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Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A. (Bladex) (NYSE: BLX) generates a steady flow of news tied to trade finance, commercial banking, and capital markets activity across Latin America and the Caribbean. As a Panama-based multinational bank established by regional central banks to promote foreign trade and economic integration, its announcements often highlight how it supports cross-border commerce and strategic projects in the region.
News items commonly cover quarterly and interim financial results prepared under IFRS, where Bladex reports net profits, net interest income, fee income from letters of credit and credit commitments, credit portfolio growth, asset quality indicators, and capital and liquidity metrics under Basel III. These releases provide context on the performance of its Commercial and Treasury business segments and the evolution of its Commercial Portfolio and deposit base.
Bladex also issues press releases on structured and syndicated loans in which it participates as joint lead arranger, sole lead arranger, or bookrunner for corporate and infrastructure clients. Examples include pre-export facilities for energy companies and syndicated loans supporting acquisitions and expansion in sectors such as cement and power generation. Such transactions illustrate the bank’s role in financing exports, infrastructure, and industrial development.
Capital markets and funding developments are another recurring theme, including announcements about Additional Tier 1 (AT1) capital offerings and bond issuances in regional markets. In addition, Bladex communicates strategic and technology initiatives, such as the adoption of treasury and capital markets platforms to support its transformation into a broader transactional trade banking platform.
Investors and analysts following BLX news can use this page to review earnings releases, dividend announcements, loan transactions, capital issuances, and strategic updates that shape the bank’s risk profile, earnings mix, and regional footprint over time.
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior (Bladex) is expanding its presence in Mexico, a key market representing nearly 15% of the bank's exposure. Bladex has increased its loan portfolio by 45% in the last 18 months and currently disburses almost US$5 billion annually in Mexico. The bank has been operating in Mexico for over 24 years and has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange (BLX) since 1992.
Bladex's growth strategy in Mexico includes expanding its offices, strengthening its commercial team, and developing strategic partnerships. The bank has completed significant transactions, including leading acquisition finance deals and participating in major debt refinancing projects. Bladex aims to continue supporting Mexican companies' growth and regional expansion while also facilitating Latin American clients' entry into the Mexican market.
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A. (NYSE: BLX), also known as Bladex, has announced its upcoming conference call to discuss second quarter 2024 results. The call is scheduled for Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Key presenters will include Mr. Jorge Salas, CEO, and Mrs. Ana Graciela de Méndez, CFO.
Bladex will release its Q2 2024 earnings on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, after market close. The earnings release and webcast presentation will be available on the bank's corporate website. Interested parties are encouraged to pre-register for the conference call through the provided link.
CGI (TSX: GIB.A) (NYSE: GIB) and Bladex (NYSE: BLX) have announced an agreement to implement the CGI Trade360® trade technology platform. Bladex will be the first Latin American-headquartered bank to adopt this award-winning SaaS platform, which supports trade finance in over 85 countries. The implementation aims to:
1. Improve Bladex's regional and global trade business
2. Optimize letter of credit processing
3. Enhance working capital solutions
4. Increase security and operational transparency
CGI Trade360® supports more than 50 products in traditional trade, payables, receivables, and cash management. This partnership aligns with Bladex's strategy to become a benchmark bank in trade finance solutions in Latin America, offering an improved digital experience for clients, suppliers, and trade operations teams.
Bladex (NYSE: BLX) and CGI (TSX: GIB.A) (NYSE: GIB) have announced a partnership to implement the CGI Trade360 trade technology platform. Bladex will be the first Latin American-headquartered bank to adopt this award-winning SaaS platform, which supports trade finance in over 85 countries. The implementation aims to:
1. Improve Bladex's regional and global trade business
2. Optimize letter of credit processing
3. Enhance working capital solutions, security, and operational transparency
This partnership aligns with Bladex's strategy to remain a technological leader in trade finance solutions for Latin America. The CGI Trade360 platform supports over 50 products in traditional trade, payables, receivables, and cash management, offering a digital experience for bank clients, suppliers, and trade operations teams.
Bladex (NYSE: BLX) announced the successful structuring of a US$665 million syndicated loan for Interceramic, a leading ceramic tile producer. The facility includes a US$600 million 12-month tranche and a US$65 million revolving line for 3 years. The loan will finance share repurchase and delisting from the Mexican Stock Exchange, as well as early repayment of an existing loan. The transaction, oversubscribed by 1.4 times, involved over 12 Mexican and international banks. This marks Bladex's sixth syndicated loan in Mexico, contributing to over 78 structured transactions in Latin America.
Bladex, a multinational bank listed on the NYSE (BLX), announced the successful syndication of a US$100 million three-year senior unsecured facility for Banco Promerica, S.A., a subsidiary of Promerica Financial This facility is the largest international syndicated arrangement for Banco Promerica Guatemala and involves 13 financial institutions, with 11 being new banking relationships. The proceeds will support loan portfolio growth and refinance short-term debt. Bladex acted as the Sole Lead Arranger, Bookrunner, and Administrative Agent. This is the fourth syndicated facility for Promerica Financial
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior (Bladex) has successfully closed a US$100 million senior unsecured syndicated term loan facility for Forum Servicios Financieros (Forum), a leading auto-financing company in Chile. Bladex served as the Sole Lead Arranger and Bookrunner, and will act as the Administrative Agent for the facility, which has a maturity of up to three years. The loan proceeds will be used for repayment of existing indebtedness. This marks the second international syndicated loan that Bladex has arranged for Forum. The transaction attracted commitments from financial institutions in multiple regions including Central and South America, the Caribbean, Asia, and the United States, forging new banking relationships for Forum.
On May 23, 2024, Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior (Bladex) announced the successful closing of a $500 million Club Deal Long Term Facility for Grupo De Inversiones Suramericana, S.A. Bladex, acting as Joint Lead Arranger with BBVA, Itaú, Banco General, and Citibank, facilitated this landmark transaction in Colombia. The funds will be used to finance Grupo Sura's Public Tender Offer (OPA) to acquire the remaining shares of Grupo Nutresa and cover related expenses. This deal highlights Bladex's strategic partnership with Grupo Sura and its commitment to the Colombian market. Bladex has a long history of facilitating such transactions, with over 74 syndicated/Club deals arranged in Latin America.
Bladex (NYSE: BLX) has secured a new global syndicated loan of $400 million, with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking acting as the Sole Lead Arranger and Sole Bookrunner. The transaction saw participation from 33 financial entities across different countries, including Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Spain, Austria, the USA, India, and China. This is the largest syndicated facility in Bladex's history, aiming to diversify its funding structure and support foreign trade within the Latin American and Caribbean regions.
Executive Vice President Eduardo Vivone and CEO Jorge Salas expressed their gratitude towards the participating banks and highlighted the loan's significance in reinforcing Bladex as a key financial entity in the region.
Bladex, founded in 1979, is a multinational bank established by the central banks of Latin American and Caribbean nations to promote regional trade. It operates in several countries and has been publicly traded on the NYSE since 1992.
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