Bladex and Finanzauto Close ESG Syndicated Loan to Promote SME Development in Colombia
Bladex (NYSE: BLX) has successfully closed a dual-currency syndicated loan worth US$53 million and COP 60,000 million for Finanzauto, a leading Colombian automotive finance company. The loan, which included participation from eight financial institutions, aims to support MSMEs development and ESG-focused projects in Colombia.
Finanzauto, a non-bank financial institution with over 50 years of experience and an AA- local rating from BCR Ratings, is Colombia's primary financier in the productive public service, cargo, passenger vehicles, and vans segment. The company is the first non-bank financing entity to receive B certification in Colombia.
The loan proceeds will enhance Finanzauto's strategy of providing sustainable financing solutions, focusing on small carriers and MSMEs, including access to cleaner vehicles, working capital, health, and education. This transaction reinforces Bladex's role in promoting foreign trade and regional integration in Latin America through innovative financial solutions and strategic partnerships.
Bladex (NYSE: BLX) ha chiuso con successo un prestito sindacato in doppia valuta del valore di 53 milioni di dollari statunitensi e 60.000 milioni di COP per Finanzauto, una delle principali società di finanziamento automobilistico in Colombia. Il prestito, che ha visto la partecipazione di otto istituzioni finanziarie, mira a sostenere lo sviluppo delle MSME e progetti focalizzati su ESG in Colombia.
Finanzauto, un'istituzione finanziaria non bancaria con oltre 50 anni di esperienza e un rating locale AA- da BCR Ratings, è il principale finanziatore della Colombia nel segmento dei servizi pubblici produttivi, veicoli merci, veicoli passeggeri e furgoni. La società è la prima entità di finanziamento non bancaria a ricevere la certificazione B in Colombia.
I proventi del prestito rafforzeranno la strategia di Finanzauto di fornire soluzioni di finanziamento sostenibile, concentrandosi su piccoli trasportatori e MSME, inclusi accesso a veicoli più puliti, capitale circolante, salute ed educazione. Questa transazione rafforza il ruolo di Bladex nella promozione del commercio estero e dell'integrazione regionale in America Latina attraverso soluzioni finanziarie innovative e partnership strategiche.
Bladex (NYSE: BLX) ha cerrado con éxito un préstamo sindicado en dos monedas por un valor de 53 millones de dólares estadounidenses y 60,000 millones de COP para Finanzauto, una destacada empresa de financiación automotriz en Colombia. El préstamo, que contó con la participación de ocho instituciones financieras, tiene como objetivo apoyar el desarrollo de las MSMEs y proyectos enfocados en ESG en Colombia.
Finanzauto, una entidad financiera no bancaria con más de 50 años de experiencia y una calificación local de AA- por BCR Ratings, es el principal financiador en Colombia en el segmento de servicios públicos productivos, vehículos de carga, vehículos de pasajeros y furgonetas. La compañía es la primera entidad de financiación no bancaria en recibir la certificación B en Colombia.
Los fondos del préstamo potenciarán la estrategia de Finanzauto de ofrecer soluciones de financiamiento sostenibles, centrándose en pequeños transportistas y MSMEs, incluyendo el acceso a vehículos más limpios, capital de trabajo, salud y educación. Esta transacción refuerza el papel de Bladex en la promoción del comercio exterior y la integración regional en América Latina a través de soluciones financieras innovadoras y asociaciones estratégicas.
Bladex (NYSE: BLX)는 콜롬비아의 선도적인 자동차 금융 회사인 Finanzauto를 위해 5천3백만 달러와 600억 콜롬비아 페소의 이중 통화 신디케이트 대출을 성공적으로 마감했습니다. 이 대출은 8개 금융 기관의 참여로 이루어졌으며, 콜롬비아의 MSME 개발 및 ESG 중심 프로젝트를 지원하는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
Finanzauto는 50년 이상의 경험을 가진 비은행 금융 기관으로, BCR Ratings로부터 AA-라는 지역 신용 등급을 보유하고 있으며, 콜롬비아에서 생산 공공 서비스, 화물차, 승용차 및 밴 부문에서 주요 금융기관입니다. 이 회사는 콜롬비아에서 B 인증을 받은 최초의 비은행 금융 기관입니다.
대출 수익은 Finanzauto의 지속 가능한 금융 솔루션 제공 전략을 강화하여, 소규모 운송업체 및 MSME에 대한 지원, 더 깨끗한 차량 접근, 운영 자본, 건강 및 교육에 중점을 두고 있습니다. 이 거래는 혁신적인 금융 솔루션과 전략적 파트너십을 통해 라틴 아메리카의 외국 무역과 지역 통합을 촉진하는 Bladex의 역할을 강화합니다.
Bladex (NYSE: BLX) a réussi à conclure un prêt syndiqué en double devise d'une valeur de 53 millions de dollars américains et de 60 000 millions de COP pour Finanzauto, un leader dans le financement automobile en Colombie. Le prêt, qui a impliqué la participation de huit institutions financières, vise à soutenir le développement des PME et des projets axés sur l'ESG en Colombie.
Finanzauto, une institution financière non bancaire forte de plus de 50 ans d'expérience et bénéficiant d'une note locale AA- de BCR Ratings, est le principal financeur en Colombie dans le secteur des services publics productifs, véhicules de marchandises, véhicules de passagers et fourgonnettes. L'entreprise est la première entité de financement non bancaire à obtenir la certification B en Colombie.
Les produits du prêt renforceront la stratégie de Finanzauto de fournir des solutions de financement durable, en se concentrant sur les petits transporteurs et les PME, y compris l'accès à des véhicules plus propres, du fonds de roulement, la santé et l'éducation. Cette transaction renforce le rôle de Bladex dans la promotion du commerce extérieur et de l'intégration régionale en Amérique latine grâce à des solutions financières innovantes et des partenariats stratégiques.
Bladex (NYSE: BLX) hat erfolgreich ein syndiziertes Darlehen in zwei Währungen über 53 Millionen US-Dollar und 60.000 Millionen COP für Finanzauto, ein führendes kolumbianisches Unternehmen für Automobilfinanzierungen, abgeschlossen. Das Darlehen, das die Teilnahme von acht Finanzinstituten umfasste, zielt darauf ab, die Entwicklung von MSMEs und ESG-orientierten Projekten in Kolumbien zu unterstützen.
Finanzauto, eine nicht-bankenfinanzierte Institution mit über 50 Jahren Erfahrung und einer lokalen Bewertung von AA- durch BCR Ratings, ist der Hauptfinanzierer in Kolumbien im Bereich der produktiven öffentlichen Dienste, Lastkraftwagen, Personenkraftwagen und Transporter. Das Unternehmen ist die erste nicht-bankenfinanzierte Entität in Kolumbien, die eine B-Zertifizierung erhalten hat.
Die Darlehensmittel werden die Strategie von Finanzauto zur Bereitstellung nachhaltiger Finanzierungslösungen verstärken, die sich auf kleine Transportunternehmer und MSMEs konzentrieren, einschließlich Zugang zu saubereren Fahrzeugen, Betriebskapital, Gesundheit und Bildung. Diese Transaktion verstärkt die Rolle von Bladex bei der Förderung des Außenhandels und der regionalen Integration in Lateinamerika durch innovative Finanzlösungen und strategische Partnerschaften.
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The syndicated loan, structured and led by Bladex, included the participation of eight prestigious financial institutions from the region, thereby confirming the bank's ability to bring together strategic allies for the benefit of its customers' sustainable growth.
The proceeds of this operation will allow Finanzauto to deepen its strategy of granting loans for the development of MSMEs, promoting projects with a strong focus on ESG (environmental, social and governance) standards, and contributing to the strengthening of logistics and operations of MSMEs as the economic engine of the country.
With over 50 years of experience, Finanzauto has established itself as a benchmark in the non-bank financial market of
"We are proud to join Finanzauto on this journey. This operation underscores our commitment to promote sustainable economic growth in
Recognized for its innovation and commitment to sustainability, the company is implementing a model that generates triple-impact value: economic, social and environmental, strengthening its position as a key player in the country's development.
An example of this is the consolidation of its sustainable financing portfolio, which focuses on key areas for small carriers and MSMEs, promoting opportunities for access to cleaner vehicles, as well as working capital, health and education.
Santiago Cleves Bayón, General Manager of Finanzauto highlighted that "this loan represents a milestone in our history, not only because of the resources it will contribute to our operations, but also because of the values we share with Bladex in terms of sustainability, governance and social responsibility. In this way, we are moving forward in our mission to be a catalyst for prosperity and progress for small cargo and passenger carriers in the country."
By leading this operation, Bladex reinforces its role as a facilitator of growth and development in
Founded in 1979, Bladex's mission is to promote foreign trade and regional integration. Its network includes offices in
For more information, please visit: www.bladex.com.
Contact:
Carlos de Alvear, Vicepresidente Senior – Red de Originación de Suramérica y México
E-mail address: cdealvear@bladex.com
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