31 January 2024

Argentina

2023

Earnings Presentation

Important Information

Non-IFRS and alternative performance measures

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resultados-semestrales-y-anuales-suministrada-a-la-sec/2023/sec-2022-annual-20-f-2022-en.pdf), as well as the section "Alternative performance measures" of Banco Santander, S.A. (Santander) Q4 2023

Financial Report, published on 31 January 2024 (https://www.santander.com/en/shareholders-and-investors/financial-and-economic-information#quarterly-results). Underlying measures, which are included in this document, are non-IFRS measures.

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In particular, forward looking statements are based on current expectations and future estimates about Santander's and third-parties' operations and businesses and address matters that are uncertain to varying degrees and may change, including, but not limited to (a) expectations, targets, objectives, strategies and goals relating to environmental, social, safety and governance performance, including expectations regarding future execution of Santander's and third-parties' (including governments and other public actors) energy and climate strategies, and the underlying assumptions and estimated impacts on Santander's and third-parties' businesses related thereto; (b) Santander's and third-parties' approach, plans and expectations in relation to carbon use and targeted reductions of emissions, which may be affected by conflicting interests such as energy security; (c) changes in operations or investments under existing or future environmental laws and regulations; (d) changes in rules and regulations, regulatory requirements and internal policies, including those related to climate-related initiatives ; (e) our own decisions and actions including those affecting or changing our practices, operations, priorities, strategies, policies or procedures; and (f) the uncertainty over the scope of actions that may be required by us, governments and others to achieve goals relating to climate, environmental and social matters, as well as the evolving nature of underlying science and industry and governmental standards and regulations.

In addition, the important factors described in this presentation and other risk factors, uncertainties or contingencies detailed in our most recent Form 20-F and subsequent 6-Ks filed with, or furnished to, the SEC, as well as other unknown or unpredictable factors, could affect our future development and results and could lead to outcomes materially different from what our forward-looking statements anticipate, expect, project or assume.

Forward-looking statements are therefore aspirational, should be regarded as indicative, preliminary and for illustrative purposes only, speak only as of the date of this presentation, are informed by the knowledge, information and views available on such date and are subject to change without notice. Santander is not required to update or revise any forward-looking statements, regardless of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. Santander does not accept any liability in connection with forward-looking statements except where such liability cannot be limited under overriding provisions of applicable law.

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Past performance does not indicate future outcomes

Statements about historical performance or growth rates must not be construed as suggesting that future performance, share price or results (including earnings per share) will necessarily be the same or higher than in a previous period. Nothing in this presentation should be taken as a profit and loss forecast.

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Index

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2

3

4

5

Financial

Strategy and

Results

Concluding

Appendix

system

business

remarks

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Transactional, liquid and well capitalized financial system, with steady asset quality

Total loans (Constant € bn1)

24

14

18

10

11

117.8%

151.5%

93.5%

YoY

68.3%

81.1%

(%)

Dec-22

Mar-23

Jun-23

Sep-23

Dec-23

Total customer funds (Constant € bn1,2)

91

44

59

30

35

205.7%

143.2%

108.3%

119.1%

YoY

95.0%

(%)

Dec-22

Mar-23

Jun-23

Sep-23

Dec-23

  • Loans/GDP4: 8%. Deposits/GDP4: 18%.
  • Loans: grew +137% YoY in local currency and +335% in dollar- denominated portfolio (in local currency, impacted by devaluation of the peso in Dec-23)
  • Deposits: increased 177% YoY, +147% in local currency and +339% in dollar-denominated portfolio (in local currency).
  • Mutual funds grew 286% YoY, in a scenario with high inflation and excess liquidity.
  • High liquidity levels in both pesos and US dollars. Excess liquidity allocated mainly to repos and treasury instruments.
  • Improving capital ratio3: 30.8% total capital ratio.
  • Private sector NPL ratio3 at 2.7% and coverage3 at 129%.
  • 2023 FY inflation: 211.4%.

Source: Central Bank of Argentina.

(3)

As of Nov-23.

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(1)

End period exchange rate as of Dec-23.

(4)

As of Sep-23.

(2)

Total customer funds includes total deposits and mutual funds.

Index

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2

3

4

5

Financial

Strategy and

Results

Concluding

Appendix

system

business

remarks

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Santander Argentina: leading privately-owned bank in Argentina in terms of loans and deposits

KEY DATA

2023

YoY Var.4

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€3,878mn

+217.0%

Customer loans

2

€10,288mn

+235.3%

Customer funds

Attributable profit

€386mn

+462.3%

RoTE

55.6%

+29.4pp

Efficiency ratio

50.2%

-3.7pp

Loans market share

3

11.5%

+139bps

Deposits market share

3

11.1%

+89bps

Total customers

4.8mn

+8.8%

Digital customers

3.2mn

+10.6%

Branches

322

-14.1%

Employees

8,455

+2.5%

Strategic Priorities

  • Grow our customer base and loyalty and ensure the best customer service through our multi-channel strategy
  • Increase our market share in personal, agro and consumer credit, and position ourselves as a leader in sustainable finance and financial inclusion
  • Expand our financial platform, simplifying processes and products and improving efficiency through our digital transformation
  • Increase collaboration between businesses and develop new businesses
  • Boost profitable growth, optimizing capital allocation and preserving portfolio quality

(1)

Gross loans excluding reverse repos.

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(2)

Excluding repos.

(3)

As at Dec-23.

(4)

Constant euros.

Customer satisfaction is our top priority

Total customers (mn)

Active customers (mn)

Digital customers (mn)

+9%

+11%

+11%

4.8

3.2

3.6

3.2

4.4

2.9

Dec-22

Dec-23

Dec-22

Dec-23

Dec-22

Dec-23

  • Customer-centricbusiness model. Leading in terms of customer satisfaction: ranking 1st in Individuals NPS1.
  • Strong positioning in digital channels. Digital customers increased 11% YoY to 3.2 mn, equivalent to 89% of our active customers,

while mobile customers rose 15% YoY.

(1) Internal benchmark of individual customers' satisfaction audited by Stiga/Deloitte H2'23.

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Customer-centric business model

Building Santander platforms

Santander's global

Consumer finance

Systemic company to promote

payments solutions

company

digital payments and increase

for all merchant segments

financial inclusion

Adding value to different audiences

Cuenta Senior

Enhancing our network model

  • Santander Express: expanding our non-bankingcorrespondent network
  • Agribusiness office
  • WorkCafé
  • Financial inclusion branches
  • 2.0 branches: closer to our customers supported by technology

Reward and benefit programmes

Towards a more digital bank

  • 100% digital onboarding for basic ECHEQ: digital experience in check

accounts and SMEs

issuing, endorsing and financing

Top app rating in iOS and Android

Foreign Trade services in digital

channels

Awards & recognitions

Top 5 in GPTW

Best Bank

Best Bank

for 12 years

2023

2022

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Loans grew 217% YoY driven by cards, CIB, SMEs and Corporates

Total customer loans (Constant € bn)1

3.9

2.6 2.0

1.2

1.5

Dec-23

Dec-22

YoY (%)

QoQ (%)

Individuals

2

1.4

0.5

165.5

44.0

o/w Cards & Consumer Credit

1.2

0.4

172.9

46.2

o/w Mortgages

0.1

0.1

115.1

29.8

CIB

1.1

0.3

244.7

55.8

Corporates & Institutions

0.5

0.2

208.2

31.6

SMEs

0.6

0.1

340.2

45.0

Other

0.1

0.0

264.4

85.1

Total customer loans

3.9

1.2

217.0

46.9

Dec-22

Mar-23

Jun-23

Sep-23

Dec-23

Group criteria.

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(1)

Excludes reverse repos. End period exchange rate as at Dec-23.

(2)

Includes Private Banking.

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