Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America, Inc. (Bladex)
Filing Type: Form 6-K (Report of Foreign Private Issuer)
Reporting Period: Third Quarter 2024 (Announcement Date: October 29, 2024)
Bladex is a multinational bank headquartered in Panama, established to promote foreign trade and economic integration in Latin America and the Caribbean. It operates offices in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, the United States, and Peru, serving financial institutions and corporations. The bank is listed on the NYSE (BLX) and is owned by central banks, state-owned entities from 23 Latin American countries, and public investors.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity for the period ended September 30, 2024. This report focuses exclusively on a corporate action regarding dividends.
Share Count: As of September 30, 2024, there were 36,786,977.36 shares outstanding of all classes.
Material Changes and Corporate Actions
- Dividend Declaration: The Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of US$0.50 per share for the third quarter of 2024.
- Payment Details: The dividend is payable on November 26, 2024.
- Record Date: Stockholders of record as of November 8, 2024, are eligible to receive the payment.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, specific risks, contingencies, or unusual items for the reporting period.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total dividend payout obligation based on the 36,786,977.36 shares outstanding and the $0.50 per share rate.
- Confirm the record date (November 8, 2024) and payment date (November 26, 2024) for trading and settlement purposes.
- Review the full Form 20-F or quarterly financial statements for detailed revenue, profit, and liquidity metrics not included in this 6-K filing.