FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of July 2005
Commission File Number: 0-30852
GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.
Galicia Financial Group S.A.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
Tte. Gral. Juan D. Peron
456 (C1038AAJ) Buenos Aires,
Argentina
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports
under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F X Form 40-F
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Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this
Form, the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the
Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes No X
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If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in
connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- ________
FORM 6-K
Commission File No. 0-30852
Month Filed Event and Summary Exhibit No.
July 2005 Press release of the Registrant announcing 99.1
the forgiveness of debt issued by Registrant's
subsidiary Banco Galicia Uruguay S.A. and owed
to the Registrant.
Press release of Banco de Galicia y Buenos 99.2
Aires S.A. announcing the transfer of Boden
2012 bonds to Banco Galicia Uruguay S.A. for
use in settling the May 2005 exchange offer.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.
(Registrant)
Date: July 14, 2005 By: /s/ Antonio Garces
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Name: Antonio Garces
Title: Chief Executive Officer