Bladex Announces Successful Closing of USD 200 Million Syndicated Loan with Banco Agrícola S.A.
Panama City, March 12, 2025 – Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A. (Bladex), the leading multilateral development bank in the region, is pleased to announce the successful closing of a USD 200 million syndicated loan in partnership with Banco Agrícola S.A. This loan marks another significant milestone in Bladex’s commitment to supporting the economic growth and development of its member countries.
Details of the Loan Agreement
The syndicated loan, which was oversubscribed, will be used by Banco Agrícola S.A. to finance its lending activities and support the agricultural sector in Paraguay. The loan has a tenor of five years and carries a competitive interest rate. The transaction was arranged by Bladex and included participation from a group of international and regional banks.
Impact on Banco Agrícola S.A.
This loan will provide Banco Agrícola S.A. with the necessary resources to expand its agricultural lending portfolio and support the growth of the sector in Paraguay. The agricultural sector is a key driver of the Paraguayan economy, and this loan will help to ensure that farmers and agribusinesses have access to the financing they need to invest in their businesses and increase production.
Impact on the World
The successful closing of this syndicated loan between Bladex and Banco Agrícola S.A. is a positive sign for the global economy and the financial markets. It demonstrates the continued demand for financing in emerging markets, particularly in the agricultural sector. Furthermore, it highlights the role that multilateral development banks can play in supporting economic growth and development in their member countries.
Conclusion
Bladex’s successful closing of a USD 200 million syndicated loan with Banco Agrícola S.A. is a significant milestone in the bank’s commitment to supporting the economic growth and development of its member countries. The loan will provide much-needed financing to Banco Agrícola S.A. to expand its agricultural lending portfolio and support the growth of the sector in Paraguay. Moreover, it is a positive sign for the global economy and the financial markets, demonstrating the continued demand for financing in emerging markets.
- Bladex announces the successful closing of a USD 200 million syndicated loan with Banco Agrícola S.A.
- The loan will be used by Banco Agrícola S.A. to finance its lending activities and support the agricultural sector in Paraguay.
- The loan is a significant milestone in Bladex’s commitment to supporting economic growth and development in its member countries.
- The loan is a positive sign for the global economy and the financial markets, demonstrating the continued demand for financing in emerging markets.
