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Bladex February 2025 Report: Bond Issuance Highlights & Strategic Developments

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Form 6-K
Filed on: 2025-02-18
Source
Bladex February 2025 Report: Bond Issuance Highlights & Strategic Developments

The financial report is a Form 6-K filed by Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A. (Bladex) for the month of February 2025. Here are the key details and insights extracted from the document:

Basic Information

  • Registrant Name: Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A.
  • Translation: Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America, Inc.
  • Date of Report: February 17, 2025
  • Commission File Number: 1-11414
  • Location: Panama City, Republic of Panama

Significant Developments

  • Bond Registration: On February 14, 2025, the Financial Superintendency of Colombia authorized the registration of ordinary bonds in the National Registry of Securities and Issuers (RNVE) and their public offering.
  • Issuance Amount: Up to COP $300,000,000,000.
  • Bond Characteristics:
  • Nominal Value: Each bond will have a nominal value of COP $1,000,000.
  • Minimum Investment: Equivalent to the value of one bond, COP $1,000,000.
  • Series: The issuance may consist of up to three series (A, B, and C), with maturities ranging from 1 to 5 years.
  • Amortization: Bonds may be amortized, prepaid, or fully paid at maturity.
  • Interest Payment Method: Payments will be made in arrears.
  • Yield Determination: Maximum yield will be determined by legal representatives and published at each issuance.
  • Rating: Bonds have received a AAA rating from BRC Ratings - S&P Global S.A.
  • Fiduciary Agent: BBVA ASSET Management S.A. Sociedad Fiduciaria.
  • Stock Exchange Registration: Bolsa de Valores de Colombia S.A.

Management and Advisors

  • Legal Advisor: Posse Herrera Ruiz S.A.S.
  • Issuance Administrator: Deceval S.A.
  • Lead Offer Agent: Grupo Bancolombia Capital.

Company Background

  • About Bladex: Established in 1979, Bladex promotes foreign trade and economic integration in Latin America and the Caribbean. It is primarily owned by central banks and state-owned entities of the region and is listed on the NYSE (BLX).

Contact Information

  • Investor Relations Contact: Carlos Daniel Raad, Chief Investor Relations Officer.
  • Email: craad@bladex.com / ir@bladex.com
  • Phone: (+507) 366-4925 ext. 7925
  • Head Office Address: Torre V, Business Park, Ave. La Rotonda, Urb. Costa del Este, Panama, Republic of Panama.

Conclusion

The filing indicates Bladex's strategic move to raise capital through bond issuance, reflecting its ongoing commitment to supporting trade finance in Latin America. The AAA rating suggests a strong credit quality, which can help attract a diverse range of investors, including institutional and retail investors. The detailed structure of the bond offerings also highlights the bank's focus on providing accessible investment opportunities.