Bladex announced the structuring of a senior loan for up to USD 1.0 billion for the Republic of Panama through the Ministry of Economy and Finance. Proceeds will support the country’s general budgetary purposes. This transaction is described as the largest structured and granted by Bladex, enabling agile access to funding under competitive terms while diversifying financing sources. Samuel Canineu, Chief Commercial Officer, highlighted the deal's significance given Panama is where Bladex was founded over 45 years ago. The Bank provides financial solutions to institutions and corporations across Latin America and the Caribbean.

Bladex, Inc. filed its unaudited interim financial statements for the six months ended June 30, 2026. The company reported total assets of $14.4 billion and net profit of $122.8 million, up from $115.9 million in the prior year period. Basic earnings per share were $3.08 compared to $3.13 a year earlier. Total revenues reached $182.0 million, driven by net interest income of $143.5 million and other income of $38.5 million. The bank declared dividends totaling $59.2 million during the period. Additionally, Bladex announced that its corporate name was officially changed from Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A. to Bladex, Inc., effective June 4, 2026. This multinational bank supports foreign trade financing and economic integration throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.

Bladex, Inc. reported net profits of $66.5 million ($1.77 per share) for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, representing a 4% year-over-year increase and an all-time high profitability level. For the first half of 2026, net profit reached $122.8 million ($3.08 per share), up 6% year-over-year. Net interest income grew 8% to $73.3 million, while fees and non-interest income hit a record $25.6 million. The credit portfolio expanded 19% year-over-year to a record $14,466 million, with deposits rising 22% to $7,890 million. Bladex operates as a multinational bank established by central banks of Latin American and Caribbean countries to promote foreign trade and economic integration.

Bladex, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of US$0.6875 per share for the second quarter of 2026. The dividend is payable on August 25, 2026, to stockholders of record as of August 7, 2026. As of June 30, 2026, the company had 37,598,918.88 shares outstanding. Bladex is a multinational bank established by the central banks of Latin-American and Caribbean countries to promote foreign trade and economic integration, headquartered in Panama with offices across the region and listed on the NYSE.

S&P Global Ratings upgraded Bladex's long-term issuer credit rating to 'BBB+' from 'BBB' and affirmed its short-term issuer credit rating at 'A-2' with a stable outlook. The agency also upgraded the Bank's senior unsecured notes to 'BBB+' and its Tier 1 hybrid notes to 'BB'. The upgrade is attributed to solid asset quality, diversified portfolio, and strong capitalization. Bladex is a financial services company that provides financing for foreign trade in Latin America.

Bladex, Inc. has announced an amendment to its Articles of Incorporation to change its corporate name from "Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A." and "Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America, Inc." to "Bladex, Inc.". The change, effective June 4, 2026, effective for branding and consolidation of identity, does not imply any modification to the amount of outstanding securities or- or obligations.