重大事件外國發行人報告 6-K 2026-06-23

標普上調拉丁美洲出口銀行BLX長期評級至BBB+ 展望穩定

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S&P Global Ratings 上調 Bladex 長期評級至「BBB+」📈

申報類型：6-K（外國私人發行人報告）

事件重點：評級機構 S&P Global Ratings 於2026年6月22日將 Bladex（NYSE: BLX）的長期發行人信用評級由「BBB」上調至「BBB+」，短期發行人信用評級維持「A-2」，長期展望為穩定。同時，該行的高級無擔保票據評級由「BBB」升至「BBB+」，一級混合型票據評級由「BB-」升至「BB」。

關鍵數字：長期評級上調一級至 BBB+；短期評級確認 A-2；展望穩定。

上調理由：S&P 指出，此次升級反映 Bladex 風險狀況穩健，資產質素良好、組合多元化、盈利持續穩定、資本充足且資金與流動性水平理想。該行業務模式具韌性，得益於審慎的風險管理及靈活調整信貸敞口的能力，能適應經營地區的經濟變化。此外，其組合在地域、行業及客戶類型上均見分散，信貸損失偏低，資產質素優於區內同業。

管理層評論：行政總裁 Jorge Salas 表示，評級行動肯定該行執行策略的紀律，包括審慎風險管理、穩健資本基礎及以質素和韌性為本的業務模式。

對投資者潛在影響：此次評級上調屬正面信號，有助降低融資成本、提升市場對該行信用狀況的信心，並可能吸引更多機構投資者關注。Bladex 作為拉丁美洲外貿融資及經濟整合的重要參與者，評級改善長遠有利其業務發展。

完整 S&P 報告可於以下連結查閱：https://www.spglobal.com/ratings/en/regulatory/article/-/view/type/HTML/id/3583440

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of June, 2026

Commission File Number 1-11414

BANCO LATINOAMERICANO DE COMERCIO EXTERIOR, S.A.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)

FOREIGN TRADE BANK OF LATIN AMERICA, INC.
(Translation of Registrant’s name into English)

Business Park Torre V, Ave. La Rotonda, Costa del Este
P.O. Box 0819-08730
Panama City, Republic of Panama
(Address of Principal Executive Office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F x Form 40-F o

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

FOREIGN TRADE BANK OF LATIN AMERICA, INC.
(Registrant)
Date: June 22, 2026By: /s/ Annette van Hoorde de Solís
Name:Annette van Hoorde de Solís
Title:Chief Financial Officer

S&P GLOBAL RATINGS UPGRADES BLADEX TO “BBB+”

Panama City, Republic of Panama, June 22, 2026 – Bladex (NYSE: BLX) announced that S&P Global Ratings raised its long-term issuer credit rating to ‘BBB+’ from ‘BBB’ and affirmed its short-term issuer credit rating at ‘A-2’. The outlook on the long-term rating is stable. At the same time, the agency upgraded the Bank’s senior unsecured notes to ‘BBB+’ from ‘BBB’ and its Tier 1 hybrid notes to ‘BB’ from ‘BB-’.

According to the agency’s report, the upgrade reflects the strength of Bladex’s risk profile, supported by solid asset quality, a diversified portfolio, consistent earnings generation, strong capitalization, and adequate funding and liquidity.

S&P Global Ratings highlighted the resilience of Bladex’s business model, supported by its prudent risk management practices and its ability to actively adjust credit exposures in response to changing economic conditions across the markets in which it operates.

The agency also emphasized the diversification of Bladex’s portfolio across geographies, economic sectors, and client types, as well as its track record of low credit losses and asset quality that remains favorable compared to other participants in the regional financial sector.

Jorge Salas, Chief Executive Officer of Bladex, commented: “This rating action by S&P Global Ratings recognizes the discipline with which we have executed our strategy, maintaining prudent risk management, a robust capital base, and a business model focused on quality and resilience.”

With more than four decades of experience, Bladex continues to play a relevant role in financing foreign trade and supporting economic integration across Latin America, connecting the region to global markets through financial solutions for financial institutions, corporations, and sovereign entities.

The full S&P Global Ratings report is available at the following link: https://www.spglobal.com/ratings/en/regulatory/article/-/view/type/HTML/id/3583440

About Bladex

Originally established by the central banks of the region, Bladex began operations in 1979 and today provides financial solutions to financial institutions and corporations throughout the region. Headquartered in Panama, the Bank maintains offices in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico, a New York agency, and a representative office in Peru. Bladex has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: BLX) since 1992, and its shareholders include central banks, state-owned banks, and representative entities from 23 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as commercial banks and institutional and private investors.

For further information on Bladex, please access its website at www.bladex.com or contact:

Carlos Daniel Raad – Chief Investor Relations Officer
E-mail address: [email protected] / [email protected]. Tel.: (+507) 366-4925 ext. 7925
Head Office Address: Torre V, Business Park, Ave. La Rotonda, Urb. Costa del Este,
Panama, Republic of Panama