,393,897

137,446

58,128

5,994

2,957,924

Adjusted stage 3(3)

166,390

297,922

18,271

35,605

5,150

523,338

Charges-off(1)

(407,168)

(3,118,936)

(65,587)

(86,742)

(51,923)

(3,730,356)

Translation adjustment

130,146

147,028

29,076

4,800

1,662

312,712

Balance at June 30, 2024

6,608,499

7,696,984

1,170,108

1,073,107

132,137

16,680,835

(1)The charges-off still subject to enforcement activity.
(2)The loss allowance for the first half of 2024 decreased by 28% compared to the same period of the previous year. This reduction is primarily due to a decrease in the expenditure for the provision of credit losses on the consumer portfolio. This is a result of the lending and collection actions that the Bank initiated in 2023, which have had positive effects in 2024. Additionally, the reduction in the provision for credit losses due to macroeconomic variables, generated by the decrease in the interest rate in Colombia, is noteworthy.
(3)Recognized as a reduction to Interest Income on loans and financial leases in Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Income, in accordance with IFRS 9.

As of June 30, 2023

Small

Concept

Commercial

Consumer

Mortgage

Financial

business

Total

Leases

loans

In millions of COP

Balance at January 1, 2023

7,270,305

6,047,135

1,024,091

1,013,074

125,035

15,479,640

Recovery of charged - off loans(1)

30,171

205,040

22,962

34,397

847

293,417

Credit impairment charges on loans, advances and financial leases, net

632,430

3,232,309

114,891

77,524

45,625

4,102,779

Adjusted stage 3(2)

227,468

220,647

15,398

32,256

5,198

500,967

Charges-off(1)

(425,070)

(2,120,189)

(65,019)

(178,133)

(36,694)

(2,825,105)

Translation adjustment

(294,603)

(242,464)

(41,523)

(5,179)

(5,058)

(588,827)

Balance at June 30, 2023

7,440,701

7,342,478

1,070,800

973,939

134,953

16,962,871

(1)The charges-off still subject to enforcement activity.
(2)Recognized as a reduction to Interest Income on loans and financial leases in Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Income, in accordance with IFRS 9.

The following table presents information about the nature and effects of changes in the contractual cash flows of the loan portfolio that did not result in derecognition and the effect of these changes on the measurement of expected credit losses.

Changes in the contractual cash flows of the loan portfolio that did not result in derecognition

In millions of COP

June 30, 2024

December 31, 2023

Loan portfolio modified during the period

Amortized cost before modification

4,468,564

7,566,692

Net gain or loss on changes

(457,249)

(182,023)

Loan portfolio modified since initial recognition

Gross carrying value of the previously modified loan portfolio for which the allowance for losses has been changed from the asset's life to the expected credit losses for 12 months.

247,308

393,789

Impact of movements in the value of the portfolio and loss allowance by Stage

Variation June 2024 vs December 2023

Stage 1 (12-month expected credit losses)

The exposure in Stage 1 increased by COP 12,137,444 and the loss allowance decreased by COP 469,374. The increase in the portfolio in this Stage is mainly due to a better dynamic of disbursements to the corporate portfolio and the restatement of the dollar loans into Colombian Pesos due to a higher exchange rate. The decrease in the loss allowance is due to the macroeconomic impact on the PD (probability of default) models, which have a more favorable economic outlook, where a downward trend in interest rates in Colombia is observed, which positively affects the portfolios of individuals.

Stage 2 (Lifetime expected credit losses)

The exposure in Stage 2 increased by COP 801,906 and the loss allowance increased by COP 110,955. The increase in exposure is mainly due to clients who exit default (Stage 3) and remain in Stage 2 for a period of one year. Additionally, there is an observed increase in deterioration within the corporate portfolio, which aligns with expectations. The increase in the loss allowance is in accordance with the influx of these clients.


Stage 3 (Lifetime expected credit losses)

The exposure in Stage 3 increased by COP 1,217,685 and the loss allowance increased by COP 816,151. The variation in exposure and loss allowance in this stage is mainly due to SME portfolio clients reaching a delinquency height of more than 90 days, and clients who increase their risk level in the SME and business segments, and in the corporate sectors: commercial, real estate, and construction.

Variation December 2023 vs December 2022

Stage 1 (12-month expected credit losses)

Stage 1 exposure decreased by COP 14,397,167 and the loss allowance increased by COP 820,111. The decrease in the portfolio at this stage is mainly due to the restatement of the dollar loans into colombian pesos due to a lower in the market representative rate and a slow disbursement dynamic of the consumer portfolio compared to the previous period. The increase in the loss allowance is due to the impact of a less favorable economic outlook, where there is lower economic growth and a high trend of interest rates throughout the year.

Stage 2 (Lifetime expected credit losses)

The exposure in Stage 2 decreased by COP 2,613,778 and the loss allowance decreased by COP 608,427. The decrease in exposure is due to the migration of loans with delinquency over 90 days to Stage 3, and the level of new overdue portfolio being lower than the previous period. The decrease of loss allowance is in accordance with the decrease in exposure.

Stage 3 (Lifetime expected credit losses)

The exposure in Stage 3 increased by COP 1,038,853, and the loss allowance increased by COP 531,779. The variation in exposure and loss allowance in this Stage is mainly due to clients of the consumer portfolio reaching a delinquency height over 90 days and the impairment of significant clients from the construction sector.

The following explains the significant changes in the loans and the allowance for loan losses by category during the periods ended on June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 as a result of applying the expected credit loss model according to IFRS 9:

As of June 30, 2024

Maximum exposure to credit risk

In millions of COP

 

Stage 1

Stage 2

Stage 3

Total

Commercial

131,486,672

5,756,755

9,057,801

146,301,228

Consumer

46,103,357

4,506,180

4,381,972

54,991,509

Mortgage

34,015,085

2,961,617

1,736,776

38,713,478

Financial Leases

22,142,572

3,399,256

1,463,681

27,005,509

Small Business Loans

762,647

220,759

113,552

1,096,958

Total gross loans and advances to customers

234,510,333

16,844,567

16,753,782

268,108,682

Total allowance

(3,226,529)

(2,647,357)

(10,806,949)

(16,680,835)

Total Net loans and advances to customers

231,283,804

14,197,210

5,946,833

251,427,847

As of December 31, 2023

Maximum exposure to credit risk

In millions of COP

 

Stage 1

Stage 2

Stage 3

Total

Commercial

120,773,927

5,453,537

8,459,932

134,687,396

Consumer

46,060,615

4,407,067

4,124,087

54,591,769

Mortgage

32,210,648

2,628,654

1,411,106

36,250,408

Financial Leases

22,553,128

3,293,100

1,430,829

27,277,057

Small Business Loans

774,571

260,303

110,143

1,145,017

Total gross loans and advances to customers

222,372,889

16,042,661

15,536,097

253,951,647

Total allowance

(3,695,903)

(2,536,402)

(9,990,798)

(16,223,103)

Total Net loans and advances to customers

218,676,986

13,506,259

5,545,299

237,728,544


NOTE 7. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET

Intangibles assets and goodwill net are as follows:

June 30, 2024

December 31, 2023

In millions of COP

Goodwill(1)

8,484,039

7,818,125

Intangible assets

707,259

671,572

Total intangible assets and goodwill, net

9,191,298

8,489,697

(1) The increase is due to the variation in the exchange rate.

The detail of intangible assets as of December 31, 2023 is included in the annual report of the 2023 Consolidated Financial Statements; in the six-months period ended June 30, 2024 there have been no relevant changes in the composition of the Bank intangible assets.

NOTE 8. INVESTMENT PROPERTIES

The table below sets forth the conciliation between the initial and ending balances of the market value of investment properties of Consolidated Interim Statement of Financial Position at the end of the period:

June 30, 2024

December 31, 2023

In millions of COP

Balance at January 1, 2024

4,709,911

3,994,058

Acquisitions(1)

694,492

294,569

Subsequent expenditure recognised as an asset

90,392

170,920

Sales/Write-offs

(123,597)

(21,194)

Amount reclassified from premises and equipment (2)

-

39,096

Gains on valuation(3)

51,820

232,462

Balance at June 30, 2024(4)

5,423,018

4,709,911

(1) In 2024, corresponds to PA Cedis Sodimac for COP 461,815 and Constellation for COP 161,247.

(2)In 2023, the amount to relates properties from FCP Fondo Inmobiliario Colombia that were reclassified from premises and equipment to investment property, because they are held for obtaining profits and capital appreciation.

(3)In 2023 the difference with the line Investment property valuation included in Other operating income included in the annual report of the 2023 Consolidated Financial Statements corresponds to the gain recorded for the acquisition in advantageous conditions.

(4)Between June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, there were no transfers in and out of Level 3 fair value hierarchy related to investment properties. See Note 22. Fair value of assets and liabilities.

The following amounts related to the leasing of investment properties were recognized in income and expense as of June 30, 2024 and 2023:

June 30, 2024

June 30, 2023

In millions of COP

Income from rentals

145,419

62,475

Operating expenses due to:

Investment properties that generated income through rentals

22,476

11,651

Investment properties that did not generate income through rentals

5,883

3,353

Currently, there are no restrictions on the use or income derived from the buildings or lands that the Bank has as investment property.

The fair value of the Bank’s investment properties for the period ending on June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, has been recorded according to the assessment made by independent external consulting companies that have the appropriate capacity and experience in performing those assessments. The appraisers are either approved by the Property Market Auctions of Colombia or foreign appraisers, who are required to provide a second signature by a Colombia appraiser accredited by the Property Market Auctions.

Fair value appraisals are carried out in accordance with IFRS 13. The reports made by the external consulting company contain the description of the valuation methodologies used, and key assumptions such as: discount rates, calculation of applied expenses and income approach, among others. The fair value of the investment properties is based on the comparative market approach, which reflects the prices of recent transactions with similar characteristics. In determining the fair value of these assets, the highest and best use of these assets is their current use and there are no changes in the valuation technique during the reported period. For further information about measurement techniques and inputs used by consulting companies, see Note 19. Fair Value of assets and liabilities.

As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Bank does not have investment properties held under financial leases.


NOTE 9. PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT, NET

As of June 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, the premises and equipment, net consisted of the following:

As of June 30, 2024

Premises and equipment total

Balance at January 1, 2024

Roll - forward

Balance at June 30, 2024

Additions

Expenses depreciation and impairment(1)

Disposals

Assets classified as held for sale and other assets

Effect of changes in foreign exchange rate

In millions of COP

Premises and equipment for own use

Cost

4,044,231

122,792

-

(35,268)

(16,793)

121,036

4,235,998

Accumulated depreciation

(1,518,977)

-

(97,678)

32,375

318

(58,834)

(1,642,796)

Accumulated impairment

-

-

(422)

422

-

-

-

Premises and equipment in operating leases(2)

Cost

5,017,897

279,056

-

(64,410)

(739,787)

-

4,492,756

Accumulated depreciation

(1,020,617)

-

(228,241)

19,058

191,848

-

(1,037,952)

Total premises and equipment - cost

9,062,128

401,848

-

(99,678)

(756,580)

121,036

8,728,754

Total premises and equipment - accumulated depreciation

(2,539,594)

-

(325,919)

51,433

192,166

(58,834)

(2,680,748)

Total premises and equipment - accumulated impairment

-

-

(422)

422

-

-

-

Total premises and equipment - net

6,522,534

401,848

(326,341)

(47,823)

(564,414)

62,202

6,048,006

(1) See Note 18.3. Impairment, depreciation and amortization.

(2) The decrease is mainly due to cancellations and transfers to inventories of vehicles leased.

As of December 31, 2023

Premises and equipment total

Balance at January 1, 2023

Roll - forward

Balance at December 31, 2023

Additions

Expenses depreciation and impairment(1)

Disposals

Assets classified as held for sale and other assets

Effect of changes in foreign exchange rate

In millions of COP

Premises and equipment for own use

Cost

4,294,739

299,734

-

(161,985)

(42,407)

(345,850)

4,044,231

Accumulated depreciation

(1,584,666)

-

(203,046)

115,660

(16,030)

169,105

(1,518,977)

Accumulated impairment

-

-

(2,457)

2,457

-

-

-

Premises and equipment in operating leases

Cost

4,871,465

1,223,252

-

(83,743)

(993,077)

-

5,017,897

Accumulated depreciation

(854,472)

-

(433,330)

22,036

245,149

-

(1,020,617)

Accumulated impairment

-

-

(2,023)

2,023

-

-

-

Total premises and equipment - cost

9,166,204

1,522,986

-

(245,728)

(1,035,484)

(345,850)

9,062,128

Total premises and equipment - accumulated depreciation

(2,439,138)

-

(636,376)

137,696

229,119

169,105

(2,539,594)

Total premises and equipment - accumulated impairment

-

-

(4,480)

4,480

-

-

-

Total premises and equipment - net

6,727,066

1,522,986

(640,856)

(103,552)

(806,365)

(176,745)

6,522,534

(1) See Note 18.3. Impairment, depreciation and amortization.

As of June 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, there were contractual commitments for the purchase of premises and equipment of COP 23,736 and COP 4,025, respectively. As of June 2024, these commitments are mainly for projects in branches, ATMs, administrative headquarters and improvements in the Datacenter Niquia (data processing center).


As of June 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, there was no premises and equipment related with subsidiaries classified as held for sale, pledged as collateral, or with ownership restrictions. Additionally, the assessment made by Group Bancolombia indicates there is no evidence of impairment of its premises and equipment.

As of June 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, the amount of fully depreciated premises and equipment that is still in use is COP 714,284 and COP 673,376, respectively, mainly comprised of computer equipment, furniture and fixtures, office equipment and buildings. As of June 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, the temporarily idle premises and equipment amounted to COP 88,231 and COP 79,644, respectively.

NOTE 10. INCOME TAX

The income tax is recognized in each of the countries where the Group Bancolombia has operations, in accordance with the tax regulations in force in each of the jurisdictions.

10.1 Components recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of income:

Accumulated

Quarterly

2024

2023

2024

2023

In millions of COP

Current tax (1)

Fiscal term

(822,349)

(648,358)

(163,926)

(207,179)

Prior fiscal terms (2)

161,943

1,452

92,104

1,111

Total current tax

(660,406)

(646,906)

(71,822)

(206,068)

Deferred tax

Fiscal term

(409,268)

(362,376)

(312,040)

(229,305)

Adjustments for consolidation purposes

11,471

(3,417)

20,539

9,045

Total deferred tax

(397,797)

(365,793)

(291,501)

(220,260)

Total income tax (3)

(1,058,203)

(1,012,699)

(363,323)

(426,328)

(1)The nominal income tax rate used in Colombia for the year 2024 and 2023 is of 35%. Additionally, the Colombian financial institutions of the Group liquidated some additional points in the income tax of 5%.
(2)Mainly due to the effects of EC Sentence 26739 of January 25, 2024 in Bancolombia S.A. and Renting Colombia S.A.S.; as well as for EMRF invoices and industry and commerce tax paid prior to the filing of the income tax return
(3)See table 10.2 Reconciliation of the effective tax rate.

10.2Reconciliation of the effective tax rate

The reconciliation between total income tax expenses calculated at the current nominal tax rate and the tax expense recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Income for the six-month period ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, and the three-month period from April 1 to June 30, 2024 and 2023, is detailed below:

Reconciliation of the tax rate

Accumulated

Quarterly

2024

2023

2024

2023

In millions of COP

Accounting profit

4,204,968

4,259,154

1,825,077

1,910,490

Applicable tax with nominal rate (1)

(1,681,987)

(1,703,662)

(730,031)

(764,196)

Non-deductible expenses to determine taxable profit (loss)

(182,760)

(277,060)

(133,919)

(148,340)

Accounting and non-tax expense (income) to determine taxable profit (loss)

327,012

474,218

144,699

152,284

Differences in accounting bases (2)

250,860

(188,385)

185,421

30,544

Net tax and non-accountable income for the determination of taxable profit

(487,139)

(64,111)

(429,194)

(31,465)

Ordinary activities income exempt from taxation

832,115

473,169

637,908

262,184

Ordinary activities income not constituting income or occasional tax gain

64,335

66,479

3,971

6,083

Tax deductions

133,369

103,354

101,695

52,254

Goodwill Depreciation

2,531

231

2,416

115

Tax depreciation surplus

108,896

111,170

54,406

57,853

Untaxed recoveries

(42,168)

(37,210)

(24,670)

(16,525)

Tax rate effect in other countries

(225,026)

(85,911)

(147,935)

952

Prior fiscal terms

161,943

1,452

92,104

1,111


Reconciliation of the tax rate

Accumulated

Quarterly

2024

2023

2024

2023

In millions of COP

Other effects of the tax rate by reconciliation between accounting profit and tax expense (income)

(320,184)

104,934

(120,194)

(37,815)

Tax credits settlement

-

8,633

-

8,633

Total income tax

(1,058,203)

(1,012,699)

(363,323)

(426,328)

(1)The nominal income tax rate used in Colombia for the year 2024 and 2023 is of 35%. Additionally, the Colombian financial institutions of the Group liquidated some additional points in the income tax of 5%.
(2)Difference between the technical accounting frameworks in force in Colombia and the full International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

10.3 Components recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Comprehensive Income (OCI)

Accumulated Results

See Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Comprehensive Income

June 30, 2024

In millions of COP

Amounts before taxes

Deferred tax

Net taxes

Remeasurement income related to defined benefit liability

15,028

(5,386)

9,642

Unrealized gain Investments in equity instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVTOCI)

13,102

5,394

18,496

Unrealized loss Investments in debt instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVTOCI)

(14,973)

10,843

(4,130)

Loss on net investment hedge in foreign operations

(452,000)

178,154

(273,846)

Exchange differences arising on translating the foreign operations

1,669,069

-

1,669,069

Unrealized loss on investments in associates and joint ventures using equity method

(6,247)

890

(5,357)

Net

1,223,979

189,895

1,413,874

June 30, 2023

In millions of COP

Amounts before taxes

Deferred tax

Net taxes

Remeasurement expenses related to defined benefit liability

(22,504)

8,554

(13,950)

Unrealized gain Investments in equity instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVTOCI)

10,467

(2,976)

7,491

Unrealized gain Investments in debt instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVTOCI)

87,636

(15,675)

71,961

Gain on net investment hedge in foreign operations

1,303,197

(503,882)

799,315

Exchange differences arising on translating the foreign operations

(3,196,672)

-

(3,196,672)

Unrealized gain on investments in associates and joint ventures using equity method

2,383

(340)

2,043

Net

(1,815,493)

(514,319)

(2,329,812)

Quarterly results

See Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Comprehensive Income

June 30, 2024

In millions of COP

Amounts before taxes

Deferred tax

Net taxes

Remeasurement income related to defined benefit liability

15,028

(5,393)

9,635

Unrealized gain Investments in equity instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVTOCI)

6,642

5,935

12,577

Unrealized loss Investments in debt instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVTOCI)

(8,753)

8,651

(102)

Loss on net investment hedge in foreign operations

(413,925)

161,370

(252,555)


June 30, 2024

In millions of COP

Amounts before taxes

Deferred tax

Net taxes

Exchange differences arising on translating the foreign operations

1,572,026

-

1,572,026

Unrealized gain on investments in associates and joint ventures using equity method

100

(18

82

Net

1,171,118

170,545

1,341,663

 

June 30, 2023

In millions of COP

Amounts before taxes

Deferred tax

Net taxes

Remeasurement expenses related to defined benefit liability

(22,433)

8,448

(13,985)

Unrealized expenses Investments in equity instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVTOCI)

1,362

(2,352)

(990)

Unrealized gain Investments in debt instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVTOCI)

27,023

(6,884)

20,139

Gain on net investment hedge in foreign operations

965,110

(373,160)

591,950

Exchange differences arising on translating the foreign operations

(2,390,144)

-

(2,390,144)

Unrealized expenses on investments in associates and joint ventures using equity method

(512)

48

(464)

Net

(1,419,594)

(373,900)

(1,793,494)

10.4Deferred tax

In accordance with its financial projections, the companies from the Group Bancolombia's expects in the future to generate enough liquid income to offset the items recorded as deductible deferred tax. These estimates start from the financial projections that were prepared considering information from the Group Bancolombia's economic research records, the expected economic environment for the next five years. The main indicators on which the models are based are GDP growth, loans growth and interest rates. In addition to these elements, the long-term Group's strategy is taken into account.

The deferred tax asset and liability for each of the concepts that generated taxable or deductible temporary differences for the period ending June 30, 2024 are detailed below:

December 31, 2023

Effect on Income Statement

Effect on OCI

Effect on Equity (1)

Tax Made (2)

Foreign Exchange

Adjustments for consolidation purposes

June 30, 2024

In millions of COP

Asset Deferred Tax:

Property and equipment

5,982

(1,810)

-

-

-

(3,703)

371

840

Employee Benefits

259,406

9,123

(5,386)

-

-

2,449

-

265,592

Deterioration assessment

416,452

33,629

-

-

-

31,389

113,938

595,408

Investments evaluation

5,061

737

13

-

-

10

7,906

13,727

Derivatives Valuation

235,067

(83,106)

-

-

-

-

1,189

153,150

Tax credits settlement

34,940

28,015

-

-

-

2,587

-

65,542

Financial Obligations

-

53,889

-

-

-

-

-

53,889

Insurance Operations

13,319

487

-

-

-

1,136

-

14,942

Net investment coverage in operations abroad

528,438

(100,786)

178,154

-

(67,605)

-

-

538,201

Other deductions

241,635

(78,518)

-

-

-

6,178

-

169,295

implementation adjustment

376,216

(50)

-

-

-

15,876

-

392,042

Total Asset Deferred Tax (3)

2,116,516

(138,390)

172,781

-

(67,605)

55,922

123,404

2,262,628

Liability Deferred Tax:

Property and equipment

(144,988)

26,553

-

-

-

(1,735)

2,592

(117,578)

Deterioration assessment

(113,391)

(371,946)

-

-

-

(2,741)

(137,492)

(625,570)

Participatory titles evaluation

(369,809)

(47,509)

16,224

-

-

2,316

13,803

(384,975)

Derivatives evaluation

(10,045)

8,333

-

-

-

(655)

823

(1,544)

Lease restatement

(215,411)

(53,693)

-

-

-

-

-

(269,104)

Investments in associates Adjustment for equity method

(79,584)

(1,192)

890

(161)

-

38,167

8,341

(33,539)


December 31, 2023

Effect on Income Statement

Effect on OCI

Effect on Equity (1)

Tax Made (2)

Foreign Exchange

Adjustments for consolidation purposes

June 30, 2024

In millions of COP

Financial Obligations

(179,947)

179,453

-

-

-

(58)

-

(552)

Goodwill

(1,573,966)

350

-

-

-

(575)

-

(1,574,191)

Insurance Operations

(13,949)

(181)

-

-

-

(1,190)

-

(15,320)

Properties received in payment

(148,462)

39,103

-

-

-

(1,129)

-

(110,488)

Other deductions

(366,557)

(50,149)

-

-

-

(44,402)

-

(461,108)

implementation adjustment

(25)

-

-

-

-

-

-

(25)

Total Liability Deferred Tax (3)

(3,216,134)

(270,878)

17,114

(161)

-

(12,002)

(111,933)

(3,593,994)

Net Deferred Tax

(1,099,618)

(409,268)

189,895

(161)

(67,605)

43,920

11,471

(1,331,366)

(1)Recognition of the valuation of the investment in Protection by Fiduciaria Bancolombia S.A. and Banca de Inversion Bancolombia S.A.
(2)Current tax arising from the exchange difference on payment of debt and liquidation of bonds that were associated as hedging instruments.
(3)The values revealed in the Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Financial Position correspond to the sum of the net deferred tax per company

10.5 Amount of temporary differences in subsidiaries, branches, associates over which deferred tax was not recognized is:

In accordance with IAS 12, no deferred tax credit was recorded, because management can control the future moment in which such differences are reversed and this is not expected to occur in the foreseeable future.

June 30, 2024

December 31, 2023

In millions of Colombian pesos

Temporary differences

Local Subsidiaries

(1,076,678)

(1,378,775)

Foreign Subsidiaries

(19,554,400)

(17,696,145)

10.6 Tax credits

For the period 2024, a deferred tax asset was recognized since the Group companies will have future taxable profits in which they can charge this temporary difference.

The following is the detail of the fiscal losses and presumptive income excesses over net income in the Group's entities, which have not been used, as of June 30, 2024.

Company

Base

Deferred tax recognized asset

In millions of Colombian pesos

Renting Colombia

53,170

17,546

Nequi S.A., Compañía de Financiamiento

122,988

43,046

Wompi S.A.S

14,142

4,950

Total

190,300

65,542

10.7Dividends

10.7.1Dividend Payment

If the parent company or any of its subsidiaries were to distribute dividends, they would be subject to the tax regulations of each of the countries in which they are decreed and distributed. In the case of Colombian companies, dividends will be subject to the application of Articles 48 and 49 of the Tax Statute and consequently will be subject to withholding at source at the established rates, in accordance with the tax characteristics of each shareholder.

10.7.2Dividends received from Subsidiary Companies

Considering the historical tax status of the dividends received by the Bank from its affiliates and national subsidiaries, it is expected that in the future dividends will be received on the basis of non-income tax.  They will not be subject to withholding tax, considering that the Bank, its affiliates, and national subsidiaries belong to the same business group.

10.8 Tax contingent liabilities and assets

In the determination of the effective current and deferred taxes subject to review by the tax authority, the relevant regulations have been applied in accordance with the interpretations made by the Group Bancolombia.

In Colombia due to the complexity of the tax system, ongoing amendments to the tax regulations, accounting changes with implications on tax bases and in general the legal instability of the country, the tax authority may at any time have different criteria than that of the Group Bancolombia. Consequently, a dispute or inspection by the tax authority on a tax treatment may affect the Group Bancolombia accounting of assets or liabilities for deferred or current taxes, in accordance with the requirements of IAS 12. However, based on the criteria established in the interpretation of IFRIC 23, the Group Bancolombia did not recognize uncertain tax positions in its financial statements.

 

NOTE 11. DEPOSITS BY CUSTOMERS

The detail of the deposits as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 is as follows:

Deposits

June 30, 2024

December 31, 2023

In millions of COP

Saving accounts(1)(2)

111,241,322

108,971,334

Time deposits(3)

106,871,203

98,686,516

Checking accounts

35,245,828

34,993,066

Other deposits(1)

4,510,923

5,290,264

Total deposits by customers

257,869,276

247,941,180

(1) Includes Nequi deposits by COP 3,187,057 and COP 2,924,906, respectively.

(2)The increase is mainly explained by the 8.53% devaluation of the peso against the dollar as of December 2023, which has an upward impact on the balances of foreign subsidiaries.

(3)The increase is mainly in Bancolombia S.A. in time deposits with maturities between 6 and 12 months.

NOTE 12. BORROWINGS FROM OTHER FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the composition of the borrowings from other financial institutions measured at amortized cost is the following:

Borrowings from other financial institutions

June 30, 2024

December 31, 2023

In millions of COP

Obligations granted by foreign banks(1)

7,370,339

9,139,834

Obligations granted by domestic banks(1)

5,568,420

6,508,772

Total borrowings from other financial institutions

12,938,759

15,648,606

(1)The variation is due to cancellation of obligations for advance payments and maturities.

Obligations granted by foreign banks

As of June 30, 2024

Financial entity

Rate Minimum

Rate Maximum

June 30, 2024

In millions of COP

Financing with Correspondent Banks and Multilateral Entities(1)

1.25%

10.00%

6,748,436

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo (BID)

9.45%

10.60%

579,583

Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior (Bladex)

7.08%

7.08%

42,320

Total

7,370,339

(1) During the year 2024, the Bank discontinued USD 200 millon from the hedging relationship due to the prepayment of the total financing with Correspondent Banks designated as a hedging instrument. See Note 5.2. Derivative financial instruments – Hedging of net assets in a foreign operation.


As of December 31, 2023

Financial entity

Rate Minimum

Rate Maximum

December 31, 2023

In millions of COP

Financing with Correspondent Banks and Multilateral Entities(1)

1.21

%

10.06

%

8,566,580

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo (BID)

9.50

%

10.64

%

532,899

Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior (Bladex)

6.91

%

6.91

%

40,355

Total

9,139,834

(1)At Bancolombia S.A. USD 200 million were designated as coverage of net investment abroad. See Note 5.2 Derivative financial instruments- Hedges of a net asset in a foreign operation.

The maturities of the financial obligations with foreign entities as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, are the following:

Foreign

June 30, 2024

December 31, 2023

In millions of COP

Amount expected to be settled:

No more than twelve months after the reporting period

3,251,757

3,813,504

More than twelve months after the reporting period(1)

4,118,582

5,326,330

Total

7,370,339

9,139,834

(1) The variation is due to cancellation of obligations for advance payments and maturities.

Obligations granted by domestic banks

As of June 30, 2024

Rate

Rate

Financial entity

Minimum

Maximum

June 30, 2024

In millions of COP

Financiera de desarrollo territorial (Findeter)

5.76%

19.22%

2,430,423

Fondo para el financiamiento del sector agropecuario (Finagro)

6.56%

15.02%

1,400,291

Banco de comercio exterior de Colombia (Bancoldex)(1)

2.17%

19.82%

675,143

Other private financial entities

10.32%

20.01%

1,062,563

Total

5,568,420

(1) The variation is due to cancellation of obligations for advance payments and maturities.

As of December 31, 2023

Rate

Rate

Financial entity

Minimum

Maximum

December 31, 2023

In millions of COP

Financiera de desarrollo territorial (Findeter)

8.15

%

20.85

%

2,530,570

Fondo para el financiamiento del sector agropecuario (Finagro)

8.37

%

15.88

%

1,509,594

Banco de comercio exterior de Colombia (Bancoldex)

2.17

%

21.46

%

1,404,873

Other private financial entities

12.88

%

16.67

%

1,063,735

Total

6,508,772

The maturities of financial obligations with domestic banks as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, are as follows:

Domestic

June 30, 2024

December 31, 2023

In millions of COP

Amount expected to be settled:

No more than twelve months after the reporting period(1)

190,212

767,470

More than twelve months after the reporting period

5,378,208

5,741,302

Total

5,568,420

6,508,772


(1) The variation is due to cancellation of obligations for advance payments and maturities.

As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, there were some financial covenants, mainly regarding capital adequacy ratios, past due loans and allowances, linked to some of the aforementioned outstanding credit facilities. None of these covenants had been breached nor were the related obligations past due.

NOTE 13. DEBT INSTRUMENTS IN ISSUE

Duly authorized by the authority in each country bonds have been issued as follows:

As of June 30, 2024

Issuer

Currency

Face value(1)

Balance COP

Rate Range

Bancolombia S.A.

Local

COP

3,627,966

3,647,807

9.81%-14.38%

Bancolombia S.A.(2)(3)(4)

Foreign

USD

2,061,981

8,440,422

3.02%-8.82%

Banistmo S.A.(5)

Foreign

USD

691,644

2,909,578

3.00%-6.35%

Banco Agrícola S.A.(6)

Foreign

USD

169,950

705,043

5.60%-7.66%

Bancolombia Puerto Rico Internacional Inc.

Foreign

USD

54,146

235,942

4.80%-5.50%

Bancolombia Panamá S.A.

Foreign

USD

38,486

166,837

4.80%-6.10%

Grupo Agromercantil Holding S.A.

Foreign

USD

493

2,045

0.25%-7.25%

Total debt instruments in issue

16,107,674

(1) Face value is in US dollar for foreign currency bonds.

(2) See Note 13.1. Issue of Bancolombia S.A. subordinary bonds.

(3) See Note 13.2. Repurchase Bonds maturing in 2025 and 2027 Bancolombia S.A..

(4) As of June 2024, USD 1,124,613 were designated as net investment coverage abroad. See Note 5.2. Derivative financial instruments- Hedges of a net asset in a foreign operation.

(5) See Note 13.3. Issue of Banistmo S.A. ordinary bonds.

(6) See Note 13.4. Issue of Banco Agrícola S.A. ordinary bonds.

As of December 31, 2023

Issuer

Currency

Face value(1)

Balance COP

Rate Range

Bancolombia S.A.

Local

COP

4,029,882

4,097,727

12.87%-21.06%

Bancolombia S.A.(2)

Foreign

USD

1,832,534

6,861,098

3.02%-7.03%

Banistmo S.A.(3)

Foreign

USD

679,395

2,626,235

3.00%-6.25%

Banco Agrícola S.A.(4)

Foreign

USD

162,700

623,568

5.58%-7.57%

Bancolombia Puerto Rico Internacional Inc.

Foreign

USD

69,648

276,451

5.05%-5.50%

Bancolombia Panamá S.A.

Foreign

USD

44,924

176,376

4.70%-6.10%

Grupo Agromercantil Holding S.A.

Foreign

USD

555

2,121

0.25%-7.25%

Total debt instruments in issue

14,663,576

(1) Face value is in US dollar for foreign currency bonds.

(2) As of December 31, 2023, USD 1,392,034 were designated as net investment coverage abroad. See Note 5.2. Derivative financial instruments- Hedges of a net asset in a foreign operation.

(3) See Note 13.3. Issue of Banistmo S.A. ordinary bonds.

(4) See Note 13.4. Issue of Banco Agrícola S.A. ordinary bonds.

13.1. Issue of Bancolombia S.A. subordinated bonds.

On June 24, 2024, the Bank issued Subordinated Bonds for USD 800,000,000, maturing in 2034, which have an early redemption option that can be exercised after five years from the date of issuance and a coupon of 8.625%. Payable semi-annually on December 24 and June 24 of each year, beginning on December 24, 2024.

13.2. Repurchase Bonds maturing in 2025 and 2027 Bancolombia S.A.

On June 24, 2024, the Bank carried out a debt management operation offering the market a repurchase of the bonds maturing in 2025 and 2027 for USD 267,421 and USD 283,632, respectively.

13.3 Issue of Banistmo S.A. ordinary bonds.

Banistmo S.A., a subsidiary of the Bank issued in 2024 bonds under the Revolving Bond Program, totaling USD 10,100 with a term of 1 year each and rates of 6.35%. In the year 2023 issued bonds under the Revolving Bond Program, totaling USD 58,062 with a term of 1 year each and rates between 6% and 6.25%.

13.4. Issue of Banco Agrícola S.A. ordinary bonds.


Banco Agrícola a subsidiary of the Bank issued ordinary bonds in 2024 for USD 7,250 with rates from 7.00% to 7.05% and terms from 1 year to 1.5 years. In the year 2023 issued ordinary bonds for USD 77,700 with rates from 6.68% to 7.25% and terms from 1.5 years to 8 years.

For information related to the disclosures of fair value of the debt securities in issue, see Note 22 Fair value of assets and liabilities.

As of June 30, 2024 and 2023, there were no financial covenants linked to the aforementioned securities in issue, except for some financial covenants related to the Banistmo S.A. social gender private placement bond. None of these covenants had been breached nor were the related obligations past due.

NOTE 14. OTHER LIABILITIES

Other liabilities consist of the following:

Other liabilities

June 30, 2024

December 31, 2023

In millions of COP

Payables

4,281,945

4,746,323

Dividends(1)

2,573,539

870,846

Collection services(2)

1,918,015

820,393

Suppliers

1,668,539

1,653,424

Advances

1,467,735

1,199,509

Security contributions

533,570

524,741

Salaries and other labor obligations

389,610

396,734

Provisions

385,610

401,111

Bonuses and short-term benefits(3)

345,601

734,916

Deposits delivered as security(4)

230,577

795,628

Advances in leasing operations and loans

161,402

186,547

Deferred interests

133,235

217,507

Liabilities from contracts with customers

69,317

60,128

Other

40,977

40,774

Total

14,199,672

12,648,581

(1)Dividends payable corresponding to the distribution of profits for the year 2023, declared in March 2024. See Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Changes in Equity, distribution of dividends.

(2)The increase is related to collection periods.

(3) The variation is mainly due to the payment of bonuses for employees in accordance with the variable compensation model of the Bank.

(4) Guarantees related to derivative transactions. See Note 5.2 Derivative financial instruments.

NOTE 15. PROVISIONS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

Contingencies due to judicial or administrative proceedings/litigations in which Bancolombia and the entities with which financial statements are consolidated as of June 30, 2024, are listed as follow, and that represents a contingency superior to USD 7,110. Dollar amounts are stated in thousands.

Some of the proceedings in which the claims are inferior and that were revelated in prior periods will be kept to provide information about its evolution.

BANCOLOMBIA S.A.

Neos Group S.A.S. (in reorganization) and Inversiones Davanic S.A.S.

On November 3, 2022, Bancolombia was informed of a lawsuit in which the plaintiff contends that a loan agreement is in place between the parties, rather than a lease. The plaintiff also requested that the purchase and sale agreement be rescinded on the basis that the price of the property was lower than its fair price.

The plaintiff seeks COP 65,000. The likelihood of recovering this amount is considered to be remote because the parties always intended to celebrate a lease and not a different type of contract. On December 7, 2022, Bancolombia issued an answer to the lawsuit. As of June 30, 2024, the scheduling of the initial hearing date is pending. Bancolombia has not recorded a provision for this matter.

Public Interest Class Action - Carlos Julio Aguilar and other

In this proceeding, a constitutional public interest action was filed, in which the plaintiffs allege that due to the restructuring of Departamento del Valle´s financial obligations and its Performance Plan, the collective rights of the public administration and the public funds of the Departamento del Valle were breached. According to the Bank's defense arguments, the agreement was made in accordance with the law.

As of June 30, 2024, the procedure is pending a first instance judgment. The contingency is deemed to be possible. Bancolombia has not recorded a provision for this matter.

Contraloría Departamental de Cundinamarca v. GEHS, Bancolombia and other natural persons


The development of the Water Treatment Plant PTAR Chía I Delicias Sur from Municipio de Chía, Colombia, was outlined in a lease agreement signed on September 28, 2015. The price agreed was COP 19,000. The object of the agreement was the financing of the Project, as well as the optimization, design, and construction of the Water Treatment Plant PTAR Chía I Delicias Sur.

As of December 31, 2018, Bancolombia had anticipated certain payments to the Supplier of the Project. The Municipio de Chía´s Mayor Office, has claimed that irregularities have been found during the execution of the Project. Due to these allegations, the Contraloría de Cundinamarca began a proceeding of Fiscal Responsibility against GEHS Global Environment and Health Solutions de Colombia (Supplier), Guillermo Varela Romero, Rafael Antonio Ballesteros Gómez, Luís Alejandro Prieto González (Municipio de Chía´s former Mayor and employees of the municipal administration), and Bancolombia S.A., based on the alleged loss.

Bancolombia has alleged in its defense, among other arguments, that the Bank fully complied with its contractual obligations and that it is not responsible for the loss of the Municipality's resources.

The Contraloría de Cundinamarca at first instance and the apellate court held responsible five individuals, including Bancolombia, for a total amount of COP 7,650.

As of June 30, 2024, the proceeding at the Contraloría de Cundinamarca has ended due to the total payment of the awarded amount. Despite the judgment, Bancolombia at the Administrative Jurisdiction filed a lawsuit seeking the reversal of the judgment and the reimbursement of the awarded amount paid.  

Remediation Plan for Santa Elena´s property

In 1987, Bancolombia (formerly Bank of Colombia) received a property located in Municipio de Cartagena, Colombia from the National Federation of Algodoneros. After the settlement was signed, soil contamination from pesticides and herbicides was found on the property. Bancolombia initiated a civil responsibility judicial procedure against the Federation alleging environmental contamination. On November 13, 2015, the final judgment was issued, and it was decided that the National Federation of Algodoneros was liable for environmental damages and that Bancolombia was not.

Despite not being liable for environmental damages, Bancolombia is subject to decontamination requirements with respect to the property. Bancolombia has carried out over the years various activities aimed at containing the environmental impact, as well as the social management of the communities neighboring the lot. These activities include, among others, the confinement of contaminating material, installation of monitoring wells, and execution of plans to reduce contamination levels.

Currently, these plans have the approval of the Autoridad Nacional de Licencias Ambientales de Colombia (ANLA) and their execution is divided into 3 stages: Stage 1, Stage 2 and Stage 3. Bancolombia appealed the administrative act issued by the ANLA based on technical issues for the execution of Stage 3, and it is pending resolution.

As of June 30, 2024, Bancolombia has completed the complementary activities of Stage I. It continues with the demolition activities of the warehouses of Stage II and with the execution social management plan with the communities in the influence area of the remediation plan, emergency plan, hazardous waste management plan and biotic environment protection plan. On June 17, 2024, Stage III was approved and its execution is scheduled to begin in 2025.

The execution of the plan is expected to be completed within 36 months starting July 2023. The timeframe may be adjusted based on supervening requirements and approved stages from the environmental authority. As of June 30, 2024, Bancolombia has established a provision of COP 73,521 for the accomplishment of the remaining activities.

Fredy Alberto Lara Borja

On December 13, 2023, Bancolombia was notified of a lawsuit filed by a former employee of the liquidated company Aluminio Reynolds Santo Domingo S.A, seeking the absolute nullity of the purchase agreement between Leasing Bancolombia and Bancolombia S.A. for two properties signed in 2011. Leasing Bancolombia acquired those properties through a purchase agreement with the company Armarcas E.U, which had received them as a payment from Sociedad Aluminio Reynolds Santo Domingo S.A. The plaintiff requested that the properties be returned to Aluminios Reynolds Santo Domingo´s assets so they can be used as payment of the company´s labor liabilities. The value of the claim is COP 103,943.

Bancolombia filed an appeal against the court´s order admitting the lawsuit arguing, among other reasons, non-compliance of legal requirements and lack of jurisdiction. As of June 30, 2024 the lawsuit has been declined by the Judge. The contingency is deemed to be remote. Bancolombia has not recorded a provision for this matter.

Constructora Primar S.A.S

On June 7, 2022 Bancolombia was notified of a lawsuit filed by the companies Incopav S.A.S., Constructora Primar S.A.S., Inversiones M & Galindo y Cía. S en C, Inversiones M & Baquero y Cía. S en C. The plaintiffs request payment of the damages caused by Bancolombia decision not to fully finance the Altos de San Jorge project.

The claim is for COP 107,344. The contingency is classified as remote because the plaintiffs are not part of the mutual agreement entered into for the financing of the Altos de San Jorge project. As of June 30, 2024, the first instance judgment hearing is pending.


FIDUCIARIA BANCOLOMBIA

Quinta Sur S.A.S

In March 2022, Fiduciaria Bancolombia was notified of a lawsuit filed by Quinta Sur S.A.S. (in liquidation). According to the lawsuit, Quinta Sur seeks to be indemnified for damages as a result of the failure to transfer the resources to the plaintiff for the beginning of a housing construction project, under the terms agreed in the trust agreement.Fiduciaria Bancolombia alleges that it has complied with the law and the contract, arguing that the property on which the housing project was to be constructed did not fulfill the contractual requirements. The plaintiff seeks COP 128,000.

On August 24, 2023, a favorable judgment was issued for Fiduciaria Bancolombia. As of June 30, 2024, the proceeding is pending the resolution of the appeal filed by the plaintiff. The contingency is deemed to be possible. Fiduciaria Bancolombia has not recorded provision for this matter.

BANISTMO

Constructora Tymsa S.A

In October 2021, Banistmo and Banistmo Investment were notified of a lawsuit in which the plaintiff alleged fraudulent acts involving the sale of the plaintiff´s property. Constructora Tymsa alleges that the signatures and fingerprints in the public instrument of purchase, sale and in the mortgage in favor of Banistmo are false.

The plaintiff seeks USD 10,000, in addition to interests, costs and expenses. Banistmo and Banistmo Investment allege they are not liable for any intentional or negligent conduct in relation to the alleged fraudulent sale of the property. As of June 30, 2024, the lawsuit is pending the admission of evidence presented by the parties. The Bank's advisors have qualified this contingency as eventual.

Five Star Production Inc., Global Men Health Foundation, Ingrid Perscky and Others

In April 2022, Banistmo was notified of a lawsuit filed by Five Star Production Inc., Global Men Health Foundation, Ingrid Perscky and others for USD 5,000.

The lawsuit was filed based on a dispute between Ingrid Perscky and Jose Barbero (who used to be husband and wife) for the distribution of their assets. In 2017, Ms. Perscky, who had an authorized signature, ordered the cancelation of a fixed term deposit from Five Star and instructed that those funds be transferred to 3 accounts that belonged to persons related to her (for example, her children). Mr. Barbero contacted Banistmo and tried to reverse the instructions, however as it was not possible, Mr. Barbero filed criminal complaints against Ms. Perscky.

Banistmo has complied with banking law and has handled the information´s confidentiality according to the law and the contract. The plaintiffs seeked compensation for material and moral damages, alleging that Banistmo breached confidentiality and banking secret in detriment of the plaintiffs.

As of June 30, 2024, the process ended as a result of a settlement agreement between the parties.

Deniss Rafael Pérez Perozo, Carlos Pérez Leal and others

Promotora Terramar (client of Banistmo, formerly HSBC Panamá) was paid USD 299, through Visa gift cards issued by a foreign bank. This payment was received as a partial payment of 2 apartments located in Panamá City.

The Credit Card Securities and Fraud Prevention department of the HSBC bank detected an irregular activity by Promotora Terramar on June 3, 2008, when a monitoring alert was activated due to the high number of cards with the same BIN and bank. Therefore, pursuant to the Business Establishments Affiliate Agreement, HSBC held funds from Promotora Terramar´s accounts for COP 287. Nevertheless, after further investigations the money was refunded.

On October 2013, the plaintiffs filed a claim for compensation of the material and moral damages caused, which according to their valuation, amounts to USD 5,252,000. Banistmo alleges it has complied with the contractual terms outlined in the Affiliate Agreement and the statute of limitations deadline has lapsed, among other defenses.

As of June 30, 2024, the proceeding is pending the plaintiffs to arrange for defendants to be served. The contingency is deemed to be remote. Banistmo has not recorded a provision for this matter.

DD&C, Carlos Pérez Leal and Others

In October 2022, Banistmo received a communication announcing the filing of a legal action in the Tribunal of First Instance of Kaloum in the Republic of Guinea. This action was initiated by Inversiones DD&C, Carlos Perez Leal and other natural persons against the Central Bank of the Republic of Guinea (“BCRG”) and five international banks, including Banistmo.  The action seeks compensatory damages


derived from alleged fraud involving six international transfers for a total USD 1,900 that Inversiones DD&C, who was a client of Banistmo at the time, ordered to be made to a bank account at the BCRG.  

The parties who initiated the action are seeking USD 28,100 in “dommages matériels” (which are damages for alleged economic loss), as well as additional amounts in “dommages moraux” (which are damages for alleged non-economic loss, including alleged psychological suffering and moral anguish).

On May 22, 2023, a favorable first instance judgment was issued for Banistmo. The plaintiff filed an appeal against the decision. As of June 30, 2024, the result of the appeal hearing is pending, which will take place on July 15 and 16, 2024.

The contingency is deemed to be remote. Banistmo has not recorded a provision for this matter.

Interfast Panamá & Pacific Point 96624

In February 2024, Banistmo and Banistmo Investment were served of a lawsuit filed against them, 2020 Debt Investors Corp and José Talgham Cohen. The plaintiffs seek compensation for damages originated from the assignment of credit agreement made by Banistmo as the assignor in benefit of the assignee 2020 Debt Investors Corp., of a credit operation managed by Inverfast Panamá for a value of USD 2,000. The loan was secured with a trust in guarantee and administration of real state set up on Banistmo Investment.

The plaintiffs alleges that the credit assignment agreement presented irregularities and deviations from Banistmo and breach of fiduciary duties from Banistmo Investment. The value of the claim is USD 15,000.

As of June 30, 2024, the proceeding is pending resolution of the lawsuit’s objections presented by the defendants. The contingency is deemed to be remote. Banistmo has not recorded a provision for this matter.

BANCO AGRÍCOLA

Dirección General de Impuestos Internos El Salvador

The authority on taxes of El Salvador (DGII), in accordance with the resolution of October 2018, determined that Banco Agrícola failed to pay and declare income taxes related to fiscal year 2014 for a total of USD 11,116 and related penalties.

In 2021, the appeal presented by Banco Agrícola was decided. The Tribunal de Apelaciones de los Impuestos Internos y Aduanas (TAII) modified the Resolution issued by DGII, adjusted the rental tax to USD 6,341 and revoked the sanction.

Banco Agrícola filed a lawsuit before the Contentious Administrative Tribunal seeking to overrule DGII´s and TAII´s previous decisions in relation to the tax’s payment. As of June 30, 2024, the proceeding is pending the initial hearing that is schedule to be held on July 9, 2024, in order to present the evidence and to make the corresponding final allegations.

The contingency is deemed to be remote. Banco Agrícola has not recorded a provision for this matter.

ARRENDADORA FINANCIERA S.A.

Cordal

Cordal filed a lawsuit against Arrendadora Financiera, seeking compensation for USD 6,454. According to the lawsuit, Cordal was the owner of a current account in Arrendadora Financiera (formerly Banco Capital S.A.) and it alleged that it´s funds were irregularly transferred to third parties. Arrendadora Financiera alleges Cordal´s account was liquidated before the acquisition of Banco Capital S.A. and, therefore, no funds were transferred.

As of June 30, 2024, the proceeding is at the evidentiary stage. The contingency is deemed to be remote. Arrendadora Financiera has not recorded a provision for this matter. A former employee of the plaintiff was convicted of aggravated theft in connection with the facts of this lawsuit.

BANCO AGROMERCANTIL

Bapa Holdings Corp.

On September 20, 2022, a lawsuit against Banco Agromercantil was filed by Bapa Holdings Corp. The plaintiff alleges it invested USD 7,000, through a participation agreement with North Shore Development Company (NDSC) for the development of a housing project that was going to be built in a property, which was security for a loan given by Banco Agromercantil to NDSC, located in Roatan Island, Honduras. Bapa claims BAM caused damages due to its failure to provide information about NDSC´s financial situation and going through with the sale of the credit.

On October 24, 2022, BAM responded to the claim and filed exceptions alleging that it has no commercial relationship with Bapa, and the statute of limitations deadline expired. As of June, 2024, the court is pending a ruling on the exceptions to the lawsuit presented by BAM.


The contingency is deemed to be remote. Banco Agromercantil has not recorded a provision for this matter.

Superintendencia de Administración Tributaria (SAT)

The Superintendencia de Administración Tributaria (SAT) de Guatemala ordered a tax adjustment in the fiscal year 2014 of Banco Agromercantil´s rental tax declaration, duly paid by BAM, for a value of USD 13,583 (including tax and sanction). BAMinitiated legal proceedings against the decision adopted by the SAT, pleading the inadmissibility of the adjustment by applying the legal rule in an analogous way, the admissibility of the expenses deductions of the revenue tax for being necessary to generate lien revenue and the non-withhold of the revenue tax in the interests paid to exempt people, arguing that they were appropriate according to the law. The proceeding is pending the final decision from the Court. The contingency is deemed to be remote. Banco Agromercantil has not recorded a provision for this matter.

NOTE 16. APPROPRIATED RESERVES

As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the appropriated retained earnings consist of the following:

Concept

June 30, 2024

December 31, 2023

In millions of COP

Appropriation of net income(1)(2)

12,751,479

12,794,057

Others(3)

9,881,356

7,250,712

Total appropiated reserves

22,632,835

20,044,769

(1)The legal reserve fulfills two objectives: to increase and maintain the company's capital and to absorb economic losses. Based on the aforementioned, this amount shall not be distributed in dividends to the stockholders.
(2)As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 includes reclassification of unclaimed dividends under Article 85 of the Bancolombia S.A Bylaws for COP 258 and COP 557, respectively.
(3)Reserves for equity strengthening, future growth and donations to social benefit projects available to the Board of Directors, which was approved at the General Shareholders Meeting.

   

NOTE 17. OPERATING INCOME

17.1.       Interest and valuation on financial instruments

The following table sets forth the detail of interest and valuation on financial asset instruments for the six-months period ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 and the three-months period from April 01 to June 30, 2024 and 2023:

Accumulated

Quarterly

Interest and valuation on financial instruments

2024

2023

2024

2023

In millions of COP

Interest on debt instruments using the effective interest method

497,912

503,397

240,138

253,026

Interest and valuation on financial instruments

Debt investments(1)

583,100

196,876

284,827

(118,407)

Repos(2)

159,184

(60,505)

50,792

(25,415)

Derivatives

(12,274)

(128,490)

(18,588)

(30,599)

Spot transactions

(21,454)

(28,348)

(14,521)

(37,853)

Total valuation on financial instruments

708,556

(20,467)

302,510

(212,274)

Total Interest and valuation on financial instruments

1,206,468

482,930

542,648

40,752

(1) The increase is mainly presented in Bancolombia S.A., due to a higher volume and higher valuation in the portfolio of securities issued by foreign governments (United States Treasury Bonds), which are directly related to the variations in the exchange rate.

(2) The increase is mainly in Bancolombia S.A and is due to the entry into temporary transfer of securities.

17.2.       Interest expenses

The following table sets forth the detail of interest on financial liability instruments for the six-months period ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 and the three-months period from April 01 to June 30, 2024 and 2023:

 

Accumulated

Quarterly

Interest expenses

2024

2023

2024

2023

In millions of COP

Deposits(1)

6,235,521

6,461,026

3,047,647

3,270,957

Borrowing costs(1)

734,351

813,515

332,778

424,032

Debt instruments in issue(2)

595,519

762,372

310,348

377,204

Lease liabilities

68,723

55,858

35,509

30,539

Preferred shares

28,650

28,650

13,813

13,813

Overnight funds

10,012

19,593

5,459

11,761

Other interest (expense)

23,189

25,262

11,332

12,707


Total interest expenses

7,695,965

8,166,276

3,756,886

4,141,013

(1) The intervention rate issued by the Banco de la República de Colombia for the period of 2024 started at 13.00% and closed at 11.75% and for 2023 it started at 12.00% and closed at 13.25%. This has an impact on the rates of deposits and financial obligations.

(2) In 2024, the decrease occurs mainly due to maturities of debt securities in legal currency.

Net interest income is defined as interest on loan portfolio and financial leasing operations, interest on debt instruments measured by the effective interest method and interest expense amounts to COP 9,509,930 y COP 10,208,368 for the accumulated period of six months ended on June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively and to COP 4,819,484 and COP 5,097,508 for the three-months period between April 1 and on June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

17.3.       Commissions income, net

The Bank has elected to present the income from contracts with customers as an element in a line named “Commissions income, net” in the Condensed Intermediate Statement of Consolidated Results separated from the other income sources.

The information contained in this section about the fees and commission’s income presents information on the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of the income from ordinary activities which arise from a contract with a customer under the regulatory framework of IFRS 15 Revenue from Ordinary Activities from Contracts with Customers.

In the following table, the description of the main activities through which the Bank generates revenue from contracts with customers is presented:

Commissions income, net

Description

Banking services

Banking Services are related to commissions from the use of digital physical channels or once the customer makes a transaction. The performance obligation is fulfilled once the payment is delivered to its beneficiary and the proof of receipt of the payment is sent, in that moment, the collection of the commission charged to the customer is generated, which is a fixed amount. The commitment is satisfied during the entire validity of the contract with the customer. The Bank acts as principal.

Credit and debit card fees

In debit card product contracts, it is identified that the price assigned to the services promised by the Bank to the customers is fixed. Given that no financing component exists, it is established on the basis of the national and international interbank rate. Additionally, the product charges to the customers commissions for handling fees, at a determined time and with a fixed rate.

For Credit Cards, the commissions are the handling fees and depend on the card franchise. The commitment is satisfied in so far that the customer has capacity available on the card.

Other revenue received by the (issuer) credit card product, is advance commission; this revenue is the charge generated each time the customer makes a national or international advance, at owned or non-owned ATMs, or through a physical branch. The exchange bank fee is a revenue for the Issuing Bank of the credit card for the services provided to the business for the transaction effected at the point of sale. The commission is accrued and collected immediately at the establishment and has a fixed amount.

In the credit cards product there is a customer loyalty program, in which points are awarded for each transaction made by the customer in a retail establishment. The program is administrated by a third party who assumes the inventory and claims risks, for which it acts as agent. The Bank, recognized it as a lower value of the revenue from the exchange bank fee.

The rights and obligations of each party in respect of the goods and services for transfer are clearly identified, the payment terms are explicit, and it is probable, that is, it takes into consideration the capacity of the customer and the intention of having to pay the consideration at termination to those entitled to change the transferred goods or services. The revenue is recognized at a point in time: the Bank satisfies the performance obligation when the “control” of the goods or services was transferred to the customers.

Deposits

Deposits are related to the services generated from the offices network of the Bank once a customer makes a transaction. The Bank generally commits to maintain active channels for the products that the customer has with the Bank, with the purpose of making payments and transfers, sending statements and making transactions in general. The commissions are deducted from the deposit account, and they are incurred at a point in time. The Bank acts as principal.

Electronic services and ATMs

Revenue received from electronic services and ATMs arises through the provision of services so that the customers may make required transactions, and which are enabled by the Bank. These include online and real-time payments by the customers of the Bank holding a checking or savings accounts, with a debit or credit card for the products and services that the customer offers. Each transaction has a single price, for a single service. The provision of collection services or other different services provided by the Bank, through electronic equipment, generates consideration chargeable to the customer established contractually by the Bank as a fee. The Bank acts as principal and the revenue is recognized at a point in time.

Brokerage

Brokerage is a group of services for the negotiation and administration of operations for purchasing fixed revenue securities, equities and operations with derivatives in its own name, but on the account of others. The performance obligations are fulfilled at a point in time when the commission agent in making its best effort can execute the business entrusted by the customer in the best conditions. The performance obligations are considered satisfied once the service stipulated in the contract is fulfilled, as consideration fixed, or variable payments are agreed, depending on the service. The Bank acts generally as principal and in some special cases as agent.


Remittance

Revenue for remittance is received as consideration for the commitment established by the Bank to pay remittances sent by the remitting companies to the beneficiaries of the same. The commitment is satisfied at a point in time to the extent that the remittance is paid to the beneficiary.

The price is fixed, but may vary in accordance to the transferred amount, due to the operation being dependent on the volume of operations generated and the transaction type. There is no component of financing, nor the right to receive consideration dependent on the occurrence or not of a future event.

Acceptances, Guarantees and Standby Letters of Credit

Banking Service from acceptances, guarantees and standby letters of credit which are not part of the portfolio of the Bank. There exist different performance obligations; the satisfaction of performance obligations occurs when the service is given to the customer. The consideration in these types of contracts may include fixed amounts, variable amounts, or both, and the Bank acts as principal. The revenue is recognized at a point in time.

Trust

Revenue related to Trust are received from the administration of the customer resources in the business of investment trusts, property trusts, management trusts, guarantee trusts, for the resources of the general social security system, Collective portfolios and Private Equity Funds (PEF). The commitments are established in contracts independently and in an explicit manner, and the services provided by the Bank are not inter-related between the contracts. The performance obligation corresponds to performing the best management in terms of the services to be provided in relation to trust characteristics, thus fixed and variable prices are established depending on the complexity of the business, similarly, revenues are recognized throughout or at a determined time. In all the established businesses it acts as principal.

Placement of Securities

Valores Bancolombia makes available its commercial strength for the deposit, reinvestment of resources through financial instruments to the issuing company. It receives a payment for deposits made. The commitment of the contract is satisfied to the extent that the resources requested by the issuer are obtained through the distribution desks of Valores Bancolombia. The collection is made monthly. It is established that Valores Bancolombia may undertake collection of these commissions at the end of the month through a collection account charged to the issuer, acting as principal.

Bancassurance

The Bank receives a commission for collecting insurance premiums at a given time and for allowing the use of its network to sell insurance from different insurance companies over time. The Bank in these bancassurance contracts acts as agent (intermediary between the customer and the insurance company), since it is the insurance company which assumes the risks, and which handles the complaints and claims of the customers inherent in each insurance. Therefore, the insurance company acts as principal before the customer. The prices agreed in bancassurance are defined as a percentage on the value of the policy premiums. The payment shall be tied to the premiums collected, sold or taken for the case of employees’ insurance. The aforementioned then means that the price is variable, since, the revenue will depend on the quantity of policies or calculations made by the insurance companies.

Collections

The Bank acting as principal, commits to collect outstanding invoices receivable by the collecting customers through the different channels offered by the bank, send the information of the collections made and credit the money to the savings or checking account defined by the collecting customer. The commitment is satisfied at a point in time to the extent that the money is collected by the different channels, the information of the said collections is delivered appropriately, and the resources are credited in real-time to the account agreed with the customer. For the service, the Bank receives a fixed payment, which is received for each transaction once the contract is in effect.

Services

These are the maintenance services performed on the fleet owned by the customers, these services are performed on demand, and the value of the service cost is invoiced plus an intermediation margin. The collection is made by the amount of expense invoiced by the provider plus an intermediation percentage, which ranges between 5% and 10% depending on the customer.

The contract is written, is based on a framework contract which is held between the customers which contains the general terms of negotiation and the payment terms are generally 30 days after generating the invoice. The revenue is recognized when the service is provided. There is no financing nor sanctions for early cancellations.

To view the details of the balance, refer to line ‘Logistics services’ in Note 17.4 Other operational Income.

Gains on sale of assets

These are the revenue from the sale of assets, where the sale value is higher than the book value recorded in the accounts, the difference representing the gains. The recognition of the revenue is at a point in time once the sale is realized. The Bank acts as principal in this type of transaction and the transaction price is determined by the market value of the asset being sold.

To view the details of the balance, refer to line ‘Gain on sale of assets’ in Note 17.4 Other operational Income.


Investment Banking

Investment Banking offers to customer’s financial advisory services in the structuring of businesses in accordance with the needs of each one of them. The advisory services consist in realizing a financial structuring of a credit or bond in which the Investment Bank offers the elements so that the company decides the best option for structuring the instrument. In the financial advisory contract, a best efforts clause is included.

The promises given to the customers are established in the contracts independently and explicitly. The services provided by the Investment Bank are not interrelated between the contracts, correspond to the independent advice agreed and do not include additional services in the commission agreed with the customer. The advisory services offered in each one of the contracts are identifiable separately from the other performance commitments that the Investment Bank may have with the customers. The Investment Bank does not have a standard contract for the provision of advisory services, given than each contract is tailored to the customer’s needs.

The transaction price is defined at the start of the contract and is assigned to each service provided independently. The price contains a fixed and a variable portion which is provided in the contracts. The variation depends on the placement amount for the case of a financial structuring contract and coordination of the issuance and conditions of the same. In these operations Banca de Inversion Bancolombia provides advice to the customers and the price shall depend at times on the success and amount of the operation. In the contracts subject to evaluation there are no incremental costs associated with the satisfaction of the commitments of the Bank with the customers provided for.

In the contracts signed with the customers, a penalty clause is established in case of a customer withdrawing from continuing with the provision of the services established in the commercial offer. The penalty shall be recognized in the financial statements once the Investment Bank is notified on the withdrawal under the concept of charges for early termination of the contract.

The Bank presents the information on revenue from contracts with customers in accordance with its operating segments defined earlier in Note 3. Operating Segments for each of the principal services offered.

The following table shows the balances categorized by nature and by segment of revenue from ordinary activities from contracts with customers, for further information about composition of Bank’ segments see Note 3. Operating segments:

As of June 30, 2024

Banking

Colombia

Banking

Panama

Banking El Salvador

Banking

Guatemala

Trust

Investment

Banking

Brokerage

International

Banking

All Other

Segments

Total

In millions of COP

Revenue from contracts with customers

Commissions income

Credit and debit card fees and commercial establishments

1,295,450

127,711

114,430

43,138

-

-

-

934

-

1,581,663

Banking services

318,098

76,668

77,960

28,973

-

-

-

21,842

14,821

538,362

Payment and collections

499,814

5,608

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

505,422

Bancassurance

462,424

31,936

25

-

-

-

-

-

-

494,385

Fiduciary Activities and Securities

-

9,715

2,984

436

214,445

-

44,410

24

-

272,014

Acceptances, Guarantees and Standby Letters of Credit

37,071

14,113

2,681

1,200

-

-

-

310

-

55,375

Investment banking

-

1,083

928

-

-

40,624

4,434

-

-

47,069

Brokerage

-

8,079

-

-

-

-

12,608

(1)

-

20,686

Others

118,174

178

35,124

25,532

-

-

2,784

2,657

513

184,962

Total revenue of contracts with customers

2,731,031

275,091

234,132

99,279

214,445

40,624

64,236

25,766

15,334

3,699,938

For the three-months period from April 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024

Banking

Colombia

Banking

Panama

Banking El Salvador

Banking

Guatemala

Trust

Investment

Banking

Brokerage

International

Banking

All Other

Segments

Total

In millions of COP

Revenue from contracts with customers

Commissions income

Credit and debit card fees and commercial establishments

646,625

67,135

59,101

23,284

-

-

-

496

-

796,641

Banking services

168,241

50,815

39,541

13,399

-

-

-

9,619

7,913

289,528

Payment and collections

262,722

2,883

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

265,605

Bancassurance

269,921

16,140

12

-

-

-

-

-

-

286,073

Fiduciary Activities and Securities

-

4,811

1,504

204

105,645

-

23,571

12

-

135,747


Acceptances, Guarantees and Standby Letters of Credit

19,131

6,925

1,388

388

-

-

-

153

-

27,985

Investment banking

-

692

461

-

-

32,484

2,338

-

-

35,975

Brokerage

-

4,212

-

-

-

-

9,524

(1)

-

13,735

Others

61,682

122

18,480

13,144

-

-

1,658

1,344

327

96,757

Total revenue of contracts with customers

1,428,322

153,735

120,487

50,419

105,645

32,484

37,091

11,623

8,240

1,948,046

As of June 30, 2023

Banking

Colombia

Banking

Panama

Banking El Salvador

Banking

Guatemala

Trust

Investment

Banking

Brokerage

International

Banking

All Other

Segments

Total

In millions of COP

Revenue from contracts with customers

Commissions income

Credit and debit card fees and commercial establishments

1,196,749

132,542

114,118

53,297

-

-

-

1,068

-

1,497,774

Banking services

289,666

50,547

80,806

35,655

-

-

-

18,777

10,158

485,609

Payment and collections

461,664

5,742

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

467,406

Bancassurance

430,950

36,653

43

-

2

-

6

-

-

467,654

Fiduciary Activities and Securities

-

10,121

3,290

436

177,604

-

37,880

28

-

229,359

Acceptances, Guarantees and Standby Letters of Credit

35,624

12,271

2,827

2,082

-

-

-

425

-

53,229

Investment banking

-

749

656

-

-

24,153

5,296

-

-

30,854

Brokerage

-

8,733

-

-

-

-

6,274

-

-

15,007

Others

124,870

171

39,232

29,455

-

-

4,047

3,169

3,604

204,548

Total revenue of contracts with customers

2,539,523

257,529

240,972

120,925

177,606

24,153

53,503

23,467

13,762

3,451,440

For the three-months period from April 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023

Banking

Colombia

Banking

Panama

Banking El Salvador

Banking

Guatemala

Trust

Investment

Banking

Brokerage

International

Banking

All Other

Segments

Total

In millions of COP

Revenue from contracts with customers

Commissions income

Credit and debit card fees and commercial establishments

601,953

66,894

55,322

28,635

-

-

-

504

-

753,308

Banking services

139,650

25,135

39,905

18,329

-

-

-

9,355

5,344

237,718

Payment and collections

237,166

3,184

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

240,350

Bancassurance

236,333

18,145

19

-

2

-

6

-

-

254,505

Fiduciary Activities and Securities

-

5,536

1,513

225

90,776

-

18,744

13

-

116,807

Acceptances, Guarantees and Standby Letters of Credit

17,061

5,419

1,418

904

-

-

-

218

-

25,020

Investment banking

-

482

235

-

-

23,486

2,598

-

-

26,801

Brokerage

-

5,025

-

-

-

-

3,139

-

-

8,164

Others

66,494

68

19,552

13,374

-

-

2,105

1,396

1,794

104,783

Total revenue of contracts with customers

1,298,657

129,888

117,964

61,467

90,778

23,486

26,592

11,486

7,138

1,767,456

For the determination of the transaction price, the Bank assigns to each one of the services the amount which represents the value expected to be received as consideration for each independent commitment, which is based on the relative price of independent sale. The price that the Bank determines for each performance obligation is done by defining the cost of each service, related tax and associated risks to the operation and inherent to the transaction plus the margin expected to be received in each one of the services, taking as references the market prices and conditions, as well as the segmentation of the customer.

In the transactions evaluated in the contracts, changes in the price of the transaction are not identified.

Contract assets with customers

The Bank receives payments from customers based on the provision of the service, in accordance to that established in the contracts. When the Bank incurs costs for providing the service prior to the invoicing, and if these are directly related with a contract, they improve


the resources of the entity and are expected to recuperate, these costs correspond to a contract asset. Currently, the Group does not have assets related to contracts with customers.

As a practical expedient, the Bank recognizes the incremental costs of obtaining a contract as an expense when the amortization period of the asset is one year or less.

Contract liabilities with customers

The contract liabilities constitute the obligation of the Bank to transfer the services to a customer, for which the Group has received a payment on the part of the final customer or if the amount is due before the execution of the contract. They also include deferred income related to services that shall be delivered or provided in the future, which will be invoiced to the customer in advance, but which are still not due.

Commissions Expenses

The following table sets forth the detail of commissions expenses for the six-months and three- months period ended June 30, 2024 and 2023:

Accumulated

Quarterly

2024

2023

2024

2023

In millions of COP

Banking services

788,110

713,405

415,188

364,469

Sales, collections and other services

434,259

405,513

227,763

213,249

Correspondent banking

295,006

209,523

187,544

124,126

Payments and collections

20,108

20,268

11,181

12,651

Others

131,685

103,137

76,559

54,963

Total commissions expenses

1,669,168

1,451,846

918,235

769,458

17.4.       Other operating income

The following table sets forth the detail of other operating income net for the six-months period ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 and the three-months period from April 01 to June 30, 2024 and 2023:

Accumulated

Quarterly

Other operating income

2024

2023

2024

2023

In millions of COP

Leases and related services

902,031

849,020

441,935

431,320

Net foreign exchange and Derivatives Foreign exchange contracts(1)

163,051

736,434

143,537

452,635

Investment property valuation(2)

51,820

122,485

44,001

36,998

Insurance(3)

37,987

54,636

11,125

27,819

Gains on sale of assets(4)

32,995

91,060

15,090

43,497

Other reversals

26,168

13,881

7,304

4,209

Logistics services(5)

23,160

88,405

11,245

44,878

Penalties for failure to contracts

4,986

7,931

2,304

4,641

Others

128,215

145,753

64,543

73,728

Total other operating income

1,370,413

2,109,605

741,084

1,119,725

(1) Corresponds to the management of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies and the volatility of the U.S. dollar.

(2) In 2024, the decrease occurs due to the indexation of properties to the UVR and due to updating the appraisals of investment properties.

(3) Corresponds to income from insurance operations of Seguros Agromercantil S.A., subsidiary domiciled in Guatemala.

(4) Corresponds mainly to lower gains on assets held for sale, mostly vehicles and assets returned from leasing contracts.

(5) The decrease is mainly due to the total closure of operations of the subsidiary Transportempo.

17.5.       Dividends and net income on equity investments

The following table sets forth the detail of dividends received, and share of profits of equity method investees for the six-months period ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 and the three-months period from April 01 to June 30, 2024 and 2023:

Acumulated

Quarterly

Dividends and net income on equity investments

2024

2023

2024

2023

In millions of COP

Equity method(1)

133,312

129,052

56,023

36,769

Dividends(2)

33,867

56,192

23,867

32,312

Equity investments and other financial instruments(3)

(8,183)

(11,212)

(5,701)

(11,685)

Impairment of investments in joint ventures(4)

(313,284)

-

(313,284)

-

Others(5)

13,520

54,874

13,520

54,874

Total dividends and net income on equity investments

(140,768)

228,906

(225,575)

112,270

(1) As of June 30, 2024 and 2023, corresponds to income from equity method of investments in associates for COP 188.466 and COP 170,983 (includes valuation of investments in associates at fair value), respectively, and joint ventures for COP (55,154) and COP (41,931), respectively.


(2) As of June 30, 2024 and 2023, includes dividends received from equity investments at fair value through profit or loss for COP 1,224 and COP 729 and investments derecognised for COP 0 and COP 14, respectively; dividends from equity investments at fair value through OCI for COP 12,623 and COP 19,197, respectively, and returns received of the associate at fair value P.A. Viva Malls for COP 20,020 and COP 36,252, respectively.

(3) For 2024, the variation is mainly explained by the valuation of Civico's investment registered in Sinesa and the investment portfolio of Valores Bancolombia.

(4)As of June 30, 2024, impairment of investments in joint ventures recognized in the Investment Banking segment for COP 156,205, in Bancolombia for COP 156,051 were recognized in Banking Colombia and in Negocios Digitales for COP 31 recognized in other segments.

(5) For 2024, there is a gain from the purchase in advantageous conditions of P.A. Cedis Sodimac for COP 13,520 and for 2023 for the purchase of P.A. Nomad Cabrera for COP 31,117 and P.A. Nomad Central for COP 23,757.

NOTE 18. OPERATING EXPENSES

18.1.       Salaries and employee benefit

The detail for salaries and employee benefits for the six and three-months period ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 are as follows:

 

Accumulated

Quarterly

Salaries and employee benefit

2024

2023

2024

2023

In millions of COP

Salaries(1)

1,211,954

1,150,516

602,370

572,287

Social security contributions

314,303

284,170

154,432

141,066

Bonuses(2)

307,329

443,545

153,956

209,541

Private premium(3)

287,230

339,033

123,555

192,033

Indemnization payment

158,201

87,714

112,267

54,286

Other benefits(4)

404,330

371,796

201,816

184,768

Total Salaries and employee benefit

2,683,347

2,676,774

1,348,396

1,353,981

(1)This is mainly explained by salary increases indexed to inflation.
(2)Corresponds mainly to bonuses for employees in accordance with the variable compensation model of the Bank.
(3)This is mainly explained by the adjustment to the provision in accordance with actuarial calculations.
(4)Includes vacations, severance and interest on severance, pension and employee benefits, mainly policy benefits, training and recreation.

18.2.       Other administrative and general expenses

The details for administrative and general expenses for the six and three-months period ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 are as follows:

 

Accumulated

Quarterly

Other administrative and general expenses

2024

2023

2024

2023

In millions of COP

Maintenance and repairs

446,345

425,180

228,343

216,432

Fees(1)

404,381

431,832

215,901

224,721

Insurance

360,597

365,601

177,577

181,403

Data processing

242,742

219,026

128,276

111,377

Frauds and claim (2)

174,965

134,495

82,938

73,398

Transport

123,955

115,854

65,966

58,586

Advertising

67,676

67,560

41,442

39,964

Cleaning and security services

65,094

65,910

32,894

34,243

Public services

64,153

60,171

34,096

30,907

Contributions and affiliations

60,321

63,954

30,318

32,010

Useful and stationery(3)

55,022

22,769

34,090

10,068

Communications

37,062

38,632

18,106

19,063

Properties improvements and installation

25,035

25,337

14,968

14,879

Disputes, fines and sanctions(4)

22,855

13,400

6,216

4,408

Real estate management

18,732

16,877

9,575

8,512

Travel expenses

13,185

15,073

7,311

8,266

Publications and subscriptions

11,948

11,509

6,157

6,203

Others

243,672

246,679

125,814

124,541

Total other administrative and general expenses

2,437,740

2,339,859

1,259,988

1,198,981

Taxes other than income tax(5)

780,826

694,729

389,932

346,834


(1)The decrease is mainly explained by lower digital transformation fees.
(2)The increase is generated mainly in virtual transactions and card frauds.
(3)The increase is mainly generated by the issuance of debit and credit cards.
(4)The increase is mainly due to commercial litigation.
(5)The increase mainly generates in industry and commerce taxes and value added tax (IVA).

18.3.       Impairment, depreciation and amortization

The detail for Impairment, depreciation and amortization for the six and three-months period ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 are as follows:

 

Accumulated

Quarterly

Impairment, depreciation and amortization

2024

2023

2024

2023

In millions of COP

Depreciation of premises and equipment(1)

325,919

294,316

160,999

152,930

Depreciation of right-of-use assets

99,374

120,710

49,677

58,755

Amortization of intangible assets

102,687

95,307

53,881

49,627

Impairment of other assets, net(2)

36,695

20,940

25,176

9,865

Total impairment, depreciation and amortization

564,675

531,273

289,733

271,177

(1)See Note 9. Premises and equipment, net.

(2)Includes impairment of property and equipment for COP 422 in 2024 and COP 1,480 in 2023.

NOTE 19. EARNING PER SHARE (‘EPS’)

Basic EPS is calculated by reducing the income from continuing operations by the amount of dividends declared in the current period for each class of stock and by the contractual amount of dividends that must be paid for the current period. The remaining income is allocated according to the participation of each class of stock as if all the earnings for the period had been distributed. EPS is determined by dividing the total earnings allocated to each security by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding.

Diluted EPS is calculated by adjusting the average number of common and preferred shares outstanding to simulate the conversion of all dilutive potential common shares. The Bank had no dilutive potential common shares as of June 30, 2024 and 2023.

The following table summarizes information related to the computation of basic EPS for the six and three-month periods ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 (in millions of pesos, except per share data):

Accumulated

Quarterly

2024

2023

2024

2023

Income from continuing operations before attribution of non-controlling interests

3,146,765

3,246,455

1,461,754

1,484,162

Less: Non-controlling interests from continuing operations

43,519

69,187

21,980

23,671

Net income from controlling interest

3,103,246

3,177,268

1,439,774

1,460,491

Less: Preferred dividends declared

770,703

770,703

385,864

385,864

Less: Allocation of undistributed earnings to preferred stockholders

672,846

707,641

283,606

293,344

Net income allocated to common shareholders for basic and diluted EPS

1,659,697

1,698,924

770,304

781,283

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding used in basic EPS calculation (In millions)

510

510

510

510

Basic and diluted earnings per share to common shareholders

3,256

3,333

1,511

1,533

Basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations

3,256

3,333

1,511

1,533

NOTE 20. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The parent company is Bancolombia S.A. and transactions between companies included in the consolidation process and the Parent company meet the definition of related party transactions and were eliminated from the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements.

The Bank offers banking and financial services to its related parties in order to meet their transactional needs for investment and liquidity in the ordinary course of business. These transactions are carried out in terms similar to those of transactions with third parties. In the case


of treasury operations, Bancolombia operates between its own position and its related parties through transactional channels or systems established for this purpose and under the conditions established by current regulations.

The details of transactions with related parties as of December 31, 2023, are included in the annual report of the consolidated financial statements of 2023, in the six-month period ended June 30, 2024, there were no transactions with related parties that materially affected the financial position or results of the Bancolombia Group.

NOTE 21. LIABILITIES FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

The following table presents the reconciliation of the balances of liabilities from financing activities as of June 30, 2024 and 2023:

 

Balance as of January 1, 2024

Cash flows

Non-cash changes

Balance as of June 30, 2024

Foreign currency translation adjustment

Interests accrued

Other movements

 

In millions of COP

Liabilities from financing activities

 

Repurchase agreements and other similar secured borrowing

470,295

110,501

14,187

-

-

594,983

Borrowings from other financial institutions (1)

15,648,606

(4,548,843)

1,103,927

734,351

718

12,938,759

Debt securities in issue (1)

14,663,576

(44,786)

893,365

595,519

-

16,107,674

Preferred shares (2)

584,204

(57,702)

-

28,650

-

555,152

Total liabilities from financing activities

31,366,681

(4,540,830)

2,011,479

1,358,520

718

30,196,568

(1)The cash flows disclosed in this table related with Borrowings from other financial institutions and Debt securities in issue include the interests paid during the year amounting to COP 807,150 and COP 564,979, respectively, which are classified as cash flows from operating activities in the Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Cash Flow.
(2)The cash flow amounting to COP 57,702 corresponds to the fixed minimum dividend paid to the preferred shares' holders and is included in the line "dividends paid" of the Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Cash Flow, which includes the dividends paid during the year to both preferred and common shares holders.

For further information see Note 12 Borrowings from other financial institutions and Note 13 Debt instruments in issue, respectively.

 

Balance as of January 1, 2023

Cash flows

Non-cash changes

Balance as of June 30, 2023

Foreign currency translation adjustment

Interests accrued

Other movements

 

In millions of COP

Liabilities from financing activities

 

Repurchase agreements and other similar secured borrowing

189,052

342,104

(1,047)

-

-

530,109

Borrowings from other financial institutions (1)

19,692,638

(442,039)

(2,618,815)

813,515

786

17,446,085

Debt securities in issue (1)

19,575,988

(778,191)

(1,916,603)

762,372

-

17,643,566

Preferred shares (2)

584,204

(57,702)

-

28,650

-

555,152

Total liabilities from financing activities

40,041,882

(935,828)

(4,536,465)

1,604,537

786

36,174,912

(1)The cash flows disclosed in this table related with Borrowings from other financial institutions and Debt securities in issue include the interests paid during the year amounting to COP 826,758 and COP 719,411, respectively, which are classified as cash flows from operating activities in the Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Cash Flow.
(2)The cash flow amounting to COP 57,702 corresponds to the fixed minimum dividend paid to the preferred shares' holders and is included in the line "dividends paid" of the Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Cash Flow, which includes the dividends paid during the year to both preferred and common shares holders.

NOTE 22. FAIR VALUE OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

The following table presents the carrying amount and the fair value of the assets and liabilities as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

Assets and liabilities 

June 30, 2024

December 31, 2023

Carrying

amount

Fair

value

Carrying

amount

Fair

value

In millions of COP

Assets

 

Debt instruments at fair value through profit or loss

17,020,038

17,020,038

12,096,407

12,096,407


Assets and liabilities 

June 30, 2024

December 31, 2023

Carrying

amount

Fair

value

Carrying

amount

Fair

value

In millions of COP

Debt instruments at fair value through OCI

5,350,499

5,350,499

6,148,177

6,148,177

Debt instruments at amortized cost

7,539,451

7,521,613

6,848,082

6,840,867

Derivative financial instruments

3,444,239

3,444,239

6,252,270

6,252,270

Equity securities at fair value

632,732

632,732

543,210

543,210

Other financial instruments(1)

30,914

30,914

38,319

38,319

Loans and advances to customers at amortized cost, net(2)

251,427,847

255,681,512

237,728,544

239,105,396

Investment property

5,423,018

5,423,018

4,709,911

4,709,911

Investments in associates(3)

1,812,781

1,812,781

1,670,782

1,670,782

Total

292,681,519

296,917,346

276,035,702

277,405,339

Liabilities

Deposits by customers

257,869,276

258,372,722

247,941,180

249,340,519

Interbank deposits

511,000

511,000

606,141

606,141

Repurchase agreements and other similar secured borrowing

594,983

594,983

470,295

470,295

Derivative financial instruments

3,680,218

3,680,218

6,710,364

6,710,364

Borrowings from other financial institutions

12,938,759

12,938,759

15,648,606

15,648,606

Preferred shares

555,152

398,750

584,204

394,550

Debt instruments in issue

16,107,674

16,005,787

14,663,576

14,468,650

Total

292,257,062

292,502,219

286,624,366

287,639,125

(1)For further information see Note 5.1. Financial assets investments.
(2)As of December 31, 2023, the fair value of the loans was undervalued by COP 333,672 due to the omission of a change in an input related to observable market rates. Upon detecting the inaccuracy, the Management proceeded to recalculate, finding that the difference with the previously disclosed value does not result in material impacts.
(3)Corresponds to investments in associates P.A. Viva Malls and Distrito Vera.

Fair value hierarchy

IFRS 13 establishes a fair value hierarchy of valuation techniques based on whether the inputs to those valuation techniques are observable or unobservable, that reflects the significance of inputs adopted in the measurement process. In accordance with IFRS the financial instruments are classified as follows:

Level 1: Observable inputs that reflect quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. An active market is a market in which transactions for the asset or liability being measured take place with sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis.

Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly. Level 2 generally includes: (i) quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; (ii) quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, that is, markets in which there are few transactions for the asset or liability.

Level 3: Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. Level 3 assets and liabilities include financial instruments whose value is determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation. This category generally includes certain retained residual interests in securitizations, asset-backed securities (ABS) and highly structured or long-term derivative contracts where independent pricing information was not able to be obtained for a significant portion of the underlying assets.

Valuation process for fair value measurements

The valuation to fair value prices is performed using prices, methodologies and inputs provided by the official pricing services provider (Precia - Proveedor de Precios para Valoración S.A.) to the Bank.

All methodologies and procedures developed by the pricing services provider are supervised by the Financial Superintendence of Colombia, which has not objected to them.

On a daily basis, the back-office Service Valuation Officer (SVO) verifies the valuation of investments, and the Credit and Financial Risk Manager area reports the results of the portfolio’s valuation.

Fair value measurement

Assets and liabilities

a. Debt instruments


The Bank assigns prices to those debt investments, using the prices provided by the official pricing services provider (Precia) and assigns the appropriate level according to the procedure described above. For securities not traded or over-the-counter such as certain bonds issued by other financial institutions, the Bank generally determines fair value utilizing internal valuation and standard techniques. These techniques include determination of expected future cash flows which are discounted using curves of the applicable currencies and the Colombian consumer price index (interest rate in this case), modified by the credit risk and liquidity risk. The interest rate is generally computed using observable market data and reference yield curves derived from quoted interest in appropriate time bandings, which match the timings of the cash flows and maturities of the instruments.

b. Equity securities and other financial instruments

The Bank performs the market price valuation of its investments in variable income using the prices provided by the official pricing services provider (Precia) and classifies those investments according to the procedure described above (Hierarchy of fair value section). Likewise, the fair value of unlisted equity securities and other financial instruments is based on an assessment of each individual investment using methodologies that include publicly-traded comparables derived by multiplying a key performance metric (e.g., earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) of the portfolio company by the relevant valuation multiple observed for comparable companies, acquisition comparables, and if necessary considered, are subject to appropriate discounts for lack of liquidity or marketability. Interests in investment funds, trusts and collective portfolios are valued using the investment unit value determined by the fund management company. For investment funds where the underlying assets are investment properties, the investment unit value depends on the investment properties value, determined as described below in “i. Investment property”.

c. Derivative financial instruments

The Bank holds positions in standardized derivatives, such as futures over local stocks, and over the market representative rate. These instruments are evaluated according to the information provided by Precia, which perfectly matches the information provided by the Central Counterparty Clearing House – CCP.

Additionally, the Bank holds positions in Over The Counter (OTC) derivatives, which in the absence of prices, are valued using the inputs and methodologies provided by the pricing services provider, which have the no objection of the SFC.

The key inputs depend upon the type of derivative and the nature of the underlying instrument and include interest rate yield curves, foreign exchange rates, the spot price of the underlying volatility, credit curves and correlation of such inputs.

d. Credit valuation adjustment

The Bank measures the effects of the credit risk of its counterparties and its own creditworthiness in determining fair value of the swap, option and forward derivatives.

Counterparty credit-risk adjustments are applied to derivatives when the Bank’s position is a derivative asset and the Bank’s credit risk is incorporated when the position is a derivative liability. The Bank attempts to mitigate credit risk to third parties which are international banks by entering into master netting agreements. The agreements allow to offset or bring net amounts that are liabilities, derivates from transactions carried out by the different agreements. Master netting agreements take different forms and may allow payments to be made under a variety of other master agreements or other negotiation agreements between the same parties; some may have a monthly basis and others only apply at the time the agreements are terminated.

When assessing the impact of credit exposure, only the net counterparty exposure is considered at risk, due to the offsetting of certain same-counterparty positions and the application of cash and other collateral.

The Bank generally calculates the asset’s credit risk adjustment for derivatives transacted with international financial institutions by incorporating indicative credit related pricing that is generally observable in the market (Credit Default Swaps, “CDS”). The credit-risk adjustment for derivatives transacted with non-public counterparties is calculated by incorporating unobservable credit data derived from internal credit qualifications to the financial institutions and corporate companies located in each geography. The Bank also considers its own creditworthiness when determining the fair value of an instrument, including OTC derivative instruments if the Bank believes market participants would take that into account when transacting the respective instrument. The approach to measuring the impact of the Bank’s credit risk on an instrument transacted with international financial institutions is done using the asset swap curve calculated for subordinated bonds issued by the Bank in foreign currency. For derivatives transacted with local financial institutions, the Bank calculates the credit risk adjustment by incorporating credit risk data provided by rating agencies and released in the financial markets.

e. Impaired loans measured at fair value

The Bank measured certain impaired loans based on the fair value of the associated collateral less costs to sell. The fair values were determined as follows using external and internal valuation techniques or third party experts, depending on the type of underlying asset.

For vehicles under leasing arrangements, the Bank uses an internal valuation model based on price curves for each type of vehicle. Such curves show the expected price of the vehicle at different points in time based on the initial price and projection of economic variables such as inflation, devaluation and customs. The prices modelled in the curves are compared every six months with market information for the same or similar vehicles and in the case of significant deviation; the curve is adjusted to reflect the market conditions.


Other vehicles are measured using matrix pricing from a third party. This matrix is used by most of the market participants and is updated monthly. The matrix is developed from values provided by several price providers for identical or similar vehicles and considers brand, characteristics of the vehicles, and manufacturing date among other variables to determine the prices.

For real estate assets, a third-party qualified appraiser is used. The methodologies vary depending on the date of the last appraisal available for the property (the appraisal is estimated based on either of three approaches: cost, sales comparison and income approach, and is required every three years). When the property has been valued in the last 12 months and the market conditions have not shown significant changes, the most recent valuation is considered the fair value of the property.

For all other cases (for example, appraisals older than 12 months) the value of the property is updated by adjusting the value in the last appraisal for weighted factors such as location, type and characteristics of the property, size, structural conditions and the expected sales prices, among others. The factors are determined based on current market information gathered from several external real estate specialists.For all other cases (for example, appraisals older than 12 months) the value of the property is updated by adjusting the value in the last appraisal for weighted factors such as location, type and characteristics of the property, size, structural conditions and the expected sales prices, among others. The factors are determined based on current market information gathered from several external real estate specialists.

f. Assets held for sale measured at fair value less cost of sale

The Bank measures certain impaired foreclosed assets and premises and equipment held for sale based on fair value less costs to sell. The fair values were determined using external and internal valuation techniques, depending on the type of underlying asset. Those assets are comprised mainly of real estate properties for which the appraisal is conducted by experts considering factors such as the location, type and characteristics of the property, size, physical conditions and expected selling costs, among others. Likewise, in some cases the fair value is estimated considering comparable prices or promises of sale and offering prices from auctions process.

g. Mortgage-backed securities (“TIPS”) and Asset-Backed securities

The Bank invests in asset-backed securities for which underlying assets are mortgages and earnings under contracts issued by financial institutions and corporations, respectively. The Bank does not have a significant exposure to sub-prime securities. The asset-backed securities are denominated in local market TIPS and are classified as fair value through profit or loss. These asset-backed securities have different maturities and are generally classified by credit ratings.

TIPS are part of the Bank portfolio and its fair value is measured with published price by the official pricing services provider. These securities are leveled by margin and are assigned level 2 or 3 based on the Precia information.

Residual TIPS have their fair value measured using the discounted flow method, taking into account the amortization tables of the Titularizadora Colombiana, the betas in COP and UVR of Precia (used to construct the curves) and the margins; when they are residual TIPS of subordinated issues, a liquidity premium is applied. These securities are assigned level 3.

h. Investments in associates measured at fair value

The Bank recognizes its investments in P.A Viva Malls and P.A Distrito Vera as an associate at fair value. The estimated amount is provided by the fund manager as the variation of the units according to the units owned by the FCP Fondo Inmobiliario Colombia. The associate’s assets are comprised of investment properties which are measured using the following techniques: comparable prices, discounted cash flows, replacement cost and direct capitalization. For further information about techniques methodologies and inputs used by the external party see “Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements”.

i. Investment property

The Bank’s investment property is valued by external experts, who use valuation techniques based on comparable prices, direct capitalization, discounted cash flows and replacement costs.

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis

The following table presents for each of the fair-value hierarchy levels the Bank’s assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

Financial Assets

Type of instrument

June 30, 2024

December 31, 2023

Fair value hierarchy

Total fair value

Fair value hierarchy

Total fair value

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

In millions of COP

Investment securities

Debt instruments at fair value through profit or loss

Securities issued by the Colombian Government

5,969,903

955,272

-

6,925,175

4,363,135

362,470

-

4,725,605

Securities issued or secured by government entities

18,291

152,440

-

170,731

-

84,990

-

84,990

Securities issued by other financial institutions

170,884

534,039

74,246

779,169

41,003

654,446

78,729

774,178

Securities issued by foreign governments

5,878,849

3,016,277

-

8,895,126

3,621,960

2,652,440

-

6,274,400

Corporate bonds

118,349

111,801

19,687

249,837

125,010

97,940

14,284

237,234


Financial Assets

Type of instrument

June 30, 2024

December 31, 2023

Fair value hierarchy

Total fair value

Fair value hierarchy

Total fair value

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

In millions of COP

Total debt instruments at fair value through profit or loss

12,156,276

4,769,829

93,933

17,020,038

8,151,108

3,852,286

93,013

12,096,407

Debt instruments at fair value through OCI

Securities issued by the Colombian Government

57,981

2,520,934

-

2,578,915

61,427

-

2,664,295

2,725,722

Securities issued by other financial institutions

198,997

115,647

50,021

364,665

224,049

149,257

-

373,306

Securities issued by foreign governments

1,595,089

146,855

-

1,741,944

1,675,193

762,803

-

2,437,996

Corporate bonds

64,455

559,716

40,804

664,975

63,475

547,678

-

611,153

Total debt instruments at fair value through OCI

1,916,522

3,343,152

90,825

5,350,499

2,024,144

1,459,738

2,664,295

6,148,177

Total debt instruments

14,072,798

8,112,981

184,758

22,370,537

10,175,252

5,312,024

2,757,308

18,244,584

Equity securities

Equity securities

37,638

206,450

388,644

632,732

89,128

69,400

384,682

543,210

Total equity securities

37,638

206,450

388,644

632,732

89,128

69,400

384,682

543,210

Other financial assets

Other financial assets

-

-

30,914

30,914

-

-

38,319

38,319

Total other financial assets

-

-

30,914

30,914

-

-

38,319

38,319

Derivative financial instruments

Forwards

Foreign exchange contracts

-

838,005

1,069,734

1,907,739

-

3,308,258

1,073,648

4,381,906

Equity contracts

-

903

-

903

-

152

2,863

3,015

Total forwards

-

838,908

1,069,734

1,908,642

-

3,308,410

1,076,511

4,384,921

Swaps

Foreign exchange contracts

-

1,068,857

108,134

1,176,991

-

1,066,915

237,422

1,304,337

Interest rate contracts

92,124

150,272

12,110

254,506

130,792

206,011

15,621

352,424

Total swaps

92,124

1,219,129

120,244

1,431,497

130,792

1,272,926

253,043

1,656,761

Options

Foreign exchange contracts

460

49,423

54,217

104,100

6

136,979

73,603

210,588

Total options

460

49,423

54,217

104,100

6

136,979

73,603

210,588

Total derivative financial instruments

92,584

2,107,460

1,244,195

3,444,239

130,798

4,718,315

1,403,157

6,252,270

Investment properties

Lands

-

-

499,366

499,366

-

-

325,394

325,394

Buildings

-

-

4,923,652

4,923,652

-

-

4,384,517

4,384,517

Total investment properties

-

-

5,423,018

5,423,018

-

-

4,709,911

4,709,911

Investment in associates at fair value

Investment in associates at fair value

-

-

1,812,781

1,812,781

-

-

1,670,782

1,670,782

Total investment in associates at fair value

-

-

1,812,781

1,812,781

-

-

1,670,782

1,670,782

Total

14,203,020

10,426,891

9,084,310

33,714,221

10,395,178

10,099,739

10,964,159

31,459,076

Financial liabilities

Type of instrument

June 30, 2024

December 31, 2023

Fair value hierarchy

Total fair value

Fair value hierarchy

Total fair value

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

In millions of COP

Derivative financial instruments

Forwards

Foreign exchange contracts

-

1,694,552

203,183

1,897,735

-

4,458,528

67,825

4,526,353

Equity contracts

-

8,753

-

8,753

-

8,629

1,852

10,481

Total forwards

-

1,703,305

203,183

1,906,488

-

4,467,157

69,677

4,536,834

Swaps

Foreign exchange contracts

-

1,318,729

22,117

1,340,846

-

1,388,113

102,973

1,491,086

Interest rate contracts

93,495

233,043

10,228

336,766

126,728

312,051

11,078

449,857

Total swaps

93,495

1,551,772

32,345

1,677,612

126,728

1,700,164

114,051

1,940,943

Options

Foreign exchange contracts

427

95,691

-

96,118

19

232,568

-

232,587

Total options

427

95,691

-

96,118

19

232,568

-

232,587

Total derivative financial instruments

93,922

3,350,768

235,528

3,680,218

126,747

6,399,889

183,728

6,710,364

Total

93,922

3,350,768

235,528

3,680,218

126,747

6,399,889

183,728

6,710,364

Fair value of assets and liabilities that are not measured at fair value in the Statement of Financial Position

The following table presents for each of the fair-value hierarchy levels the Bank’s assets and liabilities that are not measured at fair value in the Statement of Financial Position, but for which the fair value is disclosed at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:


Assets

Type of instrument

June 30, 2024

December 31, 2023

Fair value hierarchy

Total fair value

Fair value hierarchy

Total fair value

Level 1

Level 2

Level 1

Level 1

Level 2

Level 1

In millions of COP

Debt instruments

Securities issued by the Colombian Government

145,051

-

-

145,051

67,514

-

-

67,514

Securities issued or secured by government entities

-

46,169

3,347,253

3,393,422

-

49,980

3,075,936

3,125,916

Securities issued by other financial institutions

246,036

56,221

263,164

565,421

209,178

280,662

55,112

544,952

Securities issued by foreign governments

275,670

308,171

-

583,841

150,695

377,560

-

528,255

Corporate bonds

1,003,178

12,962

1,817,738

2,833,878

774,624

12,620

1,786,986

2,574,230

Total – Debt instruments

1,669,935

423,523

5,428,155

7,521,613

1,202,011

720,822

4,918,034

6,840,867

Loans and advances to customers, net

-

-

255,681,512

255,681,512

-

-

239,105,396

239,105,396

Total

1,669,935

423,523

261,109,667

263,203,125

1,202,011

720,822

244,023,430

245,946,263

Liabilities

Type of instrument

June 30, 2024

December 31, 2023

Fair value hierarchy

Total fair value

Fair value hierarchy

Total fair value

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

In millions of COP

Deposits by customers

-

61,889,394

196,483,328

258,372,722

-

60,236,355

189,104,164

249,340,519

Interbank deposits

-

-

511,000

511,000

-

-

606,141

606,141

Repurchase agreements and other similar secured borrowing

-

-

594,983

594,983

-

-

470,295

470,295

Borrowings from other financial institutions

-

-

12,938,759

12,938,759

-

-

15,648,606

15,648,606

Debt instruments in issue

9,955,532

3,993,492

2,056,763

16,005,787

8,021,700

4,025,322

2,421,628

14,468,650

Preferred shares

-

-

398,750

398,750

-

-

394,550

394,550

Total

9,955,532

65,882,886

212,983,583

288,822,001

8,021,700

64,261,677

208,645,384

280,928,761

IFRS requires entities to disclose the fair value of financial instruments, both assets and liabilities recognized and not recognized in the statement of financial position, for which it is practicable to estimate fair value. Certain categories of assets and liabilities, however, are not eligible for fair value accounting. The financial instruments below are not measured at fair value on a recurring and nonrecurring basis:

Short-term financial instruments

Short-term financial instruments are valued at their carrying amounts included in the consolidated statement of financial position, which are reasonable estimates of fair value due to the relatively short period to maturity of the instruments. This approach was used for cash and cash equivalents, accrued interest receivable, customers’ acceptances, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued interest payable and bank acceptances outstanding.

Deposits from customers

The fair value of time deposits was estimated based on the discounted value of cash flows using the appropriate discount rate for the applicable maturity. Fair value of deposits with no contractual maturities represents the amount payable on demand as of the statement of financial position date.

Interbank deposits and repurchase agreements and other similar secured borrowings

Short-term interbank borrowings and repurchase agreements have been valued at their carrying amounts because of their relatively short-term nature. Long-term and domestic development bank borrowings have also been valued at their carrying amount because they bear interest at variable rates.

Borrowings from other financial institutions

The fair value of borrowings from other financial institutions were determined using discounted cash flow models. The cash flows projection of capital and interest was made according to the contractual terms, considering capital amortization and interest bearing. Subsequently, the cash flows were discounted using reference curves formed by the weighted average of the Bank’s deposit rates.


Debt instruments in issue

The fair value of debt instruments in issue, comprised of bonds issued by Bancolombia S.A. and its subsidiaries, was estimated substantially based on quoted market prices. The fair value of certain bonds which do not have a public trading market, were determined based on the discounted value of cash flows using the rates currently offered for bonds of similar remaining maturities and the Bank’s creditworthiness.

Preferred shares

In the valuation of the liability component of preferred shares related to the minimum dividend of 1% of the subscription price, the Bank uses the Gordon Model to price the obligation, taking into account its own credit risk, which is measured using the market spread based on observable inputs such as quoted prices of sovereign debt. The Gordon Model is commonly used to determine the intrinsic value of a stock based on a future series of dividends that are estimated by the Bank and growth at a constant rate considering the Bank’s own perspectives of the payout ratio.

Loans and advances to customers

Estimating the fair value of loans and advances to customers is considered an area of considerable uncertainty as there is no observable market. The loan portfolio is stratified into tranches and loans segments suchs as commercial, consumer, small business loans, mortgage and leasing. The fair value of loans and advances to customers and financial institutions is determined using a discounted cash flow methodology, considering each credit’s principal and interest projected cash flows to the prepayment date. The projected cash flows are discounted using reference curves according to the type of loan and its maturity date.

Items measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis

The Bank measures assets held for sale based on fair value less costs to sell. This category includes certain foreclosed assets and investments in associates held for sale. The fair values were determined using external and internal valuation techniques or third party experts, depending on the type of underlying asset. The following breakdown sets forth the fair value hierarchy of those assets classified by type:

Type of instrument

June 30, 2024

December 31, 2023

Fair value hierarchy

Total fair value

Fair value hierarchy

Total fair value

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

In millions of COP

Machinery and equipment

-

-

12,329

12,329

-

-

11,702

11,702

Real estate for residential purposes

-

-

155,937

155,937

-

-

117,476

117,476

Real estate different from residential properties

-

-

37,529

37,529

-

-

30,273

30,273

Total

-

-

205,795

205,795

-

-

159,451

159,451

Changes in level 3 fair-value category

The table below presents reconciliation for all assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs at June 30, 2024 and 2023:

As of June 30, 2024

Type of instrument

Balance,

January 1,

2024

Included

in

earnings

OCI

Purchases

Settlement

Reclassifications(1)

Prepaids

Transfers

in to

level 3

Transfers

out of

level 3

Balance,

June 30,

2024

In millions of COP

ASSETS

Debt instruments at fair value though profit or loss

Securities issued or secured by other financial entities

78,729

(4)

-

4,519

(10,926)

-

(1,643)

9,138

(5,567)

74,246

Corporate bonds

14,284

647

-

371

-

-

-

4,385

-

19,687

Total

93,013

643

-

4,890

(10,926)

-

(1,643)

13,523

(5,567)

93,933

Debt instruments at fair value through OCI

Securities issued by the Colombian Government

2,664,295

-

-

-

(2,664,295)

-

-

-

-

-

Securities issued or secured by other financial entities

-

-

5

50,016

-

-

-

-

-

50,021

Corporate bonds

-

-

1,287

39,517

-

-

-

-

-

40,804

Total

2,664,295

-

1,292

89,533

(2,664,295)

-

-

-

-

90,825

Derivative financial instruments

Foreign exchange contracts

1,384,673

(62,945)

-

1,043,329

(1,054,191)

(8,263)

-

76,960

(147,478)

1,232,085


Type of instrument

Balance,

January 1,

2024

Included

in

earnings

OCI

Purchases

Settlement

Reclassifications(1)

Prepaids

Transfers

in to

level 3

Transfers

out of

level 3

Balance,

June 30,

2024

In millions of COP

Interest rate contracts

15,621

(4,302)

-

5,565

(2,629)

(66)

-

3,376

(5,455)

12,110

Equity contracts

2,863

-

-

-

(2,863)

-

-

-

-

-

Total

1,403,157

(67,247)

-

1,048,894

(1,059,683)

(8,329)

-

80,336

(152,933)

1,244,195

Equity securities

Equity securities

384,682

1,360

19,576

4,163

(21,135)

-

-

-

(2)

388,644

Total

384,682

1,360

19,576

4,163

(21,135)

-

-

-

(2)

388,644

Other financial instruments

Other financial instruments

38,319

(7,405)

-

30,914

Total

38,319

(7,405)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

30,914

Investment in associates

PA Viva Malls

1,661,679

133,512

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

1,795,191

PA Distrito Vera

9,103

2,831

-

5,656

-

-

-

-

-

17,590

Total

1,670,782

136,343

-

5,656

-

-

-

-

-

1,812,781

Total Assets

6,254,248

63,694

20,868

1,153,136

(3,756,039)

(8,329)

(1,643)

93,859

(158,502)

3,661,292

LIABILITIES

Derivative financial instruments

Foreign exchange contracts

170,798

18,019

-

71,754

(60,961)

(8,263)

-

132,722

(98,769)

225,300

Interest rate contracts

11,078

(119)

-

20

(1,900)

(66)

-

9,975

(8,760)

10,228

Equity contracts

1,852

-

-

-

(1,852)

-

-

-

-

-

Total

183,728

17,900

-

71,774

(64,713)

(8,329)

-

142,697

(107,529)

235,528

Total liabilities

183,728

17,900

-

71,774

(64,713)

(8,329)

-

142,697

(107,529)

235,528

(1)From derivative assets to derivative liabilities classified in level 3 and vice versa.

As of June 30, 2023

Type of instrument

Balance,

January 1,

2023

Included

in

earnings

OCI

Purchases

Settlement

Reclassifications(1)

Prepaids

Transfers

in to

level 3

Transfers

out of

level 3

Balance,

June 30,

2023

In millions of COP

ASSETS

Debt instruments at fair value though profit or loss

Securities issued or secured by other financial entities

81,389

7,355

-

1,003

(7,736)

-

(5,330)

4,279

-

80,960

Total

81,389

7,355

-

1,003

(7,736)

-

(5,330)

4,279

-

80,960

Debt instruments at fair value through OCI

Securities issued by the Colombian Government

-

-

31,482

2,490,647

-

-

-

-

-

2,522,129

Total

-

-

31,482

2,490,647

-

-

-

-

-

2,522,129

Derivative financial instruments

Foreign exchange contracts

1,163,336

32,705

-

1,513,367

(493,734)

(293,934)

-

193,635

(264,267)

1,851,108

Interest rate contracts

29,170

(6,644)

-

2,003

(2,909)

(177)

-

920

(7,018)

15,345

Equity contracts

105

-

-

-

(105)

-

-

-

-

-

Total

1,192,611

26,061

-

1,515,370

(496,748)

(294,111)

-

194,555

(271,285)

1,866,453

Equity securities

Equity securities

462,253

(285)

(2,901)

3,700

(1,021)

-

-

-

-

461,746

Total

462,253

(285)

(2,901)

3,700

(1,021)

-

-

-

-

461,746

Other financial instruments

Other financial instruments

42,171

(20,727)

-

5,057

-

-

-

-

-

26,501

Total

42,171

(20,727)

-

5,057

-

-

-

-

-

26,501

Investment in associates

PA Viva Malls

1,530,459

126,307

-

917

-

-

-

-

-

1,657,683

PA Distrito Vera

1,697

(12)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

1,685

Total

1,532,156

126,295

-

917

-

-

-

-

-

1,659,368

Total Assets

3,310,580

138,699

28,581

4,016,694

(505,505)

(294,111)

(5,330)

198,834

(271,285)

6,617,157

LIABILITIES

Derivative financial instruments

Foreign exchange contracts

348,027

141,187

-

181,497

(131,393)

(293,934)

-

36,685

(56,598)

225,471

Interest rate contracts

51,662

(4,597)

-

13,304

(14,011)

(177)

-

19,284

(26,617)

38,848

Total

399,689

136,590

-

194,801

(145,404)

(294,111)

-

55,969

(83,215)

264,319


Type of instrument

Balance,

January 1,

2023

Included

in

earnings

OCI

Purchases

Settlement

Reclassifications(1)

Prepaids

Transfers

in to

level 3

Transfers

out of

level 3

Balance,

June 30,

2023

In millions of COP

Total liabilities

399,689

136,590

-

194,801

(145,404)

(294,111)

-

55,969

(83,215)

264,319

(1)From derivative assets to derivative liabilities classified in level 3 and vice versa.

Level 3 fair value rollforward

The following were the significant level 3 transfers at June 30, 2024 and 2023:

As of June 30, 2024 and 2023, net transfers in the Bank for COP 45,404 and COP 188,070, respectively, from level 3 to level 2 of derivatives foreign exchange contracts and interest rate contracts, it was presented due to the transfer of the credit risk of the counterparty to the own credit risk. As of June 30, 2024, net transfers for COP (62,361), from level 2 to level 3 of the derivative foreign exchange contracts and interest rate contracts, it was presented due to the transfer of the credit risk from the Bank to the credit risk of the counterparty.

As of June 30, 2024 and 2023, unrealized gains and losses on debt instruments were COP 643 and COP 7,355; equity securities COP 1,360 and COP (285), respectively.

Transfers between level 1 and level 2 of the fair value hierarchy

The table below presents the transfers for all assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis between level 1 and level 2 as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

Type of instrument

June 30, 2024

December 31, 2023

Transfers level 1

to level 2

Transfers level

2 to level 1

Transfers level 1

to level 2

Transfers level

2 to level 1

In millions of COP

Debt instruments at fair value though profit or loss

Securities issued or secured by foreign government

-

929

1,712

-

Securities issued or secured by government entities

-

17,067

13,619

-

Securities issued by the Colombian Government

3,721

-

-

-

Corporate bonds

-

-

-

8,397

Securities issued or secured by other financial entities

-

1,848

1,848

-

Total

3,721

19,844

17,179

8,397

Debt instruments at fair value through OCI

Securities issued or secured by foreign government

-

327,888

572,800

-

Securities issued or secured by other financial entities

-

60,636

64,944

-

Corporate bonds

-

-

-

95,572

Total

-

388,524

637,744

95,572

Equity securities

Equity securities

61,459

13,202

13,740

7

Total

61,459

13,202

13,740

7

As of June 30, 2024, the Bank transferred securities from level 1 to level 2, because such securities had lower liquidity and lower trading in an active market.

All transfers are assumed to occur at the end of the reporting period.

Quantitative information about level 3 fair value measurements

The fair value of financial instruments is, in certain circumstances, measured using valuation techniques that incorporate assumptions that are not evidenced by prices from observable market transactions in the same instrument and are not based on observable market data. Changing one or more of the inputs to the valuation models to reasonably possible alternative assumptions would change the fair values and therefore a valuation adjustment would be recognized in profit or loss. Favorable and unfavorable changes are determined on the basis of changes in the value of the instrument as a result of varying the levels of the unobservable input as described in the table below.

The following table sets forth information about significant unobservable inputs related to the Bank’s material categories of level 3 financial assets and liabilities and the sensitivity of these fair values to reasonably possible alternative assumptions.

As of June 30, 2024


Financial instrument

Fair value

Valuation

technique

Significant

unobservable input

Range of

inputs

Weighted

average

Sensitivity

100

basis point

increase

Sensitivity

100

basis point

decrease

In millions of COP

Debt instruments

Securities issued by other financial institutions

TIPS

63,854

Discounted cash flow

Yield

0.00% to 9.67%

3.33%

61,838

65,966

Prepayment Speed

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

65,536 60,696

n/a

n/a

Time deposits

8,345

Discounted cash flow

Prepayment Speed Interest rate

0.91% to 6.20%

2.71%

8,113

8,416

Total securities issued by other financial institutions

72,199

Other bonds

Other bonds

52,068

Discounted cash flow

Yield

0.17% to 1.06%

1.02%

51,168

54,061

Corporate bonds

Corporate bonds

60,491

Discounted cash flow

Yield

-0.02% to 5.25%

2.04%

59,766

63,102

Total debt instruments

184,758

Equity securities

Equity securities

388,644

Price-based

Price

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Other financial instruments

Other financial instruments

30,914

Internal valuation methodology

Internal valuation methodology

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Derivative financial instruments

Forward

866,551

Discounted cash flow

Credit spread / Yield

0.00% to 40.05%

6.24%

864,776

868,215

Swaps

87,899

Discounted cash flow

Credit spread

0.00% to 50.15%

6.13%

85,478

91,026

Options

54,217

Discounted cash flow

Credit spread

0.14% to 34.19%

0.61%

53,808

54,392

Total derivative financial instruments

1,008,667

Investment in associates

P.A. Viva Malls

1,795,191

Price-based

Price

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

P.A. Distrito Vera

17,590

Price-based

Price

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Total investment in associates

1,812,781

As of December 31, 2023

Financial instrument

Fair value

Valuation

technique

Significant

unobservable input

Range of

inputs

Weighted

average

Sensitivity

100

basis point

increase

Sensitivity

100

basis point

decrease

In millions of COP

Debt instruments

Securities issued by other financial institutions

TIPS

74,087

Discounted cash flow

Yield

2.06% to 10.73%

5.48%

70,982

75,852

Prepayment Speed

Prepayment Speed

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

78,953

73,271

n/a

n/a

Time deposits

4,642

Discounted cash flow

Yield / Interest rate

2.15% to 5.70%

3.78%

4,277

4,701

Total securities issued by other financial institutions

78,729

Securities issued by the Colombian Government

Bonds by government entities

2,664,295

Discounted cash flow

Yield

0.00% to 1.18%

1.17%

2,658,010

2,679,372

Corporate bonds

Corporate bonds

14,284

Discounted cash flow

Yield

3.49% to 3.49%

3.49%

13,700

14,912

Total debt instruments

2,757,308

Equity securities

Equity securities

384,682

Price-based

Price

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a


Financial instrument

Fair value

Valuation

technique

Significant

unobservable input

Range of

inputs

Weighted

average

Sensitivity

100

basis point

increase

Sensitivity

100

basis point

decrease

Other financial instruments

Other financial instruments

38,319

Internal valuation methodology

Internal valuation methodology

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Derivative financial instruments

Forward

1,006,834

Discounted cash flow

Credit spread / Yield

0.00% to 50.58%

7.22%

1,004,399

1,009,283

Swaps

138,992

Discounted cash flow

Credit spread

0.00% to 63.39%

5.86%

139,451

138,577

Options

73,603

Discounted cash flow

Credit spread

0.13% to 33.77%

0.57%

73,048

73,870

Total derivative financial instruments

1,219,429

Investment in associates

P.A Viva Malls

1,661,679

Price-based

Price

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

P.A Distrito Vera

9,103

Price-based

Price

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Total investment in associates

1,670,782

The following table sets forth information about valuation techniques used in the measurement of the fair value investment properties of the Bank, the significant unobservable inputs and the respective sensivity:

Methodology

Valuation technique

Significant unobservable input

Description of sensitivity

Sales Comparison Approach – SCA

The fair value assessment is based on the examination of prices at which similar properties in the same area recently sold. Since no two properties are identical the measurement valuation must take into account adjustments for the differences between the sold properties and those held by the Bank to earn rentals or for capital appreciation.

Comparable prices

The weighted average rates used in the capitalization methodology for revenues in the second quarter for 2024 are:

•   Direct capitalization: initial rate 8.19%.

•   Discounted cash flow: discount rate: 12.49%, terminal rate: 8.31%.

The same weighted rates for the last quarter of 2023 were:

•   Direct capitalization: initial rate 8.07%.

•   Discounted cash flow: discount rate: 12.44%, terminal rate: 8.25%.

The ratio between monthly gross income and real estate value directly administered by the FIC (rental rate) considering the differences in placements and individual factors between properties and in a weighted way in the second quarter of 2024 are 0.80% and for December 31, 2023 was 0.82%.

An increase (light, normal, considerable, significant) in the capitalization rate used would generate a decrease (significant, considerable, normal, light) in the fair value of the asset, and vice versa.

An increase (light, normal, considerable, significant) in the leases used in the valuation would generate a (significant, light, considerable) increase in the fair value of the asset, and vice versa.

Income Approach

Used to estimate the fair value of the property by taking future net cash flows and discounting them at the capitalization rate.

Direct capitalization

Discounted cash flows

Cost approach

Used to estimate the fair value of the property considering the cost to replace or build a property at the same or equal conditions of the asset to be measured, deducting the accumulated depreciation charge and adding-up the amount of the land.

Replacement cost

There has been no change to the valuation technique during the year 2024 for each asset.

NOTE 23. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Approval of Consolidated Financial Statements

These Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements were approved by Chief Executive Financial for publication at August 09, 2024. The Financial Statements have been reviewed, not audited.

Repurchase Bonds maturing in 2025 and 2027 Bancolombia S.A.


On July 8, 2024, repurchase USD 2,013 of ordinary bonds maturing 2025 and USD 4,661 the subordinated bonds maturing 2027, issued by Bancolombia S.A., was carried out (the “Bonds”), whose public repurchase offer abroad was announced on June 3, 2024. These bonds were designated as hedging instruments in the net exposure of the investment in Banistmo, so the repurchase transaction originates a partial discontinuation of coverage in the amount of USD 6,674.

RISK MANAGEMENT

In the economic field, the months that have passed in 2024 have been characterized by positive results in terms of economic growth, while a gradual process of inflationary convergence that has slowed down the monetary normalization processes of most central banks in the world. In parallel, geopolitical conflicts, the global electoral super cycle and sociopolitical uncertainty at the local level have printed more volatility on assets during 2024.

In this context, a relevant event within the Bancolombia Group is the start of operations of Wenia Ltd. This new entity of the Group, incorporated in Bermuda and regulated by the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA), it has a Class F Digital Asset Business license, which can issue, sell and redeem digital assets, operate as a payment and digital asset exchange service provider, and offer wallet custody services. Wenia offers a stablecoin backed by the Colombian peso ("COPW"), digital asset exchange and custody, and transfers. Initially, its services are aimed only at Colombian citizens of legal age. Wenia's quarterly results may fluctuate significantly due to variations in cryptocurrency market trading volumes, affecting income, expenses and financial performance of the cryptoasset portfolio; and it's earnings depend on transaction fees, which vary depending on the payment method and transaction value, and these can have a high correlation with the market valuations of Bitcoin, Ethereum and other digital assets. Among other financial risks, there is market risks implied by the introduction of COPW, related to the loss of value of Colombian government bonds backing the stablecoin issuance.

Credit risk

Credit risk is the risk of an economic loss to the Bank due to a non-fulfillment of financial obligations by a customer or counterparty and arises principally from the decline on borrower´s creditworthiness or changes in the business climate. Credit risk is the single largest risk for the Bank's business; the Bank manages its exposure to credit risk.

The information below contains the maximum exposure to credit risk for the periods ending June 30, 2024 and December 2023:

June 30, 2024

Maximum exposure to credit risk - Financial instruments subject to impairment

In millions of COP

 

Stage 1

Stage 2

Stage 3

Total

Loans and Advances

234,510,333

16,844,567

16,753,782

268,108,682

Commercial

131,486,672

5,756,755

9,057,801

146,301,228

Consumer

46,103,357

4,506,180

4,381,972

54,991,509

Mortgage

34,015,085

2,961,617

1,736,776

38,713,478

Small Business Loans

762,647

220,759

113,552

1,096,958

Financial Leases

22,142,572

3,399,256

1,463,681

27,005,509

Off-Balance Sheet Exposures

43,732,647

169,193

172,922

44,074,762

Financial Guarantees

12,070,332

16,738

141,815

12,228,885

Loan Commitments

31,662,315

152,455

31,107

31,845,877

Loss Allowance

3,373,602

2,695,075

10,857,784

16,926,461

Total

274,869,378

14,318,685

6,068,920

295,256,983

December 31, 2023

Maximum exposure to credit risk - Financial instruments subject to impairment

In millions of COP

 

Stage 1

Stage 2

Stage 3

Total

Loans and Advances

222,372,889

16,042,661

15,536,097

253,951,647

Commercial

120,773,927

5,453,537

8,459,932

134,687,396

Consumer

46,060,615

4,407,067

4,124,087

54,591,769

Mortgage

32,210,648

2,628,654

1,411,106

36,250,408

Small Business Loans

774,571

260,303

110,143

1,145,017

Financial Leases

22,553,128

3,293,100

1,430,829

27,277,057


Off-Balance Sheet Exposures

39,266,370

154,567

157,801

39,578,738

Financial Guarantees

12,533,868

26,889

130,441

12,691,198

Loan Commitments

26,732,502

127,678

27,360

26,887,540

Loss Allowance

(3,854,240)

(2,581,460)

(10,042,022)

(16,477,722)

Total

257,785,019

13,615,768

5,651,876

277,052,663

Maximum exposure to credit risk of the loans and advances refers to the carrying amount at the end of the period. It does not take into account any collateral received or any other credit risk mitigants.

Maximum exposure to credit risk of financial guarantees and loan commitments corresponds to the total amount guaranteed at the end of the period. It does not take into account any collateral received or any other credit risk mitigants.

a.Credit Risk Management - Loans and Advances

The first half of 2024 shows an economic performance with growth, despite a slow decline in inflation levels and interest rates, in addition to the geopolitical tensions that continue to exist globally. About that, proactive credit risk management was maintained through the monitoring and follow-up of customers and portfolios, the evaluation of the conditions and specific requirements of each one, as well as the development of methods, tools and models to optimize collection. Monitoring and reviewing the credit portfolio continues to be a key factor in identifying and applying proactive strategies at different stages of the credit cycle,

The risk management of the different types of operations throughout the stages of the credit cycle carried out by the Group is developed through compliance with the policies, procedures and methodologies established in the Risk Management System (in Colombia the Comprehensive Risk Management System - SIAR), which also includes the general criteria for assessing, qualifying, assuming, controlling and covering the aforementioned risk. In addition, the management has developed manuals of procedures and methodologies that specify the policies and procedures for the different products and segments served by the banks and that take into account the strategy approved by the Board of Directors for the monitoring and control of credit risk.

Country Risk

This risk refers to the possibility of an entity incurring losses as a result of financial operations abroad due to adverse economic and/or political conditions in the country receiving those operations, either because of restrictions on the transfer of foreign exchange or because of factors not attributable to the commercial and financial condition of the country receiving those operations. This definition includes, but is not limited to, sovereign risk (SR) and transfer risk (TR) associated with such factors.

The guidelines, policies and methodologies for country risks management are maintained in accordance with what was revealed as of December 31, 2023.

At the end of June 2024 compared to December 2023, no alerts were presented changes in the country ratings in any investment, nor were adjustments made for deterioration. Of the relevant movements, the transfer of the investment in Wenia Ltd. from other immaterial entities of the Group to Investment Banking is highlighted. The variation in the value of investments is mainly attributed to variation in the exchange rate, results of the period of foreign subsidiaries and distribution of dividends.

b.Credit Quality Analysis - Loans and Financial Leases

At the end of June 2024, the Bank experienced positive dynamics in its portfolio compared to December 2023, with a 5.6% increase in the consolidated portfolio balance in local currency. Part of this increase is explained by the impact of the devaluation of the peso against the dollar during the analysis period of the foreign currency portfolio of the Group; additionally, during the period there was an increase in disbursements, especially in the Commercial portfolio, Corporate segment, across in all banks; the Mortgage portfolio remains stable with a slight upward trend in Colombia and Guatemala, while the Consumer and Microcredit modalities presented slight contractions in their balance in all regions except in Bancoagricola of Salvador.

The 30-day past due loan ratio (consolidated) at stood at 5.60% as of June 2024, showing an increase compared to 5.39% in December 2023. The level of the bank´s non-performing loans is mainly impacted by the deterioration of the commercial portfolio in the SME and business segments in Colombia and Panama, as well as the mortgage portfolio in all regions except El Salvador. Conversely, the consumer portfolio showed a general improvement, particularly in Colombia, Guatemala, and Panama. Macroeconomic factors, such as the downward trend in inflation and the gradual intervention of interest rates by central banks, have led to improved economic dynamics in the regions where the Group operates. However, an environment of economic uncertainty persists, continuing to affect consumption and significantly impacting the commerce, manufacturing, and construction sectors, which are fundamental pillars of the regional economy. All portfolios continue to be managed at different stages of the credit cycle in order to anticipate the materialization of risks and strategies for normalizing and containing the portfolio have been implemented.

Special Customer Administration (AEC)

The Bank implements proactive management in monitoring the credit risk of its clients, accompanied by extraordinary diagnostic spaces, early warning alert mechanisms, and general action strategies for client inclusion and follow-up.

As part of the monitoring strategies, the Bank has established a periodic committee to identify and manage risk situations arising from events that could potentially lead to a deterioration in the debtor's repayment capacity. This committee facilitates tailored solutions based on the circumstances of each client.


The amount and allowance of customer included in the described watch list, as of June 30, 2024 and December 2023 is shown below:

June 30, 2024

Watch List - June 2024

Million COP

Risk Level

Amount

%

Allowance

Level 1 – Low Risk

13,168,997

0.79%

103,623

Level 2 – Medium Risk

5,372,046

5.58%

299,932

Level 3 – High Risk

2,701,105

49.92%

1,348,405

Level 4 – High Risk

5,877,715

62.26%

3,659,681

Total

27,119,863

19.95%

5,411,641

December 31, 2023

Watch List - December 2023

Million COP

Risk Level

Amount

%

Allowance

Level 1 – Low Risk

14,358,838

1.02%

146,014

Level 2 – Medium Risk

4,744,341

7.38%

349,972

Level 3 – High Risk

2,886,649

53.31%

1,538,882

Level 4 – High Risk

5,239,356

73.24%

3,837,196

Total

27,229,184

21.57%

5,872,064

Risk Concentration – Loans and Advances

Concentration of loans by economic sector: The following table contains the detail of the portfolio of loans and financial leases by main economic activity of the borrower for the periods ending in June 2024 and December 2023:

June 30, 2024

Economic sector

Loans and advances

Local

Foreign

Total

In millions of COP

Agriculture

5,257,729

2,731,290

7,989,019

Petroleum and Mining Products

1,875,665

125,830

2,001,495

Food, Beverages and Tobacco

9,550,022

882,160

10,432,182

Chemical Production

4,615,911

26,920

4,642,831

Government

8,480,570

984,741

9,465,311

Construction

15,754,607

8,434,521

24,189,128

Commerce and Tourism

24,876,148

9,941,205

34,817,353

Transport and Communications

11,083,700

580,664

11,664,364

Public Services

12,269,579

1,876,043

14,145,622

Consumer Services

58,526,424

33,068,625

91,595,049

Commercial Services

29,238,621

11,723,041

40,961,662

Other Industries and Manufactured Products

9,758,675

6,445,991

16,204,666

Total

191,287,651

76,821,031

268,108,682

December 31, 2023

Economic sector

Loans and advances

Local

Foreign

Total

In millions of COP

Agriculture

5,162,973

2,488,789

7,651,762

Petroleum and Mining Products

1,846,238

234,523

2,080,761

Food, Beverages and Tobacco

9,147,936

888,429

10,036,365

Chemical Production

4,299,308

25,409

4,324,717

Government

8,369,707

887,448

9,257,155

Construction

16,202,035

5,561,782

21,763,817

Commerce and Tourism

23,803,830

11,068,049

34,871,879

Transport and Communications

9,574,318

351,176

9,925,494

Public Services

11,758,265

1,286,561

13,044,826


Consumer Services

59,032,642

32,965,565

91,998,207

Commercial Services

27,474,593

7,217,591

34,692,184

Other Industries and Manufactured Products

8,679,684

5,624,796

14,304,480

Total

185,351,529

68,600,118

253,951,647

Concentration of loan by maturity : The following table shows the ranges of maturity for the credit loans and financial leases, according for the remaining term for the completion of the contract of loans and financial leases for the periods ending in June 2024 and December 2023:

June 30, 2024

Maturity

Less Than 1 Year

Between 1 and 5 Years

Between 5 and 15 Years

Greater Than 15 Years

Total

In millions of COP

Commercial

42,442,926

63,513,671

39,564,051

780,580

146,301,228

Corporate

24,794,815

32,405,122

22,801,900

527,273

80,529,110

SME

4,600,917

7,354,754

2,386,587

70,356

14,412,614

Others

13,047,194

23,753,795

14,375,564

182,951

51,359,504

Consumer

1,266,588

26,596,091

26,413,082

715,748

54,991,509

Credit card

275,776

2,011,369

8,922,761

0

11,209,906

Vehicle

64,383

3,156,967

2,361,799

101

5,583,250

Order of payment

44,756

2,022,082

7,470,814

509,040

10,046,692

Others

881,673

19,405,673

7,657,708

206,607

28,151,661

Mortgage

70,360

1,088,582

10,048,018

27,506,518

38,713,478

VIS

11,311

274,730

2,331,847

11,958,960

14,576,848

Non-VIS

59,049

813,852

7,716,171

15,547,558

24,136,630

Finanacial Leases

1,438,673

8,990,233

13,008,796

3,567,807

27,005,509

Small business loans

245,292

613,837

187,129

50,700

1,096,958

Total gross loans and financial leases

45,463,839

100,802,414

89,221,076

32,621,353

268,108,682

December 31, 2023

Maturity

Less Than 1 Year

Between 1 and 5 Years

Between 5 and 15 Years

Greater Than 15 Years

Total

In millions of COP

Commercial

40,601,345

57,828,301

35,936,869

320,881

134,687,396

Corporate

22,360,108

27,329,312

19,970,727

183,507

69,843,654

SME

4,486,326

7,497,307

2,200,274

16,650

14,200,557

Others

13,754,911

23,001,682

13,765,868

120,724

50,643,185

Consumer

1,289,150

26,549,043

26,086,537

667,039

54,591,769

Credit card

417,390

1,755,518

9,034,823

0

11,207,731

Vehicle

55,295

2,982,439

2,371,163

329

5,409,226

Order of payment

57,211

1,872,546

7,061,605

470,527

9,461,889

Others

759,254

19,938,540

7,618,946

196,183

28,512,923

Mortgage

75,189

1,005,831

9,601,783

25,567,605

36,250,408

VIS

23,303

264,232

2,157,322

10,552,767

12,997,624

Non-VIS

51,886

741,599

7,444,461

15,014,838

23,252,784

Financial Leases

1,639,218

9,165,622

12,939,908

3,532,309

27,277,057

Small business loans

208,429

737,255

194,581

4,752

1,145,017

Total gross loans and financial leases

43,813,331

95,286,052

84,759,678

30,092,586

253,951,647


Concentration by past due days: The following table shows the loans and financial leases according to past due days. Loans or financial leases are considered past due if it is more than one month overdue (i.e. 31 days):

June 30, 2024

Past-due

Period

0 - 30 Days

31 - 90 Days

91 - 120 Days

121 - 360 Days

More Than 360 Days

Total

In millions of COP

Commercial

140,669,531

698,537

309,082

1,375,480

3,248,598

146,301,228

Consumer

50,001,741

1,948,887

697,631

2,114,684

228,566

54,991,509

Mortgage

35,456,267

1,499,419

268,225

774,212

715,355

38,713,478

Financial Leases

25,997,218

361,533

54,129

213,705

378,924

27,005,509

Small Business Loan

968,322

43,730

15,864

52,379

16,663

1,096,958

Total

253,093,079

4,552,106

1,344,931

4,530,460

4,588,106

268,108,682

December 31, 2023

December 31, 2023

Past-due

Period

0 - 30 Days

31 - 90 Days

91 - 120 Days

121 - 360 Days

More Than 360 Days

Total

In millions of COP

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial

129,866,971

500,794

205,141

1,777,620

2,336,870

134,687,396

Consumer

49,418,431

2,244,017

794,005

1,994,748

140,568

54,591,769

Mortgage

33,524,034

1,290,817

212,433

599,351

623,773

36,250,408

Financial Leases

26,436,493

247,124

56,434

196,578

340,428

27,277,057

Small Business Loans

1,005,725

50,138

14,859

58,244

16,051

1,145,017

Total

240,251,654

4,332,890

1,282,872

4,626,541

3,457,690

253,951,647

c.Credit Risk Management – Other Financial Instruments

The portfolio is exposed to credit risks given the probability of incurring losses originated by the default in the payment of a coupon, principal and/or yields/dividends of a financial instrument by its issuer or counterparty. The probability of this type of events materializing may increase if there are scenarios of concentration in few issuers (counterparties) and whose credit performance is reflected by higher risk ratings; likewise, increases in credit risk may occur in scenarios in which the portfolio presents low levels of diversification at the level of type and sector of the counterparties with which financial asset transactions are carried out.

The Bank maintains the control and continuous monitoring of the assigned credit risk limits, as well as the consumption thereof. Additionally, the Bank follows up and manages alerts on counterparties and issuers of securities, based on public market information and news related to their performance; this allows mitigating the risks of default or reduction of value for the managed positions.

For credit risk management, each of the positions that make up the portfolio of the own position are adjusted to the policies and limits that have been defined and that seek to minimize the exposure to the same:

Term Limits
Credit Limits
Counterparty Limits
Master Agreement
Margin Agreements
Counterparty Alerts

d.Credit Quality Analysis - Other Financial Instruments

In order to evaluate the credit quality of a counterparty or issuer (to determine a risk level or profile), the Bank relies on two rating systems: an external one and an internal one, both of which allow to identify a degree of risk differentiated by segment and country and to apply the policies that have been established for issuers or counterparties with different levels of risk, in order to limit the impact on liquidity and/or the income statement of the Bank.

External credit rating system is divided by the type of rating applied to each instrument or counterparty; in this way the geographic location, the term and the type of instrument allow the assignment of a rating according to the methodology that each examining agency uses.

Internal credit rating system: The “ratings or risk profiles” scale is created with a range of levels that go from low exposure to high exposure (this can be reported in numerical or alphanumerical scales), where the rating model is sustained by the implementation and analysis of qualitative and quantitative variables at sector level, which according to the relative analysis of each variable, determine credit quality; in this way the internal credit rating system aims to establish adequate margin in decision-making regarding the management of financial instruments.

In accordance with the criteria and considerations specified in the internal rating allocation and external credit rating systems methodologies, the following schemes of relation can be established, according to credit quality given to each one of the qualification scales:

Low Risk: All investment grade positions (from AAA to BBB-), as well as those issuers that according to the information available (financial statements, relevant information, external ratings, CDS, among others) reflect adequate credit quality.

Medium Risk: All speculative grade positions (from BB+ to BB-), as well as those issuers that according to the available information (Financial statements, relevant information, external qualifications, CDS, among others) reflect weaknesses that could affect their financial situation in the medium term.

High Risk: All positions of speculative grade (from B+ to D), as well as those issuers that according to the information available (Financial statements, relevant information, external qualifications, CDS, among others) reflect a high probability of default of financial obligations or that already have failed to fulfill them.

Credit Quality Analysis of the Bank

 

Debt Instruments

Equity

Other financial instruments(1)

Derivatives(2)

 

jun-24

dic-23

jun-24

dic-23

jun-24

dic-23

jun-24

dic-23

In Millions of COP

Maximum Exposure to Credit Risk

Low Risk

22,771,391

21,078,496

354,697

220,967

3,059

21,976

1,032,547

1,711,788

Medium Risk

4,527,110

827,469

0

17,354

12,444

-

111

316

Hihg Risk

2,629,896

3,242,504

2,384

587

2,967

2966

2,749

17,327

Without Rating

26,102

-

275,651

304,302

12,444

13,377

77,983

95319

Total

29,954,499

25,148,469

632,732

543,210

30,914

38,319

1,113,390

1,824,750

1) Corresponds to SAFE "Simple Agreement for Future Equity", in Inversiones CFNS S.A.S., Sistema de Inversiones y Negocios, S.A. and Banagrícola S.A (For 2023). For the year 2022 were revealed as debt securities and equity.

(2) For derivatives transactions counterparty risk is disclosed as long as the valuation is positive.

Risk exposure by credit rating

 

Other financial instruments

 

June 2024

December 2023

In Millions of COP

Maximum Exposure to Credit Risk

Sovereign Risk

9,576,229

7,520,002

AAA

11,632,443

9,613,353


AA+

2,545,827

2,934,561

AA

722,808

761,139

AA-

169,967

285,253

A+

622,674

763,754

A

631,813

465,025

A-

257,097

396,755

BBB+

546,032

604,672

BBB

302,694

243,820

BBB-

185,921

1,808,396

Other

4,145,850

1,745,020

     No rated

392,180

412,998

Total

31,731,535

27,554,748

Financial credit quality of other financial instruments that are not in default nor impaired in value

Debt instruments: 100% of the debt instruments are not in default.

Equity: The positions do not represent significant risks.

Derivatives: 99.9% of the credit exposure does not present incidences of material default. The remaining percentage corresponds to default events at the end of the period.

Maximum exposure level to the credit risk given:

 

Maximum Exposure

Collateral

Net Exposure

 

jun-24

dic-23

jun-24

dic-23

jun-24

dic-23

In Millions of COP

Maximum Exposure to Credit Risk

 

Debt Instruments

29,954,499

25,148,469

(1,247,240)

(1,407,484)

28,707,259

23,740,985

Derivatives

1,113,390

1,824,750

(411,405)

(698,662)

701,985

1,126,088

Equity

632,732

543,210

0

0

632,732

543,210

Other financial instruments

30,914

38,319

0

-

30,914

38,319

Total

31,731,535

27,554,748

(1,658,645)

(2,106,146)

30,072,890

25,448,602

Collateral Held (-) and Collateral Pledged (+)

Collateral - other financial instruments

Level of collateral: Respect to the type of asset or operation, a collateral level is determined according to the policies defined for each product and the market where the operation is carried out.

Assets held as collateral in organized markets: The only assets that can be received as collateral are those defined by the central counterparties, the stock market where the operation is negotiated, those assets that are settled separately in different contracts or documents, which can be managed by each organization and must comply with the investment policies defined by the Bank, taking into account the credit limit for each type of asset or operation received or delivered, which collateral received are the best credit quality and liquidity.

Assets received as bilateral collateral between counterparties: The collateral accepted in international OTC derivative operations is agreed on bilaterally in the Credit Support Annex (CSA)1 and with fulfillment in cash in dollars and managed by ClearStream. This company acts on behalf of Bancolombia for making international margin calls and providing a better management of the collateral.

Collateral adjustments for margin agreements: The adjustments will be determined by the criteria applied by both the external and internal regulations in effect, and at the same time, mitigation standards are maintained so that the operation fulfills the liquidity and solidity criteria for settlement.

Credit risk concentration - other financial instruments

1 A Credit Support Annex (CSA) provides credit protection by setting forth the rules governing the mutual posting of collateral. CSAs are used in documenting collateral arrangements between two parties that trade privately negotiated (over the counter) derivative securities. The trade is documented under a standard contract called a master agreement, developed by the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA).


According to the regulations, the Bank must control daily the risk of positions of the Bank’s companies where the same issuer or counterparty stands, below the legal limits. By the same way, the positions of the Bank are verified in respect of the authorized risk levels in each country to guarantee the alerts and positions limits, that are considered outside of the Bank risk appetite.

Currently, the Bank's positions do not exceed the concentration limit.

MARKET RISK

Bancolombia’s Bank currently measure the treasury book exposure to market risk (including OTC derivatives positions) as well as the currency risk exposure of the banking book, which is provided to the Treasury Division, using a VaR methodology established in accordance with “Chapter XXXI of the Basic Accounting Circular”, issued by the Financial Superintendence of Colombia.

The VaR methodology established by “Chapter XXXI of the Basic Accounting Circular” is based on the model recommended by the Amendment to the Capital Accord to Incorporate Market Risks of Basel Committee, which focuses on the treasury book and excludes investments classified as amortized cost which are not being given as collateral and any other investment that comprises the banking book. In addition, the methodology aggregates all risks by the use of correlations, through an allocation system based on defined zones and bands, affected by given sensitivity factors.

Bancolombia use different models with the purpose of measure risk exposure and the portfolio diversification effect, the main metrics are: i) the standard methodology required by the Financial Superintendence of Colombia, is established by “Chapter XXXI of the Basic Accounting Circular”, and ii) the internal methodology of historical weighted simulation, which use a confidence level of 99%, a holding period of 10 days, a time frame of 250 business days and hierarchical VaR limits.

The guidelines and principles of the Bank´s Market Risk Management have been keeping in accordance with disclose of December 31, 2023.

The total market risk VaR had an increase of 37.2%, from COP 1,096,000 on December 31, 2023 to COP 1,503,210 in June 30, 2024, this increase is explained by the exposure to different market risk factors. The risk factor leading the increment is the exchange rate, which registered a greater exposure to the US dollar; followed by the interest rate factor driven mainly by the increase in the portfolio in investments in United States government bonds and local public debt. The collective investment funds factor registered an increase mainly due a greater exposure of the Colombia Inmobiliario Fund, followed by the share price factor due to valuations in investments.

Factor

June 30, 2024

In millions of Colombian pesos

End of Period

Average

Maximum

June, 2024

Minimum

January, 2024

Interest rate

492,287

477,874

492,287

453,240

Exchange rate

642,237

457,877

642,237

364,421

Stock price

347,947

347,135

347,947

346,694

Collective investment funds

20,739

23,074

20,739

18,005

VaR Total

1,503,210

1,305,960

1,503,210

1,182,360

Factor

December 31, 2023

In millions of Colombian pesos

End of Period

Average

Maximum

August, 2023

Minimum

January, 2023

Interest rate

405,467

418,472

542,464

383,914

Exchange rate

332,662

185,624

295,572

95,115

Stock price

342,024

332,443

338,540

312,136

Collective investment funds

15,847

23,292

27,923

24,207

VaR Total

1,096,000

959,832

1,204,500

815,373

On the other hand, regarding the VaR measured with the internal, no relevant variations were identified in the VaR metrics at the end of the quarter, nor were any exceedances of the approved limits.

This exposure has been permanently monitored by the Board of Directors and is an input for the decision-making process to preserve the stability in the Bank.

Non-trading instruments market risk measurement

Interest Risk Exposure (Banking Book)

The Bancolombia Group performs a sensitivity analysis of interest rate risk, estimating the impact on the net interest margin of each position in the banking book using a repricing model and assuming a positive parallel change of 100 basis points (bps) in the rates.


Table 1 provides information about the interest rate risk sensitivity of the Bancolombia Group's banking book positions.

Table 1. Sensitivity to Interest Rate Risk of the Banking Book

The chart below provides information about interest rate risk sensitivity in local currency (COP) at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

June 30, 2024

December 31, 2023

In millions of COP

Assets sensitivity 100 bps

1,142,621

1,152,782

Liabilities sensitivity 100 bps

579,089

595,749

Net interest income sensitivity 100 bps

563,532

557,033

The chart below provides information about interest rate risk sensitivity in foreign currency (US dollars) at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

June 30, 2024

December 31, 2023

In thousand of USD

Assets sensitivity 100 bps

75,189

75,052

Liabilities sensitivity 100 bps

74,471

74,800

Net interest income sensitivity 100 bps

718

252

A positive net sensitivity denotes a higher sensitivity of assets than of liabilities and implies that a rise in interest rates will positively affect the Bank´s net interest income. A negative sensitivity denotes a higher sensitivity of liabilities than of assets and implies that a rise in interest rates will negatively affect the Bank´s net interest income. In the event of a decrease in interest rates, the impacts on net interest income would be opposite to those described above.

Total Exposure

As of June 30, 2024, the net sensitivity of the banking book in legal currency to positive and parallel variations in interest rates of 100 basis points was COP 563,532. The variation in the sensitivity of the net interest margin between December 2023 and June 2024 is presented by the decrease in liability sensitivity due to the reduction in the balance and an extension in repricing terms for CDTs, passive loans, and bonds indexed to floating rates.

On the other hand, the sensitivity to the net interest margin in foreign currency, assuming the same parallel displacement of 100 basis points presented an increase between December 31, 2023 and June 30, 2024, due to a rise in fixed-rate sensitive loans and a decline in passive loans at Bancolombia, Banistmo and BAM, which was partly offset by higher deposit accounts and CDTs at Banistmo and Bancolombia Panamá.

Liquidity risk

During the first quarter, Bancolombia presented a comfortable liquidity level, accomplishing with internal and mandatory ratios. Likewise, the alerts established for monitoring liquidity did not present breaches that could materialize any risk.  Additionally, liquid assets fullfilled the limits and comfortably covered the liquidity requirements of the Bank companies.

Liquidity risk exposure:

In order to estimate liquidity risk, the Bank measures a liquidity coverage ratio to ensure holding liquid assets sufficient to cover potential net cash outflows over 30 days. This indicator allows the Bank to meet liquidity coverage for the next month. The liquidity coverage ratio is presented as follows:

Liquidity Coverage Ratio

June 30, 2024

December 31, 2023

In millions of COP

Net cash outflows into 30 days

16,196,929

13,752,496

Liquid Assets

50,703,906

50,680,823

Liquidity coverage ratio*

313.05%

368.52%

The coverage indicator presented a reduction from 368.5% in December 2023 to 313.05% in June 2024, mainly explained by the increase in Bancolombia's liquidity requirement, due to the reduction in the projection of income in active liquidity operations and loans.

Liquid Assets

One of the main guidelines of the Bank is to maintain a solid liquidity position, therefore, the ALCO Committee, has established a minimum level of liquid assets, based on the funding needs of each subsidiary, to ensure, as far as possible, that it will always have sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities when they are due, under both normal and stressed conditions, without incurring unacceptable losses or risking damage to the Bank’s reputation.

The following table shows the liquid assets held by Bank:


Liquid Assets(1)

June 30, 2024

December 31, 2023

In millions of COP

High quality liquid assets

 

Cash

22,728,761

25,273,317

High quality liquid securities(2)

20,546,711

19,951,771

Other Liquid Assets

Other securities(3)

7,428,434

5,455,735

Total Liquid Assets

50,703,906

50,680,823

(1) Liquid assets: Liquid assets will be considered those that are easily realized and are part of the entity's portfolio or those that have been received as collateral in active operations in the money market and have not been subsequently used in passive operations in the money market. and do not have any mobility restrictions. The following are considered liquid assets: available assets, shares in open collective investment funds without a permanence agreement, shares registered on a stock exchange in Colombia that are eligible to be subject to repo or repo operations, and negotiable investments available for sale. sale of fixed income securities.

(2)  High quality securities are considered to be those available and the shares that are eligible to be subject to repo or repo operations, additionally for those entities that are in the group of OMAS Placement Agents (ACO) those liquid assets that receive the Banco de la República for its monetary expansion and contraction operations described in section 3.1.1 of the External Regulatory Circular DODM-142 of the Banco de la República or otherwise (if it is not ACO) only those securities that are mandatory listing in the market maker program. This applies to all securities that are accepted as collateral by the central banks of the geographies where the Bancolombia Group is located. The characteristic of high liquidity is possessed by the available, in all cases, and those liquid assets that central banks use for their monetary expansion and contraction operations. Liquid assets are adjusted for market liquidity and currency risk.

(3)  Other liquid assets: liquid assets that do not meet the quality characteristic are those included in this item.

Interest Rate Benchmark Reform

As part of the LIBOR benchmark reform that is being implemented since 2017 by the Financial Conduct Authority of the UK, in March of the present year, it was announced that the publication of LIBOR on a representative basis will cease for the one-week and two-month USD LIBOR settings immediately after December 31, 2021, and the remaining USD LIBOR settings immediately after June 30, 2023.

Grupo Bancolombia has taken the necessary measures to identify and implement the action plans required to address the discontinuation process of the LIBOR rate, among them, the approval of SOFR rate as the replacement rate of LIBOR in USD, which was approved by the Asset and Liability Management (ALM) Committee and the Risk Committee of the Board of Directors, to commenced with the development of products indexed to the new reference rate (SOFR).

The following tables provide a breakdown by currency and nature of financial instruments exposed to the LIBOR rate for the periods ending in June 2024 and December 2023:

June 30, 2024

millones COP

 

USD LIBOR1

Assets

 

Loans

26,867

Bonds

Derivatives

Total Assets

26,867

Liabilities

Loans

52

Term deposits

9,886

Total Liabilities

9,938

1Cessation date: USD LIBOR 06/30/23. Portfolio balances and market value of derivative transactions outstanding at June 30, 2024.

December 31, 2023

millones COP

 

USD LIBOR1

Assets

Loans

66,351

Bonds

-

Derivatives

-

Total Assets

66,351

Liabilities

Loans

323


Term deposits

6,750

Total Liabilities

7,073

1 Cessation date: USD LIBOR 06/30/23. Portfolio balances and market value of derivative transactions outstanding at December 31, 2023. These correspond to transactions conducted before June 30, 2023, whose maturity will occur according to the agreed contractual terms.

Risk

Any failure by market participants, such as the Bank, and regulators to successfully introduce benchmark rates to replace LIBOR and implement effective transitional arrangements to address the discontinuation of LIBOR could result in disruption of the financial and capital markets. In addition, the transition process to an alternative reference rate could impact the Bank’s business, financial condition or result of operations, as a result of:

An adverse impact in pricing, liquidity, value, return and trading for a broad array of financial products, loans and derivatives that are included in the Bank’s financial assets and liabilities.
Extensive changes to internal processes and documentation that contain references to LIBOR or use formulas that depend on LIBOR.
Disputes, litigation or other actions with counterparties regarding the interpretation and enforceability of provisions in LIBOR -based products such as fallback language or other related provisions.
The transition and development of appropriate systems and models to effectively transition the Bank’s risk management processes from LIBOR -based products to those based on one or more alternative reference rates in a timely manner; and
An increase in prepayments of LIBOR -linked loans by the Bank’s clients.

From January 2022, products indexed to the SOFR rate began to be offered, additionally it was defined not to carry new operations indexed to the LIBOR rate. In turn, as an organization, we will continue, during 2024, on the transition process of operations that are indexed to LIBOR.