Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America Files 6-K Report
Ticker: BLX · Form: 6-K · Filed: Mar 15, 2024 · CIK: 890541
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Foreign Trade Bank Of Latin America, Inc. (BLX) |
| Form Type | 6-K |
| Filed Date | Mar 15, 2024 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 16 |
| Reading Time | 20 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $10,500 |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: foreign-issuer, regulatory-filing, company-update
TL;DR
FTBLA (formerly LATIN AMERICAN EXPORT BANK) filed a standard 6-K report on 3/15/24.
AI Summary
Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America, Inc. (also known as Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A.) filed a Form 6-K on March 15, 2024. The filing is a report of a foreign private issuer for the month of March 2024. The company, previously named Latin American Export Bank, is based in Panama City, Republic of Panama.
Why It Matters
This filing provides routine updates for foreign private issuers, informing investors about the company's status and regulatory compliance.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — This filing is a routine report and does not contain significant new financial information or material events.
Key Players & Entities
- FOREIGN TRADE BANK OF LATIN AMERICA, INC. (company) — Registrant
- BANCO LATINOAMERICANO DE COMERCIO EXTERIOR, S.A. (company) — Registrant's name in Spanish
- LATIN AMERICAN EXPORT BANK (company) — Former company name
- March 15, 2024 (date) — Filing date
- Panama City, Republic of Panama (location) — Principal Executive Offices
FAQ
What is the purpose of a Form 6-K filing?
A Form 6-K is a report of a foreign private issuer pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, used to provide information that the registrant makes or is required to make public in its home country, files or is required to file with a stock exchange, or distributes or is required to distribute to its security holders.
What is the filing date of this Form 6-K?
This Form 6-K was filed on March 15, 2024.
What is the company's primary business address?
The company's business address is Business Park Torre V, Ave. La Rotonda, Costa del Este, Panama City, Republic of Panama.
Has the company's name changed previously?
Yes, the company was formerly known as Latin American Export Bank, with a date of name change on August 29, 1994.
Does the company file annual reports under Form 20-F?
Yes, the registrant indicates it files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F.
Filing Stats: 4,890 words · 20 min read · ~16 pages · Grade level 12.7 · Accepted 2024-03-15 16:30:50
Key Financial Figures
- $10,500 — by such firm is not expected to exceed $10,500, plus out-of-pocket expenses. Voting,
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SIGNATURES
SIGNATURES 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: March 15, 2024 FOREIGN TRADE BANK OF LATIN AMERICA, INC. (Registrant) By: /s/ Ana Graciela de Mndez Name: Ana Graciela de Mndez Title: Chief Financial Officer Street address: Torre V, Business Park, Avenida La Rotonda, Urbanizacin Costa del Este Mailing address: P.O. Box 0819-08730 Panama City, Republic of Panama March 14, 2024 Dear Shareholder: You are cordially invited to attend the 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the "Annual Meeting") of Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A. (hereinafter called "Bladex", the "Bank" or "we") to be held at Santa Maria Hotel, Santa Maria Boulevard, Panama City, Republic of Panama, on Wednesday April 17, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. (Panama time). At the Annual Meeting, shareholders of all classes will be asked to vote: 1) to approve the Bank's audited consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 (Proposal 1); 2) to ratify the appointment of KPMG ("KPMG") as the Bank's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024 (Proposal 2); 3) to elect three directors (one director to represent the holders of the Class E shares of the Bank's common stock ("Class E Director") and two directors to represent the holders of all classes of shares of the Bank's common stock ("All Classes Directors")), each to serve a three-year term (Proposal 3); 4) to approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Bank's executive officers (Proposal 4); and 5) to transact such other business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting. Proposals 1, 2, 3, and 4 are more fully described in the attached Proxy Statement. Also attached are a Notice of the Annual Meeting and a proxy card. Copies of the Bank's audited consolidated financial stat