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FOREIGN TRADE BANK OF LATIN AMERICA (BLX)

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Recent press releases and 8-K filings for BLX.

Bladex closes US$150 million global syndicated loan
BLX
Debt Issuance
New Projects/Investments
  • Bladex successfully closed a US$150 million global syndicated loan.
  • Nexent Bank N.V. acted as Sole Lead Arranger and Sole Bookrunner for the transaction.
  • The loan involved the participation of ten financial institutions from Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, expanding Bladex's international investor network and diversifying its funding sources.
  • The funds obtained will be used to support the development of the Latin American region and the growth and expansion of Bladex's clients.
Jan 20, 2026, 12:00 PM
BLX Reports Q3 2025 Financial Results and Debt Issuance
BLX
Earnings
Debt Issuance
Revenue Acceleration/Inflection
  • For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A. reported a profit for the period of $170,884 thousand and basic earnings per share of $4.60, an increase from $154,383 thousand and $4.20 respectively, for the same period in 2024.
  • Total revenues grew to $250,768 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, up from $225,211 thousand in the prior year period.
  • As of September 30, 2025, the Bank's total liquidity reserves stood at $1,885,128 thousand, with demand and "overnight" deposits increasing to $1,551 million from $694 million at December 31, 2024.
  • In September 2025, the Bank issued an AT1 capital instrument in the form of Non-Cumulative Perpetual Subordinated Bonds for $198 million.
Oct 31, 2025, 5:38 PM
FOREIGN TRADE BANK OF LATIN AMERICA, INC. Announces Q3 2025 Financial Results
BLX
Earnings
Debt Issuance
  • Net Profits for BLX were $55.0 million in 3Q25 and $170.9 million in 9M25, with Earnings per Share (EPS) of $1.48 and $4.60 for the respective periods.
  • Total revenues reached $82.8 million in 3Q25 and $250.8 million in 9M25, driven by strong Fee Income of $14.1 million in 3Q25 (+34% YoY) and $44.5 million in 9M25 (+37% YoY).
  • The company maintained solid profitability with an Annualized Return on Equity (ROE) of 14.9% in 3Q25 and 16.2% in 9M25, alongside a well-managed Efficiency Ratio of 25.8% for 3Q25 and 25.2% for 9M25.
  • The Credit Portfolio grew to a new high of $12,286 million as of September 30, 2025, and capital ratios improved, with Tier 1 Basel III Capital at 18.1% and Regulatory Capital Adequacy Ratio at 15.8% at the end of 3Q25.
Oct 30, 2025, 8:14 PM
BLADEX Reports Q3 2025 Results and Strengthens Capital Base
BLX
Earnings
Guidance Update
Debt Issuance
  • BLADEX reported net income of $55 million and a Return on Equity (ROE) of 14.9% for the third quarter of 2025.
  • The company successfully issued its first $200 million Additional Tier 1 (AT1) capital instrument in September 2025, which increased its regulatory capital adequacy ratio to 15.8% and its Basel III Tier 1 ratio to 18.1%.
  • Deposits grew 6% quarter over quarter and 21% year over year, reaching a record $6.8 billion, while the commercial portfolio was up 12% year over year.
  • The efficiency ratio closed at 25.8%, outperforming the full-year guidance of 27%.
  • BLADEX reaffirmed its full-year guidance and is advancing strategic initiatives, including a new trade finance platform and a partnership with Nasdaq for a Treasury and Capital Markets platform, with the first phase expected to be operational by Q3 2026.
Oct 29, 2025, 3:00 PM
Bladex Announces 3Q25 and 9M25 Financial Results
BLX
Earnings
Debt Issuance
Dividends
  • Net Profits for 3Q25 reached $55.0 million (+4% YoY) and $170.9 million for 9M25 (+11% YoY).
  • Annualized Return on Equity (ROE) was 14.9% in 3Q25 and 16.2% in 9M25.
  • The Credit Portfolio reached a new all-time high of $12,286 million as of September 30, 2025, marking a 13% YoY increase.
  • The Bank's Tier 1 Basel III Capital and Regulatory Capital Adequacy Ratios improved to 18.1% and 15.8% respectively at the end of 3Q25, both exceeding internal targets and regulatory minimums.
  • The Board of Directors approved a quarterly common dividend of $0.625 per share for 3Q25, to be paid on November 25, 2025.
Oct 28, 2025, 10:00 PM
Bladex Leads Syndicated Loan for Cemento Panam Acquisition
BLX
Debt Issuance
New Projects/Investments
M&A
  • Bladex successfully closed a US$206 million syndicated loan to finance Cemento Panam's acquisition of CEMEX's operations in Panama.
  • Bladex structured and initially fully underwrote the seven-year term loan, also acting as Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent for the syndicated loan.
  • This financing supports Cemento Panam's international expansion strategy and is expected to boost the construction sector in Panama.
Oct 7, 2025, 11:00 AM
Bladex Recognized for Landmark Transactions at LatinFinance Awards 2025
BLX
New Projects/Investments
Debt Issuance
  • Bladex was honored with two distinctions at the 2025 LatinFinance Project & Infrastructure Finance Awards: Loan of the Year and Airport Financing of the Year.
  • The Loan of the Year recognized Bladex's role in structuring a $1.6 billion long-term secured financing for the Gran Morgu project in Suriname, which is the largest project financing in Suriname's history.
  • The Airport Financing of the Year was for Bladex's leadership in structuring a $940 million financing for Aerodom in the Dominican Republic, which included a $500 million global bond issuance and a $440 million syndicated loan, ranking among the largest corporate financings in the Dominican Republic's history.
Oct 3, 2025, 8:00 PM
Bladex Launches Inaugural US$200 Million AT1 Notes Offering
BLX
Debt Issuance
New Projects/Investments
  • Bladex successfully launched its inaugural Additional Tier 1 (AT1) capital offering, raising US$200 million.
  • The perpetual, non-cumulative instruments were priced at a 7.50% coupon and were more than three times oversubscribed.
  • This issuance aims to optimize the Bank’s capital structure and strengthen its capital base to support future loan growth.
  • The AT1 securities are rated BB-/Ba2/BB- by S&P, Moody’s, and Fitch, respectively.
Sep 12, 2025, 8:06 PM
Bladex Launches Inaugural US$200 Million AT1 Notes Offering
BLX
Debt Issuance
New Projects/Investments
  • Bladex successfully priced its inaugural Additional Tier 1 (AT1) capital offering, raising US$200 million.
  • The perpetual, non-cumulative instruments were priced at a 7.50% coupon and attracted significant investor interest, resulting in the transaction being more than three times oversubscribed.
  • This landmark issuance strengthens Bladex's capital base to support future loan growth and marks the bank's debut of a hybrid instrument in the capital markets.
Sep 12, 2025, 10:00 AM

Quarterly earnings call transcripts for FOREIGN TRADE BANK OF LATIN AMERICA.