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Share Name | Share Symbol | Market | Type |
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Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior SA | NYSE:BLX | NYSE | Common Stock |
Price Change | % Change | Share Price | High Price | Low Price | Open Price | Shares Traded | Last Trade | |
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0.82 | 2.82% | 29.94 | 30.20 | 29.01 | 29.41 | 163,636 | 01:00:00 |
PANAMA CITY, Oct. 27, 2020 /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, today announced its results for the third quarter ("3Q20") and nine months ("9M20") ended September 30, 2020.
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").
FINANCIAL SNAPSHOT
(US$ million, except percentages and | 9M20 | 9M19 | 3Q20 | 2Q20 | 3Q19 |
Key Income Statement Highlights | |||||
Net Interest Income ("NII") | $70.1 | $82.6 | $22.6 | $21.7 | $26.7 |
Fees and commissions, net | $7.6 | $10.3 | $2.6 | $1.9 | $2.8 |
(Loss) gain on financial instruments, net | ($4.7) | $0.7 | ($0.4) | ($3.9) | ($0.2) |
Total revenues | $73.8 | $95.2 | $25.2 | $19.9 | $29.5 |
Reversal (provision) for credit losses | $1.2 | ($2.4) | ($1.5) | $2.6 | ($0.6) |
Operating expenses | ($27.2) | ($29.4) | ($8.3) | ($8.3) | ($9.0) |
Profit for the period | $47.9 | $64.0 | $15.4 | $14.1 | $20.4 |
Profitability Ratios | |||||
Earnings per Share ("EPS") (1) | $1.21 | $1.62 | $0.39 | $0.36 | $0.52 |
Return on Average Equity ("ROAE")(2) | 6.2% | 8.5% | 6.0% | 5.5% | 8.0% |
Return on Average Assets ("ROAA") | 0.96% | 1.36% | 0.95% | 0.83% | 1.34% |
Net Interest Margin ("NIM")(3) | 1.43% | 1.77% | 1.42% | 1.28% | 1.77% |
Net Interest Spread ("NIS")(4) | 1.12% | 1.19% | 1.19% | 1.01% | 1.19% |
Efficiency Ratio(5) | 36.8% | 30.9% | 33.1% | 41.5% | 30.4% |
Assets, Capital, Liquidity & | |||||
Credit Portfolio(6) | $5,320 | $6,302 | $5,320 | $5,011 | $6,302 |
Commercial Portfolio(7) | $5,087 | $6,217 | $5,087 | $4,915 | $6,217 |
Investment Portfolio | $234 | $85 | $234 | $96 | $85 |
Total assets | $6,311 | $6,681 | $6,311 | $6,627 | $6,681 |
Total equity | $1,026 | $1,009 | $1,026 | $1,022 | $1,009 |
Market capitalization(8) | $482 | $790 | $482 | $456 | $790 |
Tier 1 Basel III Capital Ratio (9) | 26.5% | 21.1% | 26.5% | 24.8% | 21.1% |
Total assets / Total equity (times) | 6.2 | 6.6 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6.6 |
Liquid Assets / Total Assets (10) | 23.2% | 14.4% | 23.2% | 29.6% | 14.4% |
Credit-impaired loans to Loan Portfolio(11) | 0.00% | 1.11% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.11% |
Total allowance for losses to Credit Portfolio(12) | 0.84% | 1.66% | 0.84% | 0.95% | 1.66% |
Total allowance for losses to credit-impaired loans (times)(12) | n.m. | 1.7 | n.m. | n.m. | 1.7 |
"n.m." means not meaningful. |
BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS
CEO's Comments
Mr. Jorge Salas, Bladex's Chief Executive Officer said: "Our third quarter results are, once again, a good reflection of our conservative approach and the resilience of our business model. The strong credit quality of Bladex's commercial portfolio, coupled with its short-term nature, resulted in the timely collection of almost 100% of all loans at maturity. Having said that, we remain prudently cautious in the face of the great deal of uncertainty that still lies ahead in the months to come.
Bladex resumed portfolio growth and, by working closely with its clients, the Bank was able to disburse over $2.2 billion, more than twice the volume disbursed in the previous quarter. This resulted in a $172 million growth, equivalent to a 3% increase of its commercial portfolio to $5.1 billion, while maintaining sound asset quality and portfolio diversification.
On the liability side, the Bank's deposit base increased by $169 million, or 6% quarter-on-quarter, with a relevant participation from our Class A shareholders, that represented 51% of total deposits by the end of September. During this last quarter, Bladex also successfully placed a new global syndication and its third issuance in the 144A/RegS market for USD $400 million, which was four times oversubscribed. At the same time, the Bank gradually reduced its liquidity position, mostly consisting of cash and due from banks, which stood at $1.5 billion at the end of 3Q20, a still robust level given the prevailing market uncertainty and deep economic impact of Covid-19.
With a gradual but positive trend in its levels of profitability, a strong capitalization, a resilient asset portfolio, robust levels of liquidity and a solid funding base, the Bank enjoys a strong financial position to face a challenging credit cycle in the Region. I am very proud of the way our team has come together to navigate the storm so far. There is no doubt that opportunities will keep arising as the economies re-open throughout the Region and Bladex will continue to support its clients during this uncertain time."
RECENT EVENTS
Notes:
Footnotes:
1) Earnings per Share ("EPS") calculation is based on the average number of shares outstanding during each period.
2) ROAE refers to return on average stockholders' equity which is calculated on the basis of unaudited daily average balances.
3) NIM refers to net interest margin which constitutes to Net Interest Income ("NII") divided by the average balance of interest-earning assets.
4) NIS refers to net interest spread which constitutes the average yield earned on interest-earning assets, less the average yield paid on interest-bearing liabilities.
5) Efficiency Ratio refers to consolidated operating expenses as a percentage of total revenues.
6) The Bank's "Credit Portfolio" includes gross loans (or the "Loan Portfolio"), securities at FVOCI and at amortized cost, gross of interest receivable and the allowance for expected credit losses, loan commitments and financial guarantee contracts, such as confirmed and stand-by letters of credit, and guarantees covering commercial risk; and other assets consisting of customers' liabilities under acceptances.
7) The Bank's "Commercial Portfolio" includes gross loans (or the "Loan Portfolio"), loan commitments and financial guarantee contracts, such as issued and confirmed letters of credit, stand-by letters of credit, guarantees covering commercial risk and other assets consisting of customers' liabilities under acceptances.
8) Market capitalization corresponds to total outstanding common shares multiplied by market close price at the end of each corresponding period.
9) Tier 1 Capital is calculated according to Basel III capital adequacy guidelines and is equivalent to stockholders' equity excluding certain effects such as the OCI effect of the financial instruments at fair value through OCI. Tier 1 Capital ratio is calculated as a percentage of risk-weighted assets. Risk-weighted assets are estimated based on Basel III capital adequacy guidelines.
10) Liquid assets refer to total cash and cash equivalents, consisting of cash and due from banks and interest-bearing deposits in banks, excluding pledged deposits and margin calls; as well as highly rated corporate debt securities (above 'A-'). Liquidity ratio refers to liquid assets as a percentage of total assets.
11) Credit-impaired loans are also commonly referred to as Non-Performing Loans or NPLs. Loan Portfolio refers to gross loans, excluding interest receivable, the allowance for loan losses, and unearned interest and deferred fees.
12) Total allowance for losses refers to allowance for loan losses plus allowance for loan commitments and financial guarantee contract losses and allowance for investment securities losses.
SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT
This press release contains forward-looking statements of expected future developments within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as: "anticipate", "intend", "plan", "goal", "seek", "believe", "project", "estimate", "expect", "strategy", "future", "likely", "may", "should", "will" and similar references to future periods. The forward-looking statements in this press release include the Bank's financial position, asset quality and profitability, among others. These forward-looking statements reflect the expectations of the Bank's management and are based on currently available data; however, actual performance and results are subject to future events and uncertainties, which could materially impact the Bank's expectations. Among the factors that can cause actual performance and results to differ materially are as follows: the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and government actions intended to limit its spread; the anticipated changes in the Bank's credit portfolio; the continuation of the Bank's preferred creditor status; the impact of increasing/decreasing interest rates and of the macroeconomic environment in the Region on the Bank's financial condition; the execution of the Bank's strategies and initiatives, including its revenue diversification strategy; the adequacy of the Bank's allowance for expected credit losses; the need for additional allowance for expected credit losses; the Bank's ability to achieve future growth, to reduce its liquidity levels and increase its leverage; the Bank's ability to maintain its investment-grade credit ratings; the availability and mix of future sources of funding for the Bank's lending operations; potential trading losses; the possibility of fraud; and the adequacy of the Bank's sources of liquidity to replace deposit withdrawals. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.
ABOUT BLADEX
Bladex, a multinational bank originally established by the central banks of Latin-American and Caribbean countries, began operations in 1979 to promote foreign trade and economic integration in the Region. The Bank, headquartered in Panama, also has offices in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, and the United States of America, and a Representative License in Peru, supporting the regional expansion and servicing its customer base, which includes financial institutions and corporations.
Bladex is listed on the NYSE in the United States of America (NYSE: BLX), since 1992, and its shareholders include: central banks and state-owned banks and entities representing 23 Latin American countries; commercial banks and financial institutions; and institutional and retail investors through its public listing.
CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION
There will be a conference call to discuss the Bank's quarterly results on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. New York City time (Eastern Time). For those interested in participating, please dial 1-877-271-1828 in the United States or, if outside the United States, 1-334-323-9871. Participants should use conference passcode 89194804#, and dial in five minutes before the call is set to begin. There will also be a live audio webcast of the conference at http://www.bladex.com. The webcast presentation will be available for viewing and downloads on http://www.bladex.com.
The conference call will become available for review on Conference Replay one hour after its conclusion and will remain available for 60 days. Please dial (877) 919-4059 or (334) 323-0140 and follow the instructions. The replay passcode is: 23850585.
For more information, please access http://www.bladex.com or contact:
Mrs. Ana Graciela de Méndez
Chief Financial Officer
Tel: +507 210-8563
E-mail address: amendez@bladex.com
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SOURCE Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A. (Bladex)
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