Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America Files 6-K
Ticker: BLX · Form: 6-K · Filed: Oct 30, 2025 · CIK: 890541
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Foreign Trade Bank Of Latin America, Inc. (BLX) |
| Form Type | 6-K |
| Filed Date | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 17 |
| Reading Time | 20 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $55.0 MILLION, $1.48, $170.9 MILLION, $4.60, $55.0 million |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: 6-K, foreign-private-issuer, reporting-update
TL;DR
LATAM bank (FOREIGN TRADE BANK OF LATIN AMERICA, INC.) filed its monthly 6-K, confirming 20-F reporting from Panama.
AI Summary
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A. (doing business as Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America, Inc.) filed a Form 6-K on October 30, 2025, for the month of October 2025. The filing indicates the company is a foreign private issuer and will file annual reports under Form 20-F. The company's principal executive office is located in Panama City, Republic of Panama.
Why It Matters
This filing provides routine updates for foreign private issuers, informing investors about the company's ongoing reporting status and location.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — This is a routine filing for a foreign private issuer and does not contain specific financial or operational disclosures that would indicate immediate risk.
Key Players & Entities
- FOREIGN TRADE BANK OF LATIN AMERICA, INC. (company) — Filer's name
- BANCO LATINOAMERICANO DE COMERCIO EXTERIOR, S.A. (company) — Registrant's exact name
- October 30, 2025 (date) — Filing date
- October 2025 (date) — Reporting period
- Panama City, Republic of Panama (location) — Principal executive office location
FAQ
What is the primary purpose of this Form 6-K filing?
This Form 6-K is a Report of Foreign Private Issuer filed pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, for the month of October 2025.
What is the exact name of the registrant?
The exact name of the registrant is BANCO LATINOAMERICANO DE COMERCIO EXTERIOR, S.A.
What is the company's principal executive office address?
The company's principal executive office is located at Business Park Torre V, Ave. La Rotonda, Costa del Este, P.O. Box 0819-08730, Panama City, Republic of Panama.
Does the registrant file annual reports under Form 20-F or Form 40-F?
The registrant indicates by check mark that it files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F.
What is the filing date of this report?
This report was filed on October 30, 2025.
Filing Stats: 4,956 words · 20 min read · ~17 pages · Grade level 6.5 · Accepted 2025-10-30 16:14:32
Key Financial Figures
- $55.0 MILLION — ficer BLADEX ANNOUNCES NET PROFITS OF $55.0 MILLION OR $1.48 PER SHARE IN 3Q25 AND $170.9 M
- $1.48 — NOUNCES NET PROFITS OF $55.0 MILLION OR $1.48 PER SHARE IN 3Q25 AND $170.9 MILLION OR
- $170.9 MILLION — MILLION OR $1.48 PER SHARE IN 3Q25 AND $170.9 MILLION OR $4.60 PER SHARE IN 9M25 PANAMA CIT
- $4.60 — PER SHARE IN 3Q25 AND $170.9 MILLION OR $4.60 PER SHARE IN 9M25 PANAMA CITY, REPUBL
- $55.0 million — ofitability , with Net Profits reaching $55.0 million in 3Q25 (+4% YoY) and $170.9 million in
- $170.9 million — ing $55.0 million in 3Q25 (+4% YoY) and $170.9 million in 9M25 (+11% YoY), fostered by a diver
- $200 million — the successful launch of its inaugural $200 million Additional Tier 1 ("AT1") issuance regi
- $67.4 million — 5. Net Interest Income ("NII") totaled $67.4 million in 3Q25 (+1% YoY) and $200.4 million in
- $200.4 million — led $67.4 million in 3Q25 (+1% YoY) and $200.4 million in 9M25 (+4% YoY), mainly driven by hig
- $14.1 million — rgin compression. Strong Fee Income at $14.1 million for 3Q25 (+34% YoY) and $44.5 million f
- $44.5 million — t $14.1 million for 3Q25 (+34% YoY) and $44.5 million for 9M25 (+37% YoY), driven by solid pe
- $12,286 million — Portfolio reached new all-time high at $12,286 million as of September 30, 2025 (+13% YoY), re
- $10,872 million — P balances reaching an historic peak of $10,872 million at the end of 3Q25 (+12% YoY), supporte
- $1,414 million — ucts. Investment Portfolio amounted to $1,414 million (+18% YoY), mostly consisting of invest
- $19 million — ts or Stage 3 principal balance totaled $19 million or 0.2% of total Credit Portfolio, with
Filing Documents
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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. FOREIGN TRADE BANK OF LATIN AMERICA, INC. (Registrant) DateOctober 30, 2025 By s Annette van Hoorde de Sols Name Annette van Hoorde de Sols Title Chief Financial Officer BLADEX ANNOUNCES NET PROFITS OF $55.0 MILLION OR $1.48 PER SHARE IN 3Q25 AND $170.9 MILLION OR $4.60 PER SHARE IN 9M25 PANAMA CITY, REPUBLIC OF PANAMA, OCTOBER 28, 2025 Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A. (NYSE BLX, "Bladex", or "the Bank"), a Panama-based multinational bank originally established by the central banks of 23 Latin-American and Caribbean countries to promote foreign trade and economic integration in the Region, announced today its results for the Third Quarter ("3Q25") and nine months ("9M25") ended September 30, 2025. The consolidated financial information in this document has been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB"). 2 FINANCIAL BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS Solid profitability , with Net Profits reaching $55.0 million in 3Q25 (+4% YoY) and $170.9 million in 9M25 (+11% YoY), fostered by a diversified and recurring earnings base delivering strong top-line revenues, overcompensating higher provisions for credit losses. Annualized Return on Equity ("ROE") totaled 14.9% in 3Q25 (-143bps YoY) and 16.2% in 9M25 (-20bps YoY), as the Bank steadily improved its earnings while further strengthening its capital position, most recently on the back of the successful launch of its inaugural $200 million Additional Tier 1 ("AT1") issuance registered as other equity instruments. Excluding the overall effects of the AT1 issuance, the adjusted ROE stood at 15.1% for the 3Q25 and 16.3% for the 9M25. Net Interest Income ("NII") totaled $67.4 million in 3Q25 (+1% YoY) and