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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 

 
FORM 6-K
 
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the month of May, 2003

Commission File Number 1-15250
 

 

BANCO BRADESCO S.A.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 

BANK BRADESCO
(Translation of Registrant's name into English)
 

Cidade de Deus, s/n, Vila Yara
06029-900 - Osasco - SP
Federative Republic of Brazil
(Address of principal executive office)
 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F. 

Form 20-F ___X___ Form 40-F _______

 Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form 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____

.


1. Analysis of Consolidated Results

Financial Market Indicators (%)

Index 2001          2002     2003  
  1st Qtr. 4th Qtr. 1stQtr. 4th Qtr. 1st Qtr.
CDI 3.56 4.37 4.20 4.98 5.68
IBOVESPA - Average (7.15) 28.12 (2.38) 30.69 0.04
USD - Commercial rate 10.55 (13.14) 0.14 (9.28) (5.10)
IPCA - IBGE 1.42 2.21 1.49 6.56 5.13
TJLP 2.22 2.41 2.41 2.41 2.63

 


Compulsory Deposit Rates (%)

Index 2001          2002     2003  
  1st Qtr. 4th Qtr. 1st Qtr. 4th Qtr. 1st Qtr.
Demand Deposits (1) 45  45  45  45  60 
Additional (2)
Time Deposits (3) 10  10  15  15 
Additional (2)
Savings Deposits (4) 15  15  15  20  20 
Additional (2) 10  10 

(1) Cash deposit - no remuneration
(2) Cash deposit - SELIC rate
(3) Deposit in Government Securities
(4) Cash deposit - Reference Rate (TR) + interest of 6.17% p.a.

 


Rates and Limits (%)

Index 2001          2002     2003  
  1st Qtr. 4th Qtr. 1st Qtr. 4th Qtr. 1st Qtr.
Income tax 25  25  25  25  25 
Social contribution
PIS 0.65 0.65 0.65 0.65 0.65
COFINS
Legal reserve on net income
Maximum fixed assets (*) 70  70  70  50  50 
Minimum capital - Basel (**) 11  11  11  11  11 

(*) On adjusted reference equity
(**) Reference equity may not be lower than 11% of weighted assets

Forward Looking Statements

This Report on Economic and Financial Analysis contains forward-looking statements relating to our business which are based on management’s current expectations, estimates and projections about future events and financial trends which could affect our business. Words such as: “believes”, “anticipates”, “plans”, “expects”, “intends”, “aims”, “evaluates”, “predicts”, “foresees”, “projects”, “guidelines”, “should” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties which are difficult to predict and which could be beyond our control. Furthermore, certain forward-looking statements are based on assumptions which future events may prove to be inaccurate. Therefore, actual results may differ materially from the plans, objectives, expectations, projections and intentions expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements.

Factors which could cause actual results to differ materially include, among others, changes in regional, national and international commercial and economic conditions; inflation rates, increases in customer default and any other delays in credit operations; increases in the allowance for loan loss; loss of funding capacity; loss of clientele or revenues; our capacity to sustain and improve performance; changes in interest rates which could, among others, have an adverse effect on our margins; competition in the banking sector, in financial services, credit card services, insurance, asset management and other related sectors; government regulations and fiscal matters; disputes or adverse legal proceedings or ruling; as well as credit risks and other loan and investment activity risks.

Accordingly, the reader should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. In any case, these forward-looking statements are valid only as of the date they are made. Except as required under applicable legislation, we assume no obligation whatsoever to update these statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or any other motive.




1 - Analysis of Consolidated Results

Profitability
Comparative Statement of Income
Analysis of the Statement of Income
Results by Activity
Increase in the Main Statement of Income Items compared to Prior Year
Increase in Financial Margin Items plus Exchange Adjustment compared to Prior
  Year
Analysis of the Adjusted Financial Margin and Average Rates
Provision for Loan Losses
Commissions and Fees
Administrative and Personnel Expenses
Human Resources
Operating Efficiency
Activity-Based Costing

2 - Consolidated Equity Analysis

Balance Sheet by Currency
Balance Sheet by Maturity
Comparative Balance Sheet
Equity Analysis
Securities
Consolidated Portfolio Composition by issuer
Credit Operations
Funding
Savings Accounts
Asset Management and Own Working Capital

3 - Consolidated Information for the Period and Operating Structure

Balance Sheet
Statement of Income for the Period
Results per Thousand Shares
Net Book Value and Market Value
Cash Generation
Change in Number of Shares
Performance Ratios
Historical Data
Other Ratios
Risk Management
Added Value
Customers
Customer Service Network
Banco Postal
Internet and Web-based Products
Bradesco Day and Night (BDN)
Telebanco
Cards
Corporate Banking
Private Banking
Capital Market
Foreign Exchange
Collection and Tax and Utility Collections
Stock, Custody and Controllership Services
Investments in Infrastructure, Information Technology and Telecommunications
BCN
Banco Finasa
Banco Mercantil de São Paulo
Bradesco S.A. CTVM
Bradesco Securities Inc.
Leasing
Bradesco Consórcios Ltda.
Insurance
Private Pension Plans
Savings Bonds
Risk Ratings
Ranking
Awards
Sociocultural Events
Corporate Organization Chart
Fundação Bradesco (The Bradesco Foundation)

Independent Auditors’ Report on Suplementary Information

4 - Consolidated Balance Sheets and Statement of Income - 1998 to 2003

5 - Financial Statements and Independent Auditors’ Report

Certain  figures  included  in this  document  have  been  subject  to  rounding
adjustments accordingly, figures shown as totals in certain tables may not be an
arithmetic aggregation of the figures which precide them.


1. Analysis of Consolidated Results

Profitability

The return on annualized stockholders' equity for the first quarter of 2003 (1Q03) was 18.5% and annualized return on Total Assets was 1.4%

Net Income for the period from January 1st to March 31, 2003 increased by 19.5%, as compared to the same period in 2002. Net income for 1Q03 was R$ 508 million, a decrease of 27.2% in comparison with the fourth quarter of 2002.

Comparative Statement of Income (In millions of reais)


  1st Qtr. 1st Qtr. Var.  4th Qtr. 1st Qtr. Var. 
  2002  2003  2002  2003 
INCOME FROM LENDING AND TRADING ACTIVITIES 4,474  7,004  56.5 2,888  7,004  142.5
Credit operations 2,436  2,954  21.3 1,520  2,954  94.3
Leasing operations 90  77  (14.4) 75  77  2.7
Securities (1) 1,578  3,513  122.6 797  3,513  340.8
Foreign exchange transactions 309  99  (68.0) 170  99  (41.8)
Compulsory deposits 61  361  491.8 326  361  10.7
EXPENSES 2,743  4,376  59.5 526  4,376  731.9
INTERESTS AND CHARGES ON:            
Deposits 1,777  3,424  92.7 778  3,424  340.1
Borrowings and onlendings 330  141  (57.3) (834) 141  (116.9)
Leasing operations
Allowance for loan losses 633  808  27.6 579  808  39.6
INCOME FROM FINANCIAL INTERMEDIATION 1,731  2,628  51.8 2,362  2,628  11.3
OTHER OPERATING INCOME (EXPENSES) (1,114) 1,488  33.6 (1,703) (1.488) (12.6)
Commissions and fees 861  998  15.9 991  998  0.7
Retained insurance premiums, private pension plans and            
  savings bonds 1,949  2,770  42.1 3,244  2,770  (14.6)
Variation in technical reserves for insurance, private            
  pension plans and savings bonds (255) (1,043) 309.0 (1,484) (1,043) (29.7)
Claims - Insurance operations (862) (1,019) 18.2 (937) (1,019) 8.8
Savings bond redemptions (182) (198) 8.8 (169) (198) 17.2
Insurance and pension plan selling expenses (160) (180) 12.5 (180) (180)
Expenses with pension plan benefits and redemptions (349) (390) 11.7 (509) (390) (23.4)
Personnel expenses (888) (1,053) 18.6 (1,047) (1,053) 0.6
Other administrative expenses (844) (1,101) 30.5 (1,111) (1,101) (0.9)
Tax expenses (204) (268) 31.4 (258) (268) 3.9
Equity in the earnings of subsidiary and associated                
  companies (5) (350.0) 33  (5) (115.2)
Other operating income 274  657  139.8 (71) 657  (1.025.4)
Other operating expenses (456) (656) 43.9 (205) (656) 220.0
OPERATING INCOME 617  1,140  84.8 659  1,140  73.0
NON-OPERATING INCOME (29) (682) 2,251,7 55  (682) (1.340.0)
INCOME BEFORE TAXES AND PROFIT SHARING 588  458  (22.1) 714  458  (35.9)
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAX AND SOCIAL
  CONTRIBUTION (166) 53  (131.9) 53  960.0
MINORITY INTEREST (3) (200.0) (21) (3) (85.7)
NET INCOME 425  508  19.5 698  508  (27.2)
RETURN ON ANNUALIZED STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (%) 18.3  18.5  28.3  18.5 

(1) Including derivative financial instruments for analysis purposes



Analysis of the Statement of Income (in millions of reais)

Income from Credit and Leasing Operations


QUARTER

1stQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION 4thQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION
2,526 3,031 20.0 1,595 3,031 90.0

This growth mainly reflects: (i) the increase in average interest rates for 1Q03; and (ii) the increase in the average volume of the credit portfolio for the period, as a result of acquisitions in 1H02, partially offset by negative exchange variation of 5.1% in 1Q03.

 

This growth mainly reflects: (i) the increase in average interest rates for 1Q03; partially offset by: (ii) negative exchange variation of 5.1% in 1Q03. This account should be analyzed in conjunction with “expense for borrowings and onlendings” and interest and charges on deposits.


Results of Securities and Financial Derivative Instrument Operations


QUARTER

1stQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION 4thQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION
1,578 3,513 122.6 797 3,513 340.8

The variation was mainly due to: (i) additional resources from increased funding in 1Q03, especially technical reserves; and (ii) increase in average interest rates in 1Q03.

 

The variation was mainly due to: (i) additional resources from increased funding in 1Q03, especially technical reserves; and (ii) increase in average interest rates in 1Q03. This account should be analyzed in conjunction with “expenses for borrowings and onlendings” and interest and charges on deposits.


Results of Foreign Exchange Transactions


QUARTER

1stQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION 4thQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION
309 99 (68.0) 170 99 (41.8)

This account should be analyzed net of foreign funding expenses used to finance import/export operations, as described in Note 14 to the financial statements. Net of these deductions, results would total R$59 in 1Q02 and R$72 in 1Q03.

 

This account should be analyzed net of foreign funding expenses used to finance import/export operations. Net of these deductions, results would be R$74 in 4Q02 and R$72 in 1Q03.


Results of Compulsory Deposits


QUARTER

1stQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION 4thQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION
61 361 491.8 326 361 10.7

This variation was mainly due to: (i) the increase in the TR reference rate used to remunerate savings account deposits, from 0.55% in 1Q02 to 1.28% in 1Q03; (ii) SELIC based remuneration of the additional compulsory deposit on demand, time and savings account deposits introduced in 3Q02; and (iii) the increase in the average volume of deposits.

 

This variation was mainly due to: (i) the increase in the TR reference rate used to remunerate savings account deposits, from 0.90% in 4Q02 to 1.28% in 1Q03; and (ii) the increase in the SELIC rate used to remunerate the additional compulsory deposit on demand, time and savings account deposits from 4.98% in 4Q02 to 5.68% in 1Q03.


Interest and Charges on Deposits


QUARTER

1stQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION 4thQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION
1,777 3,424 92.7 778 3,424 340.1

This growth mainly reflects: (i) the increase in average interest rates for 1Q03; and (ii) the increase in the average volume of funds obtained for the period, partially offset by: (iii) negative exchange variation of 5.1% in 1Q03, particularly impacting securities issued abroad.

 

This growth mainly reflects: (i) the increase in average interest rates for 1Q03; and (ii) the increase in the average volume of funds obtained for the period, affected mainly by new issuances of securities abroad in 1Q03, partially offset by: (iii) negative exchange variation of 5.1% in 1Q03. This account should be analyzed in conjunction with “income on credit and leasing operations” and “results of securities and derivative financial instrument operations”.


Expenses for Borrowings and Onlendings


QUARTER

1stQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION 4thQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION
330 141 (57.3) (834) 141 (116.9)

The variation was mainly due to: (i) negative exchange variation of 5.1% in 1Q03; (ii) increase in average interest rates for the period; and to a lesser extent; (iii) increase in the average volume of borrowings and onlendings.

 

The variation mainly reflects: (i) average interest rate increases in 1Q03; partially offset by: (ii) less decrease in negative exchange variation compared to 4Q02. This account should be analyzed in conjunction with “income on credit and leasing operations” and “results of securities and derivative financial instrument operations”.


Financial Margin


QUARTER

1stQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION 4thQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION
2,364 3,436 45.3 2,941 3,436 16.8

The increased margin mainly reflects: (i) average interest rate increases for the period, partially offset by: (ii) negative exchange variation in 1Q03, on permanent investments abroad. The annualized financial margin on total average assets increased from 8.8% in 1Q02 to 9.9% in 1Q03. Adjusting the additional provision for market risk fluctuation recorded/reversed for these periods, annualized financial margin would be 8.9% and 10.4%, respectively.

 

The oscillation in margin was mainly due to: (i) less decrease in exchange variation compared to 4Q02, relating to permanent investments abroad; and (ii) average interest rate increases for 1Q03. The annualized financial margin on total average assets increased from 8.6% in 4Q02 to 9.9% in 1Q03. Adjusting the additional provision for market risk fluctuation recorded/reversed for these periods, annualized financial margin would be 9.9% and 10.4%, respectively.


Expenses for Provision for Loan Losses


QUARTER

1stQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION 4thQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION
633 808 27.6 579 808 39.6

Excluding the additional provisions of R$11 and R$298, recorded in 1Q02 and 1Q03, respectively, the decrease of R$112 in this expense reflects the Bank’s selective credit granting policy and increased economic activity during the period.

 

Excluding the additional provisions of R$81 and R$298, recorded in 4Q02 and 1Q03, respectively, the slight increase of R$12 reflects typical first-quarter seasonal effects.


Income on Commissions and Fees


QUARTER

1stQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION 4thQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION
861 998 15.9 991 998 0.7

This growth reflects increased revenue from: (i) cards - R$ 55; (ii) checking accounts - R$ 39, mainly maintenance charges; (iii) credit operations - R$ 23, mainly from contracting and opening of credit; (iv) collection - R$ 11; offset by decreased revenue from managed funds - R$ 14.

 

Income on commissions and fees remained practically stable, with a slight increase in the card revenue component.


Income on Insurance Premiums, Private Pension Plans and Savings Bonds


QUARTER

1stQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION 4thQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION
1,949 2,770 42.1 3,244 2,770 (14.6)

This growth was mainly derived from (i) an increase in revenue from VGBL life insurance premiums introduced in March 2002; and (ii) an increase in premiums from the Auto and Health portfolios.

 

This decrease was generated by greater sales of supplementary pension plan products in 4Q02, following the introduction of rules which permit the deduction by participants of plan contributions for income tax calculation purposes.


Variation in Technical Reserves for Insurance, Pension Plans and Savings Bonds


QUARTER

1stQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION 4thQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION
(255) (1,043) 309.0 (1,484) (1,043) (29.7)

This variation was due to growth in technical reserves as a result of increased revenue from premiums, mainly VGBL.

 

This variation was generated by a decrease in technical reserves, following a lower sales volume of supplementary pension plan products in 1Q03, compared with 4Q02.


Insurance Claims


QUARTER

1stQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION 4thQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION
(862) (1,019) 18.2 (937) (1,019) (8.8)

This variation was mainly generated by: (i) a growth in the volume of insurance sales; and (ii) an increase in Life insurance premium redemptions.

 

This variation was due to: (i) the increase in claims payments; (ii) insurance premium redemptions in the Life line; and (iii) Auto line claims.


Savings Bond Redemptions


QUARTER

1stQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION 4thQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION
(182) (198) 8.8 (169) (198) 17.2

This growth is a direct reflection of the increase in the volume of single payment bonds falling due in 1Q03, which were redeemed.

 

This growth is a direct reflection of the increase in the volume of single payment bonds falling due in 1Q03, which were redeemed.


Insurance and Pension Plan Selling Expenses


QUARTER

1stQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION 4thQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION
(160) (180) 12.5 (180) (180) -

The increase in this expense was generated by: (i) increased Auto line sales and (ii) VGBL product introduction in March 2002.

 

Selling expenses remained practically stable for the quarter.


Expenses with Pension Plan Benefits and Redemptions


QUARTER

1stQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION 4thQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION
(349) (390) 11.7 (509) (390) (23.4)

The variation in this account was mainly due to the increase in the payment of pension plan redemptions as a result of specific PGBL plan features which permit withdrawals at any time.

 

In 1Q03, private pension plan redemption requests decreased as compared to 4Q02. Increases or decreases in this account are generated by specific PGBL plan features which permit withdrawals at any time.


Personnel Expenses


QUARTER

1stQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION 4thQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION
(888) (1,053) 18.6 (1,047) (1,053) (0.6)

This increase was mainly due to: (i) salary increases (7%), pursuant to trade-union agreements (September/02); (ii) the increase in the number of employees, subsequent to acquisitions in 1H02 - R$54; and (iii) increase in expenses for benefits and to a lesser extent, strengthening of provisions for labor claims - R$13.

 

Personnel expenses, despite the concentration of vacation pay, remained almost stable for the quarter, as a result of the increase in expenses for benefits and the strengthening of provisions for labor claims.


Other Administrative Expenses


QUARTER

1stQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION 4thQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION
(844) (1,101) 30.5 (1,111) (1,101) (0.9)

The increase in this expense reflects expansion in the customer service network, in particular: (i) third-party services - R$ 38; (ii) depreciation and amortization - R$ 38; (iii) communications - R$ 28; (iv) rents - R$ 29, mainly relating to branches which were auctioned from June 2002; (v) leasing - R$26; and (vi) the effects of acquisitions in 1H02.

 

Administrative expenses remained practically stable for the quarter with a slight reduction following the decrease in expenses for advertising and publicity in 1Q03.


Tax Expenses


QUARTER

1stQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION 4thQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION
(204) (268) 31.4 (258) (268) (3.9)

The growth rate mainly reflects increases in expenses for: (i) PIS/COFINS, consistent with taxable income growth for the period and (ii) CPMF (*).

 

The variation in 1Q03 mainly reflects the increase in expenses for CPMF.


(*)Provisional tax on movement or transmission of amounts, credits and rights of a financial nature

Equity in the Earnings of Subsidiary and Associated Companies


QUARTER

1stQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION 4thQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION
2 (5) (350.0) 33 (5) (115.2)

This variation reflects the results obtained in associated companies accounted for under the equity method as described in Note 16b to the financial statements.

 

This decrease mainly reflects the improved results obtained in 4Q02 compared to 1Q03 by IRB S.A. and BUS Holding S.A.


Other Operating Income


QUARTER

1stQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION 4thQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION
274 657 139.8 (71) 657 (1,025.4)

The increase for the period is mainly due to reversal of provision for exchange variation - R$166; and reversal of other operating provisions - R$ 222 in 1Q03.

 

The increase for the quarter is mainly due to: (i) reversal of provision for exchange variation - R$166 and reversal of other operating provisions - R$ 222 in 1Q03 and (ii) financial revenue - R$ 101 in 1Q03.


Other Operating Expenses


QUARTER

1stQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION 4thQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION
(456) (656) 43.9 (205) (656) 220.0

The variation is mainly due to: (i) other financial expenses - R$320 in 1Q03 compared to R$ 173 in 1Q02; and (ii) increase in expenses for amortization of goodwill - R$ 20.

 

The variation is mainly due to the reversal of the provision for exchange variation - R$ 444 in 4Q02.


Operating Income


QUARTER

1stQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION 4thQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION
617 1,140 84.8 659 1,140 73.0

The increase mainly reflects: (i) positive variation in financial margin; (ii) increase in income from commissions and fees; (iii) increase in other operating income, net of other operating expenses, offset by: (a) increase in expense for provision for loan losses, and (b) increase in personnel and administrative expenses.

 

The increase mainly reflects: (i) positive variation in financial margin; and (ii) increase in other operating income, net of other operating expenses, offset by increase in expense for additional provision for loan losses.


Non-operating Income


QUARTER

1stQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION 4thQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION
(29) (682) 2,251.7 55 (682) (1,340.0)

The variation for the period is mainly due to extraordinary amortization of goodwill of Banco Mercantil - R$681. N.B. Goodwill held by Boavista DTVM in Banco Mercantil S.A., following the merger approved on March 15, 2003 was amortized on an extraordinary basis pursuant to BACEN Circular 3017/2000.

 

The variation for the quarter mainly reflects: (i) profit determined from the auction of bank branches in 4Q02 - R$ 147; (ii) less expense with non-operating provisions, offset by amortization of goodwill of Banco Mercantil - R$681. N.B. Goodwill held by Boavista DTVM in Banco Mercantil S.A., following the merger approved on March 15, 2003 was amortized on an extraordinary basis pursuant to BACEN Circular 3017/2000.


Income Tax and Social Contribution


QUARTER

1stQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION 4thQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION
(166) 53 (131.9) 5 53 960.0

The variation in income tax and social contribution expense reflects tax charges on pre-tax income adjusted by permanent additions and exclusions, as described in Note 36 to the financial statements.

 

The variation in income tax and social contribution expense reflects tax charges on pre-tax income adjusted by permanent additions and exclusions.


Results by Activity (in millions of reais)


March/2003     

 Financial     Insurance     Other     Amount Total
  Local Foreign Local Foreign   Pension   Plan Saving Bond Activities   Eliminated   Consolidated
Income from
  financial
  intermediation 1,965 62 115 1 410 71 3 - 2,627
Other operating
  income
  (expenses) (1,668) (27) (98) 1 (312) (32) 17 - (2,119)
Commissions and fees 903 2 - - 35 - 115 (57) 998
Personnel expenses (909) (7) (73) - (20) (4) (40) - (1,053)
Other administrative (982) (14) (85) (1) (31) (15) (42) 69 (1,101)
  expenses
Other revenue (expenses) (680) (8) 60 2 (296) (13) (16) (12) (963)
Net income 297 35 17 2 98 39 20 - 508

Increase in the Main Statement of Income Items compared to Prior Year (in millions of reais)

Increase in Financial Margin Items plus Exchange Adjustment compared to Prior Year (in millions of reais)

Analysis of the Adjusted Financial Margin and Average Rates

Credit Operations x Income


  1st Qtr. 4th Qtr. 1st Qtr.
  2002  2002  2003 
Credit operations 38,135  44,407  42,489 
Leasing operations 1,642  1,661  1,511 
Advances on foreign exchange contracts 4,726  5,429  5,594 
1 - Total - Average balance 44,503  51,497  49,594 
2 - Income (credit, leasing and foreign exchange transactions) (*) 2,832  1,761  3,128 
3 - Average return annualized exponentially (2/1) 28.0% 14.4% 27.7%

(*) Includes Income from Credit Operations, Net Result of Leasing Operations and Results on Foreign Exchange Transactions.

Securities x Income on Security Transactions


  1st Qtr. 4th Qtr. 1st Qtr.
  2002  2002  2003 
Securities 39,110  37,297  35,717 
Interbank investments 4,241  16,926  22,442 
Subject to repurchase agreements (13,275) (11,621) (15,178)
Derivative financial instruments (108) (1,109) (458)
4 - Total - Average balance 29,968  41,492  42,523 
5 - Profit on security transactions (net of expenses
  for repurchase agreements) 1,031  79  2,498 
6 - Average rate annualized exponentially (5/4) 14.5% 0.8% 25.6%

Total Assets x Income from Financial Intermediation


  1st Qtr. 4th Qtr. 1st Qtr.
  2002  2002  2003 
7 - Total assets - Average balance 110,817  141,468  143,892 
8 - Income from financial intermediation 4,474  2,888  7,004 
9 - Average rate annualized exponentially (8/7) 17.2% 8.4% 20.9%

Funding x Expenses


  1st Qtr. 4th Qtr. 1st Qtr.
  2002  2002  2003 
Deposits 41,397  56,117  55,617 
Funds from acceptance and issuance of securities 4,433  4,488  4,050 
Interbank and interdepartmental accounts 704  1,665  1,884 
Subordinated Debt 1,240  2,854  3,356 
10 - Total funding - Average balance 47,774  65,124  64,907 
11 - Expenses (*) 1,170  (266) 2,048 
12 - Average rate annualized exponentially (11/10) 10.2% (1.6%) 13.2%

(*) Expenses = Funding expenses excluding repurchase agreements less compulsory deposits.

Borrowings and Onlendings (Local and Foreign) x Expenses


  1st Qtr. 4th Qtr. 1st Qtr.
  2002  2002  2003 
Borrowings 7,975  10,910  9,410 
Onlendings 6,051  6,986  6,924 
13 - Total Borrowings and Onlendings 14,026  17,896  16,334 
14 - Expenses 329  (834) 141 
15 - Average rate annualized exponentially (14/13) 9.7% (17.4%) 3.5%

Total Assets x Financial Margin


  1st Qtr. 4th Qtr. 1st Qtr.
  2002  2002  2003 
16 - Total assets - Average balance 110,817  141,468  143,892 
17 - Financial Margin (*) 2,364  2,941  3,436 
18 - Average rate annualized exponentially (17/16) 8.8% 8.6% 9.9%

(*) Income from financial intermediation excluding allowance for loan losses (PDD).

Financial Market Indicators

Analysis of the Adjusted Financial Margin and Average Rates

Bradesco’s consolidated financial margin (before PDD) totaled R$ 3,436 million for the first quarter, a 16.8% increase compared with R$ 2,941 million for 4Q02.

Despite economic improvements in Brazil, the world scenario remained unsettled, prompting Bradesco to adopt a more selective credit granting strategy.

During the first three months of the year, activity levels slowed in comparison to the fourth quarter of 2002 mainly as a result of the lower volume of payments for the period. Accordingly, the volume of credit operations directed to consumers and to the sales and service sectors dropped slightly.

Foreign trade activity remained competitive during the quarter, despite a downturn in the U.S dollar rate of 5.1% for the period. Export financing volumes, particularly advances on foreign exchange contracts, grew by some 5% as compared to the 2002 year-end balance. This increase is a direct reflection of Bradesco’s efforts to secure commercial credit lines for foreign onlendings and financings.

Exchange variation also impacted the balance of deposits and funding (when translated into reais) of the foreign Branches and associated companies, as did the negative result of exchange variation on foreign investments.

As a result of the issues mentioned in the preceding paragraphs, at the end of March 2003, the total credit portfolio balance presented a slight downturn of 2.3% in comparison to the 2002 year-end balance.

As regards funding, the average balance of deposits for 1Q03 remained stable in relation to the prior quarter, while presenting an increase of 34.4% in comparison to 1Q02.

Working to stabilize the international lines for financing Brazil’s foreign trade, Bradesco presented an increase in its foreign funding balance of 14.8% compared with December 2002, totaling R$ 13.6 billion (1) at the end of March 2003.

The average balance of the technical reserves for insurance, savings bonds and private pension plans totaled R$ 20.1 billion for 1Q03, a growth rate of 12.4% as compared to the prior quarter and 41.7% in comparison to 1Q02. We stress that these are mainly long-term funds providing improved investment conditions.

Bradesco securities, including interbank investments, net of committed operations and derivative financial instruments, totaled R$ 43.2 billion at the end of March 2003, an increase of 3.0% compared to December 2002 and of 38.9% in comparison with the balance at the end of March 2002.

(1) Includes foreign securities, borrowings and onlendings.

If, on the one hand, financial margin was depressed by the decrease in volume (credit operations), on the other, it gained from interest rate increases and improved deposits and funding. Overall performance improved, ie, the average annualized financial margin (2) totaled 9.9% for the quarter compared to 8.6% in 4Q02 and 8.8% in 1Q02.

Adjusting the additional provision for market risk fluctuation recorded/reversed for the periods, annualized financial margin would be 10.4% for the quarter compared with 9.9% in 4Q02 and 8.9% in 1Q02.

Expense for the provision for loan losses increased by 27.8% compared to the same period in 2002, however, net of the additional provision (recorded to cover specific and overall credit risks), this expense presents a downturn of 17.9%. Financial margin adjusted for this expense (with no additions) totaled 26.3% in 1Q02, and decreased to 14.9% in 1Q03, confirming the efficiency of Bradesco’s risk analysis and credit granting policy.

(2) Financial margin on total average assets

Allowance for Loan Losses

Movement of allowance for loan losses


In millions of reais

          2002            2003       % Variantion
  1st Qtr. 4th Qtr. 1st Qtr. 1st Qtr.03/ 1st Qtr.03/
           1st Qtr.02 4th Qtr.02
Credit portfolio 49,546  50,801  49,655  0.2 (2.3)
Opening balance 2,941  3,818  3,665  24.6 (4.0)
Amount recorded 633  579  808  27.6 39.6
Amount written off (424) (732) (571) 34.7 (22.0)
Balance derived from acquired institutions 330 
Closing Balance 3,480  3,665  3,902  12.1 6.5
Specific provision 2,113  1,943  1,944  (8.0) 0.1
Generic provision 1,124  1,217  1,156  2.8 (5.0)
Additional provision 243  505  802  230.0 58.8
Credit recoveries 88  136  112  27.3 (17.6)

Allowance for Loan Losses (PDD) on Credit and Leasing Operations


In millions of reais

December           March
  1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
 
Allowance for Loan Losses - PDD (A) 1,215 1,908 2,507 2,941 3,665 3,902
Credit Operations (B) 25,095 27,559 38,872 44,444 50,801 49,655
PDD on Credit Operations (A/B) 4.8% 6.9% 6.5% 6.6% 7.2% 7.9%

Ratio of coverage of PDD to abnormal credits (D to H)


In millions of reais

Year 2002
  2001 1st Qtr. 2nd Qtr. 3rd. Qtr. 4th Qtr. 1st Qtr.
            2003
(1) - Total Provisions 2,941 3,480 3,529 3,818 3,665 3,902
(2) - Abnormal Credits (D-H) 2,629 3,095 3,088 2,944 2,676 2,742
Coverage ratio (1/2) 111.9% 112.4% 114.3% 129.7% 137.0% 142.3%

Commissions and Fees


In millions of reais

  2001            2002 2003
  4th Qtr. 1st Qtr. 4th Qtr. 1st Qtr.
Checking account 214  206  237  245 
Collection 137  127  147  139 
Fund management 128  124  102  110 
Credit card 145  146  180  201 
Credit operations 85  87  113  110 
Interbank charges 59  56  67  63 
Collection of taxes 35  38  43  45 
Custody and brokerage services 13  10 
Other 58  67  93  77 
Total 874  861  991  998 

Administrative and Personnel Expenses


In millions of reais

  2001            2002 2003
  4th Qtr. 1st Qtr. 4th Qtr. 1st Qtr.
Third-party services 141  141  186  179 
Communications 120  118  150  146 
Depreciation and amortization 93  90  115  128 
Financial system services 75  74  86  84 
Leasing 57  42  69  68 
Transport 70  71  73  80 
Data processing 51  53  56  57 
Publicity and advertising 77  64  87  69 
Rents 41  39  61  68 
Maintenance and repairs 49  49  55  53 
Materials 34  32  39  40 
Water, Electricity and Gas 17  19  25  28 
Travel 14  12  16  16 
Other 57  40  93  85 
Administrative expenses 896  844  1,111 1,101
Remuneration 472  441  540  524 
Benefits 173  170  186  201 
Social charges 174  159  195  185 
Training 12  14  10 
Employee profit sharing 40  31  40  42 
Other 66  79  72  91 
Personnel expenses 937  888  1,047 1,053
Total 1,833 1,732 2,158 2,154

Human Resources

At March 31, 2003, Bradesco’s headcount, including its subsidiaries, totaled 74,172 employees. This increase compared with the headcount at December 2001 was a result of the acquisition of Banco BEA, Banco Mercantil de São Paulo, Scopus Tecnologia and Banco Cidade, whose activities were transferred to BCN, the creation of new call centers and the opening of new Bradesco Branches. The following table presents the evolution of Bradesco’s headcount.


Year

  1998  1999  2000  2001  2002  2003  
            1st Qtr. 
Banco Bradesco 47,233  47,521  49,177  51,633  53,732  53,731 
  Subsidiaries 7,501  7,301  6,575  6,943  8,729  9,228 
  Subtotal Bradesco 54,734  54,822  55,752  58,576  62,461  62,959 
Banco BCN 5,024  4,784  4,780  5,857  6,105  5,893 
  Subsidiaries 1,408  1,099  1,172  1,280  1,504  1,529 
  Subtotal BCN 6,432  5,883  5,952  7,137  7,609  7,422 
Banco Baneb 2,756  2,514 
  Subsidiaries 50 
  Subtotal Baneb 2,806  2,514 
Banco Boavista 1,564 
  Subsidiaries 22 
  Subtotal Boavista 1,586 
Banco Mercantil 3,970  3,759 
  Subsidiaries 353  32 
  Subtotal Mercantil 4,323  3,791 
Total 61,166  63,511  65,804  65,713  74,393  74,172 

Human Resources March/2003


BY AGE BY GENDER BY EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND BY YEARS OF SERVICE
WITH BRADESCO
BY MANAGERIAL POSITIONS
Younger than 30 47%         High School 34%     Less than 5 years 42%        
From 31 to 40 38%     Men 56%     University 65%     From 6 to 10 years 9%     Non-managerial 51%    
From 41 to 50 13%     Women 44%     Other 1%     From 11 to 20 years 39%     Managerial 49%    
Older than 50 2%             More than 20 years 10%        

Personnel Expenses

At March 31, 2003, Bradesco’s personnel expenses totaled R$ 1,053 million, including expenses for salaries, social charges, benefits, training, employee profit sharing and others.

Benefits offered by Bradesco to its employees include health insurance and dental care, as well as a supplementary retirement pension plan. At March 31, 2003, Bradesco’s accumulated expenditure for these benefits totaled R$ 201 million.

The following pie graph presents the percentage share of each item in relation to total Bradesco personnel expenditure:

Composition of Personnel Expenses in March 2003

Personnel Expenses by Types of Company in March 2003

Training

Bradesco’s staff training activities are tuned to its organizational strategies, to the ongoing improvement of its customer service quality and to its capacity to produce results.

Accordingly, the Training Program uses tailor-made methodologies, offering in-class or self-training courses to all its staff, designed to meet both their professional and personal development needs.

The most innovative of these training methodologies, permitting the rapid inclusion of a considerable number of employees, is the ‘TreiNet’, online training program which was used in the first quarter of 2003 by 48,509 participants for courses in Integration and Basic Banking, Financial Mathematics, Business Accounting and Balance Sheet Analysis, Financial Market and Investments, Loans and Financing, Business Support Platforms, Convenience Services, Internal Control Systems, Savings Bonds, Vida e Previdência pension plans and Cashier Training.

Through the important partnerships entered into with Consulting Firms, Universities and Business Schools, such as USP, FGV and IBMEC, the Bank qualifies its professional staff to operate in the Organization’s diverse specialist segments, such as Bradesco Empresas (Middle Market), Corporate and Private Banking and Bradesco Consortiums.

Particular emphasis should also be given to the specialization courses offered at post-graduate level. Three groups have been formed for courses such as: Business Process Management, Foreign Trade and International Operations and Banking Business, given at the following institutions FIA, FIPE and FGV.

Bradesco’s compliance culture was also strengthened through distance learning courses, via manuals and TreiNet programs available to all the Organization’s employees.

During the period from January to March 2003, 343 courses were given, in 2,992 groups, with 101,053 participations and a total of 1,701,959 hours spent in training, as well as investments to the order of R$ 10.0 million.

Increase in Employee Training Participation

Total Amount Invested in Training

Operating Efficiency


In millions of reais
Year

  1998  1999  2000  2001  2002  March 
            2003 (*)
Personnel expenses 2,642  2,784  3,221  3,549  4,076  4,241 
(-) Employee profit sharing 87  104  112  160  140  151 
(+) Other administrative expenses 2,159  2,567  2,978  3,436  4,028  4,285 
(=) Total (1) 4,714  5,247  6,087  6,825  7,964  8,375 
Financial margin = Gross income from             
  financial intermediation (-) PDD 6,087  7,494  7,839  10,109  11,472  12,544 
Commissions and fees 1,775  2,100  3,043  3,473  3,712  3,849 
Income from retained insurance premiums,             
  private pension plans and savings bonds 5,015  5,975  6,920  8,959  10,135  10,956 
Variation in technical reserves for                  
  insurance, private pension plans                  
  and savings bonds (1,392) (2,342) (3,001) (3,492) (2,785) (3,573)
Claims - insurance operations and savings                  
  bond redemptions (2,631) (2,844) (2,866) (3,996) (4,336) (4,509)
Insurance and pension plan selling expenses (518) (635) (645) (689) (667) (687)
Expenses with pension plan benefits and                  
  redemptions (423) (558) (913) (1,370) (1,689) (1,730)
Equity in the earnings of subsidiary and                  
  associated companies 157  127  156  71  65  58 
Other operating expenses (813) (1,296) (1,376) (1,831) (3,148) (3,348)
Other operating income 560  1,070  903  1,326  1,321  1,704 
Adjustment of provision for exchange                  
  variation 504  338 
Total (2) 7,817  9,092  10,060  12,560  14,584  15,602 
Efficiency ratio (%) = (1/ 2) 60.3  57.7  60.5  54.3  54.6  53.7 

Despite acquisitions during the year, the efficiency ratio remained stable, adjusting the additional provision for market risk fluctuation on permanent investments abroad based on a US dollar rate of R$ 3.00.

Operating Efficiency (%)

(*) For comparison purposes, March 2003 amounts are accumulated over the prior 12 month period.

Activity-Based Costing

As part of the Organization’s ongoing pursuit to optimize its results and performance, Bradesco commenced a process in 2000 designed to introduce a cost control culture through the implementation of Activity-Based Costing (ABC) methodology which provided, among others, support for studies relating to the formation and negotiation of banking charges, costing information for performance and decision-making support management and for customer profitability purposes, and for the formation of a database for analyses regarding the unification and rationalization of the Bank’s different units.

The Organization is currently implementing ABM (Activity-Based Management) methodology which will rapidly lead to cost prevention practices and a pro-active approach as regards the identification of opportunities. Thus, at the same time as we improve our processes, we are also able to seamlessly integrate operating performance with strategic objectives, in the pursuit to create and/or sustain competitive advantages and value for both our customers and stockholders.

Accordingly, the future mission of the activity-based management model is to provide ongoing support for planning and controlling the Bank’s business processes and to promote the permanent improvement of operating and tactical issues and to provide a firm basis for their strategic gearing.

2 - Consolidated Equity Analysis

Balance Sheet by Currency - (in millions of reais)


        Currency
  Balance Sheet Local  Foreign (1) 
ASSETS
Current assets and long-term receivables 140,132  115,489  24,643 
Funds available 3,718  1,448  2,270 
Interbank investments 23,411  20,484  2,927 
Securities and derivative financial instruments 34,430  30,933  3,497 
Interbank and interdepartmental accounts 15,059  15,048  11 
Credit and leasing operations 39,582  32,446  7,136 
Other assets 23,932  15,130  8,802 
Permanent assets 4,868  4,852  16 
  Investments 483  483 
  Property and equipment in use and leased assets 2,538  2,524  14 
  Deferred charges 1,847  1,845 
Total 145,000  120,341  24,659 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current and long-term liabilities 114,648  89,444  25,204 
Deposits 54,871  50,885  3,986 
Deposits received under security repurchase agreements 14,342  14,159  183 
Funds from acceptance and issuance of securities 4,963  598  4,365 
Interbank and interdepartmental accounts 1,823  1,052  771 
Borrowings and onlendings 16,229  5,719  10,510 
Derivative financial instruments 340  339 
Other liabilities:
Subordinated debt 3,391  2,413  978 
Other 18,689  14,279  4,410 
Technical reserves for insurance, savings bonds and
private pension plans 18,505  18,505 
Deferred income 26  26 
Minority interest in subsidiaries 113  113 
Stockholders' equity 11,708  11,708 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity 145,000  119,796  25,204 
Net position of assets and liabilities       (545)
Net position of derivatives (2)       3,298 
Other memorandum accounts, net (3)       582 
Net exchange position (asset) (4)       2,171 

(1)Amounts expressed and/or indexed mainly in USD.
(2)Excluding derivative operations maturing in D +1, to be settled in currency at March 31, 2003 price levels.
(3)Leasing commitments and others controlled in memorandum accounts.
(4)Excluding investments in foreign branches and subsidiaries (Note 16a), the net exchange position would be negative in the amount of R$ 821 million (liability).

Balance Sheet by Maturity - (in millions of reais)


At March 31, 2003
  From From 31 From 181 More than    
  1 to 30 days to 180 days to 360 days 360 days Indeterminate TOTAL
ASSETS            
  CURRENT ASSETS AND LOG TERM
  RECEIVABLES 93,821  15,750  8,788  21,773  140,132 
Funds available 3,718  3,718 
Interbank investments 22,459  452  344  156  23,411 
Securities and derivative financial instruments 26,198  1,478  1,055  5,700  34,431 
Interbank and interdepartmental accounts 14,741  307  15,059 
Credit and leasing operations Other receivables and other assets 9,006  12,967  6,147  11,461  39,581 
Permanent Assets 17,699  848  1,236  4,149  23,932 
Investments 48  239  287  3,185  1,109  4,868 
Property and equipment in use and leased 483  483 
Assets 21  102  123  1,667  626  2,539 
Deferred charges 27  137  164  1,518  1,846 
Total 93,869  15,989  9,075  24,958  1,109  145,000 
 
LIABILITIES
Current and long-term liabilities 67,250  11,580  9,052  26,765  114,647 
Deposits 34,635  3,149  3,410  13,677  54,871 
Deposits received under security repurchase
  agreements 13,863  12  465  14,342 
Funds from the acceptance and issuance of
  securities 188  2,127  2,261  386  4,962 
Interbank and interdepartmental accounts 1,823  1,823 
Borrowings and onlendings 4,208  4,270  2,234  5,517  16,229 
Derivative financial instruments 24  127  67  122  340 
Other liabilities:
- Subordinated debt 35  33  3,323  3,391 
- Other 12,474  1,872  1,068  3.275  18.689 
Technical reserves for insurance, private
  pension plans and savings bonds 18,505  18,505 
Deferred income 26  27 
Minority interest in subsidiaries 113  113 
Stockholders' equity 11,708  11,708 
Total 67,276  11,581  9,052  45,270  11,821  145,000 
Accumulated net assets 26,593  31,001  31,024  10,712 

Comparative Balance Sheet (in millions of reais)


  March  March  % December  March  %
  2002  2003  Variation 2002  2003  Variation
ASSETS
Current assets and long-term receivables 113,330  140,132  23.6 137,302  140,132  2.1
Funds available 1,938  3,718  91.8 2,786  3,718  33.5
Short-term interbank investments 5,444  23,411  330.0 21,473  23,411  9.0
Securities and derivative financial instruments 38,953  34,430  (11.6) 37,004  34,430  (7.0)
Interbank and interdepartmental accounts 6,145  15,059  145.1 13,135  15,059  14.6
Restricted deposits:
Brazilian Central Bank 4,984  13,620  173.3 12,520  13,620  8.8
Other 1,161  1,439  23.9 615  1,439  134.0
Credit and leasing operations 40,129  39,582  (1.4) 41,136  39,582  (3.8)
Credit and leasing operations 43,416  43,322  (0.2) 44,678  43,322  (3.0)
Allowance for loan and leasing losses (3,287) (3,740) 13.8 (3,542) (3,740) 5.6
Other receivables and assets 20,721  23,932  15.5 21,768  23,932  9.9
Foreign exchange portfolio 9,521  12,127  27.4 10,026  12,127  21.0
Other receivables and assets 11,393  11,967  5.0 11,864  11,967  0.9
Allowance for losses (193) (162) (16.1) (122) (162) 31.8
Permanent assets 5,894  4,868  (17.4) 5,483  4,868  (11.2)
- Investments 906  483  (46.7) 513  483  (5.8)
- Property and equipment in use and leased assets 2,689  2,538  (5.6) 2,558  2,538  (0.8)
Deferred charges 2,299  1,847  (19.7) 2,412  1,847  (23.4)
   Deferred charges 435  561  29.0 469  561  19.6
Goodwill on acquisition of subsidiaries, net of amortization 1,864  1,286  (31.0) 1,943  1,286  (33.8)
T O T A L 119,224  145,000  21.6 142,785  145,000  1.6
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY            
Current and long-term liabilities 96,474  114,648  18.8 114,860  114,648  (0.2)
Deposits 45,934  54,871  19.5 56,363  54,871  (2.6)
Demand deposits 8,126  10,964  34.9 13,370  10,964  (18.0)
Savings deposits 18,337  20,236  10.4 20,731  20,236  (2.4)
Interbank deposits 86  40  (53.5) 24  40  66.7
Time deposits 19,385  23,631  21.9 22,238  23,631  6.3
Deposits received under security repurchase agreements 13,216  14,342  8.5 16,013  14,342  (10.4)
Funds from acceptance and issuance of securities 4,842  4,963  2.5 3,137  4,963  58.2
Securities issued abroad 3,800  4,365  14.9 2,650  4,365  64.7
Other resources 1,042  598  (42.6) 487  598  22.8
Interbank and interdepartmental accounts 673  1,823  170.9 1,944  1,823  (6.2)
Borrowings and onlendings 14,715  16,229  10.3 16,438  16,229  (1.3)
Borrowings 8,676  9,429  8.7 9,391  9,429  0.4
Onlendings 6,039  6,800  12.6 7,047  6,800  (3.5)
Derivative financial instruments 105  340  223.8 577  340  (41.1)
Other liabilities 16,989  22,080  30.0 20,388  22,080  8.3
Foreign exchange portfolio 4,215  6,558  55.6 5,002  6,558  31.1
Taxes and social security contributions, social 3,703  4,200  13.4 5,042  4,200  (16.7)
and statutory payables
Technical reserves for insurance, private pension plans and savings bonds 2,056  2,545  23.8 2,363  2,545  7.7
Subordinated debt 1,509  3,391  124.7 3,322  3,391  2.1
Sundry 5,506  5,386  (2.2) 4,659  5,386  15.6
Technical reserves for insurance, private pension plans and savings bonds 12,468  18,505  48.4 16,792  18,505  10.2
Deferred income 26  188.9 16  26  62.5
Minority interest in subsidiaries 347  113  (67.4) 271  113  (58.3)
Stockholders’ equity 9,926  11,708  18.0 10,846  11,708  7.9
Total 119,224  145,000  21.6 142,785  145,000  1.6

Equity Analysis (in millions of reais)

Funds Available


QUARTER

1stQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION 4thQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION
1,938 3,718 91.8 2,786 3,718 33.5

The variation for the period is mainly derived from the increase in the volume of foreign currency cash funds.

 

The variation for the quarter is mainly derived from the increase in the volume of foreign currency cash funds.


Interbank Investments


QUARTER

1stQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION 4thQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION
5,444 23,411 330.0 21,473 23,411 9.0

The variation in the balance of this account reflects: (i) migration of resources from securities; and (ii) increase in deposits received under security repurchase agreements, principally in the third-party portfolio, which grew from R$ 2,529 in 1Q02 to R$ 12,975 in 1Q03.

 

The variation is derived mainly from: (i) migration of resources from securities; and (ii) the increase in deposits received under security repurchase agreements, principally in the third-party portfolio.


Securities and Derivative Financial Instruments


QUARTER

1stQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION 4thQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION
38,953 34,430 (11.6) 37,004 34,430 (7.0)

The variation in this account balance reflects the migration of funds to interbank investments. This variation was mitigated by: (i) additional funds derived from the increase in funding, particularly technical reserves; and (ii) impact of exchange variation in 1Q03. The implementation of the new mark-to-market methodology pursuant to Brazilian Central Bank (BACEN) Circulars 3068 and 3082 had no significant impact on this portfolio balance.

 

In 1Q03, the variation in the securities portfolio was mainly generated by migration of additional funds to interbank investments: (a) negative exchange variation of 5.10%; and (b) the variation was mitigated by additional funds derived from increased funding, particularly technical reserves.


Interbank and Interdepartmental Accounts


QUARTER

1stQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION 4thQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION
6,145 15,059 145.1 13,135 15,059 14.6

The variation mainly reflects the increase in compulsory Brazilian Central Bank deposits as a result of: (i) the increase in the compulsory deposit rate by 5% on savings account deposits and by 15% for demand deposits; (ii) creation of an additional compulsory rate of 8% on demand and time deposits and of 10% on savings account deposits; and (iii) the increase in the average volume of deposits for the period.

 

The variation mainly reflects the increase in compulsory Brazilian Central Bank deposits arising from the 15% increase in the compulsory deposit rate for demand deposits.


Credit and Leasing Operations


QUARTER

1stQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION 4thQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION
49,546 49,655 0.2 50,801 49,655 (2.3)

The variation in the credit portfolio for the period is mainly due to positive exchange variation of 44.31% for the period from March 31, 2002 to March 31, 2003, affecting dollar-denominated credit operations, offset by: (a) contract settlements; and (b) less credit demand for the period
NB: Includes advances on foreign exchange contracts, other receivables and does not consider the allowance for loan losses, as described in Note 13 to the financial statements.

 

The variation in the credit portfolio for the quarter was mainly due to negative exchange variation of 5.10%, affecting dollar-denominated credit operations.
NB: Includes advances on foreign exchange contracts, other receivables and does not consider the allowance for loan losses, as described in Note 13 to the financial statements.


Allowance for Loan Losses (PDD)


QUARTER

1stQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION 4thQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION
3,480 3,902 12.1 3,665 3,902 6.5

The nominal increase in PDD for the period was 12.1%, however, if we disregard the additional provisions of R$243 recorded in 1Q02 and of R$803 recorded in 1Q03, the allowance would present a decrease of 4.3%. Total PDD on credit operations increased from 7% to 7.9% for the period. The total allowance on the abnormal course credit portfolio, rated from D to H, increased from 112.4% in 1Q02 to 142.3% in 1Q03.

 

The nominal increase in PDD for the quarter was 6.5%, however, if we disregard the additional provisions of R$505 recorded in 4Q02 and of R$803 recorded in 1Q03, the allowance would present a decrease of 1.9%. Total PDD on credit operations increased from 7.2% to 7.9% for the quarter. The total allowance on the abnormal course credit portfolio, rated from D to H, increased from 137.0% in 4Q02 to 142.3% in 1Q03.


Other Receivables and Assets


QUARTER

1stQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION 4thQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION
20,366 23,494 15.4 21,250 23,494 10.6

The increase is mainly derived from: (i) growth in the average volume of the foreign exchange portfolio; and (ii) exchange variance increases for the period.
NB: This total is net of R$ 355 in 1Q02 and of R$ 438 in 1Q03, allocated to the Credit and Leasing Operations and allowance for doubtful accounts.

 

The variation is mainly derived from growth in the average volume of the foreign exchange portfolio.
NB: This total is net of R$ 518 (net of corresponding PDD) in 4Q02 and of R$ 438 in 1Q03, allocated to the Credit and Leasing Operations and allowance for doubtful accounts.


Permanent Assets


QUARTER

1stQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION 4thQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION
5,894 4,868 (17.4) 5,483 4,868 (11.2)

The decrease for the period was mainly generated by (i) transfer of permanent investments to current assets; (ii) sale of branches by auction; and (iii) amortization of goodwill in subsidiary companies.

 

The decrease for the quarter was mainly generated by amortization of goodwill in subsidiary companies, particularly goodwill on the acquisition of Banco Mercantil de São Paulo S.A.
NB: Goodwill held by Boavista DTVM in Banco Mercantil S.A., following the merger approved on March 15, 2003 was amortized on an extraordinary basis pursuant to BACEN Circular 3017/2000.


Deposits


QUARTER

1stQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION 4thQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION
45,934 54,871 19.5 56,363 54,871 (2.6)

The increase in this account balance for the period reflects: (i) the increase in the number of customers; and (ii) the migration of resources from managed funds.

 

The variation was generated mainly by migration of resources from deposits to managed funds.


Deposits Received Under Security Repurchase Agreements


QUARTER

1stQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION 4thQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION
13,216 14,342 8.5 16,013 14,342 (10.4)

The increase in this account balance was due to the intensification of this type of funding.

 

The fall in the volume of this account balance for the quarter was due to the migration of resources to other funding sources.


Funds from Acceptance and Issuance of Securities


QUARTER

1stQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION 4thQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION
4,842 4,963 2.5 3,137 4,963 58.2

The slight growth is derived mainly from the redemption of securities issued abroad and which fell due in 2002, offset by: (i) exchange variance for the period; and (ii) new securities issued abroad in 1Q03.

 

The increase is mainly derived from new issues of foreign securities, as a result of growing economy in 1Q03.


Interbank and Interdepartmental Accounts


QUARTER

1stQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION 4thQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION
673 1,823 170.9 1,944 1,823 (6.2)

This growth is mainly derived from the increase in the volume of collections and money orders, following the increase in the number of customers and in the customer service network.

 

The variation reflects the greater volume of collections and money orders in 4Q02, as a result of increased economic activity in the quarter.


Borrowings and Onlendings


QUARTER

1stQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION 4thQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION
14,715 16,229 10.3 16,438 16,229 (1.3)

This growth mainly reflects the increase in the volume of local onlendings and foreign borrowings, affected in part by exchange variance for the period on dollar-indexed transactions.

 

The slight variation is mainly due to negative exchange variance of 5.10% for the quarter, affecting principally foreign borrowings and local onlendings, in dollar-indexed transactions.


Other Liabilities and Derivative Financial Instruments


QUARTER

1stQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION 4thQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION
20,593 25,608 24.4 24,083 25,608 6.3

Growth for the period mainly reflects: (i) the increase in the average volume of the foreign exchange portfolio, as a result of the increase in our market share; (ii) issuance of subordinated debt, both in local and foreign currency and; (iii) increase in exchange variation. NB: Excluding advances on foreign exchange contracts of R$ 5,555 and R$ 5,733, allocated to credit operations and technical reserves of R$ 2,056 and R$ 2,545 in 2002 and 2003, respectively.

 

This oscillation mainly reflects the increase in the average volume of the foreign exchange portfolio. NB: Excluding advances on foreign exchange contracts of R$ 5,481 and R$ 5,733, allocated to credit operations and technical reserves of R$ 2,363 and R$ 2,545 in 4Q02 and 1Q03, respectively.


Technical Reserves for Insurance, Private Pension Plans and Savings Bonds


QUARTER

1stQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION 4thQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION
14,524 21,050 44.9 19,155 21,050 9.9

This variation was derived principally from an ongoing strengthening of reserves arising from the increased sales of private pension plans, insurance policies and, in particular, VGBL. NB: Includes technical reserves of R$ 2,056 and R$ 2,545 in 1Q02 and 1Q03, respectively, classified in other liabilities.

 

This variation mainly reflects an ongoing strengthening of reserves arising from the increased sales of private pension plans and insurance policies, in particular, VGBL. NB: Includes technical reserves of R$ 2,363 and R$ 2,545 in 4Q02 and 1Q03, respectively, classified in other liabilities.


Minority Interest in Subsidiaries


QUARTER

1stQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION 4thQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION
347 113 (67.4) 271 113 (58.3)

This decrease was due to: (i) incorporation of all of the minority stockholders of Banco Mercantil de São Paulo S.A.; and (ii) the withdrawal of the minority stockholders of Prudential Bradesco Seguros.

 

This decrease followed the incorporation of all of the minority stockholders of Banco Mercantil de São Paulo S.A.


Stockholders’ Equity


QUARTER

1stQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION 4thQtr/2002 1stQtr/2003 % VARIATION
9,926 11,708 18.0 10,846 11,708 7.9

The variation reflects: (i) the capital increase of R$ 660; (ii) appropriation of net income for the period - R$ 2,104; (iii) share premium - R$ 7; (iv) mark-to-market adjustments of securities and derivatives - R$ 99; offset by: (a) acquisition of treasury stock - R$ 86; and (b) J.C.P. (interest attributed to own capital), paid and accrued - R$ 1,002

 

The variation reflects: (i) the capital increase through subscription and incorporation of the minority stockholders of Banco Mercantil - R$ 660; (ii) appropriation of net income for the quarter of R$ 508; (iii) share premium - R$ 7; offset by: (a) reduction of the reserve for mark-to-market adjustments of securities and derivatives - R$ 23; and (b) J.C.P. (interest attributed to own capital), paid and accrued - R$ 290.


Securities (in millions of reais)


Summary of the Classification of Securities at March 31, 2003

  Financial Insurance/ Savings bonds Private Pension Plan Other Activities Total %
Trading securities 7,973  2,026  13,349  59  23,407  68.0
Securities available for sale 1,177  1,633  2,672  100  5,582  16.2
Securities held to maturity 2,531  2,629  5,160  15.0
Derivative financial instruments 257  24  281  0.8
Total in 2003 11,938  3,659  18,650  183  34,430  100.0

Composition by Maturity


  March - 2003
  Up to 30 days From 31 to 180 days From 181 to 360 days More than 360 days Market/ Book Value Cost Value Unrealized gain (loss)
TRADING SECURITIES 601  4,542  2,821  15,443  23,407  23,417  (10)
Financial Treasury Notes 95  4,373  2,751  11,805  19,024  18,996  29 
National Treasury Bonds 90  97  97 
Federal Treasury Notes 14  1,436  1,451  1,450 
Debentures 899  906  905 
Certificates of Bank Deposit 745  762  763  (1)
Shares 293  293  294  (1)
Securitization Notes 175  175  175 
Brazilian Foreign Debt Notes 35  15  212  263  263 
Foreign Securities 40  77  39  60  216  218  (2)
Other 36  69  11  104  220  257  (37)
SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE 1,965  609  148  2,861  5,583  5,607  (24)
Shares 1,778  1,778  1,720  58 
Federal Treasury Notes 1,651  1,651  1,654  (3)
Financial Treasury Notes 505  86  384  979  1.015  (36)
Debentures 33  20  641  696  728  (32)
Certificates of Bank Deposit 35  60  30  76  201  201 
Promissory Notes 113  113  113 
Other 33  11  12  109  165  176  (11)
SECURITIES HELD TO MATURITY 13  30  912  4,204  5,159  5,159 
Federal Treasury Notes 2,844  2,848  2,848 
Brazilian Foreign Debt Notes 23  1,236  1,268  1,268 
Central Bank Notes 912  124  1,043  1,043 
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS 62  73  45  101  281  270  11 
Derivative Financial Instruments 62  73  45  101  281  270  11 
Total 2,641  5,254  3,926  22,609  34,430  34,453  (23)

Consolidated portfolio composition by issuer


March - 2003
Securities Up to 30 days From 31 to 180 days From 181 to 360 days More than 360 days Market/ Book Value Restated Cost Unrealized Gain (loss) Unrealized Gain (loss), net of tax
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES 271  4,954  3,768  19,822  28,815  28,862  (47) (31)
Financial Treasury Notes 99  4,878  2,837  12,189  20,003  20,010  (7) (5)
Federal Treasury Notes 14  5,931  5,950  5,952  (2) (1)
Brazilian Foreign Debt Notes 43  24  15  1,448  1,530  1,530 
Central Bank Notes 11  914  163  1,088  1,088 
National Treasury Bonds 90  97  97 
Other 34  27  84  147  185  (38) (25)
CORPORATE BONDS 2,370  300  158  2,787  5,615  5,591  24  16 
Shares 2,072  2,072  2,013  59  39 
Debentures 33  20  1,539  1,600  1,634  (34) (22)
Certificates of Bank Deposit 40  68  34  821  963  964  (1) (1)
Derivative financial
instruments 62  73  45  101  281  270  11 
Securitization Notes 219  221  221 
Foreign Securities 50  39  60  155  157  (2) (1)
Promissory Notes 114  65  179  178 
Other 68  11  18  47  144  154  (10) (7)
Total 2,641  5,254  3,926  22,609  34,430  34,453  (23) (15)

Credit Operations (in millions of reais)

We present below the composition of the credit portfolio by type of operation and economic activity sector.


  In millions of reais
  2001 2002 2003
  December March December March
Discount of trade receivables and other loans 20,745  22,676  23,571  23,119 
Financings 14,139  16,027  15,573  14,862 
Rural and agribusiness loans 3,005  2,948  3,954  3,899 
Leasing operations 1,720  1,792  1,581  1,442 
Advances on foreign exchange contracts
contracts (2) 4,406  5,439  5,455  5,733 
Advances in foreign currency granted 116  26 
Total credit operations 44,015  48,998  50,160  49,055 
Other receivables 429  548  641  600 
Total for the period 44,444  49,546  50,801  49,655 
Sureties and guarantees recorded in memorandum
accounts 3,068  3,037  4,326  4,308 

Credit Portfolio by Activity Sector (in millions of reais)


  2002 2003
  December % March %
Public Sector 255  0.5 245  0.5
Private Sector 50,546  99.5 49,410  99.5
Manufacturing 15,730  31.0 15,755  31.7
Commerce 8,198  16.1 7,914  16.0
Financial intermediation 731  1.4 758  1.5
Services 11,274  22.2 10,731  21.6
Agriculture, Livestock Raising, Fishing, Forest
Development and Management 994  2.0 830  1.7
Consumers 13,619  26.8 13,422  27.0
TOTAL 50,801  100.0 49,655  100.0

At the end of March 2003, some 99.5% of the credit portfolio was directed to the private sector, with no significant movement compared to the prior quarter. By economic activity sector, manufacturing maintained the majority of credit volume, with a 31.7% share of total operations, particularly, food and beverages, steel, metal products and mechanics. Credits directed to the service sector, including financial intermediaries, comprised 23.1%, whereas commerce and farming/livestock activities recorded a 16.0% and 1.7% portfolio share, respectively. Loans to consumers comprised 27% of the portfolio.

Portfolio Performance

The balance of credit operations was down slightly for the first quarter, reflecting not only the weak seasonal performance, but also the impact of exchange rate decreases.

Accordingly, maintaining the trend evidenced in the prior quarter, on the one hand, financial institutions continued to adopt a selective credit granting approach and on the other, the production sector adopted a cautious approach as regards increasing indebtedness. In the corporate area, except for exports, foreign onlending settlement activity continued, together with exchange rate appreciation.

As a result, on a consolidated basis, credit operations totaled R$ 49.6 billion, at March 31, a decrease of 2.3% for the quarter. In relation to the prior twelve months, reflecting the low level of economic activity which prevailed during the period and the integration process of the banks acquired, the balance of credit operations remained practically stable.

Composition of the Credit Portfolio by risk levels

Analyzing the distribution of the Bradesco portfolio by risk level, the quality of the credit assets for the first quarter remained stable as compared to 4Q02. The operations concentrated between levels AA and C, classified by BACEN as normal course operations, totaled 90.8% of the accumulated balance. 2.8% of operations were classified at risk administration level D and will remain so until this risk is reduced or guarantees with greater liquidity are obtained. Only 6.4% were considered to be abnormal course operations, subject to partial loss after the application of customary recovery procedures. The maintenance of these rates reflects the Bank’s permanent use of credit assessment and monitoring instruments.


Consolidated (in millions of reais)

In millions of reais
      At March 31,
Minimum requirement
   
  Porfolio Accumulated Specified(2) Generic(3) Total Additional Existing
Risk Level Balance Percentage(1) Past Due Falling Due     Allowance(4) Allowance
AA 14,446   29.1
A 17,568   64.5 88  88  42  130 
B 3,842   72.2 34  39  10  49 
C 9,206   90.8 18  251  276  276  552 
D 1,370   93.6 19  29  89  137  235  372 
E 372   94.3 35  40  36  111  60  171 
F 572   95.4 87  71  128  286  100  386 
G 387   96.2 81  72  117  270  80  350 
H 1,892   100.0 868  611  413  1,892  1,892 
Total at March 31, 2003 49,655   - 1,098  845  1,156  3,099  803  3,902 
Total at December 31, 2002 50,801   - 1,149  794  1,217  3,160  505  3,665 

(1) On total portfolio.
(2) For operations with installments overdue by more than 14 days.
(3) Recorded based on the customer/transaction classification.
(4)The additional provision is recorded based on management's experience and expected collection of the credit portfolio to determine the total allowance deemed sufficient to cover specific and general portfolio risks, as well as the provision calculated based on risk level ratings and the corresponding minimum provision requirements established by CMN Resolution 2682. The additional provision per customer was classified in the above table according to the corresponding risk levels.

The volume of the allowance for loan losses at March 31, 2003, totaled R$ 3,902 million, corresponding to 7.9% of total credit operations. However, of this amount, only 49.8% effectively comprises overdue operations (past due and falling due) compared to 53.0% at December 31, 2002 and the remaining portion is recorded as a precaution only, based on the customers' internal classification or to cover specific and general portfolio risks.

Movement of the Portfolio between March 2002 and March 2003

The performance of the consolidated credit portfolio for the prior twelve months ended March 31, 2003, despite the low level of economic activity, evidences the maintenance of the quality of the assets, mainly as a result of new borrowers, representing a 19.1% increase in total loans for the period.

Portfolio Movement between March 2002 and March 2003


LEVEL Remaining
borrowers of
March 2002
New borrowers
Between
March 2002 and March 2003
Total assets
at March
2003
  In millions of % In millions of % In millions of %
  reais   reais   reais  
AA - C 35,982   89.5   9,080   96.1   45,062   90.8  
D - H 4,222   10.5   371   3.9   4,593   9.2  
Total 40,204   100.0   9,451   100.0   49,655   100.0  

As a result, the quality of the credits granted to new borrowers in annual terms is proving to be increasingly solid and accordingly the percentage of credit operations classified as normal course (from AA to C) maintained its upward trend, totaling 90.8% at the end of the quarter

Concentration of Credit Portfolio


  2001 2002 2003
  December March December March
Specification In millions % In millions % In millions % In millions %
  of reais   of reais   of reais   of reais  
Largest borrower 464  1.0 799  1.6 857  1.7 800  1.6
10 largest borrowers 3,319  7.5 4,304  8.7 4,877  9.6 4,409  8.9
20 largest borrowers 5,218  11.7 6,733  13.6 7,785  15.3 6,959  14.0
50 largest borrowers 8,951  20.1 10,888  22.0 13,350  26.3 12,052  24.3
100 largest borrowers 12,227  27.5 14,085  28.4 17,434  34.3 16,052  32.3

Credit Portfolio Indicators

To facilitate the analysis of the Bank's credit portfolio performance, we present below, on a consolidated basis, a comparative summary of the main parameters, based on the rules established by BACEN for recording provisions.


  In millions of reais
                2002      2003
Items March   December March  
Total Credit Operations 49,546  50,801  49,655 
  - Consumer 14,274  13,619  13,422 
  - Corporate 35,272  37,182  36,233 
Existing Allowance 3,480  3,665  3,902 
  - Specific 2,113  1,943  1,943 
  - Generic 1,124  1,217  1,156 
  - Additional 243  505  803 
Existing Allowance/Specific Allowance (%) 164.7  188.6  200.8 
Existing Allowance/Total Credit Operations (%) 7.0  7.2  7.9 
Normal Course Operations (from AA to C)/Total CreditOperations (%) 90.2  90.9  90.8 
Operations under risk management (D)/Total Credit Operations(%) 2.8  2.7  2.8 
Abnormal Course Operations (from E to H)/Total Credit Operations (%) 7.0  6.4  6.4 
Credit Operations (D) 1,366  1,354  1,370 
Existing Allowance (D) 237  302  372 
Allowance/Credit Operations (D) (%) 17.4  22.4  27.2 
Credit Operations (from E to H) 3,485  3,283  3,223 
Existing Provision (from E to H) 2,868  2,838  2,799 
Allowance/Credit Operations (from E to H) (%) 82.3  86.5  86.8 

The first quarter figures confirm the low credit risk of the Bradesco portfolio, as a result of its comfortable coverage levels and moreover that the Organization's credit asset expansion strategy is being applied on a secure and consistent basis.

Funding

Deposits by Maturity (In millions of reais)


  2002
  March
  2003
  March
Days to maturity
  Total
  Up to
30days
  From 31 to
180 days
  From 181 to
360 days
  More than
360days
  Total
Demand 13,370  10,964  10,964 
Savings 20,731  20,236  20,236 
Interbank 24  31  40 
Time 22,238  3,404  3,145  3,405  13,677  23,631 
TOTAL 56,363  34,635  3,149  3,410  13,677  54,871 

Demand Deposits

Savings Accounts

The balance of Bradesco Organization Savings Accounts for 1Q03 totaled R$ 20.2 billion in deposits, comprising an 18.2% market share of the Brazilian Savings and Loan System (SBPE).

Savings Account Deposits

Savings Accounts Share of SBPE (%)

Savings Accounts

Asset Management and Own Working Capital


          2001         In millions of reais
        2002
2003  
  December March   December March  
Asset Management 59,042  64,452  64,269  75,931 
  Investment Funds 41,905  47,361  45,416  54,862 
  Customer Portfolios 17,137  17,091  18,853  21,069 
Working Capital (Stockholders' equity (-) Permanent Assets) 5,559  4,379  5,634  6,953 

Bradesco acquires JP Morgan Fleming Asset Management

On January 27, 2003, Bradesco signed with Banco J.P. Morgan S.A., an “Agreement for the Transfer of Rights and Obligations and Other Accords” regarding the acquisition of the activities of Administration and Management of the Investment Fund and Securities Portfolios managed by JPMorgan Fleming Asset Management.

Under Bradesco administration, these assets which total some R$ 7 billion will be managed by BRAM -Bradesco Asset Management Ltda. as from March 24, 2003.

Bradesco is rated Brazil’s largest retail fund manager by Top Asset

Bradesco is rated Largest Retail Investment Fund Manager with net assets of R$ 22 billion, by the 11th Top Asset ranking published by the Investidor Institucional magazine on March 15, 2003.

Best Brazilian Bank in which to invest

Bradesco was rated Best Brazilian Bank for investment by the 2002 Personal Investment Guide published by Você S/A. magazine.

This rating organized in partnership with Fundação Getúlio Vargas in São Paulo, was based on the results of an analysis of criteria such as the diversity and performance of the Investment Funds offered.

Bradesco is ranked second Bank with the largest number of Excellent Funds for Institutional Investors.

Bradesco, through BRAM’s Fund management, was ranked second Bank with the largest number of Funds classified as excellent in the ranking published in January 2003 by the Investidor Institucional magazine.

This ranking prepared by Risk Office was based on a study of 544 open funds exclusively focused on Institutional Investors. The funds were analyzed over a period of 12 months, between January 2 and December 30, 2002.


  Net Assets - in millions of reais
  2001 2002 2003
  December March December March
Fixed return funds 40,536  45,659  43,744  53,311 
Floating rate funds 1,369  1,702  1,672  1,551 
Total net assets of funds 41,905  47,361  45,416  54,862 
Fixed return customer portfolios 12,544  13,450  13,309  15,897 
Floating rate customer portfolios 4,593  3,641  5,544  5,172 
Total net assets of portfolios 17,137  17,091  18,853  21,069 
Total 59,042  64,452  64,269  75,931 

Funds under Management

Funds


  Number of Funds Number of Quotaholders
      Total     Total
Institution Fixed
return
Floating
rate
(fixed return +
floating rate)
Fixed
return
Floating
rate
(fixed return +
floating rate)
Bradesco 278  64  342  992,546  1,194,782  2,187,328 

Portfolio


Institution Number of Portfolios Number of Portfolio Customers
  Total Total
Bradesco 184 182

3 - Consolidated Information for the Period and Operating Structure

Balance Sheet


  In millions of reais
  2001 2002 2003
  December March  December March 
Total assets 110,116  119,224  142,785  145,000 
Securities, derivative financial instruments and interbank investments 44,380  44,397  58,477  57,841 
Credit and leasing operations 44,444  49,546  50,801  49,655 
Total deposits 41,084  45,934  56,363  54,871 
Demand deposits 8,058  8,126  13,370  10,964 
Time deposits 14,675  19,385  22,238  23,631 
Savings deposits 18,311  18,337  20,731  20,236 
Interbank deposits 40  86  24  40 
Subordinated debt 970  1,509  3,322  3,391 
Technical reserves for insurance, private pension plans and savings bonds 13,854  14,524  19,155  21,050 
Stockholders' equity 9,768  9,926  10,846  11,708 

Statement of Income for the Period


  In million of reais
  2001 2002 2003
  4th Qtr. 1st Qtr. 4th Qtr. 1st Qtr.
Net income 610  425  698  508 
Financial margin 3,042  2,364  2,941  3,436 
Gross profit from financial intermediation 2,422  1,731  2,362  2,628 
Commissions and fees 874  861  991  998 

Results per Thousand Shares


  In reais
  2001 2002 2003
  4th Qtr.1st Qtr.4th Qtr.1st Qtr.
Net Income 0.42 0.30 0.49 0.33
JCP/dividends - ON (before income tax) 0.176 0.155 0.421 0.184
JCP/dividends - ON (net of income tax) 0.155 0.132 0.358 0.157
JCP/dividends - PN (before income tax) 0.194 0.171 0.464 0.203
JCP/dividends - PN (net of income tax) 0.170 0.145 0.394 0.172

JCP - Interest attributed to own capital (paid and accrued).
ON - Common stock.
PN - Preferred stock.

Net Book Value and Market Value (per thousand shares)


  In reais
  2001 2002 2003
  December March December March
Number of shares (million) (ON/PN) 1,440,546 1,437,678 1,427,880 1,515,448
Net book value (ON/PN) 6.78 6.90 7.60 7.73
Average last day price (ON/PN) 11.28 12.69 10.55 10.57
Average last day price (ON) 10.20 11.34 10.03 9.56
Average last day price (PN) 12.36 14.04 11.06 11.57

Market Value (number of shares x average last-day price for the period)

Cash Generation


  In millions of reais
  2001 2002 2003
  4th Qtr. 1st Qtr. 4th Qtr. 1st Qtr.
Net Income 610  425  698  508 
(-) Equity in earnings of subsidiary and associated companies (55) (2) (33)
(-) Exchange gain (loss) 222  65  (189) (1)
(+) Allowance for loan losses 620  633  579  808 
(+) Technical reserves for insurance, private pension plans and savings bonds 1,310  255  1,484  1,043 
(+) Allowance for/reversal of mark-to-market (392) 10  (833) 15 
(+) Depreciation and amortization 97  93  136  141 
(+) Amortization of goodwill 37  38  67  738 
TOTAL 2,449  1,517  1,909  3,257 

Change in Number of Shares (million)


  Common
stock
Preferred
stock
Total 
Number of shares held at December 31, 2002 719,343  708,537  1,427,880 
Shares subscribed and allocated for the period 44,115  43,453  87,568 
Number of shares held at March 31, 2003 763,458  751,990  1,515,448 

Performance Ratios (annualized)


  %
  2001 2002 2003
  4thQtr1st Qtr4th Qtr1st Qtr.
Return on stockholders’ equity (total) 27.4 18.3 28.3 18.5
Return on average stockholders’ equity 28.0 18.5 29.4 20.0
Return on assets (total) 2.2 1.4 2.0 1.4

NB: Return on stockholders’ equity = Net income/final stockholders' equity annualized exponentially.
Return on average stockholders’ equity = Net income/average (daily) stockholders' equity annualized exponentially.

Historical Data - In millions of reais (unless otherwise indicated)

Historical Data - In millions of reais (unless otherwise indicated)

Historical Data - In millions of reais (unless otherwise indicated)

Other Ratios


  %
  2001 2002 2003
  4th Qtr. 1st Qtr. 4th Qtr. 1st Qtr.
Capital adequacy ratio - financial consolidated (1) 15.4 15.2 17.9 19.7
Capital adequacy ratio - total consolidated (1) 13.8 13.6 15.8 17.1
Permanent assets to stockholders' equity - financial consolidated (2) 53.9 64.2 48.3 42.5
Permanent assets to stockholders' equity - total consolidated (2) 48.4 50.8 37.2 31.2

(1) Reference equity may not be lower than 11% of weighted assets.
(2) At March 31, 2003, permanent assets to stockholders’ equity are limited to 50% of reference equity.

Other Indicators

Risk Management

Structure

The economic stability brought by the Real Plan prompted the Brazilian financial sector to develop sophisticated risk management policies. An increasingly high-powered market, globalization and advanced technology motivated the creation of specific procedures for monitoring and controlling risks.

Bradesco, permanently alert to these changes, has developed a number of mechanisms in recent years designed to plan, control and manage the risks inherent to its banking activities and which include the following: credit, market, operating and liquidity risks, as well as the management of risk capital and internal controls.

A culture focusing Risk Management and Compliance, allied with a thorough knowledge of latest-generation risk management processes, provides a decisive competitive edge. It facilitates the maintenance of stability, continuity and supports profit growth, adding value to the Bradesco brand name. This culture facilitates transparency and ensures that intelligent decisions are made, controlling risks in proportion to yield and optimizing the allocation of capital in benefit of stockholders and investors.

In addition to its banking activity, Bradesco has extended its risk analysis culture to encompass its equity related companies such as Bradesco Vida e Previdência, Bradesco Saúde, Bradesco Seguros and Bradesco Capitalização, as regards actuarial and market risks.

In the 1st quarter of 2002, the Risk Management area incorporated the activities carried out by other areas of the Institution responsible for compliance, including internal controls, operating risks, information security and money laundering prevention and is now known as the Risk Management and Compliance Department.

The Risk Management and Compliance area is independent from other operating areas, reporting directly to the president:

An independent process for monitoring, controlling and managing risks is critical to effective management. The area’s activities are governed by a standing committee, which evaluates positions and ratifies decisions involving control and limit policies.

A financial institution complies when all its transactions are carried out in accordance with the laws and rules in force in an ethical manner and avoiding conflict of interests. The Compliance department is designed to prevent damage and to manage legal, regulatory and reputation risks, supporting the Branches and Departments in their daily activities.

Particular emphasis is given to personnel and technology resources, ensuring that the Bradesco Group has permanent access to the cutting-edge technology required for managing the Organization’s risks.

The new organizational structure is designed to facilitate a greater focus on these critical activities and confirms the Organization's adherence to best corporate governance practices.

Credit Risk Management

Credit risk is the risk arising from the possibility of loss due to the non-receipt of amounts contracted with counterparties and related creditors. Credit risk management requires a strictly disciplined control over all analyses and transactions carried out, safeguarding process integrity and independence.

Credit Policy

The Organization's Credit Policy is designed to ensure maximum security, quality and liquidity in the investment of assets and speedy profitable business, minimizing risks inherent to all types of credit operation, as well as directing the establishment of operating limits and the granting of credit.

Credit is granted based on a highly automated and efficient approvals system, supported by assessment policies which are geared by constantly improving technical parameters designed to ensure proper support for credit decisions.

As part of this system, the Branches operate within varying limits depending on the size and type of guarantee offered, while specialized credit scoring systems maximize the speed and security of the approvals process, based on strict protection standards.

The credit committees located at the Bank's headquarters also play an important role, centralizing, analyzing and authorizing credit operations at amounts above the branch limits and managing this core strategic activity.

Operations are diversified, non-selective and focused on Consumer and Corporate customers with sound payment capacity and proven creditworthiness. Care is taken to ensure that underlying guarantees are sufficient to cover the risks assumed, considering the purpose and terms of the credit granted.

Market Segmentation

Bradesco operates on a segmented service basis, seeking to match its different products and services to the different profiles and size of its target public.

While Bradesco Corporate Banking serves major companies with billings in excess of R$ 180 million, high-income consumer customers with funds for investment of more than R$ 1 million are served by Bradesco Private Banking. Other customers are classified on a retail basis as companies or consumers.

Bradesco is now implementing another phase of its segmentation process, this time focusing on middle-market companies. Bradesco Empresas (Bradesco Companies) is designed to offer a quality service tailored to the specific financial needs of this segment, in the same way as major corporations are attended by Bradesco Corporate Banking.

Methodology used for Credit Portfolio classification

In addition to supporting the establishment of minimum parameters for granting credit and managing risk, the credit risk scoring system established by the Brazilian Central Bank also facilitates the definition of differentiated credit policies based on the customer's specific characteristics and size, providing a basis for the correct pricing of operations and for establishing the most appropriate guarantees for each situation.

In accordance with internal policy, Bradesco customer risk ratings are established on a corporate basis and are permanently reviewed to maintain the quality of the credit portfolio. These ratings are segmented as follows:

Classification - Corporate


Rating Bradesco % Provis Concept
AA Excellent 0.0 Premium company/group, with size, tradition and market leadership, with
      excellent reputation and economic and financial position.
A Very Good 0.5 Company/group with size, sound economic and financial position, acting in
      markets with good prospects and/or potential for expansion.
B Good 1.0 Company/group which, regardless of size, has a good economic and financial
      position.
C Acceptable 3.0 Company/group with a satisfactory economic and financial situation but with
      performance subject to economic scenario variations.
D Fair 10.0 Company/group with economic and financial position in decline or
      unsatisfactory accounting information, under risk management.
E Deficient 30.0     
F Bad 50.0 Abnormal course credit operations, classified based on expected loss as per
G Critical 70.0 percentage shown.
H Uncollectible 100.0     

In the case of consumer customers, the above risk ratings are mainly defined based on their registered reference variables which include: income, equity, restrictions and indebtedness, as well as performance and past relationship with the Bank.

Market Risk Management

Market risk is related to the possibility of the loss of income from fluctuating rates caused by mismatched maturities, currencies and indices of the Institution's asset and liability portfolios. This risk is monitored on a strict basis by the financial market to avoid losses for institutions.

At Bradesco, market risks are managed through methodologies and models which are consistent with local and international market realities, ensuring that the Organization's strategic decisions are implemented with speed and a high level of reliability.

The Organization adopts a conservative policy regarding market risk exposure; VaR (Value at Risk) limits are defined by Senior Management, and compliance is monitored daily by an area which is independent from portfolio management. The methodology used to determine VaR has a reliability level of 97.5%. The volatilities and correlations used by the models are calculated on statistical bases, whereas future prospects are calculated based on economic studies. The methodology applied and current statistical models are validated daily using backtesting techniques.

We present below the VaR of the Own Portfolio positions (Treasury):


Risk Factors In thousands of reais
  2001 2002 2003  
  December March  June  September December March 
Prefixed 4,185  3,548  4,881  7,108  5,407  6,293 
Exchange Coupon 21,616  10,488  48,259  23,041  33,142  9,662 
Foreign Currency 9,733  3,197  8,422  1,988  2,876  1,807 
Floating Rate 104  183  14  75  11  105 
Correlated Effect (13,554) (6,665) (15,809) (8,008) (4,014) (3,804)
VaR 22,084  10,751  45,767  24,204  37,422  14,064 

In addition, a daily Gap Analysis is performed to measure the effect of the movement in the internal interest rate and foreign exchange coupon curves (interest spread paid above the foreign exchange variation) on the portfolio.

Complementing the market risk monitoring, control and management structure and in accordance with Central Bank regulations, a daily verification is made of the values at risk for the prefixed and foreign exchange positions of the Organization’s entire portfolio and of minimum capital requirements.

Operating Risk Management

Operating risks are those inherent to activities which provide support for transactions in which the Organization participates and may occur as a result of the interruption of business, system failures, errors, omission, fraud or external events impacting the institution’s results.

Following recent guidelines issued by the Basel Committee regarding the measurement of operating risks and in anticipation of future capital requirements, the Organization has commenced a process designed to adapt the Bank to possible Brazilian Central Bank demands. This process, parallel to compliance with future regulations, will be supplementary to present capital management policies, focusing on the analysis of operating losses.

Operating risk is managed at Bradesco based on the dissemination of its culture, disclosure of its policies and development of own methodologies, models and tools designed to permit, among other factors, decreases in the cost of regulatory capital to be subscribed and increases in operating efficiency.

Bradesco’s adherence to the 10 principles of good operating-risk-management practice determined by the Basel Committee was appraised by the Operating Risk Management area. As a result, a specific area activity plan and schedule was put into place, considering all related project stages. Initially, certain Bank areas were selected for the purpose of identifying and mapping the current processes used to record operating losses and their related accounts.

As a result of the need to compile and maintain consistent historical data on operating losses for a 5-year period, the information relating to losses managed at present was analyzed for the period from 2000 to 2002. At the same time, a number of performance indicators were selected to serve as a basis for analyzing and projecting the relevance of these operating losses in relation to the Organization’s overall activities.

In line with the definition and development of the methodology and accounting and management criteria used for managing operating risk, the area is now implementing a specific Internal Management System for streamlining all historical operating risk data from 2000, designed to manage, enhance and increase the knowledge used to administrate operating loss events. The implementation of this system and the accounting changes required will facilitate an in-depth knowledge of all losses currently recorded by management or accounting controls.

The cutting-edge nature of this internal operating risk management process can be regarded as a benchmark of Bradesco’s important status within Brazil’s financial scenario, increasing its competitive edge as a result of greater operating efficiency and adding stockholder value, as well as extending its relationship of trust with customers, the market and regulatory bodies.

Liquidity Risk Management

Liquidity risk management is designed to control the different mismatched liquidation terms of the Institution's rights and obligations, as well as the liquidity of the financial instruments used to manage the financial positions.

Knowledge and monitoring of this risk are critical since they enable the Organization to settle transactions on a timely and secure basis.

At Bradesco, liquidity risk management involves a series of controls, mainly, the establishment of technical limits and an ongoing assessment of the positions assumed and financial instruments used.

Capital Risk Management

The Organization's capital is managed to optimize the risk-return ratio, minimizing losses through the implementation of well-defined business strategies and maximizing efficiency in the combination of factors which impact the Capital Adequacy Ratio (Basel).

Capital Adequacy Ratio (Basel) - March 2003 - In millions of reais

Calculation


Calculation Basis Consolidated Total
  Financial (1) Consolidated (2)
Stockholders’ equity 11,708  11,708 
Minority interest 113 
Reference equity - Level I 11,717  11,820 
Reference equity - Level II (subordinated debt) 3,323  3,323 
Total reference equity (Level I + Level II) 15,040  15,143 
Weighted risk assets 76,434  88,572 
Capital adequacy ratio (%) 19.68% 17.10%

(1) Financial companies only.
(2) Financial and non-financial companies.

Movement (%)


Ratio at March 31, 2002 15.20 13.56
Subordinated Debt    
• Local 1.38 1.23
• Foreign 0.88 0.80
Increase in assets 1.33 0.61
Other (results and acquisition of treasury stock, J.C.P.,minority interest and risks) 0.89 0.90
Ratio at March, 2003 19.68 17.10

Internal Controls

Complementing its operating risk control and management activities, the Organization has developed a number of systems, policies and internal controls over the years to mitigate possible potential losses generated by this type of risk.

Aware of the importance of these controls, Bradesco has developed and implemented a number of tools designed to optimize these processes and procedures, among which we highlight the following:


-    Implementation  of an internal controls system  (Compliance),  based on the
     pillars defined by Basel and the methodology of the Committee of Sponsoring
     Organizations  (COSO), mainly as regards components in the following areas:
     control  environment,  risk assessment,  control  activities,  information,
     communications  and  monitoring,  ensuring  that  activities,  policies and
     normative instructions are in constant compliance with legal and regulatory
     standards.

-    Implementation of a Brazilian Payments System (SPB) risk management process
     for the specific  purpose of  monitoring  the flow of messages  transmitted
     between the  Organization’s  banks and the  external  entities  such as the
     Brazilian  Central  Bank,  Special  Clearance and Custody  System  (SELIC),
     clearing houses and other financial  institutions.  This monitoring process
     is based on information system tools and intense staff training  activities
     to  facilitate  the   identification   and   rectification   of  events  in
     environments  and systems  and also to ensure  that  online cash  transfers
     (TEDs)  processed  via  SPB are  properly  validated.  Complementing  these
     monitoring activities,  the Bank also adopts a Systems Contingency Plan for
     SPB  to  cover  the  main  departments   handling  critical   transactions,
     addressing   pre-established   scenarios   and  actions  and  reducing  the
     possibility of messages not being correctly processed.

-    Ongoing  improvement of technology tools and employee training,  focused on
     the  process  used to monitor  the  financial  activity  of  customers  and
     designed to prevent money  laundering and  utilization of the  Organization
     for processing illegal transactions.

-    Dissemination   of  processes  and  procedures  to  guarantee   information
     security, based on Corporate Information Security Policy and Standards, the
     guidelines of which establish premises for protecting the  confidentiality,
     integrity and availability of information.

Added Value


  In millions of reais
  2001  2002 2003 
  4th Qtr. 1st Qtr. 4th Qtr. 1st Qtr.
ADDED VALUE (A+B+C) 2,006  1,675  1,984  1,766 
A - Gross profit from financial intermediation 2,422  1,731  2,362  2,628 
B - Commissions and fees 874  861  991  998 
C - Other operating expenses (1,290) (917) (1,369) (1,860)
 
DISTRIBUTION OF ADDED VALUE (D+E+F+G) 2,006  1,675  1,984  1,766 
 
D - Employees 798  768  895  914 
E - Government 598  482  391  344 
F - JCP/Dividends to stockholders (paid and accrued) 267  235  631  290 
G - Reinvestment of profits 343  190  67  218 

Customers - Checking Accounts (million)

Consumer and Corporate Customers March/2003

Increase in Checking Accounts (million)

Savings Accounts (million)

Customer Service Network


  2002 2003
  March December March
  Branches PABs/PAEs(1) Branches PABs/PAEs(1) Branches PABs/PAEs(1)
Consolidated 2,884  1,654  2,954  1,846  2,965  1,868 
Bradesco 2,419  1,299  2,507  1,469  2,521  1,486 
BCN (2) 208  153  227  179  224  186 
BEA (3) 36  29 
Banco Finasa (formerly Continental Banco)
Mercantil de São Paulo 220  173  219  198  219  196 
 
PAPs Collection and Payment Outlets      
    (Mercantil)
 
Banco Postal 37  2,500  2,745 
 
ATMs - Bradesco Day and Night (BDN) 20,429  21,210  21,285 
 
Finasa Promotora de Vendas
    (formerly Continental Promotora de Vendas) 39  51  51 
Mercantil credit outlets (4)

(1) PABs (banking service post) and PAEs (electronic service outlet) are installed exclusively in companies. PABs have at least one on-site bank clerk.
(2) This increase is a result of the incorporation of the Banco Cidade branch network in June 2002.
(3) BEA Branches were transferred to Bradesco in June 2002.
(4) Mercantil credit outlets were incorporated by Finasa Promotora de Vendas in August 2002.

Customer Service Network (Branches)

Bradesco and Financial System


REGION BRADESCO BCN MERCANTIL TOTAL
CONSOLIDATED
TOTAL
BRANCHES IN
SYSTEM (1)
BRADESCO
PERCENTAGE
MARKET SHARE
North
Acre 25  16.0
Amazonas 54  57  128  44.5
Amapá 16  18.8
Pará 44  46  251  18.3
Rondônia 17  18  74  24.3
Roraima 14  7.1
Tocantins 11  14  71  19.7
Total 133  143  579  24.7
Northeast
Alagoas 10  112  8.9
Bahia 226  231  727  31.8
Ceará 24  28  340  8.2
Maranhão 23  26  248  10.5
Paraíba 15  17  151  11.3
Pernambuco 51  56  434  12.9
Piauí 105  7.6
Rio Grande do Norte 11  13  130  10.0
Sergipe 10  12  148  8.1
Total 374  13  14  401  2,395  16.7
Central West
Federal District 25  30  289  10.4
Goiás 93  103  546  18.9
Mato Grosso 58  60  213  28.2
Mato Grosso do Sul 50  57  218  26.1
Total 226  13  11  250  1.266  19.7
Southeast
Espírito Santo 35  38  305  12.5
Minas Gerais 261  15  283  1,857  15.2
Rio de Janeiro 220  36(2) 18  274  1,665  16.5
São Paulo 895  117  129  1,141  5,563  20.5
Total 1,411  170  155  1,736  9,390  18.5
South
Paraná 149  10  15  174  1,273  13.7
Rio Grande do Sul 135  10  14  159  1,377  11.5
Santa Catarina 93  102  805  12.7
Total 377  25  33  435  3,455  12.6
TOTAL 2,521  225  219  2,965  17,085  17.4

(1) Source: CADINF-DEORF/COPEC - March 2003.
(2) Includes 1 Banco Finasa Branch.

Customer Service Network (Branches) - Market Share - March/2003

Customer to Branch Ratio - Thousand

Banco Postal

It has now been a year since the first Banco Postal post-office bank branch was opened on March 25, 2002 in São Francisco de Paula, Minas Gerais, a town which had no banks despites its population of 6,533.

During the first quarter of 2003, more than 245 units were opened, amounting to a total of 2,745 post-office bank branches.

A total of 888 municipalities with no previous access to bank services can now rely on Banco Postal to provide their communities with basic services such as account openings, bill payments, loans and others.

This partnership with the Brazilian Postal and Telegraph Company (Correios) confirms Bradesco’s firm commitment to attend all social classes, particularly the lower income brackets, since through the universal access to financial services, Brazil’s regional economies are strengthened.

Bradesco’s actions stand out in comparison with other market Correspondents as a result of the wide range of services offered and the fact that Banco Postal customers have access to Brazil’s largest private Bank Branch and ATM network. The same facilities are offered to Bradesco checking-account holders who can now use the Post-Office Bank Branches for cash withdrawals, deposits, payments, etc.

The results achieved to date from the units already in operation evidence Banco Postal’s success, confirming Bradesco’s best expectations at the start of the bidding process and permitting an optimistic analysis and prognosis in relation to the opening of future units.

Increase in Number of Accounts Opened (accumulated)

Transactions Carried Out (monthly)

Units Installed (accumulated)

Map of Branches - Bradesco and Correios

The project will provide important business opportunities for the Organization considering that 100% of Brazil’s municipalities will be served via post-office bank branches.

Internet and Web-based Products

Internet Banking Thousand users

Internet Banking Thousand transactions

Bradesco Internet Banking

Online since May 31, 1996, Bradesco Internet Banking (www.bradesco.com.br) soon became a worldwide reference for Home Banking.

Bradesco online services were created to facilitate the day-to-day life of its customers, offering access to the transactions available through the branch network from any point on the globe.

The internet is an important and profitable customer relationship channel, adding value to both customers and stockholders.

Since it was first launched, Bradesco Internet Banking has focused on innovating and deploying the largest number of online services possible for its customers.

At present, Bradesco Internet Banking offers its customers more than 210 different services, which can be accessed 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Main Available Services


• Balances and statements - Current account/savings account
- Statements: summarized or in detail by period
- Credit card: consultations, statements and revolving credit
- Investments
 
• Payments/Scheduling of - Dockets
- Public utility bills
- Taxes, fees and contributions
- Mobile phone credits - Micropayments
- Direct debit
 
• Tranfers - Between Bradesco accounts
- Other banks - DOC D and DOC E
- Donations
 
• Requests - Checkbooks
- Documents copies
 
• Other Services - Information on earnings
- Financial planning
- Financial investments
- Re-issue of payment receipts
- Travelers Checks
- Highway toll cards (chip-card credits)
- Personal loans

Bradesco Internet Banking - Consumer Customers reported the following results at March 31, 2003:


• 4.9 million registered customers;

• 79.3 million transactions; and

• 32% increase in the number of transactions  compared to the first quarter

  of 2002.

ShopInvest Bradesco

In March 1999, Bradesco launched ShopInvest (www.shopinvest.com.br), the first Brazilian retail bank broker to operate in BOVESPA's online Home Broker.

Through ShopInvest, investors can access pertinent information and trade shares in BOVESPA, even if they are not Bradesco account holders. All of these services are provided free-of-charge and comply with the same rules applicable to bricks-and-mortar trading.

As a result of customer demands for new financial market options, following the launching of Banco Bradesco’s Investment site, all of the Bank’s products were integrated into this new business channel.

ShopInvest is characterized by its diversity of investments. Today there are nine Investment Rooms: Shares; Savings Bonds; CDB; Funds; Real Estate; BM&F; Savings Accounts; Vida e Previdência pension plans and Insurance.

As a result of these strategic investment options, ShopInvest recorded the following significant results at the end of the first quarter of 2003:


•    640 thousand registered users; and

•    77 thousand  transactions  carried out corresponding to a 22% increase over

     results for the first quarter of 2002.

ShopCredit

In May 2001, Bradesco launched ShopCredit (www.shopcredit.com.br), the Bank’s Financing and Loan website which offers a complete portfolio of Bradesco's credit lines. The products are grouped together for purchase by consumer or corporate customers with full details on each option and visitors can use a simulator to calculate amounts and terms in the Personal Credit, Consumer Financing (CDC), Leasing, Housing loans and Finame (Moderfrota, Prefixado and Proleite) modes. ShopCredit visitors can also request personal loans quickly and securely.

At the end of March 2003, ShopCredit posted 131 thousand transactions/operations.

Bradesco Net Empresa

On September 18, 2001, Bradesco launched its new corporate banking website.

With Bradesco Net Empresa, companies gained a new ally for optimizing the financial management of their businesses. Through this website, companies can operate bank accounts, make payments and collections and perform other transactions without having to visit a bricks-and-mortar branch. The transactions are conducted on-line via Internet.

At the end of March 2003, Net Empresa posted the following results:


•    72,912 registered companies with 50,722 in operation; and

•    82  thousand  transactions/operations  conducted,  a 447%  growth  rate  in

     comparison with the first quarter of 2002.

B2C (Business to Consumer)

Bradesco Electronic Trade was created in 1998 and soon became a successful hallmark. In the wake of this success, ShopFácil was launched in 2000, offering, among other services, “Meios de Pagamento Eletrônico Bradesco” (Bradesco Online Payment Methods) - the safest, most practical and economic online shopping method.

Bradesco is currently the only Bank in the world to date to receive ISO 9000 accreditation for its Online Commercial Payment Methods.

Bradesco Electronic Payment Methods comprise: Electronic Wallet (Bradesco debit cards, PoupCard and Bradesco Visa and MasterCard Credit Cards), Pagamento Fácil (Easy Payment), Boleto Bancário (Online Dockets), Interaccount Transfers and Bradesco Online Credit.

There are currently 1,600 stores operating with Bradesco Online Payment Methods.

At the end of March 2003, B2C posted 181 thousand transactions/sales.

B2B (Business to Business)

In the B2B area, emphasis should be given to the business solutions offered by Bradesco comprising the following: a security and limits module, B2B payment methods, management tools (buyer, seller and bank) and a financial reconciliation module for the seller.

At present, the Bank offers the following B2B Payment Methods:

• Online Docket;
• Electronic Wallet (Credit Cards); and
• Financing lines.

Events that marked the first quarter of 2003


•    Launching of the Bradesco Consórcios website.

•    Online transmission of Bradesco Consortium Member Meetings.

•    New layout of the Bradesco website index page.

•    Implementation of the Bradesco Pocket Banking transaction area.

•    Launching of Personal Online Credit.

Other Services:

 
• Bradesco Internet Banking for the Visually Impaired   At the end of March 2003, Internet Banking for the Visually Impaired had 2,550 registered users.
 
• Web Point   At present, there are 100 web point terminals installed.
 
• Bradesco Net Express   At the end of March 2003, Bradesco Net Express posted the following results: 2.9 million transactions and 1,900 companies connected.
 
• Infoemail   At the end of March 2003, this service had 134,200 registered users.
 
• Infocelular   At the end of March 2003, this service had 3,225 registered users.
 
• “Fale com o Bradesco” (Talk to Bradesco)   The Bradesco website offers an online communications channel through which customers can clarify doubts and send suggestions or complaints relating to all Bradesco’s products and services. This channel covers all matters related to the Bank’s diverse products and services.
 
• Donations   With the social area in mind, Bradesco's Internet Banking site offers customers the opportunity to make donations to a number of different philanthropic entities and institutions.
 
• WebTA   Through this system launched on September 15, 2000, data files can be transmitted over the internet with maximum security.
 
• Boleto Fácil (Easy Payment System)   Customers can use the Bradesco free Infoemail service to receive bills for payment via e-mail, as well as balance information, financial market news and other interesting information.
 
• WAP Mobile Banking   This service registered 350 thousand transactions at the end of March 2003.
 
• Micropayments   At the end of March 2003, this service had 4,700 registered customers


Other Bradesco Organization Websites:



•    Investor Relations - (http://ri.bradesco.com.br/)

•    Bradesco Foreign Exchange - (www.bradescocambio.com.br)

•    Bradesco Corporate Banking - www.corporatebradesco.com.br)

•    The Bradesco Foundation - (www.fb.org.br)

•    Bradesco Insurance - (www.bradescoseguros.com.br)

•    Bradesco Vida e Previdência - (www.bradescoprevidencia.com.br)

•    Financial Channel - (www.canal.bradesco.com.br)

•    The Bradesco Card Website - (www.bradescocartoes.com.br)

•    Personal Finance Portal - (www.bradesco.com.br/indexpf.html)

•    Corporate Finance Portal - (www.bradesco.com.br/indexpj.html)

•    Portal for the Visually Impaired - (www.bradesco.com.br/indexdvisual.html)

•    Online  Shopping  Portal  -  Consumers  -

     (www.bradesco.com.br/index_comerciopf.html)

•    Online  Shopping  Portal  -  Corporate  -

     (www.bradesco.com.br/index_comerciopj.html)

•    University  Student  Portal  -

     (www.bradesco.com.br/index_conta_universitaria.html)





Websites, Products and Services under Construction and Development





•    Corporate Banking website (new version).

•    Private Banking (new version).

•    Bradesco Empresas Website.

•    University Student Portal (new version).

•    MultiChannel CRM.

•    B2B Buyer and Vendor Financing.

•    B2B Payments Method System

Bradesco Day and Night (BDN)

BDN ATM Network Growth:


  2001 2002 2003
  4th Qtr.  1st Qtr.  4th Qtr.  1st Qtr. 
Accumulated volume of transactions (million) 349  364  355  344 
Number of BDN network terminals 20,078  20,429  21,210  21,285 
Number of banking service outlets in the BDN nationwide network 4,921  5,104  5,640  5,762 
Number of outplaced terminals (excluding branches, PABs
and PAEs) 1,267  1,386  1,662  1,755 
Number of BDN network cash withdrawal transactions (million) 89.5 83.3 96.1 92.5
Number of deposit transactions (million) 53.1 48.5 51.0 47.0
Number of inter-account transfers (million) 4.8 4.4 4.8 4.5
Number of express checkbooks issued (million) 2.9 2.6 2.8 2.5
Number of balance consultations (million) 94.4 89.3 102.0 99.5
Financial volume of BDN network transactions (in billion of reais) 19.3 18.3 49.9 45.3

The BDN's Competitive Edge


•    The Bradesco Day and Night ATM Network is Brazil's  largest  private-sector
     self-service  network with 22,862 terminals  (Bradesco - 21,285,  BCN - 926
     and Mercantil de São Paulo - 651).

•    The  Bradesco  Day and  Night  ATM  Network  is  accredited  by the NBR ISO
     9001/2000 Quality Management System.

•    Strategically  present  in areas  of  important  economic  agglomeration
     including shopping malls,  hypermarkets,  supermarkets,  airports,  service
     stations, etc.

•    TheDBradesco Day and Night ATM Network  terminals were responsible for more
     than 344 million  transactions  during the first  quarter of 2003,  a daily
     average of 4.2 million transactions.  During the first quarter of 2003, via
     BDN Network transactions:

     -    The number of  personal  loans grew by 44.9% and  financial  volume by
          33.2% compared to the same period in 2002.

     -    The  financial  volume  transacted  by the  Bradesco  BDN ATM  Network
          terminals totaled R$ 45.3 billion (an increase of 147.5% compared with
          the same period in 2002).

•    The Bradesco Day and Night ATM Network can also be used by the customers of
     BCN and Mercantil de São Paulo.

Volume of Transactions/Quarter (million)

Number of BDN Network ATMs

BDN Network Distribution - Monthly Productivity - March/2003

Telebanco

Integrated Call Centers: Bank, Cards, Pension Plans, Alô Bradesco, BCN, Finasa and Mercantil

Increase in Number of Calls (million)

* As from 2Q02, Banco Mercantil transactions are computed in the Telebanco environment.

Growth in Financial Volume (in millions of reais)

(*) As from 2Q02, Banco Mercantil transactions are computed in the Telebanco environment.


Highlights:



•    13.5 million electronic voice-response calls per month.

•    4.1 million personalized service calls per month.

•    95% of  personalized  service call  queries are  resolved  during the first

     contact.

•    R$ 444 million in financial volume from transactions per month.

•    648 thousand products and services sold in 1Q03.

•    85 call-center  representatives  were trained and designated to other areas

     of the Organization in 2003,  particularly the sales areas,  totaling 1,285

     representatives transferred from January 2001 through March 2003.

Cards (million)


  2001 2002 2003
  4th Qtr. 1st Qtr. 4th Qtr. 1st Qtr.
Number of Cards 29.0 30.6 34.5 35.8
Credit 4.7 5.0 6.1 6.2
Debit 24.3 25.6 28.4 29.6
Avg. transaction amount - In reais 2,682.7 2,609.8 3,746.2 3,650.3
Credit 1,827.0 1,814.6 2,363.1 2,350.9
Debit 855.7 795.2 1,383.1 1,299.4
Number of transactions 52.0 51.3 70.4 68.2
Credit 30.3 30.4 37.3 36.4
Debit 21.7 20.9 33.1 31.8

Credit Cards

In 1Q03, despite the negative scenario arising from the valuation of the U.S. dollar and the war in Iraq, the number of Bradesco credit cards increased by 24%, compared with the same period in 2002 while the Visa and Mastercard market increased in conjunction by some 18% (Feb 2002 to Feb 2003). This growth rate expanded our market share from 14% in 2002 to 15% in 2003.

During the same period, billings totaled R$ 2 billion, a growth rate of 30% as compared to the same period in 2002 and the volume of our transactions grew by 20%.

Debit Cards (Electron)

From January to March 2003, the number of debit cards increased by 16% compared to the same period in the prior year. In terms of billings this increase totaled 63%. These figures demonstrate clearly that Brazilians are changing their payment habits, substituting checks and cash for the use of debit cards. The commercial establishments are our allies in this market, since debit cards are preferred for their guaranteed liquidity, security and easy operation.

Acquiring Market

The network of commercial establishments in Brazil, accredited by the Visa system, is administered by Companhia Brasileira de Meios de Pagamentos - Visanet, in which Bradesco has a direct capital holding of 39%. In the first quarter of 2003, sales of Visanet totaled R$ 12 billion in transactions, including both credit and debit card billings, a 36% increase over the same period in 2002. Visanet expanded its network by 17%, and at present has 767 thousand associated establishments nationwide. The Visa network is preferred by customers precisely because of the card’s wide market acceptance.

Growth

Credit Card Base - Million

Credit Card Billings - In billions of reais

Market Share

Debit Card Base (Electron) - Million

Debit Card Billings - In millions of reais

Corporate

The launching of Bradesco Corporate Banking in 1999 was the first step taken to organize Bradesco’s commercial areas by market, through the development of specialized structures designed to meet and develop specific solutions for each segment.

The structure devised to conduct the Bank’s relationship with Brazil’s major corporations, 1,159 economic groups, comprising Bradesco Corporate Banking’s target market, is growing and improving year by year. Every effort is made to ensure that the related-area professionals have a thorough working knowledge of the related economic sectors and companies and as a result are able to offer complete solutions and genuine added value.

Accordingly, 2002 and the first quarter of 2003 now mark the consolidation of the main management areas for developing business with major corporations. The following activities are now under the same command:


•    Relationship and origination of operations;

•    Capital market;

•    Structured operations, including the development of solutions to attend the

     specific  needs of major  corporations,  through  differentiated  financial

     instruments;

•    Project financing;

•    Mergers and acquisitions and financial advisory services.

This decision has led to greater strategic alignment and agile decision making increasing Bradesco Corporate Banking’s capacity to develop complete relationships with major economic groups and offer appropriate solutions for their cash management, private pension plan, asset management, overseas trade and risk management.

In the international area, Bradesco is extending its partnerships with the creation of the Asian Desk through an agreement entered into with UFJ Bank, designed to develop financial solutions for fomenting the commercial and financial flow with countries in eastern Asia where UFJ has an important presence such as China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, India and Vietnam.

Following the conclusion of the acquisition process of Banco BBVA Brasil S.A., a Spanish Desk will be formed, for the same purpose as the Asian Desk, to develop financial solutions designed to provide leverage to the Bank’s relationship with companies in Brazil that do business with Iberian and Latam countries in which BBVA has a strong presence.

As a result of this segmentation strategy, the most important third-party studies used as management instruments by Bradesco Corporate Banking, such as the Painel da Indústria Financeira (PIF), applied by the São Paulo University (USP), attribute a significant share of the major corporations segment to Bradesco which is ranked leader in penetration, revealing that 78.8% of the company’s analyzed have forged relationships to Bradesco Corporate Banking.

Private Banking

Bradesco Private Banking, through the deployment of tailor-made ISO 9001-accredited products and services, in both local and international markets, advises its customers on how to form the best possible investment portfolio and implement an appropriate strategy for achieving their objectives.

Capital Market

Underwriting Transactions

Up to March 2003, Bradesco coordinated transactions with stock, debentures and promissory notes which totaled R$ 1.184 billion, comprising 70.27% of all issues registered at the Brazilian Securities Commission (CVM).

Of the total number of floating and fixed-return transactions registered at CVM up to March 31, 2003, Bradesco participated in 50% of the primary and secondary stock issues, and in 33% of promissory notes issues.

Bradesco's Share of the Issues Market (in billions of reais)

Origination and Distribution Ranking - ANBID - March/2003

Origination


Stock Ranking (1) Fixed Income Ranking (2) General Ranking (1+2)
2002 March/2003 2002 March/2003 2002 March/2003
1st BBA Santander 1st Unibanco Bradesco 1st Unibanco Bradesco
2nd CEF - 2nd Itaú Unibanco 2nd Itaú Santander
3rd UBS - 3rd Bradesco Santander 3rd Bradesco Unibanco
4th Itaú - 4th BBA BBV 4th BBA BBV

Distribution


Stock Ranking (1) Fixed Income Ranking (2) General Ranking (1+2)
2002 March/2003 2002 March/2003 2002 March/2003
1st BBA Santander 1st Unibanco Bradesco 1stUnibanco Bradesco
2nd CEF - 2nd Itaú Unibanco 2nd Bradesco Santander
3rd UBS - 3rd Bradesco Santander 3rd Banco do Brasil Unibanco
4th Merrill Lynch - 4th BBA BBV 4th Itaú BBV

Mergers, Acquisitions, Project Finance, Corporate Reorganization and Privatizations

Confirming its dynamic approach in the prospecting of new business, Bradesco ended 2002 as leader in the intermediation of Mergers and Acquisitions published by the National Association of Investment Banks (ANBID), totaling 7 operations in the amount of R$ 2.7 billion.

ANBID Mergers & Acquisitions

Ranking - Number of Operations


Consultants Ranking N° of Operations
Bradesco 1st
JP Morgan 2nd
Salomon Smith Barney 2rd
Unibanco 4th
Deutsche 5th
Credit Suisse First Boston 6th
Goldman Sachs 6th
Other Up to 12th 14 
Total Mergers & Acquisitions(*)   28 

(*) The total number of mergers and acquisitions does not correspond to the total number of operations attributed to the institutions since each operation generates at least one mention for each participating consultant.

ANBID Mergers & Acquisitions

Ranking - Amount


    Amount 
  Ranking (in thousands of reais)
Consultants     
Salomon Smith Barney 1st 18,458,199 
Goldman Sachs 2nd 13,055,554 
Credit Lyonnais 3rd 10,129,600 
Jp Morgan 4th 8,384,443 
Merril Lynch 5th 6,534,603 
Credit Suisse First Boston 6th 6,500,168 
Bradesco 7th 2,710,700 
Other Up to 15th 4,408,750 
Total amount of Mergers & Acquisitions(*)   37,216,077 

(*) The total amount of mergers and acquisitions does not correspond to the total amount attributed to the institutions since, in certain operations, the same amount may be attributed at the same time to the consultants of both the selling and purchasing company.

In addition to the operations registered at ANBID, another 5 operations were successfully concluded with the assistance of Bradesco advisors, amounting to a total of 12 operations in 2002.

Bradesco’s presence is also notable in Project Finance operations, acting as a financial advisor to major corporations operating in electric power generation and co-related projects such as the construction of gas pipelines. These projects currently amount to some R$ 5.5 billion.

Foreign Exchange

Structure

The Organization has 18 specialized units operating in Brazil (Bradesco - 12, BCN - 5 and Mercantil - 1), 1 Branch in New York (Bradesco), 4 Branches in Grand Cayman (Bradesco, BCN, Boavista and Mercantil), 1 Branch in Nassau (Boavista), 1 subsidiary in Buenos Aires, Banco Bradesco Argentina S.A., 1 subsidiary in Nassau, Boavista Banking Limited and 2 subsidiaries in Luxembourg, Banco Bradesco Luxembourg S.A and Banco Mercantil de São Paulo International S.A. and 1 subsidiary in Tokyo, (Bradesco Services Co.), Ltd. and 1 subsidiary in Grand Cayman (Cidade Capital Markets Ltda.).

In the Exchange area, emphasis should be given to the traditionally important support offered by the Bradesco Organization to foreign trade, with a balance of US$ 5 billion recorded in the foreign exchange trading portfolio for financing imports and exports, as well as for onlending to customers.

Foreign exchange trading for exports from January to March 2003 totaled US$ 2.8 billion, an 11% increase compared to the same period in 2002. We also highlight the 43% increase in foreign exchange trading for imports which totaled US$ 1.4 billion, as compared to the first quarter of 2002.

Volume of Foreign Currency Trade -In billions of U.S. dollars

Export Market

Import Market

We present below the composition of the foreign trade portfolio at March 31, 2003:


  In millions of In millions
  U.S.dollars of reais
Export financing    
Advance on Foreign Exchange Contracts (ACC) 1,366  4,579 
Advance on Export Contracts (ACE) 470  1,575 
Prepayments 368  1,234 
Loans according to Export Incentive Program (Proex) 0.1  0.3 
Onlending of funds borrowed from BNDES/EXIM 61  205 
Documentary drafts and bills of exchange 13  44 
Indirect exports 20 
Total export financing 2,284.1 7,657.3
Import financing    
Foreign currency import loans 307  1,029 
Open import credit 35  117 
Total import financing 342  1,146 
Total export and import financing 2,626.1 8,803.3

As well as the funds obtained through the Commercial Paper program in the United States, the portfolio is financed mainly by credit lines obtained from Correspondent Banks. At the end of the first quarter, approximately 100 American, Asian and European Banks had extended credit lines to Bradesco.


  Ma rch 31,2003 
  Assets Stockholders' equity
  In millions of In millions of
  U.S. dollars U.S. dollars
Foreign Branches and Subsidiaries    
Bradesco New York 958  138 
Bradesco Grand Cayman 2,991  346 
BCN Grand Cayman 498  130 
Boavista Grand Cayman, Nassau and Banking Ltd. - Nassau 594  49 
Cidade Capital Markets Ltd. - Grand Cayman 30  30 
Bradesco Services Co. Ltd - Tokyo, Japan 0.3  0.3 
Mercantil Grand Cayman 257  144 
Banco Bradesco Argentina 22  16 
Banco Bradesco Luxembourg S.A. 40  38 
Banco Mercantil S.P. International S.A. 241  83 

The core objective of the foreign branches is to obtain funds in the international market for onlending to customers, principally through the financing of Brazilian foreign trade.

The main activity of the subsidiaries Banco Bradesco Luxembourg S.A. and Banco Mercantil de São Paulo International S.A. is to provide additional services to private banking customers and to increase foreign trade operations.

In the first quarter of 2003, as well as loans obtained from international banks, earmarked for foreign trade financing, loans of US$ 543 million were raised through public and private placements in the international capital market, earmarked for foreign trade financing and working capital loans.

Profile of Public and Private Placements Abroad - Bradesco

Funds Obtained Abroad


ISSUES CURRENCY AMOUNT DATE ISSUED MATURITY
2000 - PUBLIC ISSUES - US$ 950m         
FxRN US$ 200,000,000.00 2/8/2000 2/8/2002
FxRN US$ 100,000,000.00 5/12/2000 5/13/2002
USCP US$ 300,000,000.00 6/19/2000 6/18/2001
FxRN US$ 200,000,000.00 7/10/2000 7/10/2001
FxRN US$ 150,000,000.00 11/17/2000 11/18/2002
- PRIVATE ISSUES - US$ 250m         
2001 - PUBLIC ISSUES - US$ 1.075bn         
FxRN US$ 175,000,000.00 2/22/2001 2/22/2002
FxRN US$ 100,000,000.00 4/25/2001 10/25/2002
FxRN US$ 100,000,000.00 6/18/2001 6/18/2003
USCP US$ 250,000,000.00 6/18/2001 6/17/2002
FxRN US$ 100,000,000.00 7/24/2001 7/24/2002
FxRN US$ 200,000,000.00 10/24/2001 10/18/2002
SUBORDINATED DEBT US$ 150,000,000.00 12/17/2001 12/15/2011
- PRIVATE ISSUES - US$ 150m         
2002 - PUBLIC ISSUES - US$ 708m         
FxRN US$ 150,000,000.00 3/5/2002 3/5/2004
SUBORDINATED DEBT US$ 133,181,126.13 4/25/2002 4/17/2012
USCP US$ 150,000,000.00 6/17/2002 6/16/2003
FxRN US$ 100,000,000.00 9/18/2002 12/19/2002
FxRN US$ 175,000,000.00 12/17/2002 6/17/2003
- PRIVATE ISSUES - US$ 160m         
2003 - PUBLIC ISSUES -US$ 475m         
FxRN US$ 250,000,000.00 1/14/2003 10/14/2003
FxRN (EUR 70m) US$ 75,456,500.00 2/12/2003 8/12/2003
FxRN US$ 150,000,000.00 2/19/2003 12/19/2003
2003 - PRIVATE ISSUES - US$ 40m         

SPREAD OVER TBILL

Bradesco has the following programs:


Type Currency Amount 
EURO CP PROGRAM (Grand Cayman) US$ 300,000,000 
EURO CD PROGRAM (Grand Cayman) US$ 100,000,000 
EURO CD PROGRAM (Grand Cayman) US$ 1,000,000,000 
MTN PROGRAM US$ 1,500,000,000 
USCP US$ 150,000,000 
TERM LOAN FACILITY US$ 100,000,000 
Total US$ 3,150,000,000 

Collection and Tax and Utility Collections

Collection

Bradesco Collection strengthens its position yearly as an authentic partner in the management of corporate business. Combining high standards of efficiency with latest-generation IT resources, Bradesco collection services are an efficient and secure tool for use by a universe of corporate entities.

Bradesco’s computer-recorded Collection services, transmitting and receiving data on a direct computer-to-computer basis, rely on one of the most advanced banking technology systems available, offering important productivity gains to companies by permitting the streamlining of services. The available services include electronic collection (computer-recorded) which permits user companies to consult information online. This system processes approximately 97% of all documents recorded in the Bradesco collection portfolio.

Pag-For Bradesco facilitates the management of Trade Accounts Payable for more than 37 thousand companies.

Tax and Utility Collections

Developed based on high standards of efficiency and quality, Bradesco’s tax and utility collections serve a dual purpose. On the one hand, they seek to provide customer satisfaction with appropriate and innovative solutions for the settlement of taxes, duties and contributions. On the other, they effectively interact with the different Government Departments in the federal, state and municipal spheres and with public utility concessionaires.

Bradesco’s tax and utility collection services are noted for the speed and security of the data transmitted and amounts collected.


  In billions of reais
  2001          2002 2003
  4th Qtr. 1st Qtr. 4st Qtr. 1st Qtr.
Corporate collections (*) 149.7 144.4 161.7 160.2
Pag-For 45.4 42.2 65.8 64.8
Corporate collections + Pag-For 195.1 186.6 227.5 225.0
Taxes 18.0 17.3 19.0 19.1
Water, Electricity, Telephone, Gas 2.7 2.8 3.4 3.5
Social security payments 3.8 2.9 4.4 3.3
Tax + utility collections 24.5 23.0 26.8 25.9

 


  Number of transactions (millions)
  2001          2002 2003
  4th Qtr. 1st Qtr. 4th Qtr. 1st Qtr.
Corporate collections (*) 166.2 158.6 171.1 165.6
Pag-For 14.3 14.1 18.0 17.2
Corporate collections + Pag-For 180.5 172.7 189.1 182.8
Taxes 14.0 13.7 12.9 14.7
Water, Electricity, Telephone,Gas 25.8 25.6 27.1 27.4
Social Security (a) 11.4 11.7 12.7 9.3
Tax + utility collections 51.2 51.0 52.7 51.4

(*)Total movement (funds obtained, used, credits, etc.).
Payment via direct debit
12.467 million - January to March/2002
12.413 million - January to March/2003
(a) Total beneficiaries: more than 3,605 thousand retirees and pensioners (corresponding to 17.58% of all those registered with the Brazilian Institute of Social Security (INSS).

Growth in Collections and Pag-For

Growth in Tax and Utility Collections/Payments

Stock, Custody and Controllership Services

With an appropriate infrastructure and specialized personnel, Bradesco offers its customers the following services: custody of securities, controllership, DR-Depositary Receipt and BDR-Brazilian Depositary Receipt, as well as bookkeeping services for stocks, debentures and investment fund quotas. All accredited by ISO 9001/2000.

179  companies comprise the Bradesco  Computer-registered Share System, with 5.6
     million shareholders;
29   companies with Computer-registered Debentures, issued in a total of R$ 11.4
     billion;
322  customers use the Bradesco Custody  services,  with total assets of R$ 67.9
     billion;
546  Investment Funds and Managed Portfolios,  with Controllership  services and
     equity of R$ 81.9 billion;
13   Computer-registered  Investment  Funds,  with  a  market  value  of R$  865
     million;
09   Registered DR Programs, with a market value of R$ 12.7 billion;
02   Registered BDR Programs, with a market value of R$ 237.6 million.

Customers using custody services x assets under custody

Investments in Infrastructure, Information Technology and Telecommunications

The investments for expanding operating capacity, infrastructure, IT and telecommunications at the Bradesco Organization are designed to maintain a modern, practical and secure customer service network, characterizing the Bank as one of the world's most contemporary companies and creating added value for its customers and users at home and abroad.

Investment Growth


  In millions of reais
  1998  1999  2000  2001  2002  March/2003
Infrastructure (*) 205  215  227  509  613  69 
IT/Telecommunications 317  553  617  743  947  223 
Total 522  768  844  1,252  1,560  292 

(*) In 2001, includes contract for Banco Postal services (R$ 200 million)

BCN

Consolidated Balance Sheet - In millions of reais


  2001     2002 2003
  December March  December March 
ASSETS
Current assets and long-term receivables 17,444  19,063  23,273  25,932 
Funds available 589  588  933  2,155 
Interbank investments 137  245  3,777  5,380 
Securities and derivative financial instruments 6,212  6,104  3,469  3,612 
Interbank and interdepartmental accounts 370  487  1,001  1,001 
Credit and leasing operations 8,336  9,470  11,790  11,477 
Other receivables and Other assets 1,800  2,169  2,303  2,307 
Permanent assets 342  337  530  535 
Total 17,786  19,400  23,803  26,467 
LIABILITIES
Current and long-term liabilities 16,520  18,084  22,270  24,409 
Demand, time and interbank deposits 8,043  8,952  12,918  12,250 
Savings account deposits 656  678  775  767 
Deposits received under security repurchase agreements
and funds from the issuance of securities 3,631  3,722  3,266  4,317 
Interbank and interdepartmental accounts 64  21  108  133 
Borrowings and onlendings 2,619  2,690  3,161  4,183 
Derivative financial instruments 143  46  375  185 
Other liabilities 1,364  1,975  1,667  2,574 
Deferred income 18 
Minority interest in Subsidiaries 363 
Stockholders' equity 1,264  1,314  1,527  1,677 
Total 17,786  19,400  23,803  26,467 

Statement of Income - In millions of reais


  2001 2002        2003 
  4th Qtr. 1st Qtr. 4th Qtr. 1st Qtr.
Income from lending and trading activities 816  996  985  1,502 
Expenses (379) (609) (440) (991)
Gross profit from financial intermediation 437  387  545  511 
Other operating income (expenses), net (305) (277) (411) (376)
Operating income 132  110  134  135 
Non-operating income (expenses), net (2) (1)
Income before taxes on income and profit sharing 132  115  132  134 
Income tax and social contribution (56) (43) (49) 84 
Minority interest in subsidiaries (8)
Net income 76 72 83 210

Net Income and Stockholders’ Equity

First quarter net income of Banco BCN S.A., a wholly owned subsidiary of Banco Bradesco S.A., was R$ 209.613 million, an increase of 189.6% as compared to the same period in 2002. The annualized return on stockholders’ equity of R$ 1.677 billion, adjusted for proportional dividends for the quarter - R$ 59.870 million was 60.2%. In 1Q03, non-recurring income was recorded in the amount of some R$ 132.400 million as result of deferred tax assets recorded on prior-year tax losses and negative bases of social contribution in Potenza Leasing S.A. Arrendamento Mercantil, a wholly owned subsidiary of BCN. Disregarding this effect, results for the quarter totaled R$ 77.213 million, a 6.5% increase over results for the same period in 2002 and an annualized return of 21% on stockholders’ equity.

Assets and Liabilities

Total assets for the quarter grew to R$ 26.467 billion, an 11.2% increase as compared to the amount at December 31, 2002, highlighting the incorporation of R$ 1.462 billion of Bradesco Leasing S.A. Arrendamento Mercantil, on February 28, 2003, based on the book balances at January 31, by BCN Leasing Arrendamento Mercantil S.A., whose name was changed to Bradesco BCN Leasing S.A. Arrendamento Mercantil. Emphasis should also be given to the amount of R$ 1.216 billion from the placement of debentures in February

Credit operations, including leasing operations and advances on foreign exchange contracts (ACC), before the allowance for loan losses, totaled R$ 12.799 billion, or 48.4% of assets and interbank investments and securities and derivative financial instruments totaled 34%.

Overall funds obtained and managed at March 31, 2003 totaled R$ 26.627 billion and include an amount of R$ 2.734 billion in Investment Funds, sold by BCN Branches, managed by BRAM - Bradesco Asset Management Ltda. and administrated by Banco Bradesco. Deposits, including savings accounts totaled 48.9% of this total, with a balance of R$ 13.017 billion.

BCN - The Relationship Bank

One of the Bradesco Organization’s companies, BANCO BCN S.A. is known as the RELATIONSHIP BANK maintaining a constantly high standard of customer service offering differentiated products and services.

At the end of the first quarter, the BCN Customer Service Branch Network comprised 463 outlets, including 225 Branches in Brazil, 1 Branch of Banco Finasa S.A., 1 Branch abroad in Grand Cayman and 186 traditional and online Banking Service Posts, as well as 51 Branches of Finasa Promotora de Vendas Ltda. Through the Self-service Network BCN customers have access to 926 ATMs installed in the BCN Branches and Banking Service Posts and to 10,102 ATMs comprising the BDN - Bradesco Day and Night Network which can be used by BCN customers for cash withdrawals and on-screen balance consultations, as well as to the 2,247 ATMs comprising the 24-Bank Network.

Customers also have access to the efficient remote service structure which consists of the call centers Linha Viva (Live Line) and Alô BCN (Hello BCN), BCNNET Internet Banking, at the url: www.bcn.com.br and two BCN DIGITAL Branches (in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro), offering an advanced concept in telephone services whereby bank products and services are sold by management teams and delivered by courier service with no need for customers to leave their homes or the office.

At March 31, 2003, Banco BCN had some 658 thousand checking account customers and 133 thousand non-checking account customers. Banco Finasa S.A. had some 860 thousand customers. Credit card holders totaled more than 203 thousand and Savings accounts reached a record 730 thousand.

Banco Finasa S.A.

Consolidated Balance Sheet - In millions of reais


2001 2002 2003
December March December March
ASSETS
Current assets and long-term receivables 2,030  2,876  4,051  4,123 
Funds available
Interbank investments 38 
Securities and derivative financial instruments 11  12  16  15 
Interbank and interdepartmental accounts 19  17 
Credit and leasing operations 1,798  2,615  3,745  3,813 
Other receivables and Other assets 209  236  233  273 
Permanent assets
Total 2,036  2,882  4,058  4,131 
LIABILITIES
Current and long-term liabilities 1,885  2,719  3,839  3,873 
Demand, time and interbank deposits 1,671  2,490  3,502  3,523 
Deposits received under security repurchase agreements and funds
  from the issuance of securities
Interbank accounts 25 
Borrowings and onlendings 75  83 
Derivative financial instruments 33  66  72 
Other liabilities 177  201  190  190 
Deferred income 16 
Stockholders’ equity 151  163  216  242 
Total 2,036  2,882  4,058  4,131 

Statement of Income - In millions of reais


  2001          2002 2003 
  4th Qtr. 1st Qtr. 4th Qtr. 1st Qtr.
Income from lending and trading activities 174  257  350  362 
Expenses (104) (158) (211) (213)
Gross profit from financial intermediation 70  99  139  149 
Other operating income (expenses), net (53) (81) (93) (108)
Operating income 17  18  46  41 
Non-operating income (expenses), net (1) (1) (1)
Income before taxes on income 16  17  46  40 
Income tax and social contribution (5) (6) (14) (13)
Net income 11  11  32  27 

BANCO FINASA S.A., a wholly owned subsidiary of Banco BCN S.A., a Bradesco Organization company, operates in the auto, goods and services financing segment, through the intermediation of Finasa Promotora de Vendas Ltda., which is responsible for prospecting new customers and preparing credit proposals.

At March 31, 2003, Finasa Promotora had 51 Branches and was present in 13,342 new and used vehicle dealership outlets and 1,182 stores selling furniture and home decor, mobile telephony and IT related equipment.

Customers served by Banco Finasa totaled 860 thousand.

Performance of Banco Finasa S.A.

Net Income and Stockholders’ Equity

First quarter net income was R$ 26.550 millions, an annualized return of 51.6% on stockholders’ equity of R$ 242.221 million.

Assets

Consolidated assets at March 31, 2003 totaled R$ 4.131 billion, with R$ 3.813 billion in credit and leasing operations, at present value, of which R$ 3.734 billion comprised auto financings.

Auto financing (CDC) sales for the quarter totaled R$ 750.690 million, a 92.4% increase over the first quarter of the prior year and 31% over the amount recorded for the fourth quarter of 2002. Market share increased from 7.6% in 1Q02 to 15.8% in 1Q03.

The excellent auto financing sales performance maintained the portfolio above the levels attained following the acquisition of Banco Ford S.A.’s operations and the incorporation of the financing portfolio of Finasa S.A. Crédito Financiamento e Investimento, in 2002.

Banco Mercantil de São Paulo S.A.

Consolidated Balance Sheet - In millions of reais


  2002 2003
  March December March
ASSETS      
Current assets and long-term receivables 6,958  6,362  6,141 
Funds available 72  78  65 
Interbank investments 830  990  1,035 
Securities 873  923  938 
Interbank and interdepartmental accounts 566  574  720 
Credit and leasing operations 3,252  2,466  1,946 
Other receivables and other assets 1,365  1,331  1,437 
Permanent assets 805  513  497 
Total 7,763  6,875  6,638 
LIABILITIES
Current and long-term liabilities 6,974  6,129  5,683 
Demand, time and interbank deposits 3,690  3,397  3,452 
Savings account deposits 535  571  554 
Deposits received under security repurchase agreements
and funds from the issuance of securities 1,286  627  794 
Interbank and interdepartmental accounts 220  67  201 
Borrowings and onlendings 697  1,009  244 
Other liabilities 546  458  438 
Deferred income
Minority interest 53  39 
Stockholders’ equity 735  705  947 
Total 7,763  6,875  6,638 

Statement of Income - In millions of reais


  2002  2003 
  4th Qtr. 1st Qtr.
     
Income from lending and trading activities 168  299 
Expenses 24  (209)
Gross profit from financial intermediation 192  90 
Other operating income (expenses), net (167) (78)
Operating income (loss) 25  12 
Non-operating income, net (10)
Income (loss) before taxes on income and profit sharing 15  14 
Income tax and social contribution (12) 10 
Minority interest and employee profit sharing
Net income 24 

We are pleased to present the consolidated financial statements of Banco Mercantil de São Paulo S.A., prepared in conformity with Brazilian corporate legislation for the first quarter of 2003.

Performance/Achievements for the Period

Capital

Banco Mercantil de São Paulo S.A., increased its capital by R$ 25.1 million during the quarter, through the issue of 272,388,534 nominative-registered shares, with no par value, of which 136,194,287 are common and 136,194,247 are preferred shares, as a result of the incorporation of Pevê Finasa Participações e Prédios S.A and Pevê Prédios S.A., at the Extraordinary General Meeting held on January 30, 2003. At the Extraordinary General Meeting of March 31, 2003, approval was given to reduce the capital of Mercantil de São Paulo S.A. by R$ 41.7 million, with the cancellation of 375,409,307 nominative-registered shares of which 49,057,547 are common and 326,351,760 are preferred and to incorporate Boavista S.A. Distribuidora de Títulos e Valores Mobiliários, the Bank’s parent company.

Stockholders’ equity totaled R$ 947.2 million. Net equity per thousand shares totaled R$ 156.98.

Economic Results

Assets totaled R$ 6.6 billion. The amount of income, including stockholdings, totaled R$ 364 million. Expenses totaled R$ 348 million and administrative expenses totaled R$ 109 million. As a result of the migration of transactions to Bradesco, which will occur on May 19, there has already been a decrease of 6% as compared to the fourth quarter of 2002. Net income for the period was R$ 23.5 million.

Investment and Obtaining of Funds

Credit operations totaled R$ 2.4 billion, while deposits and other funding totaled R$ 5.1 billion.

Branches and Services

At the end of the first quarter, the Bank's nationwide network was formed by 219 strategically distributed branches. Our 456,951 consumer and corporate checking account holders can use 199 Banking Service Outlets (PABs, PAEs and PAPs). The Self-service Network operates with 774 terminals installed in the Bank's own Branches and Banking Service Posts and also through the 24Hour Bank Network with its 2,247 Service Outlets, 21,000 Shared Network units and some 9,860 Bradesco Day and Night BDN Network terminals.

The Bank's overseas branch in Grand Cayman and an affiliated Bank in Luxembourg maintained their typical international financial market activities, focusing particularly on foreign trade financing.

Products

Finasa Credit Cards

The special treatment given by Banco Mercantil de São Paulo S.A. to this product produced first-quarter sales of 19,056 cards in a total portfolio of 284,891 units, corresponding to an increase of 7.2%, compared with the same period in 2002. Billings also increased by 5.2% compared to results for the same quarter in the prior year and totaled R$ 94.6 million.

New management approach regarding branch revenue

New sales actions and tools are also being developed to stimulate and facilitate increases in the Bank's customer base and average consumption of products and services per customer by the branches. Accordingly, the Bank's network offers cutting-edge banking technology facilitating the opening of accounts at banking posts (PABs), as well as appropriate support for mass account openings, facilitating the day-to-day activities of the branches and in turn customer service quality.

Self-service Channels

Telefinasa: seeking excellence in customer service, the Finasa call center received 904,299 interactive voice-response calls (URA) with a total 1,031,177 transactions and consultations during the first quarter of 2003.

Finasa Internet Banking: in the Online Product segment, Finasa Internet Banking for Consumer Customers has 33,744 registered accounts, corresponding to an 8.6% share of the account base for the quarter.

Relationship Accounts: at March 31, 2003, , Banco Mercantil de São Paulo S.A. has 380,854 consumer checking account holders, corresponding to 392,628 accounts. 28.6% of all consumer customer checking accounts are Special Check accounts with authorized overdraft facilities. 7,893 accounts were opened during the first quarter of 2003.

At March 31, 2003, the corporate customer portfolio had 76,097 checking account customers, corresponding to 93,888 accounts. Of these, 1,701 accounts were opened during the first quarter. The Savings Account Portfolio has 498,595 registered accounts.

The Finasa Easy Account service package (Conta Fácil Finasa) giving priority to customer relationships and offering a range of differentiated and competitive products had 205,582 registered customers at March 31, 2003.

Bradesco Products: in aggregate to increase customer benefits

Banco Mercantil de São Paulo S.A. is aggregating its personalized products and customer service with the facilities and other services offered by Banco Bradesco. As a result, customers now have access to the market's most complete self-service network. In addition to the Mercantil Self-service Network and the 24-Hour Bank kiosks, customers also have access to the extensive BDN Bradesco Day and Night ATM network.

The Mercantil Branch Network sells the very successful Verde Amarelo Pé Quente series savings bond, which has a 60-month term. Other available products and services include Pé Quente savings bonds, Disque Fácil, Clique Fácil, Voe Fácil, 10, Milênio and Reserva Especial.

In the health insurance area, Mercantil Customers have access to all products from the Bradesco Saúde e Vida range.

The options available to customers in the private pension plan area were extended to include Bradesco Vida e Previdência products, which cover the Bank’s diverse customer profiles. These include the PGBL (PGBL Proteção Familiar and Prev Jovem PGBL) and VGBL (VGBL Proteção Familiar) plans, a conventional plan with special features (Conta Vip de Rendas Programadas) and a Redeemable Family Coverage (Cobertura Familiar Resgatável) plan.

Bradesco S.A. - Corretora de Títulos e Valores Mobiliários

Balance Sheet - In millions of reais


  2001 2002 2003 
  December March December March 
ASSETS
Current assets and long-term receivables 242  119  156  146 
Short-Term interbank investments and securities 69  68  82  86 
Other receivables and other assets 173  51  74  60 
Permanent assets 18  18  18  18 
Total 260  137  174  164 
LIABILITIES
Current and long-term liabilities 186  60  88  74 
Other liabilities 186  60  88  74 
Stockholders' equity 74  77  86  90 
Total 260  137  174  164 

Statement of Income - In millions of reais


  2001          2002 2003
  4th Qtr. 1st Qtr. 4th Qtr. 1st Qtr.
Income from lending and trading activities
Gross profit from financial intermediation
Other operating income (expenses), net
Operating income
Income before taxes on income and profit sharing
Income tax and social contribution (3) (2) (1) (2)
Net income

Bradesco Corretora ended the first quarter of 2003 maintaining its outstanding position in the Capital Market.

We present below a summary of the company’s main activities for the quarter:

Bradesco Corretora ended the 1st quarter among the 10 most important brokerage firms, out of more than 90 operating in the São Paulo Stock Exchange (BOVESPA). During the quarter, services were provided to 14,781 investors and 50,792 buy and sell orders were carried out for a total financial volume of R$ 1.9 billion.

Bradesco Corretora negotiated R$ 364.7 thousand contracts in the Mercantile and Futures Exchange (BM&F) for a financial volume of R$ 53.9 billion, ranking the Corretora among the 30 most important brokerage firms out of more than 100 participants. The Corretora has centered its efforts on the continued expansion of its business as well as promoting the futures market. For example, in the agricultural area it acts directly in the country’s main production centers, through visits, seminars and participation in agricultural fairs and exhibitions. In conjunction with the BM&F, the company sponsored visits to the exchange and Bradesco Corretora in São Paulo by investors from all over the country. At the same time, the company hosted numerous visits by farmers, teachers, opinion-makers and brokers from the physical commodities market.

Online web trading for the quarter totaled 30,454 orders with a financial volume of R$ 167.6 million, representing 5.6% of all Home-Broker operations carried out in BOVESPA and placing the Corretora fourth in the overall ranking. The customer base increased by 5.5% with more than 793 new customers registered during the quarter and more than 8,532 e-mails received.

As a result of its important role in Public Offerings of Share Purchases, Special Operations, Stock Swapping Auctions and Privatization Auctions, Bradesco Corretora continues in its important market position, with financial volume of R$ 23.4 million for the quarter.

Net income recorded for the quarter totaled R$ 3.1 million.

Stockholders' equity at the end of the quarter increased to R$ 89.7 million, corresponding to 54.8% of total assets which totaled R$ 163.6 million.

Information - Trading at BM&F and BOVESPA


  2001 2002 2003 
  4th Qtr.  1st Qtr.  4th Qtr.  1st Qtr. 
BM&F
Ranking 1st  1st  29th  26th 
Contracts traded (millions) 6.2 3.5 0.3 0.4
Financial volume (in billions of reais) 810.8 387.9 39.1 53.9
Stock Exchange
Ranking 9th  7th  5th  9th 
Number of investors 13,287  16,172  13,006  14,781 
Number of orders executed 37,755  38,604  58,180  50,792 
Volume traded (in billions of reais) 2.2 2.5 2.6 1.9
Home Broker
Registered customers 9,473  11,091  14,334  15,127 
Orders executed 22,738  21,993  36,806  30,454 
Volume traded (in millions of reais) 123.5  128.4  194.3  167.6 

Bradesco Securities, Inc.

Balance Sheet - In thousands of reais


  2001          2002 2003 
  December March December March
ASSETS
Current assets and long-term receivables 3,260  2,887  3,464  2,825 
Funds available 333  467  574  414 
Interbank investments 2,354 
Securities and derivative financial instruments 2,917  2,405  2,829 
Other receivables and Other assets 10  15  61  57 
Permanent assets 134  124  140  127 
Total 3,394  3,011  3,604  2,952 
LIABILITIES
Current and long-term liabilities 158  62  172  216 
Other liabilities 158  62  172  216 
Stockholders' equity 3,236  2,949  3,432  2,736 
Total 3,394  3,011  3,604  2,952 

Statement of Income - In thousands of reais


      2001     2002 2003 
  4th Qtr. 1st Qtr. 4th Qtr. 1st Qtr.
Income from lending and trading activities 10  22 
Gross profit from financial intermediation 10  22 
Other operating income (expenses), net (266) (313) (329) (530)
Operating expense (256) (291) (324) (521)
Loss (256) (291) (324) (521)

Bradesco Securities, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Bradesco, operates as a broker dealer in the United States. The company's activities are focused on the intermediation of share purchases and sales, with emphasis on ADR operations. The company is also authorized to operate with Bonds, Commercial Paper and Certificates of Deposit, among others, and to provide Investment Advisory services. This Bradesco initiative was motivated by more than 80 programs involving ADRs of Brazilian companies traded in New York and by the growing interest of foreign investors in the emerging markets and is designed to offer support for global economy investors who invest part of this flow in countries such as Brazil.

Leasing (1)

Balance Sheet - In millions of reais


  2001          2002 2003 
  December March December (2) March (3)
Assets
Current assets and long-term receivables 2,297  2,532  3,372  4,818 
Funds available
Interbank investments 579  668  1,568  3,023 
Securities and derivative financial instruments 17  18  10  21 
Credit and leasing operations 1,409  1,515  1,385  1,269 
Other receivables and Other assets 290  329  403  499 
Permanent assets 50  48  40  37 
Total 2,347  2,580  3,412  4,855 
LIABILITIES
Current and long-term liabilities 1,615  1,700  1,706  2,964 
Demand, time and interbank deposits 272  265  266  144 
Securities received under security repurchase agreements 97  59  1,454 
and Funds received from issuance of securities 157  244  240  242 
Borrowings and onlendings 14  11 
Derivative financial instruments 1,186  1,094  1,127  1,113 
Other liabilities 732  880  1,706  1,891 
Stockholders' equity 2,347  2,580  3,412  4,855 

(1) Includes: Bradesco Leasing, BCN Leasing, Boavista S.A. Arrendamento Mercantil, Finasa Leasing, Potenza Leasing and Bancocidade Leasing
(2) On December 31, 2002, Boavista S.A. Arrendamento Mercantil, Bancocidade Leasing Arrendamento Mercantil S.A. and Potenza S.A. Arrendamento Mercantil were spun off based on their book value at November 30, 2002, and the spun-off portions of these companies were transferred to BCN Leasing Arrendamento Mercantil S.A.
(3) On February 28, 2003, BCN Leasing Arrendamento Mercantil S.A. incorporated Bradesco Leasing S.A. Arrendamento Mercantil, at book value on January 30 and changed its name to BRADESCO BCN LEASING S.A. ARRENDAMENTO MERCANTIL.

Statement of Income - In millions of reais


  2001          2002 2003
  4th Qtr. 1st Qtr. 4th Qtr. 1st Qtr.
Income from lending and trading activities 38  100  134  195 
Expenses (52) (34) (84)
Gross profit from financial intermediation 45  48  100  111 
Other operating income (expenses), net (14) (11) (37) (25)
Operating income 31  37  63  86 
Non-operating income
Income before taxes on income 38  40  69  89 
Income tax and social contribution (13) (13) 102 
Net income 25  27  77  191 

Bradesco's leasing operations are carried out through its subsidiaries: Bradesco BCN Leasing S.A. Arrendamento Mercantil (from February 2003), Banco Finasa S.A. and Finasa Leasing Arrendamento Mercantil S.A.

At March 31, 2003, Bradesco’s leasing operations totaled R$ 1.441 billion (present value) with 44,768 contracts. As well as R$ 33.409 million of operating lease receivables.

In accordance with the Brazilian Association of Leasing Companies (ABEL), Bradesco is one of the leaders in the national ranking of leasing companies, with a 17% market share (Base date: February/2003).

Bradesco leases different types of asset, including light vehicles (cars) and heavy vehicles (buses and trucks), airplanes, machinery, equipment and computers.

The following pie graph presents the composition of Bradesco's consolidated leasing portfolio by types of asset.

Portfolio by Types of Asset at March 31, 2003 (present value)

Bradesco Consórcios Ltda.

Operations

On June 11, 2002, all the quotas of Administradora de Consórcios Potenza Ltda. were transferred from Banco BCN S.A. to Banco Bradesco S.A.

On June 24, 2002, approval was given to change the company’s name to Bradesco Consórcios Ltda. and its principal place of business to Osasco-SP.

These acts were ratified by the Brazilian Central Bank (BACEN) on July 22, 2002.

On December 9, 2002, Bradesco Consórcios commenced the sale of consortium quotas exclusively to Bradesco Organization employees.

On January 21, 2003, Bradesco commenced the sale of consortium quotas to its account holders and non-account holders.

At March 31, 2003, a total 14 thousand consortium quotas had been sold.

The first online meeting of Bradesco Consortium holders was held on February 26, 2003, followed by the second meeting on March 15.

By March 2003, a total of 70 items had been received by consortium participants.

The company uses all the facilities of the Bradesco, BCN and Mercantil customer service network to commercialize the products offered. The consortium groups managed by the former company are now closed.

Mission

The company’s mission is to manage consortium plans and groups for consumer and corporate purchasers regardless of whether they are Bradesco account holders or not, and to operate in the light and heavy vehicle and real estate segments, maintaining excellent standards in the quality of the services offered and in consortium system practice, pursuant to regulations determined by the Brazilian Central Bank and in line with the Bradesco Organization’s philosophy.

Segmentation

The Bradesco Organization’s entry into this segment is part of its strategy to offer the most complete range of product and services possible to its Customers, providing all income brackets with the opportunity to purchase items through the consortium quota system, filling a market lacuna at accessible prices and considering, in particular, as regards real estate products, the country’s present housing deficit.

Bradesco Consórcios is prepared to meet the demands of consumers from all income brackets, not yet catered for in Brazil, at accessible prices. The Consortium segment is a complementary niche to regular banking activities and at present there are 3 million (*) consortium group members nationwide. According to information gathered, only 14% (*) of vehicles sold in Brazil are sold via the Consortium method.

At present an average 63.4 thousand (*) participants receive items monthly through this purchase method as compared to 63.2 thousand (*) in 2002, an increase of 0.3% (*) including first homes and new cars and more than 20 other products sold through the consortium quota system.

The company’s consortium quotas are placed in the market through brokers of Bradesco Vida e Previdência, one of the Bank’s related parties, working from the Bank’s Branches, via the Fone Fácil call centers and online via Internet.

Representation

Bradesco plays a central role in this segment providing Brazilians with more opportunities to acquire goods and real estate.

As a result of this activity our medium and long-term results will undoubtedly grow, with positive effects on our capacity to secure new customers.

(*) Source ABAC - Brazilian Association of Consortium Administrators

Insurance(1)

Balance Sheet - In millions of reais


  2001          2002 2003 
  December March December March
ASSETS
Current and long-term assets 3,359  3,052  3,404  3,572 
Securities 1,678  1,589  1,679  1,814 
Insurance transactions and other accounts receivable 1,681  1,463  1,725  1,758 
Permanent assets 1,847  1,986  2,021  2,054 
Total 5,206  5,038  5,425  5,626 
LIABILITIES
Current and long-term liabilities 2,793  2,698  2,738  2,854 
Tax and social security contributions 526  463  587  591 
Insurance-related payables 293  188  173  223 
Other liabilities 579  694  366  352 
Technical reserves 1,395  1,353  1,612  1,688 
Minority interest 82  40  95  51 
Stockholders’ equity of the parent company 2,331  2,300  2,592  2,721 
Total 5,206  5,038  5,425  5,626 

Statement of Income - In millions of reais


  2001          2002 2003 
  4th Qtr. 1st Qtr. 4th Qtr. 1st Qtr.
Earned premiums 1,105  1,156  1,236  1,328 
Retained claims (846) (861) (941) (1,035)
Selling expenses (141) (131) (157) (156)
Other operating income (expenses) (13) 18  17 
Contribution margin 105  165  156  154 
Administrative costs (138) (138) (162) (169)
Taxes (18) (18) (28) (24)
Financial results 135  85  72  79 
Operating income 84  94  38  40 
Non-operating income 91  (23) 13  (7)
Results on investments in subsidiary and
  associated companies 192  125  154  129 
Minority interest (1) (7)
Income before income tax and social contribution 366  196  198  162 
Income tax and social contribution (56) (27) 14 (9)
Net income 310  169  212  153 

N.B. Includes insurance premiums issued by Bradesco Vida e Previdência S.A. (with VGBL)

(1) Includes: Bradesco Seguros, Indiana Seguros, Bradesco Saúde, União Novo Hamburgo de Seguros and Finasa Seguradora S.A. (as from 1H02).

Performance Ratios


  %
  2001 2002 2003
  December March December March
Claims ratio (1) 74.4 71.8 72.0 71.8
Selling ratio (2) 13.3 11.4 11.9 11.7
Combined ratio (3) 102.3 99.0 100.3 102.6
Expanded combined ratio (4) 95.4 92.2 94.6 96.8
Administrative expense ratio (5) 12.3 11.7 12.8 12.4

(1) Retained claims (excluding withdrawals on life insurance from 2002 and withdrawals on VGBL from 2003)/earned premiums.
(2) Selling expenses/earned premiums.
(3) (Retained claims + Selling expenses + Administrative costs + Taxes + Other operating expenses)/earned premiums.
(4) (Retained claims + Selling expenses + Administrative costs + Taxes + Other operating expenses)/(Earned premiums + Financial result on Earned premiums).
(5) Administrative expenses/earned premiums.

Insurance Premium Market Share (%)

Bradesco Seguros secured R$ 1.4 billion in premiums and maintained its industry leadership with a 24.3% market share. An amount of R$ 5.8 billion was secured in premiums by this sector up to February 2003.

Growth in Technical Reserves

Growth in Assets Guaranteeing Technical Reserves

Earned Premiums by Insurance Line


  Accumulated - In millions of reais
Insurance 2001 2002 2003 
  4th Qtr. 1st Qtr. 4th Qtr. 1st Qtr. 
Health 523  557  596  618 
Auto/RCF (a) 304  274  312  327 
Life/AP(b) /VGBL(c) 192  223  227  265 
Basic Lines 60  66  75  81 
DPVAT(d) 26  36  26  37 
Total 1,105  1,156  1,236  1,328 

(a) Optional third-party liability.
(b) Personal accident.
(c) Long-term life products.
(d) Compulsory vehicle insurance.

In the first quarter of 2003, the company’s earned premiums grew by 14.9% as compared to the same period in the prior year.

Earned Premiums by Insurance Line - Accumulated to March 2003 - (%)

Total Claims Ratio - % (prior 12 months)

Number of Policyholders - Thousand

Up to March 31, 2003, the number of customers grew by 3.4% for the quarter in comparison to the same period in 2002.

Bradesco Saúde continues to maintain its outstanding market position, especially in the corporate health insurance segment. Brazilian consumers are increasingly convinced that Health and Dental Insurance are the best alternatives for meeting their medical, hospital and dental care needs. At present, Bradesco Saúde has more than 2.3 million customers.

The increasing number of beneficiaries employed by micro, small and medium companies, as well as major corporations that have contracted Bradesco Saúde, confirms the company’s high level of expertise and personalization in Corporate Insurance services, a distinct advantage in the Health Insurance market.

Approximately 11 thousand companies in Brazil have acquired Bradesco Health Insurance. Out of the 100 largest companies in Brazil, 35 are Bradesco clients in the Health and Dental Health lines and out of the country’s 10 largest companies, 60% are Bradesco Saúde clients.

Emphasis should also be given to the practical nature of the Bradesco Saúde Portal (http://www.bradescosaude.com.br), which, in addition to providing information on available products, also offers a number of services to policyholders, prospects and brokers.

The Bradesco Insurance Group occupies a leadership position in the Basic Line Brazilian market, which comprises the following main types of insurance, named and operating risks, national and international transport, oil risks, engineering risks, third-party liability, aircraft, maritime hulls, fire and sundry risks, among others.

In the mass market insurance segment, focusing on consumer and small and medium corporate customers, the results achieved from policy sales continue significant, particularly Bradesco Seguro Residencial Simplificado (Bradesco Simplified Residential Insurance).

In the Corporate Insurance area, the Group maintained its leadership through its participation in insuring business conglomerates operating in the automobile, mining, steel, oil, electrical power, agribusiness, paper and pulp, chemical, aluminum and aircraft industries, confirming the Bradesco Insurance Group’s significant presence among Brazil’s major corporations.

The Automotive and RCF (Optional Third Party Liability) line posted an important increase in the number of policyholders and the technically correct pricing policy was maintained. Emphasis should also be given to the implementation of the differentiated services which add value to products, such as discounts given through the nationwide customer service networks and the increase in the number of relationships with brokers which are carried out exclusively online via the Internet.

The first quarter could not have been better for Bradesco Seguros. The Company secured the leadership of the Brazilian market’s most important insurance line, automobiles, which represents more than 25% of this sector revenue. Based on official data from SUSEP, in January, Bradesco obtained R$ 117.7 million in premiums for this line, a 6.4% increase over the amount determined by the second-ranked group.

Undisputed leader in the insurance sector, Bradesco surpassed its prior-year record obtaining billings of more than R$ 10 billion in the insurance, private pension plan and savings bond segments.

Awards

The Bradesco Seguros website is among the Top 3 companies classified in the iBEST Insurance category, ie among the three best-rated insurance company sites in Brazil.

Private Pension Plans

Balance Sheet - In millions of reais


  2001     2002 2003 
  December March  December March 
ASSETS
Current and long-term assets 12,202  12,866  17,400  19,055 
Available funds 19  16 
Interbank investments 16  16  18  18 
Securities 11,731  12,453  16,923  18,661 
Insurance operations and other accounts receivable 447  378  457  360 
Permanent assets 302  301  251  252 
Total 12,504  13,167  17,651  19,307 
LIABILITIES
Current and long-term liabilities 11,551  12,121  16,536  18,126 
Tax and social security contributions 196  190  420  349 
Operating liabilities for Insurance and Private Pension Plans 215  92  156  72 
Other liabilities 33  157  57  36 
Technical reserves 11,107  11,682  15,903  17,669 
Stockholders' equity 953  1,046  1,115  1,181 
Total 12,504  13,167  17,651  19,307 

Statement of Income - In millions of reais


  2001          2002 2003 
  4th Qtr. 1st Qtr. 4th Qtr. 1st Qtr.
Retained premiums 191  222  959  769 
Variations in premium reserves (25) (10) (755) (506)
Earned premiums 166  212  204  263 
Retained claims (88) (120) (124) (190)
Selling expenses - Insurance (56) (46) (55) (56)
Other operating income (expenses) 11  19  28  35 
Income from net contributions 442  298  321  151 
Expenses with benefits/matured plans (494) (349) (503) (399)
Selling expenses - Pension Plans (28) (30) (24) (25)
Administrative expenses (55) (43) (60) (50)
Tax expenses (5) (5) (3) (3)
Financial income 537  475  1,273  1,242 
Financial expenses (392) (274) (1,007) (825)
Equity income and expenses
Non-operating income 23  (1)
Income before taxes and profit sharing 64  139  57  146 
Taxes and profit sharing (46) 15  (48)
Net income 70  93  72  98 

Income from Plans - Market Share (%)

Since its foundation in 1981, Bradesco Vida e Previdência has recorded consistently high levels of growth confirming its leadership of a sector which from the early nineties has shown considerable potential for expansion.

Income from its private pension plans has grown some 43.3% per year over the last five years, enabling the company to maintain its leadership position with 40.8% of the market, the result of a sound product development policy structured around innovative and flexible options.

Products bearing the Bradesco Vida e Previdência hallmark reflect the company's efforts to remain ahead of its time, sensitive to future trends.

Growth in Technical Reserves In millions of reais

Providing a safe option for both participants and beneficiaries, Bradesco Vida e Previdência has recorded increasing growth in the volume of its technical reserves. During the quarter, technical reserves presented an increase of 11% over the same period in 2002, highlighting the company's capacity to meet the commitments assumed.

Bradesco Vida e Previdência's unquestionable commitment to providing a care-free future for its participants has ensured its ranking as Brazil's largest listed private pension plan company.

Guaranteeing Assets Market Share (%)

Reflecting the growth in income from private pension plans, Bradesco Vida e Previdência ended the first quarter of 2003 with a high level of capitalization. The investment portfolio presents an ongoing growth in financial volume and results, well above the required volume of technical reserves.

The company's success and commitment to the implementation of its policies are confirmed by its 51.2% share of this segment, one of most important market indicators.

Growth in Guaranteeing Assets (in millions of reais)

Increase in Number of Participants - Thousands

During the quarter, Bradesco Vida e Previdência signed new contracts for individual and company plans, which accounted for a 1.1% increase in the number of participants compared to the performance recorded for the same period in 2002. Total plan participants surpassed the 1.2 million mark.

Savings Bonds (2)

Balance Sheet - In millions of reais


  2001          2002 2003 
  December March December March
ASSETS
Current and long-term receivables 1,581  1,563  1,776  1,863 
Securities 1,453  1,479  1,664  1,787 
Accounts receivable and other accounts receivables 128  84  112  76 
Permanent assets 294  305  340  342 
Total 1,875  1,868  2,116  2,205 
LIABILITIES
Current and long-term liabilities 1,554  1,502  1,884  1,930 
Tax and social security contributions 205  155  205  178 
Other liabilities 13  10  84  96 
Technical reserves 1,336  1,337  1,595  1,656 
Stockholders' equity 321  366  232 
Total 1,875  1,868  2,116  2,205 

Statement of Income - In millions of reais


  2001          2002 2003 
  4th Qtr. 1st Qtr. 4th Qtr. 1st Qtr.
Income from savings bonds 228  192  339  249 
Variation in technical reserves (16) (170) (35)
Redemption of bonds (215) (181) (169) (197)
Bonds redeemed (207) (166) (164) (191)
Winning bonds (8) (15) (5) (6)
Financial income 104  55  38  58 
Administrative expenses (18) (16) (19) (17)
Equity results 19  11  47 
Non-operating income (3)
Income before taxes 99  62  69  60 
Income tax and social contribution (26) (17) (7) (19)
Net income 73  45  62  41 

(2) Includes: Bradesco Capitalização and Atlântica Capitalização (formerly BCN Capitalização).

Bradesco Capitalização’s outstanding position in the premium bond market is the result of its transparent operating policy, which is focused on the deployment of products in line with potential consumer demand.

Bradesco Capitalização is completing three months of leadership in four Brazilian states, according to the latest figures for January published by SUSEP. The company’s market share was 40.2% in Bahia, 23.4% in São Paulo, 27.2% in Santa Catarina and 35.5% in Amapá. In 2002, the company’s billings totaled R$ 1.020 billion.

In pursuit of a bond which is suited to its customers’ different profiles and budgets, the company developed a number of products varying in accordance with the type of payment (single or monthly), contribution terms, regularity of draws (weekly or monthly) and related prize amounts. This new phase brought the company closer to the general public and consolidated the success of its “Pé Quente”(Lucky Bond) savings bond series.

Bradesco Capitalização was the first private savings bond company in Brazil to receive ISO9002 accreditation and in December 2002 this certificate was upgraded to the 2000 Version, ISO 9001:2000. This accreditation from Fundação Vanzolini attests to the management quality of Bradesco savings bonds and confirms the principles on which their creation was based: good products, good services and continuous growth.

Income from Plans Market Share (%)

Technical Reserves Market Share (%)

Growth in Technical Reserves - In millions of reais

With its fast-growing volume of technical reserves, Bradesco Capitalização surpassed the mark of R$ 1.6 billion. At present, the company has a 22.1% market share of the total volume of technical reserves and in the first quarter of 2003 presented a growth rate of 22.8% as compared to 2002. This result conveys confidence and highlights the company’s capacity to honor the commitments assumed with its customers.

Growth in Assets Guaranteeing Technical Reserves - In millions of reais

Number of Customers - Thousand

Outstanding Savings Bonds - Thousand

At March 31, 2003, the number of customers increased by 35.9% as compared to the same period in 2002, surpassing the 2.6 million mark. The outstanding savings bond portfolio also presented a significant 26.4% increase over the same period in the prior year, attaining a total of 7.2 million outstanding bonds.

Ratings

Ratings - Banco Bradesco

Ratings - Insurance and Savings Bonds


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Rankings


 
Source Criteria Position
Forbes “International 500” Overall/Revenue 166th (Worldwide)
 
Forbes “International 500” Banks/Revenue 1st (Brazil)
26th (Worldwide)
 
Fortune “Global 500” Banks/Revenue 1st (Brazil)
46th(Worldwide)
 
Fortune “Global 500” Overall/Revenue 337th (Worldwide)
 
Ranking - Bradesco Seguros
Global Finance
Best Insurance
Companies - Property
Insurer
1o (Latin America)

Awards

Bradesco was ranked first place among “Brazil’s 100 most-wired Companies” by infoEXAME magazine which rates companies at the vanguard in terms of Information Technology. As well as leading the overall ranking, Bradesco was also rated leader in two other categories: the most-wired banking sector company, among 17 economic segments under analysis and leader in São Paulo in the ranking which rates Brazil’s six most industrialized states.

Winner of the Best Investment Funds - 2002 award, given by Gazeta Mercantil, with 5 Bradesco funds chosen. This award for management excellence was based on an analysis of three main reference points: performance, aggressive profile and innovation. These products now bear the Gazeta Mercantil Best Fund seal.

For its performance marked by the adoption of best corporate governance practices and respect for its stockholders, Bradesco was awarded the ANIMEC (National Association of Capital Market Investors) quality seal. Now in its third year, this award represents the recognition of agents who contribute towards Brazilian market development.

Bradesco was also rated best retail investment fund manager, according to Investidor Institucional magazine’s 11th Top Asset ranking, which rates the best Brazilian fund managers by segment. According to this ranking, the Organization is also rated leader in the private pension plan and savings bond categories.

Sociocultural Events

The Bradesco Foundation extended its educational project with the start-up of activities in its 39th school, opened in Boa Vista (RR), the only Brazilian state up till now without a Foundation school. In all, 105 thousand students in Brazil have access to basic education at the Foundation schools completely free-of-charge.

On the second Sunday in March, all 39 Bradesco Foundation schools took part in the activities planned for Brazil’s “National Voluntary Action Day” benefiting more than 190 thousand people throughout Brazil and involving some 5 thousand volunteers including students, teachers and employees.

The social action carried out by the Organization is not restricted to the Foundation. Bradesco is a benchmark in social responsibility, implementing innumerous sociocultural projects and events which help to promote citizenship values in Brazil.

In the first three months of 2003, Bradesco gave support to innumerous social projects nationwide. These comprised regional, sector or professional venues, including trade fairs, seminars, congresses and community events.

Bradesco was present once again at the Summer Festival and Carnival in Salvador, Bahia, events which attract an increasing number of visitors each year, confirming the importance of Brazil’s popular festivals. The Expresso 2222 Trio Elétrico road show was also sponsored once again by Bradesco.

The Organization also gave its support to the Symphony Orchestra of Santa Maria (RS) and the 69th Festa da Uva (grape festival) in Jundiaí (SP), as well as other religious festivals, agricultural fairs and rodeo festivals and shows.

Citizenship projects such as the Charity Effort held to support the Hospital for Cancer Patients in Barretos (SP), as well as activities which benefit welfare entities such as the Senior Citizen Home Irmão Joaquim in Florianópolis (SC) also received important support from Bradesco.

Corporate Organization Chart

Major Stockholders

Main Subsidiaries and Associated Companies

Fundação Bradesco - The Bradesco Organization’s Social Arm

Background

The Bradesco Foundation, a not-for-profit entity, headquartered at Cidade de Deus, Osasco (SP), was founded in 1956 and declared to be of Federal Public Utility by Decree 86238, on July 30, 1981.

Convinced that education lies at the roots of equal opportunity and personal and collective fulfillment, the Bradesco Foundation currently maintains 39 schools installed as priority in the country’s most underprivileged regions, in all of Brazil’s states and in the Federal District.

Objectives and Goals

Through its pioneer action in private social investment, the Bradesco Foundation’s chief mission is to provide formal quality education to children, young people and adults ensuring that they receive the qualifications required to achieve personal fulfillment through their work and the exercising of rights and duties as citizens.

Accordingly, the Foundation has expanded its activities yearly, increasing the number of students matriculated in its schools from 13,080 to more than 103,000 over the last twenty-three years. The Bradesco Foundation schools offer education free-of-charge at pre, junior and high school levels as well as basic professional and technical training in IT, electronics, industry, management and agriculture and livestock raising. Distance learning is also offered as part of its Youth and Adult Education programs.

Important Events

The 39th Bradesco Foundation School, in the city of Boa Vista, Roraima, opened its doors on February 6 this year with modern facilities and the capacity to attend more than 1,200 students.

On March 9, all the Foundation Schools took part in Brazil’s “National Voluntary Action Day”. More than 190 thousand people benefited from activities promoted in the leisure and entertainment, education, culture, sports, prevention and healthcare, community development and citizenship action areas. Four thousand volunteers participated, including students, parents, teachers and professionals from partner organizations, providing more than 200 quality services to community dwellers residing in the vicinity of the Foundation schools.

School Locations

The majority of the Foundation's educational units are located on the outskirts of major cities or in rural areas where there is a significant lack of educational and welfare assistance. Thousands of students in all four corners of Brazil are given the opportunity to study at the Foundation schools.


School Students
Aparecida de Goiânia - GO 2,527 
Bagé - RS 1,833 
Boa Vista 1,869 
Bodoquena - MS 1,187 
Cacoal - RO 1,849 
Campinas - SP 3,359 
Canuanã - TO 1,207 
Caucaia - CE 2,440 
Ceilândia - DF 3,445 
Cidade de Deus - Osasco, SP
  • Unit I 4,152 
  • Unit II 2,816 
  • Supplementary education teleposts - companies 8,567 
  • Professional Training Center 6,068 
Conceição do Araguaia - PA 1,944 
Cuiabá - MT 1,905 
Feira de Santana-BA 488 
Garanhuns-PE 550 
Gravataí - RS 3,123 
Irecê - BA 2,222 
Itajubá - MG 2,147 
Jaboatão - PE 2,330 
João Pessoa - PB 2,124 
Laguna - SC 2,042 
Macapá - AP 2,253 
Maceió - AL 2,443 
Manaus - AM 3,303 
Marília - SP 3,877 
Natal - RN 2,265 
Paragominas - PA 2,066 
Paranavaí - PR 2,148 
Pinheiro - MA 2,067 
Propriá - SE 2,152 
Registro - SP 2,165 
Rio Branco - AC 2,020 
Rio de Janeiro - RJ 4,518 
Rosário do Sul - RS 940 
Salvador - BA 2,119 
São João Del Rei - MG 2,124 
São Luis - MA 2,492 
Teresina - PI 2,250 
Vila Velha - ES 2,075 

 

Basic Professional Training
Rural Area - Artificial Insemination
 
Cáceres-MT  
Campinas-SP  
Campo Grande -MS  
Goiânia-GO  
Igarapé-MG  
Uberaba-MG 1,680
Total (*) 105,151

(*) Forecast for 2003

The Bradesco Foundation - An Education Project the Size of Brazil.

Financing

The Bradesco Foundation activities are funded exclusively by resources from its own income and donations made by the Bradesco Organization Companies.


Investments in 2002 R$ 123.3 million
Budget for 2003 R$ 128.9 million

Courses - Number of Students per Level of Schooling -Forecast for 2003


  Noof
Students
%of
Total
Infant 3,388  3.22 
Junior and Middle 29,709  28.25 
High School and Technical Training 16,366  15.57 
Youth and Adult Education 20,734  19.72 
Basic Professional Training 34,954  33.24 
Total 105,151  100.0 

Student Profile

Increase in Student Numbers

Independent auditor´s report on supplementary information

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders
Banco Bradesco S.A.
Osasco -SP


We have  performed a special  review,  in  accordance  with the  specific  rules
established  by the  Brazilian  Institute  of  Independent  Auditors  (IBRACON),
jointly with the  Brazilian  Federal  Accounting  Council,  of the  consolidated
interim report of Banco Bradesco S.A. and its  subsidiaries  for the three-month
period ended March 31, 2003, and have issued an unqualified report,  dated April
30, 2003.

Our review was performed for the purpose of reviewing the  consolidated  interim
report  of Banco  Bradesco  S.A.  and its  subsidiaries,  taken  as a whole.  In
connection  with  our  especial  review,  we  have  performed  a  review  of the
supplementary  account  information  included  in the  Report  on  Economic  and
Financial  Analysis  that are  presented  exclusively  for purpose of additional
analysis and is not a required part of the interim report.

Based on our  review,  we are not aware of any  significant  modifications  that
should be made to the supplementary  account  information for it to be presented
adequately, in all material respects, in relation to the interim report taken as
a whole.

The  supplementary  account  information of Banco  Bradesco S.A.  related to the
periods before March 31, 2001, and information of to the subsidiaries  described
in note 2 (item 22) before March 31, 2002,  presented for  comparison  purposes,
were reviewed by other independent  auditors,  who issued unqualified reports on
those information.



April 30, 2003


KPMG Auditores Independentes
CRC 2SP014428/O-6




José Marcelo Bessan
Accountant CRC1SP129705/O-0


Cláudio Rogélio Sertório
Accountant CRC 1SP212059/O-0


4 Consolidated Balance Sheets and Statements of Income - 1998 to 2003
Consolidated Balance Sheet - In thousands of reais       (A free translation of the original in Portuguese prepared in conformity with accounting pratices adopted in Brazil)
  DECEMBER
ASSETS 03/2003  2002  2001  2000  1999  1998 
CURRENT ASSETS AND LONG TERM RECEIVABLES 140,132,098  137,301,711  105,767,892  90,693,025  75,136,910  62,635,794 
FUNDS AVAILABLE 3,718,188  2,785,707  3,085,787  1,341,653  827,329  709,803 
INTERBANK INVESTMENTS 23,410,819  21,472,756  3,867,319  2,308,273  2,590,599  5,167,038 
Open market investments 19,535,833  19,111,652  2,110,573  1,453,461  1,890,828  4,449,356 
Interbank deposits 3,879,479  2,370,345  1,760,850  854,815  699,771  718,125 
Provision for losses (4,493) (9,241) (4,104) (3) (443)
SECURITIES AND DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS 34,430,339  37,003,454  40,512,688  33,119,843  29,196,857  19,705,200 
Own portfolio 27,532,356  29,817,033  27,493,936  21,743,924  20,950,342  12,821,409 
Subject to repurchase agreements 933,890  1,497,383  9,922,036  10,822,637  5,987,713  5,759,959 
Subject to negotiation and intermediation of securities 526,219  9,394  157  295 
Restricted deposits - Brazilian Central Bank 3,381,220  3,536,659  1,988,799  421,727  2,359,466  1,214,811 
Privatization currencies 80,802  77,371  25,104  9,526  7,241  5,839 
Subject to collateral provided 2,220,987  1,836,169  715,858  783,501  449,536  108,200 
Derivative financial instruments 281,084  238,839  581,169 
Allowance for mark-to-market (740,433) (670,866) (557,598) (205,313)
INTERBANK ACCOUNTS 14,869,479  12,943,432  5,141,940  5,060,628  6,454,553  5,536,959 
Unsettled payments and receipts 853,553  16,902  10,118  6,920  7,635  189,329 
Restricted deposits:
- Brazilian Central Bank 13,619,927  12,519,635  4,906,502  4,848,668  6,184,959  5,194,724 
- National Treasury - Rural funding 578  578  712  660  599  779 
- National Housing System - SFH 379,070  374,177  217,518  197,191  142,653  149,826 
Interbank onlendings 2,024  116,733 
Correspondent banks 16,351  32,140  7,090  5,165  1,974  2,300 
INTERDEPARTMENTAL ACCOUNTS 189,810  191,739  176,073  111,636  49,018  38,661 
Internal transfer of funds 189,810  191,739  176,073  111,636  49,018  38,661 
CREDIT OPERATIONS 38,274,778  39,705,279  35,131,359  30,236,106  21,535,633  20,794,541 
Credit operations:
- Public sector 244,499  254,622  199,182  275,479  154,266  111,141 
- Private sector 41,635,617  42,842,693  37,689,671  32,244,482  22,848,128  21,553,453 
Allowance for loan losses (3,605,338) (3,392,036) (2,757,494) (2,283,855) (1,466,761) (870,053)
LEASING OPERATIONS 1,306,636  1,431,166  1,567,927  1,914,081  1,712,343  1,688,761 
Leasing receivables:
- Public sector 18  45  138  160  800  1,667 
- Private sector 2,893,716  3,141,724  3,248,050  3,813,369  3,515,396  3,410,990 
Unearned lease income (1,452,252) (1,560,278) (1,557,642) (1,760,305) (1,490,803) (1,485,780)
Allowance for losses (134,846) (150,325) (122,619) (139,143) (313,050) (238,116)
OTHER RECEIVABLES 22,967,273  20,891,869  15,685,433  16,226,725  12,420,787  8,491,994 
Receivables on guarantees honored 1,405  1,577  1,131  2,020  645 
Foreign exchange portfolio 12,126,569  10,026,298  5,545,527  6,417,431  3,375,563  2,488,263 
Income receivable 284,095  249,849  187,910  191,873  109,734  113,814 
Negotiation and intermediation of securities 160,454  175,185  761,754  497,655  839,758  320,821 
Specific credits 146,919  124,776  206,952  164,770 
Insurance premiums receivable 969,789  920,724  995,662  818,773  994,718  825,162 
Sundry 9,586,794  9,640,966  8,107,714  8,258,402  7,021,988  4,685,384 
Allowance for losses (161,833) (122,730) (61,184) (84,205) (127,926) (106,865)
OTHER ASSETS 964,776  876,309  599,366  374,080  349,791  502,837 
Other assets 693,547  679,515  415,484  409,771  406,910  513,407 
Allowance for losses (250,125) (243,953) (164,290) (171,876) (166,447) (199,753)
Prepaid expenses 521,354  440,747  348,172  136,185  109,328  189,183 
PERMANENT ASSETS 4,867,728  5,483,319  4,348,014  4,185,458  5,186,682  4,702,082 
INVESTMENTS 482,881  512,720  884,773  830,930  2,453,425  2,306,500 
Investments in associated companies:
- Local 379,397  395,006  742,586  689,002  2,044,120  1,400,144 
Other investments 444,807  439,342  452,871  525,316  753,901  1,148,977 
Allowance for losses (341,323) (321,628) (310,684) (383,388) (344,596) (242,621)
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT IN USE 2,507,450  2,523,949  2,152,680  2,017,093  1,683,069  1,562,430 
Land and buildings in use 1,720,638  1,748,409  1,475,581  1,491,847  1,415,720  1,395,530 
Other fixed assets 3,528,800  3,459,950  2,988,008  2,705,577  2,285,918  2,169,300 
Accumulated depreciation (2,741,988) (2,684,410) (2,310,909) (2,180,331) (2,018,569) (2,002,400)
LEASED ASSETS 30,935  34,323  46,047  10,688  17,026  22,351 
Leased assets 50,895  51,198  51,214  19,421  18,451  38,860 
Accumulated depreciation (19,960) (16,875) (5,167) (8,733) (1,425) (16,509)
DEFERRED CHARGES 1,846,462  2,412,327  1,264,514  1,326,747  1,033,162  810,801 
Organization and expansion costs 1,156,333  1,037,559  874,970  731,717  477,058  553,354 
Accumulated amortization (595,908) (568,525) (481,127) (391,417) (190,510) (207,627)
Goodwill on acquisition of subsidiaries, net of amortization 1,286,037  1,943,293  870,671  986,447  746,614  465,074 
T O T A L 144,999,826  142,785,030  110,115,906  94,878,483  80,323,592  67,337,876 
Consolidated Balance Sheet - In thousands of reais       (A free translation of the original in Portuguese prepared in conformity with accounting pratices adopted in Brazil)
  DECEMBER
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 2003  2002  2001  2000  1999  1998 
CURRENT LIABILITIES AND LONG -TERM LIABILITIES 114,648,194  114,859,776  87,352,076  77,006,572  66,345,011  56,020,611 
DEPOSITS 54,871,202  56,363,163  41,083,979  36,468,659  34,723,630  28,249,838 
Demand deposits 10,964,086  13,369,917  8,057,627  7,500,518  6,803,429  4,976,836 
Savings deposits 20,236,140  20,730,683  18,310,948  17,835,745  17,244,520  16,171,727 
Interbank deposits 40,155  23,848  40,446  568,416  468,950  136,955 
Time deposits 23,630,821  22,238,715  14,674,958  10,563,980  10,206,731  6,964,320 
DEPOSITS RECEIVED UNDER SECURITY REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS 14,342,443  16,012,965  14,057,327  12,108,350  7,814,288  9,307,113 
Own portfolio 1,275,635  915,946  12,178,855  10,696,199  5,973,260  5,729,892 
Third-party portfolio 12,974,517  12,188,054  1,878,472  1,412,151  1,841,028  3,577,221 
Unrestricted portfolio 92,291  2,908,965 
FUNDS FROM ACCEPTANCE AND ISSUANCE OF SECURITIES 4,962,678  3,136,842  4,801,410  4,111,171  4,628,344  2,067,118 
Exchange acceptances 78  1,214 
Mortgage notes 504,915  384,727  780,425  741,248  452,379  262,165 
Debentures 92,280  100,369  48,921  1,039  1,043,125  44,800 
Securities issued abroad 4,365,405  2,650,532  3,972,064  3,368,884  3,132,840  1,760,151 
INTERBANK ACCOUNTS 602,073  606,696  192,027  107,129  59,607  42,839 
Interbank onlendings 35,686  4,519  1,059  10,016  28,191 
Correspondent banks 602,073  571,010  187,508  106,070  49,591  14,648 
INTERDEPARTMENTAL ACCOUNTS 1,220,728  1,337,729  762,505  904,188  879,592  573,526 
Third-party funds in transit 1,220,728  1,337,729  762,505  904,188  879,592  573,501 
Internal transfer of funds 25 
BORROWINGS 9,428,628  9,390,630  7,887,154  6,463,555  4,864,414  4,035,313 
Local borrowings - official institutions 3,427  3,368  2,979  9,737  10,178  5,147 
Local borrowings - other institutions 217,523  216,812  230,468  170,775  138,279  31,932 
Foreign currency borrowings 9,207,678  9,170,450  7,653,707  6,283,043  4,715,957  3,998,234 
LOCAL ONLENDINGS - OFFICIAL INSTITUTIONS 6,753,080  7,000,046  5,830,633  5,096,604  4,123,486  3,571,562 
National Treasury 41,334  62,187 
National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) 3,258,982  3,437,319  3,067,220  2,589,284  1,650,243  987,997 
Federal Savings Bank (CEF) 461,985  453,803  433,381  405,264  388,109  331,010 
Government Agency for Machinery and Equipment Financing (FINAME) 2,989,126  3,045,176  2,321,508  2,090,374  2,064,153  2,238,674 
Other institutions 1,653  1,561  8,524  11,682  20,981  13,881 
FOREIGN ONLENDINGS 47,228  47,677  316,283  108,178  185,774  1,094,207 
Foreign onlendings 47,228  47,677  316,283  108,178  185,774  1,094,207 
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS 340,087  576,697  111,600 
OTHER LIABILITIES 22,080,047  20,387,331  12,309,158  11,638,738  9,065,876  7,079,095 
Collection of taxes and other contributions 1,185,341  108,388  181,453  128,785  113,693  135,394 
Foreign exchange portfolio 6,558,007  5,002,132  1,343,769  2,439,657  1,029,963  1,045,553 
Social and statutory payables 409,662  666,409  572,265  560,533  603,405  382,676 
Taxes and social security contributions 3,790,344  4,376,031  3,371,127  3,094,628  2,665,681  2,168,827 
Negotiation and intermediation of securities 85,957  109,474  1,307,385  592,395  914,127  506,767 
Technical reserves for insurance, savings bonds and private pension plans 2,545,377  2,362,861  1,005,793  689,891  659,450  529,288 
Subordinated debt 3,391,409  3,321,597  969,842 
Sundry 4,113,950  4,440,439  3,557,524  4,132,849  3,079,557  2,310,590 
TECHNICAL RESERVES FOR INSURANCE, SAVINGS BONDS AND PRIVATE PENSION PLANS 18,504,574  16,792,618  12,847,633  9,648,174  6,904,469  4,740,741 
DEFERRED INCOME 26,454  15,843  9,020  34,632  17,543  33,195 
Deferred income 26,454  15,843  9,020  34,632  17,543  33,195 
MINORITY INTEREST IN SUBSIDIARIES 112,861  271,064  139,231  96,903  287,350  222,330 
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 11,707,743  10,845,729  9,767,946  8,092,202  6,769,219  6,320,999 
Capital:
- Local residents 6,011,758  4,960,425  4,940,004  5,072,071  4,206,644  3,659,692 
- Foreign residents 288,242  239,575  259,996  74,429  58,856  50,626 
Unpaid capital (400,500) (465,500) (246,000)
Capital reserves 7,045  7,435  7,435  19,002  5,643  11,756 
Revenue reserves 5,414,022  5,629,142  4,560,511  3,327,200  2,963,576  2,844,925 
Mark-to-market adjustment - securities and derivatives (13,324) 9,152 
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY MANAGED BY THE PARENT COMPANY 11,820,604  11,116,793  9,907,177  8,189,105  7,056,569  6,543,329 
T O T A L 144,999,826  142,785,030  110,115,906  94,878,483  80,323,592  67,337,876 
Consolidated Statements of Income - In thousands of reais     (A free translation of the original in Portuguese prepared in conformity with accounting pratices adopted in Brazil)
  YEAR
  2002  2001  2000  1999  1998 
INCOME FROM LENDING AND TRADING ACTIVITIES 31,472,094  21,411,673  15,519,008  18,286,815  11,935,162 
Credit Operations 15,726,929  11,611,236  7,787,745  9,602,701  6,623,789 
Leasing Operations 408,563  420,365  512,962  730,929  425,321 
Security transactions 12,358,291  7,367,600  6,122,486  5,875,823  3,823,626 
Derivative Financial Instruments (2,073,247) (270,572)
Foreign Exchange Transactions 4,456,594  2,045,092  872,234  1,776,925  572,104 
Compulsory Deposits 594,964  237,952  223,581  300,437  490,322 
EXPENSES 22,818,498  13,312,726  9,132,137 12,821,198  7,441,180 
Interest and charges on:
Deposits 12,793,325  6,986,027  5,521,407  4,954,854  4,430,881 
Borrowings and Onlendings 7,194,161  4,316,682  2,158,725  5,819,063  1,414,272 
Leasing Operations 12,486  93  18,852  2,985 
Provision for Loan Losses 2,818,526  2,010,017  1,451,912  2,028,429  1,593,042 
INCOME FROM FINANCIAL INTERMEDIATION 8,653,596  8,098,947  6,386,871  5,465,617  4,493,982 
OTHER OPERATING INCOME (EXPENSES) (6,343,850) (5,324,166) (4,647,041) (4,404,370) (3,390,095)
Commissions and Fees 3,711,736  3,472,560  3,042,699  2,099,937  1,774,624 
Retained Insurance Premiums, Private Pension Plans and Savings Bonds 10,134,873  8,959,259  6,919,942  5,975,488  5,014,830 
Change in Technical Reserves for Insurance, Private Pension Plans and Saving Bonds (2,784,647) (3,492,217) (3,001,118) (2,341,648) (1,392,136)
Claims - Insurance Operations and Savings Bond Redemptions (4,335,895) (3,996,108) (2,866,389) (2,844,171) (2,631,300)
Insurance and Pension Plan Selling Expenses (667,527) (689,352) (645,020) (635,351) (518,390)
Expenses with Pension Plan Benefits (1,688,639) (1,369,424) (912,784) (557,608) (422,756)
Personnel Expenses (4,075,613) (3,548,805) (3,220,607) (2,783,627) (2,641,801)
Other Administrative Expenses (4,028,377) (3,435,759) (2,977,665) (2,566,657) (2,158,685)
Tax Expenses (847,739) (790,179) (670,138) (651,801) (319,537)
Equity in the Earnings of Associated Companies 64,619  70,764  156,300  127,100  157,223 
Other Operating Income 1,320,986  1,326,459  902,807  1,069,562  560,319 
Other Operating Expenses (3,147,627) (1,831,364) (1,375,068) (1,295,594) (812,486)
OPERATING INCOME 2,309,746  2,774,781  1,739,830  1,061,247  1,103,887 
NON-OPERATING INCOME (EXPENSES), NET 186,342  (83,720) (123,720) (224,874) (263,696)
INCOME BEFORE TAXES AND PROFIT SHARING 2,496,088  2,691,061  1,616,110  836,373  840,191 
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAX AND SOCIAL CONTRIBUTION (460,263) (502,257) (258,776) 307,186  240,203 
NON-RECURRING/EXTRAORDINARY INCOME 400,813 
MINORITY INTEREST IN SUBSIDIARIES (13,237) (18,674) (17,982) (38,753) (67,974)
NET INCOME 2,022,588  2,170,130  1,740,165  1,104,806  1,012,420 
RETURN ON STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 18.65% 22.22% 21.50% 16.32% 16.02%
Consolidated Statements of Income - In thousands of reais   (A free translation of the original in Portuguese prepared in conformity with accounting pratices adopted in Brazil)
  2003 2002 2001
  1st Qtr 4th Qtr  3rd Qtr  2nd Qtr  1st Qtr  4th Qtr  3rd Qtr  2nd Qtr  1st Qtr 
INCOME FROM LENDING AND TRADING ACTIVITIES 7,004,189  2,887,928  15,745,612  8,364,971  4,473,583  2,604,301  7,972,096  5,611,218  5,224,058 
Credit Operations 2,954,266  1,519,950  7,344,652  4,426,505  2,435,822  1,189,535  4,345,353  3,091,410  2,984,938 
Leasing Operations 77,386  74,886  127,240  116,028  90,409  62,021  117,633  125,032  115,679 
Security Transactions 3,138,722  489,439  7,024,888  3,591,270  1,252,694  (400,625) 3,512,339  2,153,105  2,102,781 
Derivative Financial Instruments 373,646  307,885  (1,585,879) (1,120,268) 325,015  1,586,750  (1,005,751) (313,640) (537,931)
Foreign Exchange Transactions 99,498  169,630  2,706,668  1,271,208  309,088  103,954  936,425  498,643  506,070 
Compulsory Deposits 360,671  326,138  128,043  80,228  60,555  62,666  66,097  56,668  52,521 
EXPENSES 4,376,525  525,640  12,811,469  6,738,717  2,742,672  182,949  5,898,611  3,567,772  3,663,394 
Interest and charges on:
Deposits 3,423,499  777,791  6,502,844  3,735,280  1,777,410  53,292  3,128,332  1,884,421  1,919,982 
Borrowings and Onlendings 141,355  (834,266) 5,409,418  2,289,540  329,469  (489,948) 2,287,172  1,190,093  1,329,365 
Leasing Operations 3,202  3,204  3,097  3,071  3,114 
Provision for Loan Losses 808,469  578,911  896,110  710,826  632,679  619,605  483,107  493,258  414,047 
INCOME FROM FINANCIAL INTERMEDIATION 2,627,664  2,362,288  2,934,143  1,626,254  1,730,911  2,421,352  2,073,485  2,043,446  1,560,664 
OTHER OPERATING INCOME (EXPENSES) (1,487,690) (1,703,272) (2,439,061) (1,087,706) (1,113,811) (1,512,249) (1,452,447) (1,300,308) (1,059,162)
Commissions and Fees 998,439  991,101  934,418  925,649  860,568  874,001  839,110  864,576  894,873 
Retained Insurance Premiums, Private Pension Plans and Savings Bonds 2,770,492  3,243,557  2,678,997  2,262,775  1,949,544  2,641,322  2,153,652  2,278,909  1,885,376 
Change in Technical Reserves for Insurance, Private Pension Plans and Saving B (1,043,308) (1,484,011) (874,013) (171,237) (255,386) (1,310,005) (792,203) (751,756) (638,253)
Claims - Insurance Operations and Savings Bond Redemptions (1,217,167) (1,106,755) (1,098,887) (1,086,640) (1,043,613) (1,068,032) (1,030,772) (1,073,029) (824,275)
Insurance and Pension Plan Selling Expenses (180,521) (179,671) (167,297) (160,390) (160,169) (169,032) (177,561) (168,893) (173,866)
Expenses with Pension Plan Benefits (390,013) (508,501) (419,728) (411,115) (349,295) (415,859) (323,815) (352,583) (277,167)
Personnel Expenses (1,053,175) (1,047,093) (1,144,413) (996,105) (888,002) (936,519) (922,501) (872,448) (817,337)
Other Administrative Expenses (1,100,913) (1,111,005) (1,062,951) (1,010,760) (843,661) (896,004) (890,377) (817,135) (832,243)
Tax Expenses (267,852) (257,997) (185,527) (200,145) (204,070) (209,624) (200,828) (190,253) (189,474)
Equity in the Earnings of Associated Companies (4,725) 32,855  8,660  20,864  2,240  55,230  16,835  1,058  (2,359)
Other Operating Income 657,403  (70,632) 731,764  385,839  274,015  435,891  345,155  218,669  326,744 
Other Operating Expenses (656,350) (205,120) (1,840,084) (646,441) (455,982) (513,618) (469,142) (437,423) (411,181)
OPERATING INCOME 1,139,974  659,016  495,082  538,548  617,100  909,103  621,038  743,138  501,502 
NON-OPERATING INCOME (EXPENSES), NET (681,563) 54,804  140,964  19,901  (29,327) (36,188) (47,426) 14,619  (14,725)
INCOME BEFORE TAXES AND PROFIT SHARING 458,411  713,820  636,046  558,449  587,773  872,915  573,612  757,757  486,777 
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAX AND SOCIAL CONTRIBUTION 52,776  5,271  (231,215) (68,457) (165,862) (261,664) (35,152) (142,009) (63,432)
MINORITY INTEREST IN SUBSIDIARIES (3,586) (21,058) 15,486  (10,960) 3,295  (1,412) (20,271) 5,987  (2,978)
NET INCOME 507,601  698,033  420,317  479,032  425,206  609,839  518,189  621,735  420,367 

                        B a n c o B r a d e s c o S. A.

Directors’ Report

To Our Stockholders,


We are pleased to present the financial  statements  for the quarter ended March
31,  2003,  of  Banco  Bradesco  S.A.,  as  well as the  consolidated  financial
statements  prepared in accordance with the requirements of Brazilian  corporate
legislation.

Among  the  significant  first-quarter  events at  Bradesco,  we  highlight  the
following:

•    On January 10, the signing of a commitment to transfer the share control of
     Banco Bilbao Vizcaya  Argentaria  Brasil S.A. and subsidiaries to Bradesco.
     BBV Banco with its Network of 439 local  Branches,  1 foreign  Branch and a
     further  35  Banking  Service  Posts  had  assets  of  R$  14.201  billion,
     stockholders’  equity of R$ 2.525  billion  and 1.3  million  customers  at
     December   31,  2002.   Subject  to  the  approval  of  the   corresponding
     authorities,  this operation reaffirms Bradesco’s  objectives to strengthen
     its market  presence  and  actions,  increasing  efficiency  and returns to
     scale, as well as aggregating stockholder value.

•    On January 27, the signing with Banco J.P.  Morgan S.A.,  of an  “Agreement
     for the Transfer of Rights and Obligations and Other Accords” regarding the
     acquisition  of the  activities  of  Administration  and  Management of the
     Securities and Investment Fund Portfolios managed by JPMorgan Fleming Asset
     Management.  The operation  consisted of the transfer of approximately R$ 7
     billion in third-party  funds to Bradesco,  which will be managed by BRAM -
     Bradesco Asset Management Ltda.

•    In March, a 20% increase in monthly  interest  attributed to own capital to
     be paid as from April  2003,  from R$  0.0117650  to R$  0.0141180  (net of
     withholding  tax - R$  0.0120)  per  thousand  common  shares  and  from R$
     0.0129415  to R$  0.0155298  (net  of  withholding  tax - R$  0.0132),  per
     thousand  preferred  shares,  which is  traditionally  paid in  advance  to
     stockholders on account of the results determined at the end of the year.

•    On March 31, the Stockholders’ Meeting held to approve the incorporation of
     the shares of the  minority  stockholders  of Banco  Mercantil de São Paulo
     S.A., converting Mercantil into a wholly owned subsidiary of Bradesco.  For
     each Mercantil share held, the minority  stockholders  received 23.94439086
     Bradesco  shares of which  12.06279162  were  common and  11.88159924  were
     preferred shares.

Bradesco reported first-quarter net income of R$ 507.601 million,  corresponding
to R$ 0.33 per thousand shares and a return of 4.34% on stockholders’ equity, or
18.50% annualized.

Taxes and  contributions,  including social security  contributions,  payable or
accrued,  on the  main  activities  carried  out by the  Bradesco  Organization,
amounted to R$ 884,385 million, 174.23% of net income for the first quarter.

At the end of the quarter, paid-up capital totaled R$ 6.300 billion, as a result
of the  incorporation of reserves in the amount of R$ 440.265  million,  with no
new issue of shares,  approved on March 10 and 31; the conclusion of the capital
increase process through the subscription of new shares by the stockholders,  of
R$ 501 million, on January 10 and ratified on March 31, which produced a further
R$ 7.046 million in share premium determined at the auction for the placement of
the remaining shares,  recorded in the Capital Reserve account as Share Premium;
and the  increase of R$ 158.735  million as a result of the  attribution  of new
shares to the minority stockholders of Mercantil.  Paid-up capital plus reserves
of R$ 5.408  billion  comprised  the  total  stockholders’  equity  of R$ 11.708
billion. Net equity per thousand shares was equivalent to R$ 7.73.

Managed  stockholders’  equity corresponds to 8.15% of consolidated assets which
totaled R$ 145  billion,  a 21.62%  growth rate  compared  to March  2002.  As a
result,  the capital  adequacy  ratios were 19.68% on a  consolidated  financial
basis and 17.10% on a consolidated  economic and financial  basis,  accordingly,
above  the  11%  required  minimum  established  by  National  Monetary  Council
Resolution 2099 of August 17, 1994, in conformity with the Basel Accord.  At the
end of the quarter,  the ratio of permanent assets to stockholders’  equity,  in
relation to  consolidated  reference  equity was 31.25% on a total  consolidated
basis and 42.49% on a consolidated  financial basis, well within the maximum 50%
limit.

In  compliance  with the  provisions  of  Article 8 of  Brazilian  Central  Bank
Circular  3068,  of November  8, 2001,  Bradesco  declares  that it has both the
financial  capacity  and  the  intention  to  hold to  maturity  the  securities
classified in the ‘securities held to maturity’ category.

With a growth  rate of  21.75%  over the same  period in 2002,  overall  funding
obtained by the Bradesco  Organization  amounted to R$ 205.474 billion, at March
31 and comprised the following:

R$ 69.214    billion in demand,  time and  interbank  deposits,  open market and
             savings accounts.

R$ 75.931    billion in managed assets, comprising investment funds and customer
             portfolios.

R$ 33.936    billion in foreign exchange portfolio, borrowings and   onlendings,
             working capital funds, collection and tax  and  utility collections
             and similar, as well as funds from issuance of securities and local
             subordinated debt.

R$ 21.050    billion  recorded in  technical  reserves  for insurance,   private
             pension plans and savings bonds, a growth rate of 44.93%   compared
             to the same period in 2002.

R$ 5.343     billion  in foreign   resources  through  public and private issues
             and subordinated debt,  corresponding to a     total   of US$ 1.593
             billion.

The balance of credit  operations  totaled R$ 49.655  billion,  a 0.22% increase
over the balance at March 31, 2002 and includes the following:

R$ 5.734     billion  in advances on foreign  exchange  contracts,  an  increase
             of 8.64%  compared  to the same period in 2002,  for a portfolio of
             US$ 2.284 billion in export financing.

US$ 341.697  million in foreign currency import financing.

R$ 1.441     billion in leasing.

R$ 3.898     billion in agricultural loans

R$ 7.265     billion in foreign and domestic onlendings, mainly comprising funds
             from the National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES).

In the housing loan area,  Bradesco  provided funds during the first quarter for
the construction and purchase of residential housing in the amount of R$ 497.867
million, comprising 8,078 properties.

In the Capital Market area, Bradesco maintained its important role acting in the
coordination and  intermediation  of the public placement of shares,  debentures
and promissory notes, with a total volume of R$ 1,184 billion,  corresponding to
70.27% of all issues registered with the Brazilian  Securities  Commission (CVM)
during the quarter.  The Bank was also recognized for its activities in the area
of mergers and  acquisitions  and project finance and as an advisor in corporate
and financial restructuring.

The Bradesco Insurance Group,  operating in the insurance,  private pension plan
and savings bond areas  reported  net income of R$ 152.602  million at March 31,
2003.  The overall  premium income  attained R$ 2.984 billion,  a growth rate of
44.25% in comparison to the same period in 2002.

With  its  state-of-the-art   technology  structure  and  based  on  traditional
principles of quality,  efficiency and security,  the Bradesco  Customer Service
Network offered its customers and other users 9,400 service outlets at March 31,
2003:

2,965  Branches in Brazil  (Bradesco - 2,521,  Banco BCN - 224,Banco Mercantil -
       219 and Banco Finasa - 1).

6      Branches  abroad, 1 in New York  (Bradesco), 4 in Grand Cayman (Bradesco,
       BCN, Mercantil and Banco Boavista) and 1 in Nassau, Bahamas (Boavista).

7      Subsidiaries  abroad (Banco Bradesco  Argentina  S.A.  in Buenos   Aires,
       Banco   Bradesco   Luxembourg  S.A.  and Banco  Mercantil de  São   Paulo
       International S.A., both in Luxembourg,  Boavista Banking Ltd. in Nassau,
       Cidade Capital Markets  Ltd.  in  Grand  Cayman,  Bradesco  Services  Co.
       Ltd. in Tokyo and Bradesco Securities, Inc. in New York).

2,745  Banco Postal branches.

1,871  Banking service posts and outlets in companies  (Bradesco -  1,486  BCN -
       186 and Mercantil - 199).

1,755  Outplaced terminals in the BDN- Bradesco Day and Night Network.

51     Branches  of  Finasa  Promotora de   Vendas,  present  in 13,342  vehicle
       dealerships  and 1,182  stores  selling furniture and home decor,  mobile
       phones and IT related equipment.

21,285 ATMs in the BDN - Bradesco Day and Night Self-service Network,  11,476 of
       which also operate at weekends and on bank holidays.

In compliance with CVM Instruction 381, the Bradesco Organization declares that,
during the quarter,  services provided by KPMG Auditores Independentes and which
were not  related to the  external  audit,  did not exceed 5% of total  external
audit costs.  This policy complies with the principles  designed to preserve the
Auditor’s  independence,  in accordance with internationally  accepted criteria,
which  determine  that:  auditors  should not audit their own work,  or exercise
management  functions  for their  clients,  or promote the interests of any such
clients.

In the social area, the  Organization  continues its important  educational work
through the Bradesco  Foundation.  This year,  with the opening of a new unit in
Boa Vista, capital of the State of Roraima, the Foundation now has a total of 39
schools,  installed as a priority in Brazil’s  most  deprived  regions in all 26
states and in the Federal  District.  More than 105  thousand  students  receive
education,  completely  free-of-charge,  including  youth  and  adult  education
courses and basic  professional  training.  The  Foundation  also  provides free
meals,  uniforms,  school  materials and  medical/dental  care to 49,463 infant,
junior, middle/high and technical school pupils.

In the Human  Resources  Area,  seeking  to  enhance  the level of its  customer
service quality, the Bank continued its across-the-board  staff training program
in  the  pursuit  to  offer  its  employees   professional   qualifications  and
development opportunities. At the end of the quarter, the benefit plans designed
to guarantee the  well-being,  better life quality and security of employees and
their dependents, covered 183,595 people.

The  performance  and  results   achieved  during  the  first  quarter  reaffirm
Bradesco’s commitment to offer superior quality products and services. Convinced
that this is the proper way to expand our  horizons and  contribute  to Brazil’s
development, once more we wish to thank our stockholders and customers for their
support and confidence and our staff and other stakeholders for their efficiency
and dedication.



                         Cidade de Deus, April 30, 2003
                             Board of Directors and
                           Board of Executive Officers

Consolidated Balance Sheet at March 31 - In thousands of reais    
ASSETS 2003  2002 
CURRENT ASSETS 118,359,231  90,113,086 
FUNDS AVAILABLE (Note 8) 3,718,188  1,938,293 
INTERBANK INVESTMENTS (Notes 3b and 9) 23,255,279  5,295,002 
Open Market Investments 19,535,833  3,099,979 
Interbank Deposits 3,722,892  2,195,514 
Provision for Losses (3,446) (491)
SECURITIES AND DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Notes 3c, 4, 10, 34b and 34c) 28,730,467  31,940,777 
Own Portfolio 22,412,975  22,461,636 
Subject to Repurchase Agreements 694,380  7,486,742 
Subject to Negotiation and Intermediation of Securities 125,156 
Restricted Deposits - Brazilian Central Bank 3,261,851  1,805,408 
Privatization Currencies 59,319  2,061 
Subject to Collateral Provided 2,121,986  305,855 
Derivative Financial Instruments (Notes 3d, 4 and 34c) 179,956  388,680 
Allowance for Mark-to-Market (634,761)
INTERBANK ACCOUNTS (Note 12) 14,562,047  5,557,052 
Unsettled Payments and Receipts 853,553  440,743 
Restricted Deposits:
- Brazilian Central Bank 13,619,927  4,984,472 
- National Treasury - Rural Funding 578  578 
- National Housing System - SFH 71,638  123,067 
Correspondent Banks 16,351  8,192 
INTERDEPARTMENTAL ACCOUNTS 189,810  316,733 
Internal Transfer of Funds 189,810  316,733 
CREDIT OPERATIONS (Notes 3e, 13 and 34b) 27,287,664  27,234,713 
Credit Operations:
- Public Sector 28,337  34,683 
- Private Sector 29,917,816  29,403,364 
Allowance for Loan Losses (Notes 3e, 13f and 13g) (2,658,489) (2,203,334)
LEASING OPERATIONS (Notes 2, 3e, 13 and 34b) 832,412  1,010,317 
Leasing Receivables:
- Public Sector 18  99 
- Private Sector 1,794,359  2,090,138 
Unearned Lease Income (878,584) (993,962)
Allowance for Losses (Notes 3e, 13f and 13g) (83,381) (85,958)
OTHER RECEIVABLES 19,109,442  16,342,329 
Receivables on Guarantees Honored (Note 13a-2) 1,405  1,137 
Foreign Exchange Portfolio (Note 14a) 12,126,569  9,521,459 
Income Receivable 284,095  215,751 
Negotiation and Intermediation of Securities (Note 4) 160,375  643,754 
Specific Credits 150,831 
Insurance Premiums Receivable 969,789  931,668 
Sundry (Note 14b) 5,718,308  5,066,104 
Allowance for Losses (Notes 3e, 13f and 13g) (151,099) (188,375)
OTHER ASSETS ( Note 4 and 15) 673,922  477,870 
Other Assets 624,214  572,975 
Allowance for Losses (215,610) (191,771)
Prepaid Expenses (Note 15b) 265,318  96,666 
LONG-TERM RECEIVABLES 21,772,867  23,217,609 
INTERBANK INVESTMENTS (Notes 3b and 9) 155,540  148,866 
Interbank Deposits 156,587  149,549 
Provision for Losses (1,047) (683)
SECURITIES AND DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Notes 3c, 4, 10, 34b and 34c) 5,699,872  7,011,934 
Own Portfolio 5,119,381  5,737,182 
Subject to Repurchase Agreements 239,510  470,125 
Restricted Deposits - Brazilian Central Bank 119,369  509,044 
Privatization Currencies 21,483  33,257 
Subject to Collateral Provided 99,001  290,510 
Derivative Financial Instruments (Notes 3d, 4 and 34c) 101,128  195,404 
Allowance for Mark-to-Market (223,588)
Consolidated Balance Sheet at March 31 - In thousands of reais    
ASSETS 2003  2002 
INTERBANK ACCOUNTS (Note 12) 307,432  271,701 
Restricted Deposits:    
- National Housing System - SFH 307,432  271,701 
CREDIT OPERATIONS (Notes 3e, 13 and 34b) 10,987,114  11,259,053 
Credit Operations:    
- Public Sector 216,162  167,110 
- Private Sector 11,717,801  12,045,726 
Allowance for Loan Losses (Notes 3e, 13f and 13g) (946,849) (953,783)
LEASING OPERATIONS (Notes 2, 3e, 13 and 34b) 474,224  624,879 
Leasing Receivables:
- Public Sector
- Private Sector 1,099,357  1,337,871 
Unearned Lease Income (573,668) (669,100)
Allowance for Losses (Notes 3e, 13f and 13g) (51,465) (43,899)
OTHER RECEIVABLES 3,857,831  3,631,263 
Receivables on Guarantees Honored 54,702 
Negotiation and Intermediation of Securities (Note 4) 79  976 
Specific Credits 26,938 
Insurance Premiums Receivable 275 
Sundry (Note 14b) 3,868,486  3,553,397 
Allowance for Losses (Notes 3e, 13f and 13g) (10,734) (5,025)
OTHER ASSETS (Notes 4 and 15) 290,854  269,913 
Other Assets 69,333  68,597 
Allowance for Losses (34,515) (35,296)
Prepaid Expenses (Note 15b) 256,036  236,612 
PERMANENT ASSETS 4,867,728  5,893,730 
INVESTMENTS (Notes 3h, 16 and 34b) 482,881  905,727 
Investments in Associated Companies - Local (Note 16b) 379,397  446,740 
Other Investments (Note 16b) 444,807  796,986 
Allowance for Losses (Note 16b) (341,323) (337,999)
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT IN USE (Notes 3i and 17) 2,507,450  2,646,536 
Buildings in Use 1,720,638  1,991,568 
Other Fixed Assets 3,528,800  3,210,230 
Accumulated Depreciation (2,741,988) (2,555,262)
LEASED ASSETS (Note 17) 30,935  42,709 
Leased Assets 50,895  50,903 
Accumulated Depreciation (19,960) (8,194)
DEFERRED CHARGES 1,846,462  2,298,758 
Organization and Expansion Costs 1,156,333  934,195 
Accumulated Amortization (595,908) (499,745)
Goodwill on Acquisition of Subsidiaries, net of Amortization (Notes 3j and 18a) 1,286,037  1,864,308 
T O T A L 144,999,826  119,224,425 
Consolidated Balance Sheet at March 31 - In thousands of reais    
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 2003  2002 
CURRENT LIABILITIES 87,882,537  79,737,835 
DEPOSITS (Notes 3k and 19a) 41,193,885  39,996,754 
Demand Deposits 10,964,086  8,126,132 
Savings Deposits 20,236,140  18,336,706 
Interbank Deposits 40,095  68,537 
Time Deposits (Note 34b) 9,953,564  13,465,379 
DEPOSITS RECEIVED UNDER SECURITY REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS (Notes 3k and 19a) 13,877,544  13,212,993 
Own Portfolio 810,736  10,684,002 
Third-party Portfolio 12,974,517  2,528,991 
Unrestricted Portfolio 92,291 
FUNDS FROM ACCEPTANCE AND ISSUANCE OF SECURITIES (Notes 19b and 34b) 4,576,728  4,095,706 
Exchange Acceptances 78  73,400 
Mortgage Notes 362,904  780,003 
Debentures 91,075  50,507 
Securities Issued Abroad (Note 19b) 4,122,671  3,191,796 
INTERBANK ACCOUNTS 602,073  169,080 
Interbank Onlendings 5,785 
Correspondent Banks 602,073  163,295 
INTERDEPARTMENTAL ACCOUNTS 1,220,728  503,943 
Third-party Funds in Transit 1,220,728  503,943 
BORROWINGS (Notes 20a and 34b) 8,360,792  7,828,572 
Local Borrowings - Official Institutions 3,427  3,055 
Local Borrowings - Other Institutions 104,987  134,704 
Foreign Currency Borrowings 8,252,378  7,690,813 
LOCAL ONLENDINGS - OFFICIAL INSTITUTIONS (Notes 20b and 34b) 2,311,377  1,651,542 
National Treasury 41,334 
National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) 1,215,575  741,622 
Federal Savings Bank (CEF) 42,398  21,368 
Government Agency for Machinery and Equipment Financing (FINAME) 1,012,070  880,005 
Other Institutions 8,547 
FOREIGN ONLENDINGS (Notes 20b and 34b) 39,441  42,731 
Foreign Onlendings 39,441  42,731 
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Notes 3d, 4 and 34) 217,359  99,208 
OTHER LIABILITIES 15,482,610  12,137,306 
Collection of Taxes and Other Contributions 1,185,341  1,178,528 
Foreign Exchange Portfolio (Note 14a) 6,558,007  4,215,450 
Social and Statutory Payables 409,662  315,026 
Taxes and Social Security Contributions 1,332,716  651,103 
Negotiation and Intermediation of Securities 85,957  786,831 
Technical Reserves for Insurance, Private Pension Plans and Savings Bonds (Notes 3g, 4 and 24) 2,545,377  2,055,913 
Subordinated Debt (Note 22) 68,645  36,958 
Sundry (Note 23) 3,296,905  2,897,497 
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES 26,765,657  16,736,108 
DEPOSITS (Notes 3k and 19a) 13,677,317  5,937,455 
Interbank Deposits 60  17,461 
Time Deposits (Note 34b) 13,677,257  5,919,994 
DEPOSITS RECEIVED UNDER SECURITY REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS (Notes 3k and 19a) 464,899  2,861 
Own Portfolio 464,899  2,861 
FUNDS FROM ACCEPTANCE AND ISSUANCE OF SECURITIES (Notes 19b and 34b) 385,950  746,451 
Exchange Acceptances 18 
Mortgage Notes 142,011  48,840 
Debentures 1,205  89,530 
Securities Issued Abroad (Note 19b) 242,734  608,063 
BORROWINGS (Notes 20a and 34b) 1,067,836  847,244 
Local Borrowings - Other Institutions 112,536  67,371 
Foreign Currency Borrowings 955,300  779,873 
Consolidated Balance Sheet at March 31 - In thousands of reais    
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 2003  2002 
LOCAL ONLENDINGS - OFFICIAL INSTITUTIONS (Notes 20b and 34b) 4,441,703  4,325,027 
BNDES 2,043,407  2,354,452 
CEF 419,587  416,525 
FINAME 1,977,056  1,554,050 
Other Institutions 1,653 
FOREIGN ONLENDINGS (Notes 20b and 34b) 7,787  19,480 
Foreign Onlendings 7,787  19,480 
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Notes 3d, 4 and 34) 122,728  5,796 
OTHER LIABILITIES 6,597,437  4,851,794 
Taxes and Social Security Contributions 2,457,628  2,737,245 
Subordinated Debt (Note 22) 3,322,764  1,472,309 
Sundry (Note 23) 817,045  642,240 
TECHNICAL RESERVES FOR INSURANCE, PRIVATE PENSION PLANS AND SAVINGS BONDS (Notes 3g, 4 and 24) 18,504,574  12,468,144 
DEFERRED INCOME 26,454  9,050 
Deferred Income 26,454  9,050 
MINORITY INTEREST IN SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES (Note 25) 112,861  347,590 
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Note 26) 11,707,743  9,925,698 
Capital:
- Local Residents 6,011,758  4,887,749 
- Foreign Residents 288,242  312,251 
Capital Reserves 7,045  7,435 
Revenue Reserves 5,414,022  4,718,263 
Mark-to-Market Adjustment - Securities and Derivatives (13,324)
STOCKHOLDERS´ EQUITY MANAGED BY THE PARENT COMPANY 11,820,604  10,273,288 
T O T A L 144,999,826  119,224,425 

Consolidated Statement of Income for the Period from January 1 to March 31- In thousands of reais    
  2003  2002 
INCOME FROM LENDING AND TRADING ACTIVITIES 7,004,189  4,473,583 
Credit Operations (Note 13h) 2,954,266  2,435,822 
Leasing Operations (Note 13h) 77,386  90,409 
Security transactions (Notes 4 and 10e) 3,138,722  1,252,694 
Derivative Financial Instruments (Notes 4 and 34C) 373,646  325,015 
Foreign Exchange Transactions (Notes 4 and 14a) 99,498  309,088 
Compulsory Deposits (Note 12b) 360,671  60,555 
EXPENSES 4,376,525  2,742,672 
Interest and charges on:
Deposits (Notes 4 and 19c) 3,423,499  1,777,410 
Borrowings and Onlendings (Note 20c) 141,355  329,469 
Leasing Operations (Note 13h) 3,202  3,114 
Provision for Loan Losses (Notes 13e, 13f and 13g) 808,469  632,679 
INCOME FROM FINANCIAL INTERMEDIATION 2,627,664  1,730,911 
OTHER OPERATING INCOME (EXPENSES) (1,487,690) (1,113,811)
Commissions and Fees (Note 27) 998,439  860,568 
Retained Insurance Premiums, Private Pension Plans and Savings Bonds (Notes 3g and 24c) 2,770,492  1,949,544 
Change in Technical Reserves for Insurance, Private Pension Plans and Saving Bonds (Notes 3g and 4) (1,043,308) (255,386)
Claims - Insurance Operations (Note 3g) (1,018,709) (861,631)
Savings Bond Redemptions (Note 3g) (198,458) (181,982)
Insurance and Pension Plan Selling Expenses (Note 3g) (180,521) (160,169)
Expenses with Pension Plan Benefits and Redemptions (Note 3g) (390,013) (349,295)
Personnel Expenses(Notes 4 and 28) (1,053,175) (888,002)
Other Administrative Expenses (Note 29) (1,100,913) (843,661)
Tax Expenses (267,852) (204,070)
Equity in the Earnings of Associated Companies (Note 16c) (4,725) 2,240 
Other Operating Income (Notes 4 and 30) 657,403  274,015 
Other Operating Expenses (Notes 4 and 31) (656,350) (455,982)
OPERATING INCOME 1,139,974  617,100 
NON-OPERATING INCOME (EXPENSES), NET (Note 32) (681,563) (29,327)
INCOME BEFORE TAXES AND PROFIT SHARING 458,411  587,773 
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAX AND SOCIAL CONTRIBUTION (Notes 36a and 36b) 52,776  (165,862)
MINORITY INTEREST IN SUBSIDIARIES (3,586) 3,295 
NET INCOME 507,601  425,206 

Consolidated Statement of Income for the Period from January 1 to March 31- In thousands of reais
  2003 2002
FINANCIAL RESOURCES WERE PROVIDED BY : 11,374,725  12,649,054 
NET INCOME 507,601  425,206 
ADJUSTMENTS TO NET INCOME 908,316  144,962 
Depreciation and Amortization 141,059  93,223 
Amortization of Goodwill 738,063  37,526 
Change in Provision for Investments 19,695  (290)
Equity in the Earnings of Associated Companies 4,725  (2,240)
Other 4,774  16,743 
Technical reserves for Insurance, Savings Bonds and Private Pension Plans 1,711,956  584,269 
Change in Deferred Income 10,611  30 
Change in Minority Interest (158,203) 208,359 
STOCKHOLDERS 666,780 
Capital Increase 659,735 
Share Premium 7,045 
THIRD PARTIES:
- Increase in Liabilities 3,513,116  9,287,687 
Deposits 4,850,230 
Funds from Acceptance and Issuance of Securities 1,825,836  40,747 
Borrowings and Onlendings 680,526 
Technical Reserves for Insurance, Private Pension Plans and Savings Bonds 182,516  86,362 
Other Liabilities 1,504,764  3,629,822 
- Decrease in Assets 4,107,599  1,623,696 
Securities and Derivative Financial Instruments 2,550,639  1,559,977 
Interdepartmental Accounts 1,929 
Credit Operations 1,430,501 
Leasing Operations 124,530 
Insurance Premiums Receivable 63,719 
- Sale (write-off) of Assets and Investments 86,740  373,048 
Non-operating Assets 39,112  16,551 
Property and Equipment in Use and Leased Assets 24,934  9,851 
Investments 2,153  344,683 
Sale (write-off) of Deferred Charges 20,541  1,963 
- Interest attributed to Own Capital and Dividends received from Associated Companies 20,209  1,797 
TOTAL FUNDS PROVIDED 10,442,244  13,796,548 
INTEREST ATTRIBUTED TO OWN CAPITAL AND DIVIDENDS PAID AND/OR DECLARED 289,891  234,545 
ACQUISITION OF OWN SHARES 32,909 
INVESTMENTS IN: 218,338  1,004,220 
Non-operating Assets 80,686  76,478 
Property and Equipment in Use and Leased Assets 125,531  561,720 
Investments 12,121  366,022 
DEFERRED CHARGES 232,177  1,125,553 
INCREASE IN ASSETS 5,971,704  10,269,743 
Short-term Interbank Investments 1,938,063  1,576,549 
Interbank Accounts 1,926,047  686,813 
Interdepartmental Accounts 140,660 
Credit Operations 3,362,407 
Leasing Operations 67,269 
Other Receivables 2,026,339  4,351,878 
Insurance Premiums Receivable 49,065 
Other Assets 32,190  84,167 
DECREASE IN LIABILITIES 3,730,134  1,129,578 
Deposits 1,491,961 
Deposits Received under Security Repurchase Agreements 1,670,522  841,473 
Interbank Accounts 4,623  22,947 
Interdepartmental Accounts 117,001  258,562 
Borrowings and Onlendings 209,417 
Derivative Financial Instruments 236,610  6,596 
INCREASE(DECREASE) IN FUNDS AVAILABLE 932,481  (1,147,494)
 CHANGES IN   At the Beginning of the Period 2,785,707 3,085,787 
 FINANCIAL     At the End of the Period 3,718,188  1,938,293 
  POSITION        Increase/Decrease in funds available 932,481 (1,147,494)



Notes to the Financial Statements


The notes to the Financial  Statements of Banco  Bradesco S.A. are subdivided as
follows:

1)   OPERATIONS
2)   PRESENTATION OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
3)   SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
4)   INFORMATION FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES
5)   ADJUSTED BALANCE SHEET AND STATEMENT OF INCOME BY BUSINESS SEGMENT
6)   BALANCE SHEET BY CURRENCY AND EXCHANGE EXPOSURE
7)   BALANCE SHEET BY MATURITY
8)   FUNDS AVAILABLE
9)   INTERBANK INVESTMENTS
10)  SECURITIES AND DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
11)  ADDITIONAL PROVISION FOR MARKET RISK FLUCTUATION, NET OF TAX EFFECTS
12)  INTERBANK ACCOUNTS - RESTRICTED DEPOSITS
13)  CREDIT OPERATIONS
14)  OTHER RECEIVABLES
15)  OTHER ASSETS
16)  INVESTMENTS
17)  PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT IN USE AND LEASED ASSETS
18)  DEFERRED CHARGES
19)  DEPOSITS,  DEPOSITS RECEIVED UNDER SECURITY REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS AND FUNDS
     FOR ISSUANCE OF SECURITIES
20)  BORROWINGS AND ONLENDINGS
21)  CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
22)  SUBORDINATED DEBT
23)  OTHER LIABILITIES - SUNDRY
24)  INSURANCE OPERATIONS, PRIVATE PENSION PLANS AND SAVINGS BONDS
25)  MINORITY INTEREST IN SUBSIDIARIES
26)  STOCKHOLDERS´ EQUITY (PARENT COMPANY)
27)  COMMISSIONS AND FEES
28)  PERSONNEL EXPENSES
29)  ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
30)  OTHER OPERATING INCOME
31)  OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES
32)  NON-OPERATING INCOME
33)  TRANSACTIONS WITH SUBSIDIARY AND ASSOCIATED COMPANIES (DIRECT AND INDIRECT)
34)  FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
35)  EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
36)  INCOME TAX AND SOCIAL CONTRIBUTION
37)  OTHER INFORMATION


1)   Operations

     BancoBradesco  S.A.  is  a  private  sector  open-capital   company  which,
     operating as a multiple bank,  carries out all types of authorized  banking
     activities including foreign exchange  transactions through its commercial,
     investment,  consumer  financing,  housing loan and credit portfolios.  The
     Bank also operates in a number of other  activities  through its direct and
     indirect  subsidiary  companies,   particularly  in  leasing,   consortium,
     insurance,  savings bonds and private pension plan  activities.  Operations
     are conducted  within the context of the companies  comprising the Bradesco
     Group, which are jointly active in the market.

2)   Presentation of the Financial Statements

     The consolidated  financial  statements of Banco Bradesco S.A. comprise the
     financial  statements of Banco  Bradesco S.A.,  its foreign  branches,  its
     direct and indirect subsidiaries and jointly controlled investments.

     The consolidated  financial statements of Banco Bradesco S.A. were prepared
     based on accounting  policies  determined by Brazilian  Corporation Law for
     the recording of operations,  as well as the rules and  instructions of the
     National Monetary Council (CMN), Brazilian Central Bank (BACEN),  Brazilian
     Securities  Commission  (CVM)  and  Superintendency  of  Private  Insurance
     (SUSEP) and  comprise the  financial  statements  of the leasing  companies
     based on the capital leasing method of accounting.

     Accordingly,   upon  consolidation,   intercompany   investments,   account
     balances,  revenue, expenses and unrealized income were eliminated from the
     financial  statements  and in the case of  investments  which  are  jointly
     controlled with other stockholders,  asset, liability and income components
     are included in the consolidated  financial statements in proportion to the
     parent company's percentage capital ownership of each investee. Goodwill on
     the  acquisition of investments  in  subsidiaries  is presented in deferred
     assets and minority  interests in net income and  stockholders´  equity are
     separately disclosed. Exchange variation arising from permanent investments
     in  subsidiaries  and foreign  branches was  allocated to the  statement of
     income accounts in accordance with the corresponding assets and liabilities
     from which it originated.

     The financial  statements  include  estimates and assumptions,  such as the
     calculation  of the allowance for loan losses,  the  estimation of the fair
     value of certain  financial  instruments,  the  quantification of technical
     reserves  for   insurance,   pension   plans  and  savings  bonds  and  the
     determination of the useful economic life of specific assets.

     We present below the main direct and indirect subsidiaries, including their
     foreign branches and subsidiaries and jointly controlled investments:

  Activity Area % Ownership
    2003  2002 
Financial area - Local
Banco Baneb SA (22) Banking 99.97% 99.97%
Banco BCN SA (22) Banking 100.00% 100.00%
Banco BEA SA (1) (2) (22) Banking 99.64% 88.68%
Banco Boavista Interatlântico SA (22) Banking 100.00% 100.00%
Banco das Nações SA (3) (22) Banking 100.00%
Banco de Crédito Real de Minas Gerais SA (22) Banking 99.99% 99.99%
Banco Finasa de Investimento SA (4) (22) Investment Banking 97.40% 77.35%
Banco Finasa SA (5) Banking 100.00% 100.00%
Banco Mercantil de São Paulo SA (4) (22) Banking 100.00% 79.73%
Bradesco BCN Leasing SA Arrendamento Mercantil SA (6) (7) (22) Leasing 99.96% 99.94%
Bradesco Consórcios Ltda (8) (22) Consortium Management 99.99% 99.99%
Bradesco Leasing SA Arrendamento Mercantil (9) Leasing 100.00%
Bradesco SA Corretora de Títulos e Valores Mobiliários Brokerage 99.99% 99.99%
BRAM - Bradesco Asset Management Ltda Asset Management 99.99% 99.99%
Companhia Brasileira de Meios de Pagamento - VISANET (10)(11)(12)(22) Services 38.97% 38.97%
Finasa Leasing Arrendamento Mercantil SA (4) (22) Leasing 99.99% 79.72%
       
Financial area - Foreign      
Banco Bradesco Argentina SA (11) (12) (22) Banking 99.99% 99.99%
Banco Bradesco Luxembourg SA (13) Banking 99.99%
Banco Mercantil de São Paulo International SA (4) (11) (12) (22) Banking 100.00% 79.73%
BCN Grand Cayman (22) Banking 100.00% 100.00%
Boavista Grand Cayman (22) Banking 100.00% 100.00%
Bradesco Grand Cayman Banking 100.00% 100.00%
Bradesco New York Banking 100.00% 100.00%
Bradesco Securities, Inc Brokerage 100.00% 100.00%
Mercantil Grand Cayman (4) (22) Banking 100.00% 79.73%
Mercantil London (14) (22) Banking 79.73%
Mercantil New York (15) (22) Banking 79.73%
       
Insurance, pension plan and savings bond area
Atlântica Capitalização SA (22) Savings Bonds 99.66% 99.66%
Áurea Seguros SA (10) (11) (12) (22) Insurance 27.41% 27.41%
Bradesco Argentina de Seguros SA (11) (22) Insurance 99.43% 99.43%
Bradesco Capitalização SA (22) Savings Bonds 99.65% 99.65%
Bradesco Saúde SA (22) Insurance 99.66% 99.66%
Bradesco Seguros SA (22) Insurance 99.66% 99.66%
Bradesco Vida e Previdência SA (22) Pension Plans/Insurance 99.65% 99.65%
Finasa Seguradora SA (16) (17) Insurance 99.22% 72.83%
Indiana Seguros SA (22) Insurance 39.86% 39.86%
Prudential - Bradesco Seguros SA (18) (22) Insurance 48.19%
Seguradora Brasileira de Crédito à Exportação SA (10) (11) (12) (22) Insurance 12.05% 12.05%
União Novo Hamburgo Seguros SA (17) (22) Insurance 91.23% 91.09%
       
Other activities      
ABS - Empreendimentos Imobiliários, Participações e Serviços SA (22) Real Estate 99,09% 99,09%
Bradescor Corretora de Seguros Ltda (22) Insurance Brokerage 99.99% 99.99%
Cibrasec - Companhia Brasileira de Securitização (10) (11) (12) (22) Credit Acquisition 10.00% 10.00%
CPM Holdings Limited (10) (11) (12) (22) Holding Company 49.00% 49.00%
Latasa SA (10) (11) (12) (22) Metal Products 39.12% 39.12%
Pevê Prédios SA (19) (22) Real Estate 70.19%
Scopus Tecnologia SA (11) (22) Information Technology 99.99% 99.99%
Serasa SA (10)(11) (12) (17) (20) (22) Services 20.57% 16.61%
Smart Club do Brasil Ltda (10) (21) (22) Services 36.36% 20.00%
União de Comércio e Participações Ltda (22) Holding Company 99.99% 99.99%

(1)  Percentage  ownership  increased  through  acquisition of shares via public
     offering in January 2003
(2)  Became a  subsidiary  of Banco  Baneb  S.A.  in March and will be merged in
     April 2003
(3)  Merged into Banco BCN S.A. in July 2002
(4)  Percentage  ownership  increased  through  acquisition and incorporation of
     shares of minority stockholders of Banco Mercantil de São Paulo S.A.
(5)  Previously named Continental Banco S.A.
(6)  Percentage  ownership increased through the merger of Bradesco Leasing into
     BCN Leasing in February 2003
(7)  Previously named BCN Leasing - Arrendamento Mercantil S.A.
(8)  Previously named Administradora de Consórcios Potenza Ltda.
(9)  Merged into BCN Leasing - Arrendamento Mercantil S.A. in February 2003 (see
     item 7)
(10) Proportionally  consolidated in accordance with CMN Resolution 2723 and CVM
     Instruction 247
(11) Companies audited by other independent auditors in 2002
(12) Companies audited by other independent auditors in 2003
(13) Acquired in April 2002
(14) Merged into Mercantil Grand Cayman in November 2002
(15) Merged into Mercantil Grand Cayman in September 2002
(16) Became an indirect subsidiary of Bradesco Seguros S.A. in May 2002
(17) Percentage ownership increased through acquisition of shares
(18) Sold in July 2002
(19) Merged into Banco Mercantil in January 2003
(20) Previously named SERASA - Centralização de Serviços dos Bancos S.A.
(21) Percentage  ownership  increased  through  acquisition of quotas in October
     2002
(22) Companies audited by other independent auditors in 2001


3)   Significant Accounting Policies

a)   Determination of net income

Income and  expenses are  recorded on the accrual  basis and are prorated  daily
when of a financial  nature.  Transactions  with prefixed  rates are recorded at
their  redemption  amounts  and income and  expenses  for the future  period are
recorded  as a  discount  to the  corresponding  asset and  liability  accounts.
Post-fixed or foreign-currency-indexed  transactions are adjusted to the balance
sheet date.  Income and expenses of a financial  nature are calculated  based on
the  exponential  method,  except  when  relating  to  discounted  notes  or  to
cross-border transactions which are calculated on the straight-line method.

The insurance and coinsurance premiums,  net of premiums assigned in coinsurance
and reinsurance and corresponding  commission,  are appropriated to results upon
issuance  of  the  corresponding   insurance   policies  and  are  deferred  for
appropriation on a straight-line  basis over the terms of the policies,  through
the  recording  and reversal of a provision  for unearned  premiums and deferred
selling  expenses.  The accepted  coinsurance  and  retrocession  operations are
recorded  based  on the  information  received  from  other  companies  and  the
Brazilian Institute of Reinsurers (IRB), respectively.

The revenue from savings bond plans is recognized at the time it is  effectively
received. The expenses for placement of bonds,  classified as “Selling Expenses”
are recorded as they are incurred.  Brokerage  expenses are recorded at the time
the savings bond plan  contributions  are effectively  received.  The payment of
prizes on winning bonds is recorded as an expense in the month in which the draw
takes places.

The private pension plan  contributions  are recorded in income at the time they
are effectively received.

b)   Interbank investments

These are recorded at purchase cost,  including accrued income up to the balance
sheet date, net of loss accrual, where applicable.

c)   Securities

Pursuant to BACEN  Circular  3068/2001,  as from June 30, 2002,  securities  are
classified and recorded as presented below:

- Trading  securities -  securities  which are acquired for the purpose of being
actively and frequently  traded are adjusted to market value as a  counter-entry
to results for the period.

- Securities available for sale - securities which are not specifically intended
for trading  purposes or as held to maturity,  are adjusted to market value as a
counter-entry to a specific account in stockholders'  equity,  at amounts net of
tax effects.

- Securities held to maturity - securities for which there exists  intention and
financial  capacity  for  maintenance  through to maturity are recorded at cost,
plus accrued earnings, as a counter-entry to results for the period.

- Up to June 2002,  securities were valued at cost of acquisition,  plus accrued
earnings and less of the provision for adjustment to probable realizable value.

d)   Derivative financial instruments (assets and liabilities)

Pursuant  to  BACEN  Circular  3082/2002  and  complementary  regulations,   the
derivative financial  instruments are classified based on management´s  intended
use  thereof on the date of the  operation  and  whether it was  carried out for
hedging purposes or not.

The  derivative  financial  instruments  which do not  comply  with the  hedging
criteria established by BACEN,  particularly  derivatives used to manage general
exposure  to risk,  are  recorded  at  market  values,  with  the  corresponding
mark-to-market adjustments taken directly to income for the period.

The derivative  financial  instruments  used for protection  against exposure to
risk or for changing the characteristics of financial assets and liabilities and
which are: (i)  significantly  co-related in relation to the adjustment of their
market value to the market value of the hedged item,  at both the start and over
the duration of the contract;  and (ii) considered to be effective in mitigating
the risk associated  with the exposure which is to be protected,  are classified
as hedges in accordance with their specific nature:

-    Market risk hedge - the hedged  financial  assets and  liabilities  and the
     corresponding  derivative  financial  instruments  are  recorded  at market
     value, with corresponding  mark-to-market  adjustments recorded directly in
     income for the period.

-    Cash  flow  hedge  -  hedged  financial  assets  and  liabilities  and  the
     corresponding  derivative  financial  instruments  are  recorded  at market
     value, with corresponding  mark-to-market adjustments,  net of tax effects,
     recorded in the  stockholders´  equity account.  The non-hedged  portion is
     recorded directly in results for the period.

e)   Credit and leasing operations and allowance for loan losses

The credit and leasing  operations  are  classified in compliance  with: (i) the
parameters  established  by CMN  Resolution  2682/1999  at nine levels from “AA”
(minimum  risk)  to  “H”  (maximum  risk);  and  (ii)  management´s  risk  level
assessment. This assessment, which is carried out on a periodic basis, considers
current economic  conditions,  and past loan loss experience as well as specific
and general risks relating to operations,  borrowers and guarantors.  The length
of the delay in payment  defined in CMN Resolution  2682/1999 is also taken into
account for customer risk classification purposes as follows:
Length of Delay Customer Classification
•No delay AA
•Up to 14 days A
•From 15 to 30 days B
•From 31 to 60 days C
•From 61 to 90 days D
•From 91 to 120 days E
•From 121 to 150 days F
•From 151 to 180 days G
•More than 180 days H
The accrual of credit operations past due up to 60 days is recorded in income on
credit operations and subsequent to the 61st day in unearned income.

Past-due operations classified at “H” level remain at this level for six months,
subsequent to which time they are written off against the existing allowance and
controlled  over a  five-year  period  in  memorandum  accounts  and  no  longer
presented in the balance sheet.

Renegotiated  operations are maintained with a maximum  classification  equal to
their prior classification.  Renegotiated operations already written off against
the allowance and which are recorded in  memorandum  accounts are  classified at
“H” level and any gains  derived  from their  renegotiation  are  recognized  as
revenue only when they are effectively received.

In the case of mortgage loans, the contractual capitalization period (monthly or
quarterly)  for  income   appropriation   purposes   complies  with   applicable
legislation and end-borrower financings are adjusted to the present value of the
installments receivable.

The allowance for loan losses is recorded at an amount considered  sufficient to
cover estimated losses and is based upon current economic conditions,  past loan
loss experience,  specific and general portfolio risks and on BACEN requirements
and instructions. (Notes 13 e, f).

f)   Income tax and social contribution (asset and liability)

Deferred income tax and social contribution  calculated on tax losses,  negative
basis of social  contribution  and  temporary  additions  are recorded in “Other
receivables  - sundry”,  and the  provision  for  deferred  income tax on excess
depreciation and mark-to-market  adjustments is recorded in “Other liabilities -
taxes and social security contributions”.

Deferred tax assets on temporary  additions are realized upon use or reversal of
the corresponding provisions on which they were recorded. Deferred tax assets on
tax losses and negative basis of social contribution will be realized as taxable
income is generated. (Note 36).

The provision  for federal  income tax is calculated at the standard rate of 15%
of taxable income,  plus an additional  rate of 10% for income over  established
limits.  The provision for social  contribution is recorded at the rate of 9% of
pre-tax   income.   Provisions   were   recorded  for  other  taxes  and  social
contributions in accordance with specific applicable legislation.

g)   Technical  reserves  relating to  insurance,  pension plan and savings bond
     activities

Provision for unearned premiums

These are  recorded  at the  amount of that  portion of the  insurance  premiums
issued/retained  corresponding  to the  unexpired  risk periods of the insurance
contracts, in accordance with the criteria determined by SUSEP standards.

Benefits to be granted and benefits granted

Mathematical provisions comprise the amount of the liabilities assumed under the
form of  income,  pension  and  savings  plans and are  calculated  based on the
financial  method  determined  in the  contract  under the  responsibility  of a
legally qualified actuary  registered with the Brazilian  Institute of Actuaries
(IBA). The mathematical provisions comprise the present value of future benefits
estimated based on actuarial methods and assumptions. The provision for benefits
to be granted  comprises  participants  whose  receipt of  benefits  has not yet
commenced and the provision for benefits granted comprises  participants who are
currently receiving benefits.

Savings Bonds - mathematical provisions

These are recorded in  conformity  with the technical  notes  approved by SUSEP,
based on a variable percentage applicable to the amounts effectively received.

Unsettled claims and IBNR

The  provision  for payment of unsettled  claims is recorded  based on estimated
probable payments, net of recoveries and adjusted for price-level restatement up
to the balance  sheet date.  The reserve for claims  incurred  but not  reported
(IBNR) is calculated  on a actuarial  basis to quantify the volume and amount of
the claims  incurred,  but which  have not yet been  reported  to the  insurance
companies by the policyholders/beneficiaries.

h)   Investments

Significant  investments  in  subsidiaries,  associated  companies  and  jointly
controlled  investments  are  recorded  on the equity  method and the  financial
statements of the foreign  branches and subsidiaries are adjusted to comply with
the  accounting  practices  adopted in Brazil,  translated  into reais and their
related effects recognized in income for the period.

The exchange  membership  certificates  of Stock  Exchanges,  the Center for the
Financial Clearance and Custody of Private Securities (CETIP) and the Mercantile
and  Futures  Exchange  (BM&F)  were  recorded  at net  book  value  and  fiscal
incentives  and other  investments  were  recorded  at cost,  plus  restatements
through December 31, 1995, net of the provision for loss, where applicable.

i)   Property and equipment in use

Property  and  equipment  in use is  stated at cost  plus  restatements  through
December 31, 1995, net of the corresponding accumulated depreciation, calculated
on the  straight-line  method at annual rates which take into  consideration the
economic useful lives of the assets as follows: buildings in use - 4%; furniture
and fixtures and machinery and equipment - 10%; data processing systems - 20% to
50%; and transport systems - 20%.

j)   Deferred charges

Deferred  charges,  other than goodwill,  are recorded at cost of acquisition or
formation, net of the corresponding accumulated amortization,  calculated on the
straight-line  method and amortized at a rate of 20% to 50% per annum.  Goodwill
on the  acquisition of investments  in subsidiary  companies,  based on expected
future  results,  is amortized at rates of 10% to 20% per annum and is presented
in deferred charges.

k)   Deposits and deposits received under security repurchase agreements

These are stated at the amount of the liabilities and include related charges up
to the balance sheet date, on a daily pro rata basis.

l)   Other assets and liabilities

The assets are stated at their realizable amounts,  including, where applicable,
related income and monetary (on a daily pro rata basis) and exchange variations,
less  provisions  when deemed  appropriate.  The  liabilities  include  known or
estimated  amounts,  plus related charges and monetary (on a pro rata basis) and
exchange variations.


4)   Information for Comparison Purposes

In order to facilitate comparison of the financial statements, certain March 31,
2002  account   balances  were   reclassified   in  line  with  the   accounting
procedures/classification used at March 31, 2003.
  At March 31, 2002 - In thousands of reais
  Prior Reclassifications Reclassified
  disclosure    
Assets
Current assets and long-term receivables 113,130,712  199,983  113,330,695 
Securities - Derivative financial instruments (1) 584,084  584,084 
Other receivables - Negotiation and intermediation of securities (1) 1,228,814  (584,084) 644,730 
Other assets
Other assets (6) 617,055  24,517  641,572 
Prepaid expenses (2) (6) 157,812  175,466  333,278 
Permanent assets 6,093,713  (199,983) 5,893,730 
Other fixed assets in use (2) 3,410,232  (200,002) 3,210,230 
Accumulated depreciation (2) (2,555,281) 19  (2,555,262)
Total assets 119,224,425  119,224,425 
Liabilities
Current and long-term liabilities 95,510,185  963,758  96,473,943 
Derivative financial instruments (1) 105,004  105,004 
Other liabilities:
Negotiation and intermediation of securities (1) 891,835  (105,004) 786,831 
Technical reserves for insurance, private pension plans and savings bonds (3) 1.092.155  963,758  2,055,913 
Technical reserves for insurance, private pension plans and savings bonds (3) 13.431.902  (963,758) 12,468,144 
Total liabilities 119,224,425  119,224,425 
  At March 31, 2002 - In thousands of reais
  Prior Reclassifications Reclassified
  disclosure    
Income from lending and trading activities 4,517,326  (43,743) 4,473,583 
Income on security transactions (1) (7) 1,600,996  (348,302) 1,252,694 
Derivative financial instruments (1) 325,015  325,015 
Foreign exchange transactions (4) 329,544  (20,456) 309,088 
Expenses for lending and trading activities 2,484,197  258,475  2,742,672 
Interest and charges on deposits (7) 1,518,935  258,475  1,777,410 
Income from financial intermediation 2,033,129  (302,218) 1,730,911 
Other operating income (expenses) (1,384,603) 270,792  (1,113,811)
Change in technical reserves for insurance, private pension plans
and savings bonds (7) (537,148) 281,762  (255,386)
Personnel expenses (5) (856,576) (31,426) (888,002)
Other operating income (4) 254,312  19,703  274,015 
Other operating expenses (4) (456,735) 753  (455,982)
Operating income (expense) 648,526  (31,426) 617,100 
Income before taxes and profit sharing 619,199  (31,426) 587,773 
Employee profit sharing (5) (31,426) 31,426 
Net income 425,206  425,206 
(1)  The derivative financial instruments were reclassified,  in compliance with
     BACEN Circular 3082/2002,  however the accounting valuation policies of the
     prior period were maintained.
(2)  Transfer  of the amount  relating to the  contract  for  providing  banking
     services in the  post-office  branch network from property and equipment in
     use to prepaid expenses.
(3)  Reclassified in compliance with SUSEP´s new plan of accounts
(4)  Transfer of income from price-level restatement of assets of Banco Bradesco
     Argentina S.A.
(5)  Transfer of expenses for employee profit sharing to personnel expenses;
(6)  Transfer of recovered assets from prepaid expenses to other assets.
(7)  Transfer of price-level  restatement  of technical  reserves for insurance,
     private   pension  plans  and  savings  bonds  to  income  on   securities´
     transactions and interest and charges on deposits.


5)   Adjusted Balance Sheet and Statement of Income by Business Segment

The consolidated balance sheet and statement of income, by business segment, are
presented  below at March 31, 2003 in accordance  with the Chart of Accounts for
National Financial System Institutions (COSIF).

a)   Balance sheet
  At March 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais
  Financial (1) (2) Insurance(2) Pension Savings Other Amount Total
  Local Foreign Local Foreign Plan Bond (2) Activities (2) Eliminated (3) Consolidated
ASSETS
Current assets and long-term receivables 107,720,959  13,542,106  3,555,413  56,174  19,055,210  2,006,233  695,417  (6,499,414) 140,132,098 
Funds available 3,584,316  132,536  27,175  3,169  15,706  13,107  8,914  (66,735) 3,718,188 
Interbank investments 20,708,032  2,934,256  19,874  18,163  (269,506) 23,410,819 
Securities and derivative financial instruments 10,118,203  3,354,731  1,838,049  47,181  18,660,401  1,880,467  237,219  (1,705,912) 34,430,339 
Interbank and interdepartmental accounts 15,048,631  10,658  - 15,059,289 
Credit and leasing operations 36,948,591  6,967,074  (4,334,251) 39,581,414 
Other receivables and other assets 21,313,186  142,851  1,670,315  5,824  360,940  112,659  449,284  (123,010) 23,932,049 
Permanent assets 9,903,210  15,838  1,834,948  738  251,457  246,113  575,756  (7,960,332) 4,867,728 
Investments (4) 6,485,543  1,691,106  108,115  84,140  74,309  (7,960,332) 482,881 
Property and equipment in use and leased assets 1,788,277  13,639  118,921  601  105,072  99,348  412,527  - 2,538,385 
Deferred charges 1,629,390  2,199  24,921  137  38,270  62,625  88,920  - 1,846,462 
Total 117,624,169  13,557,944  5,390,361  56,912  19,306,667  2,252,346  1,271,173  (14,459,746) 144,999,826 
LIABILITIES
Current and long-term liabilities 105,876,315  10,290,886  2,726,311  40,264  945,991  650,647  617,195  (6,499,415) 114,648,194 
Deposits 51,052,428  4,178,318  (359,544) 54,871,202 
Deposits received under security repurchase agreements 14,159,360  183,083  - 14,342,443 
Funds from the acceptance and issuance of securities 6,390,264  958,753  52,095  (2,438,434) 4,962,678 
Interbank and interdepartmental accounts 1,822,801  - 1,822,801 
Borrowings and onlendings 15,622,323  3,938,424  206,975  (3,538,786) 16,228,936 
Derivative financial instruments 335,441  504  4,142  - 340,087 
Other liabilities:
- Subordinated debt 2,413,765  977,644  - 3,391,409 
- Other 14,079,933  54,160  2,726,311  40,264  945,991  650,647  353,983  (162,651) 18,688,638 
Technical reserves for insurance, private pension plans and savings bonds 17,179,536  1,325,038  - 18,504,574 
Deferred income 25,831  622  1 26,454 
Minority interest and net equity in subsidiaries 14,280  3,267,058  2,664,050  16,648  1,181,140  276,661  653,356  (7,960,332) 112,861 
Stockholders' equity of the parent company 11,707,743  - 11,707,743 
Total in 2003 117,624,169  13,557,944  5,390,361  56,912  19,306,667  2,252,346  1,271,173  (14,459,746) 144,999,826 
Total in 2002 97,710,302  11,375,651  4,968,022  43,186  13,274,327  1,888,249  2,184,201  (12,219,513) 119,224,425 
b)   Statement of income
  At March 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais
  Financial (1)(2) Insurance (2) Pension  Savings  Other  Amounts Total
          Plan Bond (2) Activities (2) Eliminated (3) Consolidated
  Local Foreign Local Foreign          
Income from lending and trading activities 5,574,846  153,006  115,489 704  1,132,360  102,869  5,640  (80,725) 7,004,189 
Expenses for lending and trading activities 3,609,417  91,276  - 722,103  31,711  2,457  (80,439) 4,376,525 
Income from financial intermediation 1,965,429  61,730  115,489 704  410,257  71,158  3,183  (286) 2,627,664 
Other operating income (expenses) (4) (1,112,427) (28,673) (86,051) 1,110  (264,785) (3,633) 6,483  286 (1,487,690)
Operating income (expenses) 853,002  33,057  29,438 1,814  145,472  67,525  9,666  - 1,139,974 
Non-operating income (expenses), net (697,461) 2,443  (847) 921  (4,258) 17,639  - (681,563)
Income before taxes and profit sharing 155,541  35,500  28,591 1,814  146,393  63,267  27,305  - 458,411 
Provision for income tax and social contribution 143,467  (545) (11,204) (40) (47,918) (24,142) (6,842) - 52,776 
Minority interest in subsidiaries (2,306) (604) (676) - (3,586)
Net income in 2003 296,702  34,955  16,783 1,774  98,475  39,125  19,787  - 507,601 
Net income in 2002 207,689  30,114  28,398 (1,958) 107,479  32,006  21,478  - 425,206 
(1)  The  financial  segment  comprises   financial   institutions  and  holding
     companies which are mainly responsible for managing financial resources, as
     well as credit card administration and asset management companies.
(2)  Asset and liability and income and expense account  balances are eliminated
     between companies from the same segment.
(3)  Amounts eliminated between companies from different segments.
(4)  Investments and equity in earnings of associated companies are allocated to
     the segment to which the companies pertain.
6) Balance Sheet by Currency and Exchange Exposure

We present below the account balances by currency and exchange exposure at March
31, 2003:
  In thousands of reais
  Balance Sheet Currency
    Local Foreign (1)
ASSETS
Current assets and long-term receivables 140,132,098  115,489,357  24,642,741 
Funds available 3,718,188  1,448,278  2,269,910 
Interbank investments 23,410,819  20,484,181  2,926,638 
Securities and derivative financial instruments 34,430,339  30,932,924  3,497,415 
Interbank and interdepartmental accounts 15,059,289  15,048,631  10,658 
Credit and leasing operations 39,581,414  32,445,405  7,136,009 
Other receivables and other assets 23,932,049  15,129,938  8,802,111 
Permanent assets 4,867,728  4,851,152  16,576 
Investments 482,881  482,881 
Property and equipment in use and leased assets 2,538,385  2,524,145  14,240 
Deferred charges 1,846,462  1,844,126  2,336 
Total 144,999,826  120,340,509  24,659,317 
LIABILITIES
Current and long-term liabilities 114,648,194  89,444,388  25,203,806 
Deposits 54,871,202  50,884,815  3,986,387 
Deposits received under security repurchase agreements 14,342,443  14,159,360  183,083 
Funds from acceptance and issuance of securities 4,962,678  597,273  4,365,405 
Interbank and interdepartmental accounts 1,822,801  1,051,827  770,974 
Borrowings and onlendings 16,228,936  5,718,731  10,510,205 
Derivative financial instruments 340,087  339,583  504 
Other liabilities:
- Subordinated debt 3,391,409  2,413,765  977,644 
- Other 18,688,638  14,279,034  4,409,604 
Technical reserves for insurance, private pension plans and
savings bonds 18,504,574  18,504,574 
Deferred income 26,454  26,454 
Minority interest in subsidiaries 112,861  112,861 
Stockholders' equity 11,707,743  11,707,743 
Total 144,999,826  119,796,020  25,203,806 
Net position of assets and liabilities     (544,489)
Net position of derivatives (2)     3,297,937 
Other memorandum accounts, net (3)     (582,265)
Net exchange position (asset) (4)     2,171,183 
(1)  Amounts expressed and/or indexed mainly in USD.
(2)  Excluding derivative operations maturing in D +1, to be settled in currency
     at March 31, 2003 price levels.
(3)  Leasing commitments and others controlled in memorandum accounts.
(4)  Excluding  investments in foreign branches and subsidiaries (Note 16a), the
     net  exchange  position  would be  negative  in the  amount  of R$  820,876
     thousand (liability).


7)   Balance Sheet by Maturity

We present  below the  consolidated  balance sheet at March 31, 2003, by days to
maturity, based on accounting classification:
  In thousands of reais
  Up to  From From More than    Total 
  30 days 31 to 180 days  181 to 360 days  360 days  Indeterminate   
ASSETS
Current assets and long-term receivables 93,821,882  15,749,452  8,787,897  21,772,867  140,132,098 
Funds available 3,718,188  3,718,188 
Interbank investments 22,459,483  451,666  344,130  155,540  23,410,819 
Securities and derivative financial
instruments (1) 26,198,044  1,477,779  1,054,644  5,699,872  34,430,339 
Interbank and interdepartmental accounts 14,740,781  4,955  6,121  307,432  15,059,289 
Credit and leasing operations 9,006,471  12,966,702  6,146,903  11,461,338  39,581,414 
Other receivables and other assets 17,698,915  848,350  1,236,099  4,148,685  23,932,049 
Permanent assets 47,843  239,215  287,057  3,184,547  1,109,066  4,867,728 
Investments 482,881  482,881 
Property and equipment in use and leased assets 20,474  102,370  122,843  1,666,513  626,185  2,538,385 
Deferred charges 27,369  136,845  164,214  1,518,034  1,846,462 
Total 93,869,725  15,988,667  9,074,954  24,957,414  1,109,066  144,999,826 
LIABILITIES
Current and long-term liabilities 67,251,213  11,579,822  9,051,502  26,765,657  114,648,194 
Deposits (2) 34,635,127  3,149,052  3,409,706  13,677,317  54,871,202 
Deposits received under security repurchase
agreements 13,863,771  2,051  11,722  464,899  14,342,443 
Funds from the acceptance and issuance of
securities 188,322  2,127,173  2,261,233  385,950  4,962,678 
Interbank and interdepartmental accounts 1,822,801  1,822,801 
Borrowings and onlendings 4,207,698  4,270,174  2,233,738  5,517,326  16,228,936 
Derivative financial instruments 23,689  126,883  66,787  122,728  340,087 
Other liabilities:
- Subordinated debt 35,685  32,960  3,322,764  3,391,409 
- Other 12,474,120  1,871,529  1,068,316  3.274,673 - 18.688,638
Technical reserves for insurance, private
pension plans and savings bonds 18,504,574  18,504,574 
Deferred income 25,733  721  26,454 
Minority interest in subsidiaries 112,861  112,861 
Stockholders' equity 11,707,743  11.707,743
Total 67,276,946  11,580,543  9,051,502  45,270,231  11,820,604  144,999,826 
Accumulated net assets 26,592,779  31,000,903  31,024,355  10,711,538 
(1)  Investment fund applications are classified as 1 to 30 days;
(2)  Demand and savings account  deposits are classified as 1 to 30 days without
     considering average historical turnover.


8)   Funds Available

a)   Funds available are comprised by
  At March 31 - In thousands of reais
  2003  2002 
Local currency 1,447,704  1,166,707 
Foreign currency 2,269,910  771,224 
Investments in gold 574  362 
Total 3,718,188  1,938,293 
b)   Statement of cash flows

As additional  information  for readers,  we present below the statement of cash
flows prepared  based on the indirect  method.  The  information is presented in
conformity  with the definitions set forth in the Chart of Accounts for National
Financial System Institutions (COSIF).
  At March 31 - In thousands of reais
  2003 2002
Operating activities
Net income 507,601  425,206 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash flows
from (used in) operating activities:
Provision for loan losses 808,469  632,679 
Provision for/reversal of losses on interbank investments,
securities and investments 14,947  9,635 
Variation in technical reserves for insurance, private pension
plans and savings bonds 1,043,308  255,386 
Depreciation and amortization 141,059  93,223 
Amortization of goodwill 738,063  37,526 
Results of investments accounted for by the equity method 4,725  (2,240)
Other 4,774  16,743 
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Decrease (increase) in interbank investments (1,933,315) (1,573,619)
Decrease (increase) in securities and derivative financial instruments 2,314,029  1,540,526 
Decrease (increase) in interbank accounts (830,378) (631,790)
Decrease (increase) in interdepartmental accounts (115,072) (399,222)
Decrease (increase) in credit operations 1,217,199  (3,574,756)
Decrease (increase) in leasing operations 140,009  (66,398)
Decrease (increase) in insurance premiums receivable (49,065) 63,719 
Decrease (increase) in other receivables (2,065,442) (4,349,671)
Decrease (increase) in other assets (32,190) (84,167)
Amounts written off against the allowance for loan losses. (571,543) (423,408)
Increase (decrease) in technical reserves for insurance, private pension plans and
savings bonds 851,164  415,245 
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities 1,504,764  3,629,822 
Increase (decrease) in deferred income 10,611  30 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 3,703,717  (3,985,531)
Investing activities
Decrease (increase) in compulsory deposits - Brazilian Central Bank (1,100,292) (77,970)
Sale of non-operating assets 39,112  16,551 
Sale of investments 2,153  344,683 
Sale of property and equipment in use and leased assets 24,934  9,851 
Decrease in deferred charges 20,541  1,963 
Acquisition of non-operating assets (80,686) (76,478)
Acquisition of investments (12,121) (366,022)
Acquisition of property and equipment in use and leased assets (125,531) (561,720)
Deferred charges (232,177) (1,125,553)
Interest attributed to own capital / dividends received 20,209  1,797 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (1,443,858) (1,832,898)
Financing activities
Increase (decrease) in deposits (1,491,961) 4,850,230 
Increase (decrease) in deposits received from security repurchase agreements (1,670,522) (841,473)
Increase(decrease) in funds from issuance of securities 1,825,836  40,747 
Increase (decrease) in borrowings and onlendings (209,417) 680,526 
Capital increase 659,735 
Share premium 7,045 
Interest attributed to own capital and dividends paid and/or accrued (289,891) (234,545)
Acquisition of own shares (32,909)
Variation in minority interest (158,203) 208,359 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (1,327,378) 4,670,935 
Increase (decrease) in funds available, net 932,481  (1,147,494)
Changes in funds     At the beginning of the year 2,785,707 3,085,787 
Available, net         At the end of the year 3,718,188  1,938,293 
                               Increase (decrease) in funds available, net 932,481  (1,147,494)
9)   Interbank Investments

a)   Interbank  investments are presented below with their corresponding days to
     maturity
At March 31 - In thousands of reais  
  Up to  From 31 to  From 181 to  More than  Total  Total 
  30 days  180 days  360 days  360 days  in 2003  in 2002 
Securities purchased under resale                  
agreements:                  
Own portfolio position 6,433,560  108,180  6,541,740  569,407 
o National Treasury Bonds 759,899  759,899 
o Financial Treasury Notes 5,573,661  108,180  5,681,841  78,143 
o Central Bank Notes 100,000  100,000  4,703 
o Others 486,559 
Third-party portfolio position 12,994,093  12,994,093  2,530,572 
o National Treasury Bonds 1,468,388  1,468,388  1,595,813 
o Financial Treasury Notes 11,525,705  11,525,705  382,715 
o Central Bank Notes 210,448 
o Federal Treasury Notes 341,596 
Subtotal 19,427,653  108,180  19,535,833  3,099,979 
Interbank deposits:
o Interbank deposits 3,031,888  452,877  238,127  156,587  3,879,479  2,345,063 
o Provision for loss (58) (1,211) (2,177) (1,047) (4,493) (1,174)
Subtotal 3,031,830  451,666  235,950  155,540  3,874,986  2,343,889 
Total in 2003 22,459,483  451,666  344,130  155,540  23,410,819    
% 95.9  1.9  1.5  0.7  100.0    
Total in 2002 4,659,550  340,886  294,566  148,866     5,443,868 
% 85.6  6.3  5.4  2.7     100.0 
b)   Income from interbank investments

We present below income from interbank investments,  classified in the statement
of income as income on security transactions:
  At March 31 - In thousands of reais
  2003  2002 
Income on investments in purchase and sale commitments:
Own position 196,364  687 
Third-party position 916,016  130,934 
Subtotal 1,112,380  131,621 
Interbank deposits 64,086  50,820 
Total (Note 10e) 1,176,466  182,441 
10)  Securities and Derivative Financial Instruments

a)   Summary  of the  consolidated  classification  of  securities  by  business
     segment and issuer
  In thousands of reais
  Financial Insurance/ Pension Other  Total at  % Total at  %
    Savings Bond Plan Activities March   December  
           31,2003   31, 2002   
Trading Securities 7,973,151   2,025,876  13,349,168  59,012  23,407,207  68.0% 25,630,264  69.3%
- Government securities 6,119,391  1,876,547  12,962,160  40,035  20,998,133  61.0% 23,351,731  63.1%
- Corporate bonds 1,853,760  149,329  387,008  18,977  2,409,074  7.0% 2,278,533  6.2%
Securities available for
sale 1,177,053  1,633,585  2,672,031  99,702  5,582,371  16.2% 5,810,601  15.7%
- Government securities 38,545  1,130,267  1,487,621  2,656,433  7.7% 2,546,722  6.9%
- Corporate bonds 1,138,508  503,318  1,184,410  99,702  2,925,938  8.5% 3,263,879  8.8%
Securities held to
maturity 2,530,863  2,628,814  5,159,677  15.0% 5,323,750  14.4%
- Government securities 2,530,863  2,628,814  5,159,677  15.0% 5,323,750  14.4%
Derivative financial
instruments 257,143  23,941  281,084  0.8% 238,839  0.6%
- Corporate bonds. 257,143  23,941  281,084  0.8% 238,839  0.6%
Total at March 31, 2003 11,938,210  3,659,461  18,650,013  182,655  34,430,339  100.0% 37,003,454  100.0%
- Government securities 8,688,799  3,006,814  17,078,595  40,035  28,814,243  83.7% 31,222,203  84.4%
- Corporate bonds 3,249,411  652,647  1,571,418  142,620  5,616,096  16.3% 5,781,251  15.6%
b)   Consolidated portfolio composition by issuer
  At March 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais
  Up to From 31 to From 181 to More than Market/ Restated Unrealized Unrealized
SECURITIES(1) 30 days 180 days 360 days 360 days Book Cost Gain Gain (loss)
           Value
(2)(3)
  (loss) net of tax effects
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES 271,337  4,953,540  3,767,906  19,821,460  28,814,243  28,862,056  (47,813) (31,556)
Financial Treasury Notes 99,068  4,877,640  2,837,153  12,188,972  20,002,833  20,009,800  (6,967) (4,598)
Federal Treasury Notes 5,333  13,866  5,930,558  5,949,757  5,952,407  (2,650) (1,749)
Brazilian Foreign Debt
Notes 43,432  23,828  15,156  1,448,470  1,530,886  1,531,066  (180) (119)
Central Bank Notes 11,500  913,481  162,724  1,087,705  1,087,704 
National Treasury Bonds 90,018  6,501  96,519  96,568  (49) (32)
Other 33,486  26,706  2,116  84,235  146,543  184,511  (37,968) (25,059)
CORPORATE BONDS 2,369,861  300,567  158,597  2,787,071  5,616,096  5,591,535  24,561  16,210 
Shares 2,071,795  2,071,795  2,013,402  58,393  38,539 
Debentures 8,269  33,042  20,151  1,539,545  1,601,007  1,633,519  (32,512) (21,458)
Certificates of Bank
Deposit 39,851  68,260  33,957  821,087  963,155  963,563  (408) (269)
Derivative financial
instruments 61,923  72,946  45,087  101,128  281,084  270,403  10,681  7,050 
Securitization Notes 1,748  218,997  220,745  220,745 
Foreign Securities 6,427  50,448  38,865  59,676  155,416  157,349  (1,933) (1,276)
Promissory Notes 113,492  64,953  178,448  178,448 
Other 68,104  10,918  18,789  46,635  144,446  154,106  (9,660) (6,376)
TOTAL 2,641,198  5,254,107  3,926,503  22,608,531  34,430,339  34,453,591  (23,252) (15,346)
c)   Consolidated  classification  by  category,  days to maturity  and business
     segment
  At March 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais
  Up to From 31 to From 181 to More than Market/ Restated Unrealized Unrealized
SECURITIES; 30 days 180 days 360 days 360 days Book Cost Gain Gain (loss)
(1)          Value (2)(3)   (loss) net of tax effects
I TRADING SECURITIES 601,078 4,542,851 2,820,819  15,442,459  23,407,207  23,416,770  (9,563) (6,311)
- Financial 244,760 1,719,203 94,448  5,914,740  7,973,151  7,982,509  (9,358) (6,176)
Financial Treasury Notes 47,036 1,555,691 39,276  3,733,436  5,375,439  5,346,042  29,397  19,402 
Debentures 3,858  116  849,590  853,567  853,567 
Certificates of Bank
Deposit 1,952  4,091  549  742,142  748,734  748,734 
Brazilian Foreign Debt
Notes 34,510  1,142  15,156  212,154  262,962  263,142  (180) (119)
Federal Treasury Notes 735   13,710  208,914  223,359  223,359 
Foreign securities 33,541  77,139  39,125  60,023  209,828  211,761  (1,933) (1,276)
National Treasury Bonds 89,962  6,501  96,463  96,512  (49) (32)
Other 33,166  67,427  226  101,980  202,799  239,392  (36,593) (24,151)
- Insurance and Savings
Bonds 161,601  338,914  392,995  1,132,366  2,025,876  2,027,365  (1,489) (982)
Financial Treasury Notes 18,595  337,514  391,645  1,101,707  1,849,461  1,850,950  (1,489) (982)
Shares 109,768  109,768  109,768 
Other 33,238  1,400  1,350  30,659  66,647  66,647 
- Private Pension Plans 181,663 2,471,615 2,314,344  8,381,546  13,349,168  13,347,883  1,285  848 
Financial Treasury Notes 25,514 2,466,810 2,310,655  6,957,813  11,760,792  11,759,507  1,285  848 
Federal Treasury Notes 156  1,199,834  1,199,990  1,199,990 
Securitization Notes 175,324  175,324  175,324 
Shares 154,571  154,571  154,571 
Other 1,578  4,649  3,689  48,575  58,491  58,491 
- Other activities 13,054  13,119  19,032  13,807  59,012  59,013  (1) (1)
Financial Treasury Notes 3,934  13,116  9,314  12,080  38,444  38,444 
Funds of other institutions 2,723  9,718  26  12,467  12,467 
Other 6,397  1,701  8,101  8,102  (1) (1)
II. SECURITIES AVAILABLE
FOR SALE 1,964,677  608,001  148,481  2,861,212  5,582,371  5,606,741  (24,370) (16,084)
- Financial 711,309  71,812  21,062  372,870  1,177,053  1,184,228  (7,175) (4,735)
Shares 561,759  561,759  508,365  53,394  35,240 
Debentures 2,172  12,654  8,613  236,461  259,900  274,635  (14,735) (9,725)
Promissory Notes 100,208  100,208  100,208 
Certificates of Bank
Deposit 34,618  48,620  14,921  98,159  98,565  (406) (268)
Securitization Notes 1,748  43,673  45,421  45,421 
Other 12,552  10,538  10,701  77,815  111,606  157,034  (45,428) (29,982)
- Insurance and Savings
Bonds 399,179  529,649  87,304  617,453  1,633,585  1,658,407  (24,822) (16,383)
Financial Treasury Notes 3,989  504,509  86,263  369,421  964,182  966,245  (2,063) (1,362)
Shares 395,137  395,137  397,608  (2,471) (1,631)
Federal Treasury Notes 166,078  166,078  168,728  (2,650) (1,749)
Other 53  25,140  1,041  81,954  108,188  125,826  (17,638) (11,641)
- Private Pension Plans 844,991  5,307  10,948  1,810,785  2,672,031  2,664,404  7,627  5,034 
Federal Treasury Notes 1,485,137  1,485,137  1,485,137 
Shares 821,370  821,370  813,603  7,767  5,126 
Debentures 10,948  323,164  334,112  334,251  (139) (91)
Other 23,621  5,307  2,484  31,412  31,413  (1) (1)
- Other activities 9,198  1,233  29,167  60,104  99,702  99,702 
Certificates of Bank
Deposit 1,233  29,167  60,104  90,504  90,504 
Other 9,198  9,198  9,198 
III. SECURITIES HELD TO
MATURITY 13,520  30,309  912,116  4,203,732  5,159,677  5,159,677 
- Financial 13,520  30,309  912,116  1,574,918  2,530,863  2,530,863 
Brazilian Foreign Debt
Notes 8,922  22,686  1,236,316  1,267,924  1,267,924 
Central Bank Notes 7,623  912,116  123,907  1,043,646  1,043,646 
Federal Treasury Notes 4,598  214,695  219,293  219,293 
- Private Pension Plans 2,628,814  2,628,814  2,628,814 
Federal Treasury Notes 2,628,814  2,628,814  2,628,814 
IV. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL
INSTRUMENTS (ASSETS) 61,923  72,946  45,087  101,128  281,084  270,403  10,681  7,049 
- Financial 37,982  72,946  45,087  101,128  257,143  246,462  10,681  7,049 
Derivative financial
instruments 37,982  72,946  45,087  101,128  257,143  246,462  10,681  7,049 
- Other activities 23,941  23,941  23,941 
Derivative financial
instruments (assets) 23,941  23,941  23,941 
Total 2,641,198 5,254,107 3,926,503  22,608,531  34,430,339  34,453,591  (23,252) (15,346)
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL
INSTRUMENTS (LIABILITIES) (23,689) (126,883) (66,787) (122,728) (340,087) (378,819) 38,732  25,563 
(1)  Investment  fund  applications  were  distributed  based on the  securities
     comprising their portfolios,  maintaining the fund category classification.
     The number of days to maturity was based on the maturity of the securities,
     regardless of accounting classification.
(2)  This column reflects book value  subsequent to  mark-to-market,  except for
     securities held to maturity, whose market value is lower than book value by
     R$ 13,296 thousand, net of tax effects.
(3)  The market  value of  securities  is  determined  based on the market price
     practiced  on the  balance  sheet date.  In the event no market  prices are
     available,  amounts are estimated based on the prices quoted by dealers, on
     price  definition  models,  quotation  models or quotations for instruments
     with similar characteristics.


d)   Composition of the portfolios by account:
  At March 31 - In thousands of reais
  Up to  From From More than Total 
  30 days 31 to 180 days  181 to 360 days  360 days    
Own Portfolio 2,458,474  3,661,389  2,980,262  18,432,231  27,532,356 
Fixed income securities 388,694  3,661,389  2,980,262  18,432,231  25,462,576 
o Financial Treasury Notes 88,467  3,359,927  2,780,342  8,719,731  14,948,467 
o Federal Treasury Notes 5,333  13,866  5,732,425  5,751,624 
o Debentures 8,269  33,042  20,151  1,539,545  1,601,007 
o Brazilian Foreign Debt Notes 25,080  21,769  1,033  1,243,965  1,291,847 
o Certificates of Bank Deposit 39,851  68,260  33,957  821,087  963,155 
o Central Bank Notes 11,500  83,261  40,135  134,896 
o Foreign securities 39,815  77,139  39,125  60,023  216,102 
o Mortgage Notes 11,867  10,334  8,597  13,971  44,769 
o National Treasury Bonds 281  6,501  6,782 
o Other 169,731  65,552  13,796  254,848  503,927 
Equity securities 2,069,780  2,069,780 
o Shares of listed companies
(technical reserve) 1,443,780  1,443,780 
o Shares and quotas (other) 626,000  626,000 
Subject to commitments 182,724  1,592,718  946,241  4,176,300  6,897,983 
Purchase and sale agreements 25,920  385,105  37,827  485,038  933,890 
o Financial Treasury Notes 7,568  383,046  20,219  178,183  589,016 
o Brazilian Foreign Debt Notes 18,352  2,059  14,123  204,505  239,039 
o Federal Treasury Notes 101,318  101,318 
o Central Bank Notes 3,485  1,032  4,517 
Brazilian Central Bank 220,701  606,757  2,553,762  3,381,220 
o Financial Treasury Notes 220,701  2,434,393  2,655,094 
o Central Bank Notes 606,757  119,369  726,126 
Privatization currencies 96  80,706  80,802 
Collateral provided 94,785  913,966  256,570  955,666  2,220,987 
o Financial Treasury Notes 3,033  913,966  36,592  856,665  1,810,256 
o Central Bank Notes 219,978  2,187  222,165 
o Federal Treasury Notes 96,814  96,814 
o National Treasury Bonds 89,737  89,737 
o Equity securities 2,015  2,015 
Derivative financial instruments 61,923  72,946  45,087  101,128  281,084 
Total in 2003 2,641,198  5,254,107  3,926,503  22,608,531  34,430,339 
% 7.7  15.2  11.4  65.7  100.0 
Total in 2002 9,065,401  5,763,487  5,069,559  19,054,264  38,952,711 
% 23.3  14.8  13.0  48.9  100.0 
Investment fund applications were distributed based on the securities comprising
their  portfolios.  The number of days to maturity  was based on the maturity of
the securities, regardless of accounting classification.

e)   Income on security transactions and derivative financial instruments

We present below the composition of the results of transactions  with securities
and derivative financial instruments:
  At March 31 - In thousands of reais
Revenue 2003  2002 
Fixed income securities (1) 2,057,575  1,195,538 
Interbank investments (2) 1,176,466  182,441 
Allocation of exchange variation of foreign branches (190,952) (193,915)
Equity securities 95,677  68,602 
Other (44) 28 
Subtotal 3,138,722  1,252,694 
Transactions with derivatives (3) 373,646  325,015 
Total 3,512,368  1,577,709 
(1)      Includes foreign securities;
(2)      Note 9b.
(3)      Note 34c v.
11)  Additional Provision for Market Risk Fluctuation, Net of Tax Effects
  In thousands of reais
  Investment Exchange  Total 
     variation (1)   
Balance at December 31, 2002 22,446  504,160  526,606 
Amount recorded (used) (22,446) (165,857) (188,303)
Balance at March 31, 2003 338,303  338,303 
(1)      See Note 23.
12)  Interbank Accounts - Restricted Deposits

a)   We present below the “Restricted Deposits” account:
  At March 31 - In thousands of reais
  2003  2002 
Compulsory deposits - demand deposits (1) 5,402,961  2,234,133 
Compulsory deposits - savings account deposits (2) 4,047,439  2,750,339 
Additional compulsory deposits (3) 4,169,527 
Restricted deposits - National Housing System (4) 379,070  394,768 
Funds from agricultural loans (4) 578  578 
Total 13,999,575  5,379,818 
(1)  Without remuneration
(2)  Remunerated at the same rate as savings account deposits
(3)  Additional  compulsory  deposit  on  demand,   savings  and  time  deposits
     remunerated based on the variation in the SELIC rate
(4)  Remunerated based on the Reference Rate (TR)

b)   Income on compulsory deposits

We present below income on restricted deposits:
  At March 31 - In thousands of reais
  2003  2002 
Restricted deposits - Brazilian Central Bank (compulsory deposits) 352,322  57,733 
Restricted deposits - National Housing System 8,349  2,822 
Total 360,671  60,555 
13)  Credit Operations

The  information  relating to credit  operations  including  advances on foreign
exchange  contracts,  leasing  operations and other  receivables is presented as
follows:

a) Credit operations by type and maturity
b) Credit operations by type and risk level
c) Concentration of credit operations
d) Credit operations by activity sector
e) Composition of credit operations and allowance for loan losses
f) Movement of the allowance for loan losses
g) Recovery and renegotiation of credit operations
h) Income on credit operations


a)   Credit operations by type and maturity
  At March 31 - In thousands of reais
  Normal Course
  Up to 30  From 31 to 60  From 61 to 90  From 91 to 180  From 181 to 360  More than  Total in % Total in %
  days  days  days  days  days  360 days  2003(A)   2002(A)  
Discount of trade receivables and other loans 7,434,117  3,210,945  2,200,607  2,651,066  2,612,238  2,656,939  20,765,912  41.7 20,017,719  41.9
Financings 1,282,268  953,487  804,772  1,930,432  2,447,916  6,045,357  13,464,232  27.0 14,427,777  30.1
Rural and agribusiness loans 149,175  156,848  178,196  442,289  534,09  2,391,209  3,851,807  7.8 2,872,515  6.0
Subtotal 8,865,560  4,321,280  3,183,575  5,023,787  5,594,244  11,093,505  38,081,951  76.5 37,318,011  78.0
Leasing operations 99,036  76,449  70,967  202,595  371,08  490,148  1,310,275  2.6 1,582,293  3.3
Advances on foreign exchange contracts (1) 1,659,358  1,105,976  881,184  1,342,040  644,103  5,632,661  11.3 5,377,698  11.2
Advances in foreign currency granted (1) 116,14  0.2
Subtotal 10,623,954  5,503,705  4,135,726  6,568,422  6,609,427  11,583,653  45,024,887  90.4 44,394,142  92.7
Other receivables (2) 161,611  56,469  65,605  47,679  47,752  170,086  549,202  1.1 481,854  1.0
Total credit operations 10,785,565  5,560,174  4,201,331  6,616,101  6,657,179  11,753,739  45,574,089  91.5 44,875,996  93.7
Sureties and guarantees (3) 587,340  122,253  268,396  453,104  735,383  2,081,929  4,248,405  8.5 3,017,885  6.3
Total in 2003 11,372,905  5,682,427  4,469,727  7,069,205  7,392,562  13,835,668  49,822,494  100.0     
Total in 2002 11,492,411  5,693,015  4,287,494  6,950,701  6,840,896  12,629,364       47,893,881  100.0
                   
At March 31 - In thousands of reais
Abnormal Course
Past Due Installments
  Up to From 31 to From 61 to From 91 to From 180 to Total in Total in;
  30 days 60 days 90 days 180 days 720 days 2003 (B)   2002 (B)  
Discount of trade 206,985  228,267  189,313  315,888  389,572  1,330,025  71.7 1,600,356  75.4
receivables and
other loans
Financings 78,392  54,309  26,611  45,310  52,391  257,013  13.8 326,241  15.4
Rural and agribusiness loans 5,018  1,735  1,654  9,956  19,270  37,633  2.0 53,462  2.5
Subtotal 290,395  284,311  217,578  371,154  461,233  1,624,671  87.5 1,980,059  93.3
Leasing operations 8,239  6,570  3,657  6,932  7,193  32,591  1.8 45,220  2.1
Advances on foreign
exchange contracts (1) 27,943  32,622  17,408  13,265  8,962  100,200  5.4 60,996  2.9
Advances in foreign
currency granted (1)
Subtotal 326,577  323,503  238,643  391,351  477,388  1,757,462  94.7 2,086,275  98.3
Other receivables (2) 1,803  2,014  1,257  5,103  29,442  39,619  2.1 17,723  0.8
Total credit operations 328,380  325,517  239,900  396,454  506,830  1,797,081  96.8 2,103,998  99.1
Sureties and guarantees (3) 13,798  2,900  11,355  13,945  18,005  60,003  3.2 18,857  0.9
Total in 2003 342,178  328,417  251,255  410,399  524,835  1,857,084  100.0     
Total in 2002 406,549  334,640  340,152  468,205  573,309       2,122,855  100.0
                             
    At March 31 - In thousands of reais
  Abnormal Course  
  Installments Falling Due Total
  Up to From 31 From 61 From 91 From 181 More than Total % Total % In 2003 % In 2002 %
  30 days to 60 days to 90 days to 180 days to 360 days 360 days In 2003(C)   In 2002(C)   (A+B+C)   (A+B+C)  
Discount of trade receivables
and other loans 125,963  85,083  67,214  177,239  224,526  343,317  1,023,342  44.8 1,057,996  41.2 23,119,279  42.9 22,676,071  43.1
Financings 90,642  67,196  63,664  167,877  260,696  491,03  1,141,105  50.0 1,272,559  49.6 14,862,350  27.5 16,026,577  30.5
Rural and agribusiness loans 158  363  325  988  1,102  6,111  9,047  0.4 22,258  0.9 3,898,487  7.2 2,948,235  5.6
Subtotal 216,763  152,642  131,203  346,104  486,324  840,458  2,173,494  95.2 2,352,813  91.7 41,880,116  77.6 41,650,883  79.2
Leasing operations 8,230  6,579  6,213  16,740  25,313  35,541  98,616  4.3 164,833  6.4 1,441,482  2.7 1,792,346  3.4
Advances on foreign exchange contracts (1) 5,732,861  10.6 5,438,694  10.3
Advances in foreign currency granted (1) 116,14  0.2
Subtotal 224,993  159,221  137,416  362,844  511,637  875,999  2,272,110  99.5 2,517,646  98.1 49,054,459  90.9 48,998,063  93.1
Other receivables (2) 607  2,218  652  2,603  3,018  2,276  11,374  0.5 48,628  1.9 600,195  1.1 548,205  1.0
Total credit operations 225,600  161,439  138,068  365,447  514,655  878,275  2,283,484  100.0 2,566,274  100.0 49,654,654  92.0 49,546,268  94.1
Sureties and guarantees (3) 4,308,408  8.0 3,036,742  5.9
Total in 2003 225,600  161,439  138,068  365,447  514,655  878,275  2,283,484  100.0      53,963,062  100.0     
Total in 2002 206,432  176,480  152,576  407,255  598,128  1,025,403       2,566,274  100.0      52,583,010  100.0
(1)  Advances on foreign  exchange  contracts  and advances in foreign  currency
     granted are recorded as a reduction of other liabilities.
(2)  Other receivables comprise  receivables on guarantees honored,  receivables
     on purchase of assets, credit instruments receivable;  income receivable on
     foreign exchange contracts and receivables arising from export contracts.
(3)  Recorded in memorandum accounts.



b)   Credit operations by type and risk level
                           
At March 31 - In thousands of reais
  Risk Levels Total in   Total in  
CREDIT OPERATIONS AA  2003  2002 
Discount of trade receivables and other loans 5,933,855  9,107,564  1,511,794  3,665,086  718,051  240,556  358,015  189,734  1,394,624  23,119,279  46.6 22,676,071  45.8
Financings 3,962,957  6,268,950  1,256,940  2,489,953  302,186  76,271  132,079  53,057  319,957  14,862,350  29.9 16,026,577  32.3
Rural and agribusiness loans 328,632  792,699  238,947  2,147,346  151,961  44,667  16,431  120,515  57,289  3,898,487  7.9 2,948,235  6.0
Subtotal 10,225,444  16,169,213  3,007,681  8,302,385  1,172,198  361,494  506,525  363,306  1,771,870  41,880,116  84.4 41,650,883  84.1
Leasing operations 42,562  496,468  212,038  511,435  34,481  6,073  62,407  10,995  65,023  1,441,482  2.9 1,792,346  3.6
Advances on foreign exchange contracts 3,943,179  780,963  544,036  286,114  152,325  2,027  180  9,659  14,378  5,732,861  11.5 5,438,694  11.0
Advances in foreign currency granted 116,14  0.2
Subtotal 14,211,185  17,446,644  3,763,755  9,099,934  1,359,004  369,594  569,112  383,960  1,851,271  49,054,459  98.8 48,998,063  98.9
Other receivables 235,079  121,545  77,779  106,146  11,439  2,588  2,622  2,527  40,470  600,195  1.2 548,205  1.1
Total credit operations in 2003 14,446,264  17,568,189  3,841,534  9,206,080  1,370,443  372,182  571,734  386,487  1,891,741  49,654,654  100.0      
% 29.1  35.4  7.7  18.5  2.8  0.7  1.2  0.8  3.8  100.0          
Total credit operations in 2002 15,397,181  17,480,467  4,159,857  7,657,663  1,365,895  535,648  396,108  566,633  1,986,816        49,546,268  100.0
% 31.1  35.2  8.4  15.5  2.8  1.1  0.8  1.1  4.0        100.0    
c)   Concentration of credit operations
     
At March 31 - In thousands of reais
  2003  2002 
Largest borrower 799,776  799,459 
Percentage of total credit operation portfolio 1.6% 1.6%
10 largest borrowers 4,408,545  4,303,689 
Percentage of total credit operation portfolio 8.9% 8.7%
20 largest borrowers 6,959,243  6,732,952 
Percentage of total credit operation portfolio 14.0% 13.6%
50 largest borrowers 12,051,958  10,888,347 
Percentage of total credit operation portfolio 24.3% 22.0%
100 largest borrowers 16,051,816  14,084,632 
Percentage of total credit operation portfolio 32.3% 28.4%
d)   Total portfolio composition by activity sector
         
At March 31 - In thousands of reais
  2003  2002 
Public Sector 244,753  0.5 202,111  0.4
Federal Government 244,517  0.5 201,899  0.4
Petrochemical 244,517  0.5 201,899  0.4
Municipal Government 236  212 
Direct administration 236  212 
Private Sector 49,409,901  99.5 49,344,157  99.6
Manufacturing 15,754,525  31.6 15,466,961  31.2
Steel, Metallurgical and Mechanical 3,550,944  7.2 3,423,304  6.9
Food and Beverage 3,396,909  6.8 3,108,118  6.3
Chemical 1,561,523  3.1 1,897,737  3.8
Paper and pulp 1,122,275  2.3 859,045  1.7
Textiles and clothing 767,019  1.5 620,665  1.3
Light and heavy vehicles 701,927  1.4 711,633  1.4
Publishing, printing and reproduction 666,210  1.3 614,233  1.2
Rubber and plastic articles 630,094  1.3 476,204  1.0
Automotive parts and accessories 549,908  1.1 261,281  0.5
Furniture and wood products 475,152  1.0 382,179  0.8
Electro-electronics 466,943  0.9 633,153  1.3
Leather articles 314,001  0.6 216,953  0.4
Oil refining and production of alcohol 305,802  0.6 286,640  0.6
Non-metallic materials 234,988  0.5 501,250  1.0
Extraction of metallic and non-metallic ores 215,142  0.4 898,443  1.8
Other industries 795,688  1.6 576,123  1.2
Commerce 7,914,014  16.0 7,491,335  15.1
Speciality store products 1,406,029  2.8 1,476,555  3.0
General merchandise wholesalers 937,099  1.9 401,308  0.8
Food, beverages and tobacco products 922,124  1.9 804,917  1.6
Waste material and scrap 562,024  1.1 159,514  0.3
Vehicles 529,194  1.1 426,274  0.9
Commercial intermediary 524,033  1.1 169,514  0.3
Non-specialized retailers 374,390  0.8 368,226  0.7
Clothing and footwear 363,183  0.7 255,235  0.5
Articles for personal use and for use in the home 312,524  0.6 216,121  0.4
Repairs, parts and accessories for vehicles 252,995  0.5 200,016  0.4
Fuel 249,118  0.5 190,043  0.4
Agricultural products 215,405  0.4 160,138  0.3
Other commerce 1,265,896  2.6 2,663,474  5.5
Financial Intermediation 758,167  1.5 808,235  1.6
Services 10,730,969  21.7 10,417,756  21.1
Telecommunications 2,418,757  4.8 2,202,957  4.4
Transport and storage 1,731,386  3.5 1,558,557  3.2
Civil construction 1,502,479  3.0 1,602,682  3.2
Real estate activities, rents and corporate services 1,419,287  2.9 1,026,812  2.2
Production and distribution of electric power, gas and water 946,043  1.9 760,712  1.5
Social services, education, health, defense and social
security 535,195  1.1 404,906  0.8
Holdings, legal, accounting and business advisory services 485,209  1.0 565,210  1.1
Clubs, leisure, cultural and sports activities 409,816  0.8 303,586  0.6
Hotel and catering 235,185  0.5 226,876  0.5
Other services 1,047,612  2.2 1,765,458  3.6
Agriculture, livestock raising, fishing, forest development
and management 830,517  1.7 885,739  1.8
Individuals 13,421,709  27.0 14,274,131  28.8
Total 49,654,654  100.0 49,546,268  100.0
e)   Composition  of the credit  operation  portfolio and the allowance for loan
     losses
                 
At March 31 - In thousands of reais
Portfolio Balance
Risk Abnormal Course          
Level Past Due Falling Due Total Abnormal Course Normal Course Total Accumulated
% - 2003
Accumulated
% - 2002
AA 14,446,264  14,446,264  29.1 29.1 31.1
A 17,568,189  17,568,189  35.4 64.5 66.3
B 97,145  402,024  499,169  3,342,365  3,841,534  7.7 72.2 74.7
C 234,085  605,208  839,293  8,366,787  9,206,080  18.5 90.7 90.2
Subtotal 331,230  1,007,232  1,338,462  43,723,605  45,062,067  90.7
D 188,994  287,181  476,175  894,268  1,370,443  2.8 93.5 93.0
E 118,586  133,605  252,191  119,991  372,182  0.7 94.2 94.1
F 174,404  141,548  315,952  255,782  571,734  1.2 95.4 94.9
G 116,146  103,064  219,210  167,277  386,487  0.8 96.2 96.0
H 867,721  610,854  1,478,575  413,166  1,891,741  3.8 100.0 100.0
Subtotal 1,465,851  1,276,252  2,742,103  1,850,484  4,592,587  9.3
Total in 2003 1,797,081  2,283,484  4,080,565  45,574,089  49,654,654  100,0    
% 3.6  4.6  8.2  91.8  100.0       
Total in 2002 2,103,998  2,566,274  4,670,272  44,875,996  44,546,268       
% 4.2  5.2  9.4  90.6  100.0       
Minimum Requirement Additional Exisiting % (1) 2003 % (1) 2002
Risk % Minimum Specific Generic Total        
Level Required Provision Past Due  Falling Due Total Specif                
AA 0.0
A 0.5 87,800  87,800  41,859  129,659  0.7 0.5
B 1.0 971  4,020  4,991  33,620  38,611  10,743  49,354  1.3 1.0
C 3.0 7,022  18,156  25,178  250,997  276,175  275,604  551,779  6.0 3.2
Subtotal    7,993  22,176  30,169  372,417  402,586  328,206  730,792  1.6 0.8
D 10.0 18,899  28,718  47,617  89,425  137,042  235,304  372,346  27.2 17.4
E 30.0 35,575  40,081  75,656  35,997  111,653  59,485  171,138  46.0 35.2
F 50.0 87,202  70,774  157,976  127,891  285,867  100,057  385,924  67.5 55.2
G 70.0 81,302  72,144  153,446  117,093  270,539  79,537  350,076  90.6 83.6
H 100.0 867,721  610,854  1,478,575  413,166  1,891,741  1,891,741  100.0 100.0
Subtotal    1,090,699  822,571  1,913,270  783,572  2,696,842  474,383  3,171,225  69.1 64.0
Total in 2003    1,098,692  844,747  1,943,439  1,155,989  3,099,428  802,589  3,902,017  7.9  
%    28.2  21.6  49.8  29.6  79.4  20.6  100.0     
Total in 2002    1,257,262  855,808  2,113,070  1,124,461  3,237,531  242,843  3,480,374    7.0
%    36.1  24.6  60.7  32.3  93.0  7.0  100.00     
(1)  Existing provision in relation to portfolio, by risk level.


f)   Movement of allowance for loan losses
  In thousands of reais
At December 31, 2001 2,941,297 
Amount recorded 632,679 
Amount written off (423,408)
Balance derived from acquired institutions (1) 329,806 
Balance at March 31, 2002 3,480,374 
Specific provision (2) 2,113,070 
Generic provision (3) 1,124,461 
Additional provision (4) 242,843 
Specific provision (2) 1.943,451 
Generic provision (3) 1.217,036 
Additional provision (4) 504,604 
Balance at December 31, 2002 3,665,091 
Amount recorded 808,469 
Amount written off (571,543)
At March 31, 2003 3,902,017 
Specific provision (2) 1,943,439 
Generic provision (3) 1,155,989 
Additional provision (4) 802,589 
(1)  Including  Banco Mercantil de São Paulo S.A. - R$ 323,110  thousand;  Banco
     BEA S.A. - R$ 6,696 thousand.
(2)  For operations with installments overdue by more than 14 days.
(3)  Recorded based on the  customer/transaction  classification and accordingly
     not included in the preceding item.
(4)  The additional  provision is recorded based on management's  experience and
     expected  collection  of the  credit  portfolio,  to  determine  the  total
     allowance deemed  sufficient to cover specific and general portfolio risks,
     as well as the  provision  calculated  based on risk level  ratings and the
     corresponding minimum provision requirements  established by CMN Resolution
     2682.  The  additional  provision  per customer was  classified  (Note 13e)
     according to the corresponding risk levels.
g)   Recovery and renegotiation of credit operations:

Expense for provision for loan losses net of recoveries of written-off credits
    At March 31 - In thousands of reais
  2003  2002 
Amount recorded for the quarter 808,469  632,679 
Amount recovered (*) 112,309  87,626 
Expense net of recoveries 696,160  545,053 
(*)  These recoveries are classified in income on credit operations.

The total renegotiated operations for the period/quarter are presented below:
    At March 31 - In thousands of reais
  2003  2002 
Amount renegotiated 320,839  487,199 
Amount received and written off (399,557) (457,031)
Total net renegotiations for the quarter (78,718) 30,168 
h)       Income on credit operations
    At March 31 - In thousands of reais
  2003  2002 
Discount of trade receivables and other loans 1,945,131  1,676,731 
Financings 855,639  793,505 
Rural and agribusiness loans 156,452  51,171 
Subtotal 2,957,222  2,521,407 
Recovery of credits written off as loss 112,309  87,626 
Allocation of exchange variation of foreign branches (115,265) (173,211)
Subtotal 2,954,266  2,435,822 
Leasing 74,184  87,295 
Total 3,028,450  2,523,117 
14)  Other Receivables

a)   Foreign exchange portfolio

Balance sheet accounts
    At March 31 - In thousands of reais
  2003  2002 
Assets - other receivables
Exchange purchases pending settlement 8,659,875  7,308,589 
Foreign exchange acceptances and term documents in foreign currencies 42,439  36,153 
Exchange sale receivables 3,704,037  2.273,907 
Less - Advances in local currency received (192,527) (193,047)
Less - Advances in foreign currency received (214,760)
Income receivable on advances granted 127,505  95,857 
Total 12,126,569  9,521,459 
Liabilities - Other liabilities
Exchange sales pending settlement 3,638,452  2,257,450 
Exchange purchase payables 8,644,396  7,508,488 
Less - Advances on foreign exchange contracts (5,732,861) (5,438,694)
Less - Advances in foreign currency granted (116,140)
Other 8,020  4,346 
Total 6,558,007  4,215,450 
Net exchange portfolio 5,568,562  5,306,009 
Memorandum accounts
Open import credits 118,412  84,371 
Foreign exchange transactions

The  composition of Foreign  Exchange  Transactions  and certain  adjustments to
ensure a more  appropriate  presentation of the effective  results are presented
below showing the net overall result of this segment:
    At March 31 - In thousands of reais
  2003  2002 
Income on exchange transactions 2,945,456  834,946 
Expenses for exchange transactions. (2,845,958) (525,858)
Foreign Exchange Transactions 99,498  309,088 
Adjustments:
- Income on export financing (1) 4,430  1,526 
- Income on foreign currency financing (1) 16,354  61,690 
- Income on foreign investments (2) 2,839  5,441 
- Expenses for foreign securities (3) (2,380) (1,703)
- Expenses for payables to foreign bankers (4) (48,851) (317,518)
Total adjustments (27,608) (250,564)
Adjusted foreign exchange transactions 71,890  58,524 
(1)  Income on export  financing and foreign  currency  financing  classified as
     income on credit operations.
(2)  Income  on  foreign   investments   classified   as  income  on  securities
     transactions.
(3)  Expenses for foreign  securities,  classified  as expenses for interest and
     charges on deposits.
(4)  Expenses for payables to foreign  bankers  relating to funds for  financing
     advances on foreign exchange contracts and import financing,  classified as
     expenses for borrowings and onlendings.


b)   Sundry
    At March 31 - In thousands of reais
  2003  2002 
Deposits in guarantee 1,359,807  1,302,190 
Deferred tax assets (Note 36c) 5,387,139  4,540,088 
Sundry receivables 1,037,486  906,761 
Payments to be reimbursed 278,365  384,076 
Credit instruments receivable 282,193  362,244 
Prepaid taxes 791,023  851,467 
Receivables on purchase of assets 373,503  232,290 
Other 77,278  40,385 
Total 9,586,794  8,619,501 
15)  Other Assets

a)   Non-operating assets/other
    At March 31 - In thousands of reais
  Cost Provision Residual Residual
    for loss  value 2003 value 2002
Property 425,804  (175,421) 250,383  247,228 
Vehicles and similar 68,265  (43,674) 24,591  43,360 
Machinery and equipment 15,052  (5,570) 9,482  6,997 
Goods subject to special conditions 24,619  (21,848) 2,771  1,768 
Inventories/stores 86,166  86,166  89,230 
Other 73,641  (3,612) 70,029  25,922 
Total in 2003 693,547  (250,125) 443,422   
Total in 2002 641,572  (227,067)   414,505
b)   Prepaid expenses

These comprise mainly expenses for insurance,  prepaid financial expenses,  auto
sales  commission and expenses for the contract to provide  banking  services at
Post Office  network  branches,  which are  amortized on a  straight-line  basis
according to the contract terms.


16)  Investments

a) We present below the movement of investments  in foreign  branches and direct
and indirect subsidiaries, which were fully eliminated upon consolidation of the
financial statements:
        In thousands of reais
  Balance at  Exchange  Equity  Balance 
Investments in foreign branches andsubsidiaries December 31, 2002 variation  accounting  at March 31, 2003
Bradesco - New York 483,437  (24,656) 3,277  462,058 
Bradesco - Grand Cayman 1,201,263  (62,287) 22,146  1,161,122 
Bradesco Securities, Inc. 3,432  (175) (521) 2,736 
BCN - Grand Cayman 447,864  (22,841) 10,536  435,559 
Cidade Capital Markets Limited 104,166  (5,313) 386  99,239 
Boavista (Nassau, Grand Cayman and Banking) 155,860  (7,949) 15,071  162,982 
Banco Bradesco Argentina S.A 57,058  5,576  (8,166) 54,468 
Bradesco Argentina de Seguros S.A. 12,974  946  1,921  15,841 
Mercantil - Grand Cayman 502,447  (26,445) 3,870  479,872 
Banco Mercantil de São Paulo International S.A. 335,919  (15,076) 5,800  326,643 
Bradesco International Health Service, Inc. 966  (49) (157) 760 
Banco Bradesco Luxembourg S.A. 134,848  (6,877) 1,111  129,082 
Subtotal 3,440,234  (165,146) 55,274  3,330,362 
Provision for exchange variation (Note 23) (504,160) 165,857  (338,303)
Total 2,936,074  711  55,274  2,992,059 
b)   Composition of investments in the consolidated financial statements:
    At March 31 - In thousands of reais
Associated Companies (total percentage ownership) 2003  2002 
o IRB - Brasil Resseguros S.A. - (21.07%) 235,584  165,142 
o CP Cimento e Participações S.A. - (12.48%) 48,578  48,578 
o Marlim Participações S.A. - (11.84%) 23,803  27,771 
o NovaMarlim Participações S.A. - (17.17%) 22,100  22,100 
o American Bank Note Ltda.- (22.50%) (1) 16,449  16,449 
o BES Investimentos do Brasil S.A. - BI (19.99%) (2) 15,469 
o Tigre S.A. - Tubos e Conexões - (3) 97,556 
o Other associated companies 17,414  69,144 
Total in associated companies 379,397  446,740 
o Other investments (4) 154,080  514,868 
o Fiscal incentives 290,727  282,118 
o Provision for:
- Fiscal incentives (243,158) (228,530)
- Other investments (98,165) (109,469)
Total consolidated investments 482,881  905,727 
(1)  Previously named American Bank Note Company Gráfica e Serviços Ltda.
(2)  No longer  proportionally  consolidated as from the second six-month period
     of 2002
(3)  Investment transferred to current assets in December 2002
(4)  Reclassification of shares and investments to securities available for sale


c) Equity  accounting  was  recorded in income  under  Equity in the earnings of
subsidiary and associated  companies and totals  R$ (4,725)  thousand (March 31,
2002 - R$ 2,240 thousand) and is presented as follows:
                       
                       
Company             In thousands of reais
  Capital Adjusted Number of shares/quotas Percentage Adjusted Book Equity accounting
    net held (in thousands) ownership net value adjustment(18)
    equity         income (Unconsolidated)      
              (loss) March 31, March 31, March 31,
      O.N. P.N. Quotas     2003 2003  2002 
I - CONSOLIDATED                      
SUBSIDIARIES                      
A) Financial area                 (94,294) 224,851 
BCN and subsidiaries 770,000 1,736,506 6 - - 100.000% 209,724 1,895,127 180,301  71,233 
Banco BCN S.A.(1)(2)                 (72,021) (11,488)
Bancocidade - Corretora de Valores Mobiliários e de Câmbio Ltda. (2) (3)                 1,751 
Banco das Nações S.A. (4)                 2,536 
Banco de Crédito Real de Minas Gerais S.A. (2)                 77,530  49,495 
Banco Finasa S.A. (2) (5)                 27,036  11,165 
BCN Cons., Adm. De Bens, Serv. E Publ. Ltda. (2)                 (1,125) 1,237 
Boavista S.A. Arrendamento Mercantil (2)                 6,479 
Bradesco BCN Leasing S.A. Arrendamento Mercantil(2)(6)                 17,574  14,748 
Finasa Promotora de Vendas Ltda. (2) (7)                 (486) 228 
Potenza Leasing S.A. Arrendamento Mercantil (2) (3) (8)                 149,424 
Foreign branches - Exchange gains (loss) (2)                 (28,154) 344 
Other subsidiaries                 2,293  2,968 
Banco Mercantil and subsidiaries 881,053 947,221 6,033,874 - - 100.000% 25,263 1,034,867 (15,676)
Banco Mercantil de São Paulo S.A. (1) (2) (3)                 12,375 
Banco Finasa de Investimento S.A. (2) (3)                 3,668 
Banco Mercantil de São Paulo International S.A. (2) (3)                 5,800 
Finasa Leasing Arrendamento Mercantil S.A. (2) (3)                 3,733 
Foreign branches - Exchange gains (loss) (2)                 (41,521);
Other subsidiaries                 269 
Other financial companies                 (258,919) 153,618 
Banco Baneb S.A. (1) (2) 1,475,000 1,635,798 50,992,126 77,363,712 - 99.970% 72,058 1,713,816 56,456  33,276 
Banco BEA S.A. (2) (3) (9)                 20,478  5,051 
Banco Boavista Interatlântico S.A. and subsidiaries (1) (2) 4,402,000 4,888,056 1,649,136 - - 100.000% 207,487 5,230,289 209,074  110,268 
Banco Bradesco Argentina S.A. (1) (2) 74,855 54,469 29,999 - - 99.999% (8,166) 54,468 (8,166) 19,905 
Banco Bradesco Luxembourg S.A. (1) (2) (3) 95,060 129,083 28 - - 99.999% 1,111 130,957 1,111 
Boavista S.A. D.T.V.M. (2) (10) (11)                 (471,845)
Bradesco BCN Leasing S.A. Arrendamento Mercantil (1) (2) (6) 560,698 814,953 190 - - 44,410% 25,990 413,837 8,408 
Bradesco Leasing S.A. Arrendamento Mercantil (12)                 3,612  12,445 
Bradesco S.A. Corretora de Títulos e Valores Mobiliários (1) (2) 37,000 89,743 375,999 - - 99.999% 3,575 89,742 3,575  3,335 
Bradesco Securities, Inc. (1) (2) 6,706 2,736 1 - - 100.000% (521) 2,736 (521)  (291) 
Bram - Bradesco Asset Management Ltda. and subsidiary (1) (2) 51,911 53,460 - - 51,911 99.999% (784) 53,459 (784) 4,877 
Cia. Brasileira de Meios de Pagamento - VISANET (13)                 16,051  9,944 
Foreign branches/subsidiaries - Exchange gains (loss) (2)                 (96,368) (45,192)
B) Insurance and Pension Plan area 1,300,000 2,620,560 625 - - 99.660% 154,689 2,611,650 155,388  173,606 
Bradesco Seguros S.A. (1) (2)                 (7,452) (3,230)
ABS -Empreendimentos Imobiliários, Participações e Serviços S.A. (2)                 2,702  9,683 
Atlântica Capitalização S.A. (2)                 281  172 
Bradesco Argentina de Seguros S.A. (2)                 1,921  18,198 
Bradesco Capitalização S.A. (2)                 35,985  31,829 
Bradesco Saúde S.A. (2)                 23,731  27,497 
Bradesco Vida e Previdência S.A. (2)                 98,131  107,470 
Finasa Seguradora S.A. (2) (3)                 5,387 
União Novo Hamburgo Seguros S.A. (2)                 (6,687) 884 
Foreign subsidiaries - Exchange gains (loss) (2)                 897  (19,988)
Other subsidiaries                 492  1,091 
C) Other activities                 15,400  6,963 
União de Comércio e Participações Ltda. (1) (2) 240,876 372,478 - - 2,408 99.999% 30,550 372,474 (6,341) (10,023)
Átria Participações S.A. (2)                 1,679  1,744 
BUS Holding S.A. (14)                 6,267 
Latasa S.A. (13)                 25,815  14,335 
Nova Paiol Participações S.A. (2)                 (1,988) 1,750 
Other subsidiaries                 (3,765) (7,110)
Total consolidated subsidiaries                 76,494  405,420 
                       
II - Unconsolidated                      
Bes Investimento do Brasil S.A. - Banco de Investimento (13)                 1,716 
IRB-Brasil Resseguros S.A. (13)                 (1,253) 2,081 
Tigre S.A. - Tubos e Conexões (15)                 1,176 
UGB Participações S.A. (16)                 (4,626) (812)
Other associated companies               59,532 (562) (205)
Total unconsolidated                 (4,725) 2,240 
Subtotal               13,662,954 71,769  407,660 
Provision for exchange variation (17)                 165,857 
Total               13,662,954 237,626  407,660 

(1)  Direct subsidiary
(2)  Information at March 31, 2003
(3)  Acquired in the first half of 2002
(4)  Merged into Banco BCN S.A. in July 2002
(5)  Previously named Continental Banco S.A.
(6)  Previously named BCN Leasing Arrendamento Mercantil S.A .
(7)  Previously named Continental Promotora de Vendas Ltda.
(8)  Previously named Ford Leasing S.A. - Arrendamento Mercantil acquired in the
     second half of 2002
(9)  Became a subsidiary of Banco Baneb S.A. in March 2003 and will be merged in
     April 2003
(10) Merged into Banco Mercantil de São Paulo S.A. on February 28, 2003
(11) Including extraordinary  amortization of goodwill in Mercantil net of taxes
     (Note 32)
(12) Merged into  Bradesco BCN Leasing S.A.  Arrendamento  Mercantil in February
     2003
(13) Information at February 28, 2003
(14) Sold in November 2002
(15) Investment transferred to current assets in December 2002
(16) Information at January 31, 2003
(17) The  provision  for exchange  variation  was recorded in the  corresponding
     subsidiaries with investments abroad
(18) Equity accounting  considers results determined by the companies subsequent
     to acquisition and includes equity  variations in the investees not derived
     from  results,  as well as  adjustments  arising from the  equalization  of
     accounting principles, where applicable.



17)  Property and Equipment in Use and Leased Assets

These  are  stated  at  cost  plus  restatements   through  December  31,  1995.
Depreciation  is  calculated on the  straight-line  method at annual rates which
take into  consideration  the economic  useful  lives of the assets.  We present
below the composition of property and equipment in use and leased assets:
          At March 31 - In thousands of reais
        Residual Residual
  Rate Cost Depreciation Value 2003 Value 2002
Land and buildings in use:
- Buildings 4% 1,159,795  (594,335) 565,460  664,005 
- Land 560,843  560,843  701,723 
Installations, furniture and equipment
in use 10% 2,023,574  (1,122,189) 901,385  918,516 
Security and communications systems 10% 115,526  (70,404) 45,122  83,631 
Data processing systems 20% to 50%  1,298,678  (945,269) 353,409  212,357 
Transport systems 20% 25,680  (9,791) 15,889  7,611 
Other 65,342  65,342  58,693 
Subtotal 5,249,438  (2,741,988) 2,507,450  2,646,536 
Leased assets 50,895  (19,960) 30,935  42,709 
Total in 2003 5,300,333  (2,761,948) 2,538,385    
Total in 2002 5,252,701  (2,563,456)    2,689,245 
Land and  buildings in use of the Bradesco  Organization  present an  unrecorded
increment  of  R$ 897,027  thousand,  based on  appraisal  reports  prepared  by
independent experts in 2002.

The permanent assets to  stockholders´  equity ratio in relation to consolidated
reference equity is 31.24% on a consolidated  basis and 42.49% on a consolidated
financial basis, within the maximum 50% limit.


18)  Deferred Charges

a)   Goodwill

Goodwill  on the  acquisition  of  investments,  based on future  profitability,
mainly  results from goodwill on the  acquisition  of BCN - R$ 158,621  thousand
(March 31, 2002 - R$ 192,612  thousand);  Credireal - R$ 58,017  thousand (March
31, 2002 - R$ 70,449  thousand);  Baneb - R$ 78,509  thousand  (March 31, 2002 -
R$ 91,070 thousand); Boavista - R$ 342,233 thousand (March 31, 2002 - R$ 387,362
thousand);  BEA - R$ 64,954  thousand  (March 31,  2002 -  R$ 64,807  thousand);
Mercantil - R$ 87,646 thousand (March 31, 2002 - R$ 736,808 thousand); and Banco
Cidade -  R$ 162,353  thousand;  and  Bradesco  BCN  Leasing  S.A.  Arrendamento
Mercantil  in the  amount of  R$ 51,916  thousand  (March 31,  2002 -  R$ 59,117
thousand).  Amortization of goodwill for the quarter totaled R$ 738,063 thousand
(March 31, 2002 - R$ 37,526  thousand),  of which R$ 680,759  thousand comprises
extraordinary  amortization  of  goodwill in Banco  Mercantil  de São Paulo S.A.
(Note 32).  Remaining goodwill will be amortized over a period varying from 4 to
9 years.  No deferred tax assets  which had not yet  acquired tax  deductibility
rights were recorded on accumulated amortization.

b)   Other deferred charges

We present below the composition of other deferred charges
        At March 31 - In thousands of reais
        Residual  Residual 
        Value  value 
  Cost  Amortization 2003  2002 
Systems development 867,619  (465,492) 402,127  357,019 
Other deferred charges 288,714  (130,416) 158,298  77,431 
Total in 2003 1,156,333  (595,908) 560,425    
Total in 2002 934,195  (499,745)    434,450 
19) Deposits,  Deposits received under Security Repurchase  Agreements and Funds
from Issuance of Securities

a) Deposits and deposits received under security repurchase agreements
                   
  At March 31 - In thousands of reais
  Up to 30 days From 31 to 60 days From 61 to 90 days From 91 to 180 days From 181 to 360 days From 1 to 3 years More than 3 years Total in 2003 Total in 2002
o Demand deposits (1) 10,964,086  10,964,086  8,126,132 
o Savings deposits (1) 20,236,140  20,236,140  18,336,706 
Interbank deposits 31,075  237  148  3,477  5,158  60  40,155  85,998 
Time deposits 3,403,826  866,061  965,520  1,313,609  3,404,548  13,453,912  223,345  23,630,821  19,385,373 
Deposits received under security
repurchase agreements 13,863,771  2,051  11,722  464,899  14,342,443  13,215,854 
Total in 2003 48,498,898  868,349  965,668  1,317,086  3,421,428  13,918,871  223,345  69,213,645 
Total in 2002 41,458,712  1,175,840  1,018,364  3,077,286  6,479,545  5,798,484  141,832    59,150,063 
(1)  Demand  and  savings  deposits  are  classified  as up to 30 days,  without
     considering the average historical turnover.


b)   Funds from acceptance and issuance of securities
                   
  At March 31 - In thousands of reais
  Up to 30 days From 31 to 60 days From 61 to 90 days From 91 to 180 days From 181 to 360 days From 1 to 3 years More than 3 years Total in 2003 Total in 2002
Securities - Local
o Exchange acceptances 78  78  73,418 
o Mortgage notes 45,001  4,821  47,112  103,904  162,066  142,011  504,915  828,843 
o Debentures 62,347  10,768  17,96 1,205 - 92,28 140,037
Subtotal 107,426  4,821  47,112  114,672  180,026  143,216  597,273  1,042,298 
Securities - Foreign: (1)
o Commercial Paper 506,585  26  22,352  528,963  604,496 
o Eurobonds 34,936  523,206  251,322  1,843,765  2,653,229  1,876,690 
o Euronotes 33,994  268,184  201,138  503,316  35,707 
o Fixed Rate Euro Notes 102  125  2,592  2,646  217,747  223,212  498,532 
o MTN Program Issues 6,955  335,31 - - - - 342,265 452,962
o Promissory Notes.. 975  50,296  33,531  84,802 
o Euro CD issued 3,934  256  20,02 2,773 2,635 - 29,618 -
Other 331,472 
Subtotal 80,896  557,006  861,364  542,198  2,081,207  242,734  4,365,405  3,799,859 
Total in 2003 188,322  561,827  908,476  656,87  2,261,233  385,95  4,962,678    
% 3.8 11.3 18.3 13.2 45.6 7.8 - 100.0  
Total in 2002 1,151,482  301,465  702,393  579,513  1,360,853  741,062  5,389     4,842,157 
% 23.8 6.2 14.5 12.0 28.1 15.3 0.1   100.0

(1)  These consist of funds  obtained from banks abroad and official  institutions
     from the  issuance of notes in the  international  market  (Eurobonds)  and
     under  National  Monetary  Council  (CMN)  Resolution   2770/2000  for  (i)
     onlending to local customers, repayable monthly through 2006, with interest
     payable  semiannually at LIBOR or prime rate,  plus a spread,  and (ii) for
     financing exchange  operations for customers,  through purchase and sale of
     foreign currencies, discounts of export bills, pre-financing of exports and
     financing of imports, mainly on a short-term basis.


c)   Expenses with funding

We present below the composition of expenses with funding
    At March 31 - In thousands of reais
  2003  2002 
Savings deposits 525,763  355,075 
Time deposits 1,176,665  547,965 
Deposits received under security repurchase agreements 1,014,556  546,713 
Funds from issuance of securities 1,382  162,681 
Allocation of exchange variation of foreign branches (100,335) (152,787)
Expenses for price-level restatement of technical reserves 753,813  258,475 
Other funding expenses 51,655  59,288 
Total 3,423,499  1,777,410 
20)  Borrowings and Onlendings

a)   Borrowings:
                   
  At March 31 - In thousands of reais
  Up to 30 days 31 to 60 days 61 to 90 days 91 to 180 days 181 to 360 days 1 to 3 years More than 3 years Total in 2003 Total in 2002
Local:                  
o Official institutions 3,427  - - - - - - 3,427 3,055
o Other institutions 95,299  - 9,688 - - 112,536 - 217,523 202,075
Foreign 3,655,230  902,38 886,639 1,367,994 1,440,135 949,834 5,466 9,207,678 8,470,686
Total in 2003 3,753,956  902,38 896,327 1,367,994 1,440,135 1,062,370 5,466 9,428,628 -
% 39.8 9.6 9.5 14.5 15.3 11.2 0.1 100.00 -
Total in 2002 2,376,964  812,898  880,855  1,768,796  1,989,059  837,89  9,354  8,675,816 
% 27.3 9.4 10.2 20.4 22.9 9.7 0.1 - 100.0
b)   Onlendings:
                   
  At March 31 - In thousands of reais
  Up to 30 days 31 to 60 days 61 to 90 days 91 to 180 days 181 to 360 days 1 to 3 years More than 3 years Total in 2003 Total in 2002
Local:                    
o National Treasury 41,334  41,334 
o National Bank for Economic and Social Development - BNDES 279,874  408,711  60,985  151,292  314,713  1,099,687  943,720 3,258,982 3,096,074
o Federal Savings Bank - CEF 15,956  22  66  1,456  24,898  106,236  313,351  461,985  437,893 
o Government Agency for Machinery and Equipment Financing - FINAME 109,607  89,401  100,917  264,200 447,945 1,292,454 684,602 2,989,126 2,434,055
o Other institutions 1,653  1,653  8,547 
Foreign:
o For onlending to housing loan borrowers 6,971  26,241  11  171  6,047  7,787  47,228  62,211 
Total in 2003 453,742  524,375  161,979  417,119  793,603  2,506,164  1,943,326  6,800,308 
% 6.6 7.7 2.4 6.1 11.7 36.9 28.6 100.00 -
Total in 2002 258,992  194,539  146,810  368,928  725,004  2,194,239  2,150,268  6,038,780 
% 4.4 3.2 2.4 6.1 12.0 36.3 35.6 - 100.0

c) Expenses for borrowings and onlendings

We present below the composition of expenses for borrowings and onlendings:

    At March 31 - In thousands of reais
  2003  2002 
Loans:
- Local 630  1,982 
- Foreign 26,908  29,191 
Subtotal 27,538  31,173 
Local onlendings:
- National Treasury 890 
- BNDES 69,065  89,271 
- CEF 9,521  5,970 
- FINAME 71,245  53,513 
- Other institutions 13 
Foreign onlendings:
- Payables to foreign bankers 31,263  265,923 
- Other expenses for foreign
onlendings (13,342) 18,078 
Subtotal 168,642  432,768 
Allocation of exchange variation of foreign
subsidiaries (54,825) (134,472)
Total 141,355  329,469 

21) Contingent Liabilities

The Bradesco Organization is currently a defendant in a number of legal suits in the labor, civil and tax spheres, arising from the normal course of its business activities.

The provisions were recorded based on the opinion of the Organization´s legal advisors, the types of lawsuit, similarity with previous suits and complexity, available jurisprudence and court sentences, whenever loss is deemed probable.

The Organization´s Management considers that the provision recorded for contingencies is sufficient to cover probable losses generated by the corresponding legal proceedings.

Labor Claims

Labor claims are generated by normal employee turnover matters and mostly comprise claims for unpaid overtime.

From 1992, employee hours are controlled electronically and accordingly claims on an individual basis are no longer significant.

Civil Suits

These arise during the normal course of certain work routines and comprise claims for pain and suffering and pecuniary damages, mainly protests, bounced checks and the inclusion of names in the restricted credit registry.

In general, these claims do not present facts which could cause a significant effect on financial results.

Tax Proceedings

The Bradesco Organization is disputing the legality of certain taxes and contributions, for which provisions have been recorded in full, despite the likelihood of a successful medium and long-term outcome based on the opinion of their legal advisors.

The provisions recorded, segregated by legal sphere are as follows:

    At March 31 - In thousands of reais
  2003  2002 
Labor claims 691,204  498,361 
Civil suits 333,908  271,740 
Subtotal (1) 1,025,112  770,101 
Tax proceedings (2) 2,667,639  2,422,851 
Total 3,692,751  3,192,952 

(1) See Note 23
(2) Recorded under “Other Liabilities - Taxes and Social Security Contributions”

22) Subordinated Debt

Subordinated debt has the following characteristics:

             
At March 31 - In thousands of reais
Paper Date Issued Operation Maturity Remuneration Book value Book value
    Amount      in 2003  in 2002 
Subordinated debt December/2001 353,700  2011 U.S. debt notes + 5.5% p.a. 510,425  353,008 
Subordinated
debentures December/2001 600,000  2008 100.0% of CDI + 0.75% p.a. 629,010  626,637 
Subordinated CDB March/2002 549,000  2012 100.0% of DI - CETIP 639,518  529,622 
Subordinated debt (1) April/2002 315,186  2012 rate 4.05% p.a. 467,219 
Subordinated CDB July/2002 41,201  2012 100% of CDI + 0.75% p.a. 48,496 
Subordinated CDB October/2002 200,000  2012 102.5% of CDI 219,752 
Subordinated CDB October/2002 500,000  2012 100% of CDI + 0.87% p.a. 549,795 
Subordinated CDB October/2002 33,500  2012 101.5% of CDI 35,732 
Subordinated CDB October/2002 65,150  2012 101.0% of CDI 71,202 
Subordinated CDB November/2002 66,550  2012 101.0% of CDI 72,560 
Subordinated CDB November/2002 134,800  2012 101.5% of CDI 147,700 
Total   2,859,087      3,391,409  1,509,267 

(1) This rate increases to 10.15% p.a. when swap-to-US-dollar cost is included.

23) Other Liabilities - Sundry

    At March 31 - In thousands of reais
  CURRENT AND LONG TERM
  2003  2002 
Provision for accrued liabilities 823,424  771,894 
Provision for contingent liabilities (civil and labor) (1) 1,025,112  770,101 
Sundry creditors 1,405,392  1,355,285 
Provision for exchange variation (2) 338,303 
Acquisition of assets and rights 222,712  352,807 
Official operating agreements 121,594  109,202 
Other 177,413  180,448 
Total 4,113,950  3,539,737 
(1)  See Note 21.

(2)  As a result of market volatility,  an additional provision was recorded for
     market risk fluctuation on permanent  investments  abroad,  based on a U.S.
     dollar rate of R$ 3.00.


24) Insurance Operations, Private Pension Plans and Savings Bonds


a)   Technical reserves

          At March 31 - In thousands of reais
  Insurance Private Pension Plans Savings Bonds Total
  2003  2002  2003  2002  2003  2002  2003  2002 
Technical reserves - Current:
Unearned premiums 877,484  759,579  20,995  17,718  898,479  777,297 
Unsettled claims 316,925  272,876  100,419  62,225  417,344  335,101 
Loss reserve -IBNR 510,518  447,988  118,866  153,096  629,384  601,084 
Mathematical reserve for benefits granted 197,242  141,361  180,859  2,907  378,101  144,268 
Provision for redemptions 40,716  19,706  40,716  19,706 
Provision for draws and redemptions 127,254  115,729  127,254  115,729 
Other reserves 20,532  23,670  10,869  13,012  22,698  26,046  54,099  62,728 
Subtotal 1,725,459  1,504,113  489,107  407,118  330,811  144,682  2,545,377  2,055,913 
Technical reserves:
Reserve for financial/technical excess 144,620  226,068  144,620  226,068 
Reserve for risk/financial fluctuation 2,077,119  1,565,847  2,077,119  1,565,847 
Mathematical reserve of benefits to be granted 13,231,324  8,287,017  1,325,038  1,192,636  14,556,362  9,479,653 
Mathematical reserve for benefits granted 1,698,329  1,179,309  1,698,329  1,179,309 
Other reserves 28,144  17,267  28,144  17,267 
Subtotal 17,179,536  11,275,508  1,325,038  1,192,636  18,504,574  12,468,144 
Total 1,725,459  1,504,113  17,668,643  11,682,626  1,655,849  1,337,318  21,049,951  14,524,057 
b) Guarantee of technical  reserves for  insurance,  private  pension  plans and
savings bonds

We present  below the  amounts of the assets and rights  offered as  coverage of
technical reserves for insurance, private pension plans and savings bonds:
          At March 31 - In thousands of reais
  Insurance Private Pension Plans Savings Bonds Total
  2003  2002  2003  2002  2003  2002  2003  2002 
Fixed income securities 1,334,221  862,692  17,552,960  11,003,903  1,556,975  1,201,499  20,444,156  13,068,094 
Listed company stock 117,438  224,296  796,674  932,141  204,551  238,421  1,118,663  1,394,858 
Credit rights 292,395  351,978  292,395  351,978 
Real estate 65,519  82,823  30,920  37,307  8,156  18,113  104,595  138,243 
Total 1,809,573  1,521,789  18,380,554  11,973,351  1,769,682  1,458,033  21,959,809  14,953,173 
c) Premiums retained for insurance, private pension plans and savings bonds

We  present  below the  composition  of income on  insurance  premiums,  private
pension plan contributions and savings bond certificates.
    At March 31 - In thousands of reais
  2003  2002 
Premiums issued 2,181,199  1,300,884 
Premiums reimbursed (32,335) (33,522)
Coinsurance premiums assigned (82,704) (16,762)
Private pension plan contributions 668,844  625,771 
Income on savings bond certificates 248,687  192,058 
Overall net revenue 2,983,691  2,068,429 
Reinsurance premiums assigned (213,199) (118,885)
Total 2,770,492  1,949,544 
25)  Minority Interest in Subsidiary Companies
    At March 31 - In thousands of reais
  2003 2002
Financial area:
Banco Finasa de InvestimentoSA 7,736  8,659 
Bradesco Templeton Asset Management Ltda 3,398  1,351 
Banco BEA S A (1) 608  15,576 
Banco Mercantil de São Paulo S A (1) 148,284 
Other minorityinterest 1,085  3,816 

Subtotal 12,827  177,686 
Insurance and pension plan area:
Indiana de Seguros SA 31,451  27,297 
União Novo Hamburgo Seguros SA 11,339  12,919 
Bradesco Seguros SA 8,910  7,750 
Prudential - Bradesco Seguros S A(2) 34,415 
Other minorityinterest 2,452  2,747 
Subtotal 54,152  85,128 
Other activities:
Sete Quedas Empreendimentos Imobiliários e Participações Ltda 40,682  38,702 
Baneb Corretora de Seguros S A 1,979  1,861 
Pevê Prédios S A(3) 26,808 
Pevê Finasa Participações e Prédios S A(3) 14,223 
Other minority interest 3,221  3,182 
Subtotal 45,882  84,776 
Total 112,861  347,590 
(1)  Acquisition of shares of minority stockholders
(2)  Sold in July 2002
(3)  Merged into Banco Mercantil São Paulo S.A. in January 2003.

26)  Stockholders' Equity (Parent Company)


a) Composition of capital stock

Fully  subscribed and paid-up capital  comprises  nominative-registered  shares,
with no par value, as follows:


    At March 31
  Total outstanding Total outstanding
  shares in shares in
  2003  2002 
Common stock. 763,457,868,465  729,140,590,385 
Preferred stock 751,990,145,721  708,537,611,452 
Total 1,515,448,014,186  1,437,678,201,837 
b)   We present below the movement of capital stock
  Total Number of Shares
  Common Stock Preferred Stock  Total 
At March 31, 2002 729,140,590,385  708,537,611,452  1,437,678,201,837 
Cancellation of shares for the quarter (9,797,900,000) (9,797,900,000)
Subscription of shares for the quarter 33,652,745,021  33,147,254,979  66,800,000,000 
Allocation of shares to minority
stockholders of Banco Mercantil 10,462,433,059  10,305,279,290  20,767,712,349 
At March 31,2003 763,457,868,465  751,990,145,721  1,515,448,014,186 
At the  Extraordinary  General  Meeting held on January 10,  2003,  approval was
given for the cancellation of 9,797,900,000 common nominative-registered shares,
of the  Bank´s  own  capital,  with  no par  value,  held in  treasury,  without
decreasing capital,  which were acquired by the Bank by decision of the Board of
Directors at the meetings held on April 1, July 11 and November 26, 2002.

At the Extraordinary  General Meeting held on March 10, 2003, approval was given
to increase capital by R$ 399,000 thousand to R$ 5,599,000 thousand, through the
capitalization of the balance of the following reserve: “Capital reserve - Share
premium” - R$ 7,435  thousand and a portion of the “Revenue  reserve - Statutory
reserve” account - R$ 391,565 thousand,  with no new issue of shares pursuant to
Clause One of Article 169 of Law 6404/76.

At the Extraordinary  General Meeting held on March 31, 2003, approval was given
to ratify the capital  increase  approved at the  Extraordinary  General Meeting
held on January 10, 2003 in the amount of R$ 501,000  thousand from R$ 5,599,000
thousand to R$ 6,100,000  thousand,  through the subscription of  66,800,000,000
new nominative-registered  shares with no par value, of which 33,652,745,021 are
common and 33,147,254,979 are preferred shares.

At the Extraordinary  General Meeting held on March 31, 2003, approval was given
for a capital increase in the amount of R$ 158,735  thousand,  from R$ 6,100,000
thousand  to R$  6,258,735  thousand  through  the issue of  20,767,712,349  new
nominative-registered  shares  with no par value,  of which  10,462,433,059  are
common and 10,305,279,290 are preferred shares, in the proportion of 23.94439086
Bradesco shares for each Mercantil share and of which 12.06279162 are common and
11.88159924 are preferred shares, to be attributed to the minority  stockholders
of Mercantil, regardless of the type of shares held by them in Mercantil. At the
same meeting, approval was given to increase capital by R$ 41,265 thousand to R$
6,300,000  thousand  through  the  capitalization  of a portion  of the  account
balance of “Revenue reserve - reserve, with no new issue of shares.

c)   Interest attributed to own capital

Non-voting  preferred shares are entitled to all rights and benefits  attributed
to common  shares and in  conformity  with the Bank´s  statutes have priority to
repayment  of capital  and 10%  additional  interest  attributed  to own capital
and/or dividends, in accordance with the provisions of Item 1, Article 17 of Law
6404/76, as amended by Law 9457/97.

In conformity with the Bank´s  statutes,  stockholders  are entitled to interest
attributed  to own  capital  and/or  dividends  which  total at least 30% of net
income  for  the  year,   adjusted  in  accordance   with  Brazilian   corporate
legislation.

Interest  attributed  to own capital is  calculated  based on the  stockholders'
equity  accounts and limited to the  variation in the  long-term  interest  rate
(TJLP),  subject to the  existence of profits,  computed  prior to the deduction
thereof,  or of  retained  earnings  and revenue  reserves  in amounts  that are
equivalent to or exceed twice the amount of such interest

It is the  Bank´s  policy  to  distribute,  during  the year,  all the  interest
attributed to own capital,  determined in conformity with the above criteria and
to compute this interest for the minimum compulsory dividend, net of withholding
tax (IRRF).

Interest attributed to own capital - January 1 to March 31, 2003
Details Per thousand shares (Gross) Amount
paid/accrued
Withholding
tax - IRRF
Amount
paid/accrued net
  Common  Preferred  gross  (15%)  
Monthly 0.0376480 0.0414128 56,391  8,459  47,932 
Accrued 0.1467956 0.1614752 233,500  35,025  198,475 
Total 0.1844436 0.2028880 289,891  43,484  246,407 
The movement of  stockholders´  equity for the period from January 1 to March 31
may be summarized as follows:
    At March 31 - In thousands of reais
  2003  2002 
Opening balance 10,845,729  9,767,946 
Capital increase 659,735 
Premium on subscription of shares and acquisition of own shares 7,045  (32,909)
Mark-to-market adjustment - securities and derivatives (22,476)
Net income 507,601  425,206 
Interest attributed to own capital (paid and accrued) (289,891) (234,545)
Closing balance 11,707,743  9,925,698 
27)  Commissions and Fees
    At March 31 - In thousands of reais
  2003  2002 
Checking account 245,358  206,078 
Collections 139,081  127,518 
Fund management services 110,154  123,544 
Credit cards 200,814  146,158 
Credit operations 110,432  86,718 
Interbank charges 62,645  56,398 
Receipt of taxes 44,807  38,032 
Revenue from custody and brokerage services 7,952  9,218 
Other 77,196  66,904 
Total 998,439  860,568 
28)  Personnel Expenses
    At March 31 - In thousands of reais
  2003  2002 
Remuneration 523,808  440,968 
Benefits 200,952  170,109 
Social charges 185,316  158,543 
Training 10,003  8,460 
Employee profit sharing.. 42,030  31,426 
Other 91,066  78,496 
Total 1,053,175  888,002 
29)  Administrative Expenses
    At March 31 - In thousands of reais
  2003  2002 
Third-party services 178,546  140,878 
Communications 145,750  118,341 
Depreciation and amortization 127,862  90,107 
Financial system services 84,321  74,126 
Leasing 68,266  42,345 
Transport 79,629  70,442 
Data processing 56,549  53,400 
Advertising and publicity 69,331  63,402 
Rents 67,565  38,414 
Maintenance and repairs 52,886  49,048 
Materials 39,707  32,076 
Water, Electricity and Gas 28,130  19,192 
Travel 16,485  12,393 
Other 85,886  39,497 
Total 1,100,913  843,661 
30)  Other Operating Income
    At March 31 - In thousands of reais
  2003  2002 
Other financial revenue 100,581  124,878 
Reversal of other operating provisions (1) 387,699  24,832 
Income derived from recoveries of charges and expenses 29,295  27,913 
Income on sale of goods 65,855  29,907 
Other 73,973  66,485 
Total 657,403  274,015 

(1)Includes reversal of provision for exchange variation.


31)  Other Operating Expenses
    At March 31 - In thousands of reais
  2003  2002 
Other financial expenses 320,064  173,034 
Expenses from sundry losses 63,955  49,227 
Amortization of goodwill 57,304  37,526 
Cost of sales and services 96,086  70,636 
Expenses for other operating provisions 15,231  21,000 
Other 103,710  104,559 
Total 656,350  455,982 
32)  Non-operating Income
    At March 31 - In thousands of reais
  2003  2002 
Extraordinary amortization of goodwill (1) (680,759)
Profit (loss) on sale of assets and investments (12,649) (10,613)
Non-operating provisions recorded/reversed (7,846) (30,857)
Other 19,691  12,143 
Total (681,563) (29,327)
(1)  Goodwill  held by Boavista  DTVM in Banco  Mercantil  S.A.,  following  the
     merger approved on March 15, 2003, was amortized on an extraordinary  basis
     pursuant to BACEN Circular 3017/2000.



33) Transactions with Subsidiary and Associated Companies (Direct and Indirect)

The main transactions with subsidiary and associated  companies were carried out
at  average  market  terms and  prices at the time of the  transactions  and are
summarized below:
At March 31 - In thousands of reais
  2003 2002
  Assets  Income  Assets  Income 
  (liabilities) (expenses)  (liabilities) (expenses) 
Interest attributed to own capital and dividends (a):
União de Comércio e Participações Ltda 23,500 
Bradesco Seguros SA 86,883  455,538 
Banco BCN SA 88,285  83,494 
Banco Baneb SA 35,117  564 
Banco Boavista Interatlântico SA 111,086 
Bradesco BCN Leasing SA Arrendamento Mercantil 13,421  10,023 
Other subsidiary and associated companies 4,921  1,585 
Exchange purchases pending settlement (b):
Banco BCN SA 17,150  1,528  31,457  601 
Banco Mercantil de São Paulo SA 8,791  2,143 
Pre-export operations (c):
Banco BCN SA - Foreign 14,208  1,931  43,944  525 
Banco Mercantil de São Paulo SA - Foreign 25,008  235 
Other subsidiary and associated companies 17 
Exchange purchase payables (d):
Banco BCN SA (17,058) (30) (31,483) (548)
Banco Mercantil de São Paulo SA (7,653)
Advances in foreign currency granted:
Banco Mercantil de São Paulo SA 6,075 
Demand deposits:
Banco BCN SA - Foreign (28,229) (20,113)
Bradesco Vida e Previdência SA (13,918) (8,574)
Bradesco BCN Leasing SA Arrendamento Mercantil (1,541) (1,232)
Banco Mercantil de São Paulo SA - Foreign (9,212)
Boavista Banking Ltd (8,170)
Finasa Seguradora SA (7,093)
Other subsidiary and associated companies (11,024) (4,489)
Time deposits:
Banco BCN SA - Foreign (36,886) (131)
Bradesco Seguros SA (24,948) (338) (37,719) (1,104)
Bradesco Argentina de Seguros SA (46,063) (367) (23,194) (315)
Átria Participações SA (45,714) (2,340)
Other subsidiary and associated companies (17,292) (1,274) (16,425) (726)
Deposits/Interbank deposits (e):
Deposits:
Bradesco BCN Leasing SA Arrendamento Mercantil (2,196,109) (76,307) (612,182) (26,362)
Potenza Leasing SA Arrendamento Mercantil (502,107) (27,066)
Banco BCN SA (294,389) (3,498) (546,391) (10,625)
Banco BEA SA (141,915) (7,670) (66,223) (1,227)
Bancocidade Leasing Arrendamento Mercantil (19,081) (1,144)
Banco Mercantil de São Paulo SA (291,963) (1,524)
Banco Boavista Interatlântico SA (2,054) (222,681) (1,642)
Boavista SA - Arrendamento Mercantil (198,796) (10,679)
Boavista Banking Limited (100,611) (392) (27,890) (14)
Cidade Capital Markets Limited (98,599) (247)
Other subsidiary and associated companies (300)
Interbank deposits:
Banco Finasa SA 3,522,707  193,532  2,518,061  101,265 
Banco BCN SA 2,926,469  151,219  1,271,893  48,605 
Banco Mercantil de São Paulo SA 1,029,378  26,816  534,983 
Banco Boavista Interatlântico SA 772,538  12,738  413,387  7,111 
Other subsidiary and associated companies 87 
Deposits received under security repurchase
Agreements/open market investments (f):
Deposits received under security repurchase
Agreements:
Banco BEA SA (309,534) (391) (1,301) (75)
Banco Baneb SA (981,663) (16,652)
Banco BCN SA (325,315) (34,064) (67,705) (466)
Banco Boavista Interatlântico SA (4,600,302) (52,385) (7,662) (314)
Banco de Crédito Real de Minas Gerais SA (1,603,615) (27,341) (1,901) (76)
Banco Mercantil de São Paulo SA (397,001) (28,348) (490,248)
Bradesco SA - Corretora de Títulos e Valores Mobiliários (33,555) (2,980) (45,105) (2,103)
Other subsidiary and associated companies (9,654) (2,586) (9,852) (702)
Open market investments:
Banco Boavista Interatlântico SA 1,501,635  76,121  67 
Banco BCN SA 35,000  1,682  1,751,531  66,818 
Banco BEA SA 307,708  11,409  195,099  3,555 
Banco Baneb SA 47,823  2,390  81,999  4,612 
Banco das Nações SA 95,697  3,899 
Other subsidiary and associated companies 678 
Derivative financial instruments (g):
Banco Mercantil de São Paulo (42,036) (42,036) (3,734)
Other subsidiary and associated companies 2,830  354  1,322  693 
Borrowings and onlendings - Foreign (h):
Banco BCN SA (96,907) (1,649) (223,832) (2,178)
Banco Bradesco Luxembourg SA (34,088) (369)
Banco Boavista Interatlântico SA (26,556) (114) (8)
Banco Mercantil de São Paulo SA (10,352) (101)
Other subsidiary and associated companies (5,076) (54) (3,616) (36)
Reimbursement of costs (i):
Bradesco BCN Leasing SA Arrendamento Mercantil 93  250  96  287 
Services rendered (j):
Scopus Tecnologia SA (1,629) (21,226) (1,055) (16,889)
CPM SA (57) (5,555) (280) (9,923)
Other subsidiary and associated companies (10) 38  (10) 27 
Branch rents:
ABS-Empreend Imob, Partic e Serviços SA (9,992) (12,793)
Bradesco Vida e Previdência SA (1,554) (2,066)
Bradesco Seguros SA (495) (1,302)
Other subsidiary and associated companies (1,847) (2,074)
Foreign securities (k):
Banco BCN SA 82,999  450,942  9,911 
Securities:
Bradesco BCN Leasing SA Arrendamento Mercantil 1,411,430  31,511 
Cibrasec - Companhia Brasileira de Securitização 739 
Securities issued abroad:
Banco Mercantil de São Paulo SA (4,861) (82)
Banco Boavista Interatlântico SA (138) (2) (478)
Interbank onlendings (l):
Banco BEA SA (46,804) (204)
Healthcare plans:
Bradesco Seguros SA (33,238) (29,763)
Private pension plans:
Bradesco Vida e Previdência SA (41,494) (22,750)
a)   Interest attributed to own capital/dividends declared by the companies.
b)   Foreign exchange  portfolio  transactions in the interbank market for ready
     settlement.
c)   Foreign  credit lines for export  financing in Brazil,  subject to exchange
     variations and interest at rates practiced in the international market.
d)   These  payables  are  recorded as a  counter-entry  to  exchange  purchases
     pending settlement.
e)   Interbank investments - Interbank deposits of related companies at CDI rate
     (Certificate of Interbank Deposit).
f)   Repurchase  and/or resale  commitments  pending  settlement,  guaranteed by
     government securities at normal market rates.
g)   Differences between amounts receivable and payable on swaps.
h)   Foreign  currency  loans for  financing  of  exports  subject  to  exchange
     variation and bearing interest at international market rates.
i)   Costs  reimbursed  by Bradesco BCN Leasing S.A.  Arrendamento  Mercantil to
     Banco Bradesco S.A. on account of the use of its Branch network  facilities
     for contracting lease operations.
j)   Contract with Scopus Tecnologia S.A. for IT equipment  maintenance services
     and  contract  with  CPM  S.A.  for  data  processing  systems  maintenance
     services.
k)   Investments in foreign  securities,  fixed rate notes and eurobonds subject
     to exchange  variations and carrying  interest at rates used for securities
     placed in the international market.
l)   Payables on interbank  onlendings - funds from rural loans bearing interest
     and  charges  corresponding  to  normal  rates  practiced  for this type of
     transaction.
34)  Financial Instruments

a)   Risk and risk management

The main risks  related to  financial  instruments,  arising  from the  business
carried out by the Bank and its subsidiaries are as follows: credit risk; market
risk;  liquidity  risk; and capital risk. The process used to manage these risks
involves  the  Organization's  diverse  levels and embraces a range of different
policies and strategies. The risk management policies are generally conservative
and seek to limit absolute loss to a minimum.


Credit Risk

Credit  risk is the  risk  arising  from  the  possibility  of  loss  due to the
non-receipt of amounts  contracted  with borrowers and their related  creditors.
Credit risk management requires a strictly disciplined control over all analyses
and transactions  carried out,  safeguarding process integrity and independence.
Bradesco's  credit policy is designed to ensure  maximum  security,  quality and
liquidity  in the  investment  of assets,  as well as  flexible  and  profitable
business,  minimizing risks inherent to this type of operation and directing the
establishment of operating limits and the granting of credit.  Accordingly,  the
Credit Department and Committees located at the Bank's Headquarters are critical
to policy  implementation  since they are  responsible  for gearing and managing
this core strategic activity. The Branches work within varying limits, according
to the  size  and  types  of  underlying  guarantee,  subject  to a  centralized
evaluation  and  accordingly  in line with the  Organization´s  credit  and risk
management policy.  Operations involving less significant amounts are subject to
specialized automated credit scoring systems,  maximizing the speed and security
of the approvals process,  based on strict protection standards.  Operations are
diversified,  non-selective and focused on Consumer and Corporate customers with
sound payment capacity and proven creditworthiness. Care is taken to ensure that
related  guarantees are sufficient to cover the risks assumed,  considering  the
purpose and terms of the credit granted.


Market Risk

Market risk is related to the possibility of the loss of income from fluctuating
rates caused by the unhedged  terms,  currencies and indices of the Bank's asset
and  liability  portfolio.  This  risk is  monitored  on a  strict  basis by the
financial market to avoid losses for institutions. At Bradesco, market risks are
managed  through  methodologies  and models which are consistent  with local and
international  market  reality,   ensuring  that  the  Organization's  strategic
decisions  are  implemented  with  speed and a high  level of  reliability.  The
Organization adopts a conservative policy regarding market risk exposure and VaR
(Value at Risk)  limits are  defined by Senior  Management,  and  compliance  is
monitored daily by an area which is independent from portfolio  management.  The
methodology  used to  determine  VaR  has a  reliability  level  of  97.5%.  The
fluctuations and  correlations  used by the models are calculated on statistical
bases and  future  prospects  are  calculated  based on  economic  studies.  The
methodology  applied and current  statistical  models are validated  daily using
backtesting  techniques.  We  present  below  the  VaR of the  Consolidated  Own
Portfolio positions (Treasury):

  At March 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais
Risk Factors 2003  2002 
Prefixed 6,293  3,548 
Exchange coupon 9,662  10,488 
Foreign currency 1,807  3,197 
Floating rate 105  183 
Correlated effect (3,803) (6,665)
VaR (Value at Risk) 14,064  10,751 
In  addition,  a daily Gap  Analysis is  performed  to measure the effect of the
movement in the  internal  interest  rate and  foreign  exchange  coupon  curves
(interest  spread paid above the foreign  exchange  variation) on the portfolio.
Complementing the market risk monitoring,  control and management  structure and
in accordance with Central Bank regulations, a daily verification is made of the
values  at  risk  for  the  fixed  and  foreign   exchange   positions   of  the
Organization´s entire portfolio and of minimum capital requirements.

Liquidity Risk

Liquidity  risk  management  is  designed  to  control  the  different  unhedged
liquidation  terms of the Bank's rights and obligations as well as the liquidity
of the financial  instruments used to manage the financial positions.  Knowledge
and  monitoring of this risk is critical  since it enables the  Organization  to
settle  transactions on a timely and secure basis.  At Bradesco,  liquidity risk
management involves a series of controls, mainly, the establishment of technical
limits  and  an  ongoing  assessment  of the  positions  assumed  and  financial
instruments used.

Capital Risk

The  Organization's  capital is  managed  to  optimize  the  risk-return  ratio,
minimizing losses through the implementation of well-defined business strategies
and maximizing efficiency in the combination of factors which impact the Capital
Adequacy Ratio (Basel).
At March 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais
Calculation Basis - Capital Adequacy Ratio (Basel): Financial(1) Economic-Financial (2)
Stockholders´ equity 11,707,743  11,707,743 
Minority interest 9,482  112,861 
Reference equity - Level I 11,717,225  11,820,604 
Reference equity - Level II (Subordinated Debt) 3,322,764  3,322,764 
Total reference equity (Level I + Level II) 15,039,989  15,143,368 
Risk weighted assets 76,434,078  88,572,381 
Capital adequacy ratio in 2003 19.68% 17.10%
Capital adequacy ratio in 2002 15.20% 13.56%
(1)  Financial companies only.
(2)  Financial and non-financial companies.

b)   Market Value

The book value,  net of allowances  for  mark-to-market,  of the main  financial
instruments  and  their  corresponding  market  value  at  March  31,  2003  are
summarized as follows:
At March 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais
  Book Market Potential Potential
  Value Value gain(loss) gain(loss)
    net of tax effects
Assets:
Securities and derivative financial instruments 34,430,339  34,322,990  (107,349) (70,850)
Credit and leasing operations 49,654,654  49,517,016  (137,638) (90,841)
Investments (1) 482,881  485,617  2,736  1,806 
Liabilities:
Time deposits 23,630,821  23,624,856  5,965  3,937 
Funds from acceptance and issuance of securities 4,962,678  4,983,007  (20,329) (13,417)
Borrowings and onlendings 16,228,936  16,103,769  125,167  82,610 
Provision for exchange variation (2) 338,303  338,303  338,303 
Subordinated debt 3,391,409  3,227,797  163,612  107,984 
Total 370,467  359,532 
(1)  Not  including  increment  in  investments  in  subsidiary  and  associated
     companies.
(2)  Additional  provision for market risk fluctuation on permanent  investments
     abroad.
Determination of market value of financial instruments:

•    Securities, investments,  subordinated debt and other liabilities are based
     on the average  quotation  prevailing in the  corresponding  markets at the
     balance sheet date. In the event no market  prices are  available,  amounts
     are  estimated  based on the prices  quoted by  dealers,  price  definition
     models,  quotation  models  or  quotations  for  instruments  with  similar
     characteristics.

•    Prefixed credit  operations  were determined by discounting  estimated cash
     flows,  using interest rates which are equivalent to interest rates applied
     by the  Bank for new  contracts  with  similar  features  practiced  on the
     balance sheet date. o Time  deposits,  funds for issuance of securities and
     borrowings and  onlendings  were  calculated by discounting  the difference
     between the cash flows under the contract terms and the rates  practiced on
     the balance sheet date.

c)   Derivatives

Bradesco carries out transactions  involving  financial  instruments,  which are
recorded in balance  sheet or memorandum  accounts,  for its own account and for
customers.  The derivative  financial  instruments are used by the Bank to hedge
its asset and liability positions against the effect of exchange variations. The
derivatives  generally represent future commitments for exchanging currencies or
indices, or purchasing and selling other financial  instruments according to the
terms and dates set forth in the  contracts.  Under the  option  contracts,  the
purchaser  is  entitled,  but not  obliged,  to  purchase  or  sell a  financial
instrument at a specific strike price in the future.

(I)  The amounts of the  instruments  recorded in balance  sheet and  memorandum
     accounts at March 31, 2003 are summarized below:
At March 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais    

  Overall Amount Net Amount

Futures Contracts
Purchase commitments: 7,717,269    
- Interbank market 342,970 
- Foreign currency 7,371,576  4,553,041 
- Other 2,723  2,723 
Sale commitments: 6,578,326    
- Interbank market 3,759,791  3,416,821 
- Foreign currency 2,818,535 
Option Contracts
Sale commitments: 22,408    
- Other 22,408  22,408 
Forward Contracts
Purchase commitments: 135,400    
- Interbank market 25,000  25,000 
- Foreign currency 110,400 
Sale commitments: 166,319    
- Foreign currency 166,319  55,919 
Swap contracts
Asset position: 8,606,679    
. Interbank market 3,790,124  496,454 
. Pre-fixed 229,639 
. Foreign currency 2,679,470 
. Reference rate (TR) 460,882  457,560 
- SELIC (Special Clearance and Custody System) 1,115,804  1,114,412 
. IGP-M (General Price Index - Market) 328,049  59,777 
. Other 2,711 
Liability position: 8,657,894    
. Interbank market 3,293,670 
. Pre-fixed 815,257  585,618 
. Foreign currency 4,271,923  1,592,453 
. Reference rate (TR) 3,322 
- SELIC 1,392 
- IGP-M 268,272 
- Other 4,058  1,347 
Derivatives  include  operations falling due in D+1 to be settled in currency at
March 31, 2003 price levels.

Amounts relating to derivative contract differences are recorded in Securities -
Derivative  financial  instruments and related  outstanding  amounts  receivable
total  R$ 281,084  thousand and related  amounts  payable,  classified  in Other
liabilities - Derivative financial instruments, total R$ 340,087 thousand.

(II) We  present  below the  composition  of  Derivative  Financial  Instruments
(assets and liabilities) stated at restated cost and market value:
At March 31, 2003 - In thousand of reais      
  Restated Cost Adjustment to Market Value Market Value
Market Value
Derivatives - Adjustment receivable 270,403  10,681  281,084 
Derivatives - Adjustment payable 378,819  (38,732) 340,087 
Total (108,416) 49,413  (59,003)
(III)Futures, option, forward and swap contracts fall due as follows:
  At March 31 - In thousands of reais
  Up to 90 From 91 to From181 to More than  
  days 180 days 360 days 360days  2003  2002 
Futures contracts 4,494,309  2,028,222  3,164,063  4,609,001  14,295,595  14,876,550 
Option contracts 21,806  349  253  22,408  96,739 
Forward contracts 191,523  70,586  34,610  5,000  301,719  1,741,500 
Swap contracts 3,053,603  1,336,377  1,435,843  2,499,772  8,325,595  17,621,417 
Total contracts in 2003 7,761,241  3,435,534  4,634,769  7,113,773  22,945,317 
Total contracts in 2002 13,243,317  2,868,006  6,275,745  11,949,138  34,336,206 
(IV) We present  below the type of margin  given as  collateral  for  derivative
financial  instruments,  comprising  mainly futures  contracts and corresponding
amounts:
  At March 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais
Government Securities:
Central Bank Notes 222,165 
Federal Treasury Notes 35,638 
Financial Treasury Notes 1,466,284 
Total 1,724,087 
V) We present  below the amounts of net  revenue and expense  recorded in income
for the first quarter:
    At March 31 - In thousands of reais
  2003  2002 
Futures contracts 91,853  247,678 
Option contracts 81 
Forward contracts 8,543 
Swap contracts 273,169  77,337 
Total 373,646  325,015 
(VI)  We  present  below  the  overall  amounts  of  the  derivative   financial
instruments, separated by place of trading:
    At March 31 - In thousands of reais
  2003  2002 
CETIP (Counter) 7,410,771  17,621,417 
BM&F (Floor) 15,534,546  16,714,789 
Total 22,945,317  34,336,206 
35)  Employee Benefits

Banco Bradesco and its subsidiaries  sponsor a supplementary  retirement pension
plan for employees and directors.  This  unrestricted  benefits  generating plan
(PGBL) is of the defined  contribution  type,  which permits the accumulation of
savings by participants over their  professional  careers through  contributions
paid by them and the sponsoring  companies.  These  resources are invested in an
Exclusive Financial Investment Fund - FIFE through a defined contribution plan.

The program is managed by Bradesco  Vida e  Previdência  S.A. and BRAM  Bradesco
Asset  Management Ltda. is responsible for the financial  administration  of the
FIFE funds.

The contributions  paid by employees and by Bradesco and its subsidiaries  total
4% of salary,  except for  participants who in 2001 opted to migrate to the PGBL
plan from the defined  benefits  plan and whose  contributions  to the PGBL plan
were maintained at the levels in force for the defined benefits plan at the time
of migration, respecting nevertheless the 4% minimum.

The actuarial  liabilities of the defined  contribution plan (PGBL) at March 31,
2003 total  R$ 636,883  thousand and are fully  covered by the net equity of the
corresponding FIFE fund.

As  well  as  the  aforementioned   defined  contribution  plan  (PGBL),  former
participants  of the defined  benefits  plan are  guaranteed  their  accumulated
rights in the latter plan. For former  participants of the defined benefits plan
and  retired  participants  and  pensioners,  the  present  value of the  plan´s
actuarial  liabilities  at March 31, 2003 totals  R$ 1,518,310  thousand  and is
fully covered by technical reserves.

The subsidiary Banco BEA S.A. maintains a supplementary  pension plan managed by
Caixa  de  Previdência  dos  Funcionários  do BEA - CABEA,  which  is  currently
undergoing a  sponsorship  withdrawal  process,  with base date  established  at
November  30, 2002 and whose  sponsor´s  contributions  ceased from  December 1,
2002.  The  participants  ceased to contribute as from the same date. The plan´s
actuarial liabilities are fully covered by technical reserves.

The  subsidiary   Banco  Baneb  S.A.  and  its   subsidiaries  are  sponsors  of
supplementary  pension  plans of the  defined  contribution  (PGBL) and  defined
benefits type,  through Fundação Baneb de Seguridade  Social - BASES (for former
Baneb employees). The contributions paid by the sponsors and participants to the
defined   contribution  plan  correspond   to 3.40%  of  salary.  The  actuarial
liabilities  of the defined  contribution  and defined  benefit  plans are fully
covered by the net assets of the plans.

The funds guaranteeing the private pension plans are invested in compliance with
applicable  legislation  (government  securities  and  corporate  bonds,  listed
company stock and real estate).

Expenses with  contributions  made during the period totaled R$ 51,331  thousand
(March 31, 2002 - R$ 32,149 thousand).

In addition, Bradesco and its subsidiaries offer their employees and directors a
number of other benefits  including:  healthcare  insurance,  dental care, group
life and personal  accident,  insurance as well as  professional  training,  the
expenses  for which,  including  the  aforementioned  contributions,  totaled R$
210,955 thousand (March 31, 2002 - R$ 178,569 thousand) for the quarter.


36)  Income Tax and Social Contribution

a)   Calculation of income tax and social contribution charges:
    At March 31 - In thousands of reais
  2003  2002 
Income before income tax and social contribution 458,411  587,773 
Composite income tax and social contribution at
the statutory rates of 25% and 9%, respectively (155,860) (199,843)
Effect of additions and exclusions on tax calculation:
Equity in the earnings of subsidiary and associated companies (926) (21,282)
Non-deductible expenses, net of non-taxable income (26,902) (23,752)
Deferred tax assets recorded in prior-years 132,489 
Interest attributed to own capital (paid and accrued) 98,563  79,745 
Interest attributed to own capital (received) (873) (321)
Other amounts 6,285  (409)
Income tax and social contribution benefit (expense) for the period 52,776  (165,862)
b)   Statement of income tax and social contribution benefit (expense)
    At March 31 - In thousands of reais
  2003  2002 
Deferred tax assets
Amount recorded/realized for the period on temporary additions 346,026  145,883 
Amount recorded/offset on opening balances:
Negative basis of social contribution (1,524) (2,308)
Tax loss (55,133) (24,200)
Prior-year deferred tax assets were recorded on:
Negative basis of social contribution 12,793 
Tax loss 119,696 
Recorded for the period:
Negative basis of social contribution 9,187  5,483 
Tax loss 22,605  6,211 
Subtotal 453,650  131,069 
Current taxes
Income tax and social contribution payable (400,874) (296,931)
Provision for income tax and social contribution for the period 52,776  (165,862)
c)   Statement of deferred income tax and social contribution assets
In thousands of reais
  Balance at       Balance at
  December 31,       March 31, 
  2002  Recorded  Realized  2003 
Allowance for loan losses 2,109,843  312,568  260,002  2,162,409 
Provision for civil contingencies 93,969  7,667  2,507  99,129 
Provision for tax contingencies 549,481  26,527  67,578  508,430 
Provision for labor claims 200,212  36,310  11,582  224,940 
Allowance for mark-to-market on securities and investments 126,502  11,446  5,617  132,331 
Provision for loss on non-operating assets 86,524  8,872  10,303  85,093 
Mark-to-market adjustment of trading securities 78,298  535  36,236  42,597 
Other 167,006  386,815  50,889  502,932 
Total deferred tax assets on temporary differences 3,411,835  790,740  444,714  3,757,861 
Tax losses and negative basis of social contribution 443,461  164,281  56,657  551,085 
Subtotal 3,855,296  955,021  501,371  4,308,946 
Mark-to-market adjustment of securities available for sale 152,570  10,826  24,992  138,404 
Social Contribution - Provisional Measure
2158-35 of August 24, 2001 946,971  7,182  939,789 
Total deferred tax assets (Note 14b) 4,954,837  965,847  533,545  5,387,139 
Deferred tax liabilities 473,684  75,820  397,864 
Deferred tax assets net of deferred tax liabilities 4,481,153  965,847  457,725  4,989,275 
- Total Percentage of net deferred tax assets on total reference equity
(Note 34a) 31.1%       32.9%
- Percentage of net deferred tax assets on total assets 3.1%       3.4%
d)   Expected realization of deferred tax assets on temporary  differences,  tax
     losses and negative basis of social contribution
In thousands of reais
  Temporary Difference Tax Loss and Negative Basis Total
  Income Tax Social Contribuition Income Tax Social Contribuition  
2003 888,200  297,250  158,251  26,851  1,370,552 
2004 879,602  305,198  116,663  35,501  1,336,964 
2005 962,311  273,456  91,495  26,609  1,353,871 
2006 68,710  25,180  42,686  4,049  140,625 
2007 34,090  12,272  44,500  2,353  93,215 
2008 (1stQtr) 8,524  3,068  2,127  13,719 
Total 2,841,437  916,424  455,722  95,363  4,308,946 
In thousands of reais
Deferred Tax Assets and Social Contribution - Provisional Measure 2158 - 35
  2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 to 2012 2013 to 2017 2018 to 2022 2023 to 2027 Total
Amount 56,336 56,573 67,828 54,149 60,407 215,407  229,317  174,285  25,487  939,789 
Projected  realization  of deferred  tax assets is  estimated  and not  directly
related to expected book income.

The  present  value of  deferred  tax  assets,  calculated  based on the average
funding  rate,  net  of tax  effects  totals  R$ 4,320,329  thousand,  of  which
R$ 3,289,662  thousand  comprises  temporary  differences,  R$ 476,811  thousand
comprises tax losses and negative  basis of social  contribution  and R$ 553,856
thousand comprises deferred social contribution assets (MP. 2158-35).

e)   Deferred tax assets - unrecorded

Deferred tax assets were not recorded in the amount of R$ 144,047 thousand.

f)   Deferred tax liabilities

The  Bradesco  Organization  has  deferred  tax  liabilities  in the  amount  of
R$ 397,864   thousand  relating  to:  income  tax  and  social  contribution  on
mark-to-market  adjustments of securities and derivative financial instruments -
R$ 171,806  thousand;  excess  depreciation - R$ 185,701  thousand;  revaluation
reserve - R$ 26,218 thousand; and other liabilities - R$ 14,139 thousand.


37)  Other Information

a) The net assets of the investment funds and portfolios managed by the Bradesco
Organization at March 31, 2003 totaled R$ 75,931,287  thousand (March 31, 2002 -
R$ 64,451,904 thousand).

b) On January 10, 2003,  Banco  Bradesco S.A.  entered into a “Private  Business
Integration  Agreement and Other Accords” with Banco Bilbao Vizcaya  Argentaria,
S.A. for the acquisition of the share control of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria
Brasil S.A. (BBV Brasil).  The acquisition also includes BBV Brasil´s direct and
indirect  subsidiaries.  The conclusion of this operation is subject to approval
by the Brazilian Central Bank.

c) On March 15, 2003, Banco Bradesco S.A., Banco Mercantil de São Paulo S.A. and
Boavista S.A.  Distribuidora de Títulos e Valores  Mobiliários  announced to the
market,  their  stockholders and customers the merger of Boavista into Mercantil
and, subsequently,  the incorporation of the shares of the Minority Stockholders
of  Mercantil  by  Bradesco,   pursuant  to  the   Instrument  of  Protocol  and
Justification  signed on that date by these banks.  These transactions have been
submitted for approval by the Brazilian Central Bank.



                              Accounting Department
                              Moacir Nachbar Junior
                          Accountant - CRC 1S198208/O-5


                          Report of the Audit Committee



                               Banco Bradesco S.A.



The undersigned  members of the Audit  Committee of Banco Bradesco S.A.,  having
performed  a  detailed  review  of  the  Directors´  Report  and  the  Financial
Statements  for the first  quarter of 2003, in  comparison  with the  accounting
records and documents presented by the Board of Executive Officers, as well as a
thoroughgoing  study  and  evaluation  of the  administrative  acts  and  events
relating  to the  aforementioned  period,  based  also  on the  report  of  KPMG
Auditores  Independentes,  hereby declare said documents to be perfectly regular
and to convey  the true  position  of the  Company,  recommending  the  approval
thereof by the Board of Directors of the Bank.


                   Cidade de Deus, Osasco, SP, April 30, 2003





                                                Ricardo Abecassis E. Santo Silva
                                                Sócrates Fonseca Guimarães
                                                Oswaldo de Moura Silveira


Independent auditors´ report on special review




To the Board of Directors and Stockholders
Banco Bradesco S.A.
Osasco -SP


We have performed a special review of the  consolidated  interim report of Banco
Bradesco S.A. and its  subsidiaries  for the three-month  period ended March 31,
2003 and 2002,  comprising  the balance  sheets,  the  statements  of income and
changes in  financial  position  and the  respective  notes to the  consolidated
interim  report,  which were prepared in conformity  with  accounting  practices
adopted in Brazil.

Our review was performed in conformity  with the specific  rules  established by
the Brazilian  Institute of  Independent  Auditors  (IBRACON),  jointly with the
Brazilian Federal Accounting Council, and consisted mainly of: (a) inquiries and
discussions  with the managers  responsible  for the  accounting,  financial and
operational areas of the Bank and its  subsidiaries,  regarding to the principal
criteria  adopted in the preparation of the interim  reports;  and (b) review of
information and subsequent events that have or may have a relevant effect on the
financial situation and operations of Banco Bradesco S.A. and its subsidiaries.

Based on our  review,  we are not aware of any  significant  modifications  that
should be made to the aforementioned consolidated interim report for it to be in
conformity with accounting practices adopted in Brazil.




April 30, 2003






KPMG Auditores Independentes
CRC 2SP014428/O-6




José Marcelo Bessan
Accountant CRC1SP129705/O-0


Cláudio Rogélio Sertório
Accountant CRC 1SP212059/O-0



                    For further information, please contact:

                           Board of Executive Officers

                 José Luiz Acar Pedro - Director Vice-President
                       and Director of Investor Relations

                          Phone: (# 55 11) 3681 - 4011

                        e-mail: 4000.acar@bradesco.com.br



                    General Secretariat - Investor Relations

         Jean Philippe Leroy - Technical Director of Investor Relations

                     Phone: (#55 11) 3684-9229 and 3684-9231
                      Fax: (#55 11) 3684-4570 and 3684-4630
                        e-mail: 4260.jean@bradesco.com.br


                     Cidade de Deus - Prédio Novo - 5° andar
                             Osasco - SP - 06029-900
                                     BRAZIL


                               www.bradesco.com.br


 

 
SIGNATURE
 
 
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.

Date: May 20, 2003

 
BANCO BRADESCO S.A.
By:
 
/S/  José Luiz Acar Pedro

   
José Luiz Acar Pedro
Executive Vice President and Investor Relations Director
 

 
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