Bladex acts as Joint Lead Arranger for Grupo Sura US$500 million Club Deal facility

Group 1: Transaction Overview - Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior (Bladex) successfully closed a US$500 million Club Deal Long Term Facility for Grupo De Inversiones Suramericana, S.A. [1] - The funds will finance the Public Tender Offer (OPA) launched by Grupo Sura for acquiring the remaining shares of Grupo Nutresa, along with other transaction-related expenses [2][3]. Group 2: Significance of the Transaction - This transaction is significant in Colombia as it will result in a share exchange between Grupo Sura and the majority shareholders of Grupo Nutresa [2]. - Bladex's country manager in Colombia highlighted the importance of this transaction for the private sector and its demonstration of Bladex's commitment to the Colombian market [3]. Group 3: Bladex's Background - Bladex was established in 1979 to promote foreign trade finance and economic integration in Latin America and the Caribbean, with its headquarters in Panama [4]. - The bank has a strong presence in the region, with offices in multiple countries and a customer base that includes financial institutions and corporations [4]. Group 4: Grupo de Inversiones Suramericana Overview - Grupo de Inversiones Suramericana S.A. is a Colombian investment manager focused on financial services and growth potential in Latin America, with a diversified investment portfolio [5]. - The company has significant investments in the insurance, savings, asset management, and banking sectors, with its core investments including Suramericana, SURA Asset Management, and Bancolombia [6].