Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S. A. (NYSE:BLX) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call October 30, 2024 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Jorge Salas – Chief Executive Officer Ana Graciela de Mendez – Chief Financial Officer Samuel Canineu – Chief Commercial Officer-Brazil Conference Call Participants Ricardo Buchpiguel – BTG Daniel Mora – Credicorp Capital Miruna Chirea – Jefferies Operator Good morning, ladies and gentlemen and welcome to Bladex Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call. A slide p ...

| --- | --- | --- | |-----------------------|-------|--------| | | | | | | | | | Bladex) | | | | | | | | | | | | 3Q24 Earnings Results | | | | | | BLX | | October 2024 | | LISTED | | | | | | | | NYSE | | | | | Key Results: Record Performance in 3Q24 2 Record Commercial Portfolio and Record Total Deposits Margins Increasing, Consistent with Guidance and Robust Asset Quality NIM 2.55% ↑ 12 bps QoQ | ↑ 8 bps YoY NPLs 0.21% ↑ 7 bps QoQ | ↑ 6 bps YoY Stable Fee Income and Operational Efficiency Aligned with Guid ...

PANAMA CITY, Oct. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 ("3Q24") and nine months ("9M24") ended September 30, 2024. The consolidated financial information in this document has been prepared in accorda ...

Group 1 - Bladex announced a quarterly cash dividend of US$0.50 per share for Q3 2024, payable on November 26, 2024, to stockholders as of the record date of November 8, 2024 [1] - As of September 30, 2024, Bladex had 36,786,977.36 shares outstanding across all classes [1] Group 2 - Bladex was established in 1979 by the central banks of Latin American and Caribbean countries to promote foreign trade and economic integration in the region [2] - The bank is headquartered in Panama and has offices in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, the USA, and a representative license in Peru [2] Group 3 - Bladex has been listed on the NYSE since 1992, with shareholders including central banks, state-owned banks, commercial banks, financial institutions, and retail investors from 23 Latin American countries [3]

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All investors love getting big returns from their portfolio, whether it's through stocks, bonds, ETFs, or other types of securities. But for income investors, generating consistent cash flow from each of your liquid investments is your primary focus. Cash flow can come from bond interest, interest from other types of investments, and of course, dividends. A dividend is that coveted distribution of a company's earnings paid out to shareholders, and investors often view it by its dividend yield, a metric that ...

All investors love getting big returns from their portfolio, whether it's through stocks, bonds, ETFs, or other types of securities. However, when you're an income investor, your primary focus is generating consistent cash flow from each of your liquid investments. While cash flow can come from bond interest or interest from other types of investments, income investors hone in on dividends. A dividend is that coveted distribution of a company's earnings paid out to shareholders, and investors often view it ...

Core Viewpoint - Bladex reported strong 2Q24 results, continuing a year-long expansion trend in its book size, income, and fees, while maintaining a low efficiency ratio [1][2]. Financial Performance - The bank's net income for 2Q24 reached $50 million, a 35% increase year-over-year, with a similar growth rate observed for the first half of 2024 [3]. - Bladex's credit book expanded by 13% year-over-year, leading to a 15% increase in net interest income, primarily driven by traditional loan products with durations of less than a year [6]. - Deposits grew by 40% year-over-year, replacing other forms of financing and enhancing the balance sheet's efficiency and risk profile [6]. Efficiency and Operations - The efficiency ratio improved to 24%, positioning Bladex as one of the most efficient banks globally, with management aiming to keep it below 30% for the year despite expected expense growth in the second half of 2024 [3][6]. - The bank's fee-generating business, particularly in credit commitments and letters of credit, saw a 36% year-over-year growth, resulting in a fee increase of over 90% year-over-year [6]. Risk Factors - The primary risk for Bladex is a potential global recession impacting Latin American trade patterns, particularly through commodity bear markets, which could lead to lower trade volumes and increased competition [4]. - Despite the recession risk, Bladex's credit is tied to short-term trade, which may mitigate loan losses even in adverse conditions [4]. Future Outlook - Bladex is positioned to generate between $180 million and $200 million in net income, with potential for higher earnings if Latin American trade grows [4]. - The bank plans to expand its fee-generating products and has acquired a software platform to double the volume of trade financing transactions in the next two years [6].

Jorge Salas - Chief Executive Officer Ana Graciela de Mendez - Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Samuel Canineu - Executive Vice President, Commercial Banking Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to Bladex Second Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call. A slide presentation is accompanying today's webcast and is also available on the Investors section of the company's website, www.bladex.com. There will be an opportunity for you to ask questions at the end of today's presentation ...

| --- | --- | --- | |------------------------|-------|-------| | | | | | | | | | 2Q24 Earnings Results | | | | July 2024 | | | Steady Margins with Robust Asset Quality Strong Fee Income and Efficiency Improvement Solid Profits and RoE NIM 2.43% ↓ 4 bps QoQ | ↑ 1 bps YoY © NPLs 0.14% 0 bps QoQ | ↓ 1 bps YoY ROE 16.2% ↓ 54 bps QoQ | ↑279 bps YoY 2 11 37 51 23 37 50 6M 2022 6M 2023 6M 2024 2Q24 ROE 16.2% 34 74 101 1Q 2Q 3(USD millions, except for %) Continued Assets Expansion and Commercial Portfolio Growth (U ...