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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 March, 2009
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 [ ]
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]
If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in
connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- ________
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FORM 6-K
Commission File No. 0-30852
Month Filed Event and Summary Exhibit No.
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March, 2009 Notice of Material Event, dated March 17, 2009, 99.1
regarding the approval by the Registrant's Board
of Directors of the issuance by Registrant of up
to a face value of U.S. $45,000,000 of negotiable
obligations.
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: March 18, 2009 By: /s/Antonio Garces
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Name: Antonio Garces
Title: Chief Executive Officer