Boralex Receives all Regulatory Approvals for Arrangement with Brookfield and La Caisse

(TSX:BLX) Boralex Inc. announced that it has received all regulatory approvals required in connection with the closing of the previously-announced plan of arrangement under the Canada Business Corporations Act involving the Corporation and Brookfield, together with its institutional partners including Brookfield Renewable Partners, and La Caisse (formerly CDPQ). The Corporation expects that, subject to the satisfaction at closing of the remaining closing conditions, the Arrangement will be completed on or about August 14, 2026.

Bladex announces Net Profit of $66.5 Million for the Second Quarter 2026

(NYSE: BLX) Bladex, Inc., a Panama-based multinational bank, announced its results for the second quarter (2Q26) and six months (6M26) ended June 30, 2026, reporting Net Profits of $66.5 million or $1.77 per share in 2Q26 (+4% YoY) and $122.8 million or $3.08 per share in 6M26 (+6% YoY). Adjusted Annualized Return on Equity stood at 16.4% in 2Q26 and 15.3% in 6M26, while Net Interest Income was $73.3 million in 2Q26 (+8% YoY) and $143.5 million in 6M26 (+8% YoY). The Credit Portfolio reached a record $14,466 million as of June 30, 2026 (+19% YoY), with Commercial Portfolio balances at $13,029 million (+20% YoY) and Treasury Investment Portfolio at $1,437 million (+5% YoY). The deposit base reached $7,890 million at the end of 2Q26 (+22% YoY), representing 64% of total funding sources, and liquid assets stood at $1,922 million or 13.3% of total assets. The Board of Directors approved a quarterly common dividend of $0.6875 per share to be paid on August 25, 2026, to shareholders registered as of August 7, 2026. The company projects continued execution of its commercial pipeline, revenue diversification, and strategic initiatives, while maintaining strong asset quality and capital adequacy ratios.

S&amp;P Global Ratings Upgrades Bladex to 'BBB+'

(NYSE: BLX) Bladex 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. S&P Global Ratings also upgraded the Bank's senior unsecured notes to 'BBB+' from 'BBB' and its Tier 1 hybrid notes to 'BB' from 'BB-'. Bladex is headquartered in Panama and maintains offices in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico, a New York agency, and a representative office in Peru. The company began operations in 1979 and has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: BLX) since 1992. 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. Bladex continues to play a relevant role in financing foreign trade and supporting economic integration across Latin America.

Boralex reports higher operating income and the addition of new growth projects in the first quarter of 2026

Boralex Inc. (TSX: BLX) reported higher production and operating income for Q1-2026, with power production up 12% to 1,888 GWh and operating income rising to $92 million. Revenues from ordinary activities and government incentives increased by 22% to $283 million, while net earnings fell to $9 million due to non-recurring expenses related to the proposed acquisition by Brookfield and La Caisse. The company completed a $202 million financing for the Oxford battery energy storage system in Canada and added 394 MW of new projects to its development portfolio. Boralex shareholders are set to vote on a going-private transaction that would provide $37.25 in cash per share, representing a 31.8% premium to the March 20, 2026, closing price.

Bladex announces Net Profit of $56.4 Million for the First Quarter 2026

Bladex (NYSE: BLX), a Panama-based multinational bank, reported solid profitability for the first quarter of 2026, with net profits reaching $56.4 million, up 9% year-over-year. Earnings per share for 1Q26 were $1.31, and the adjusted annualized return on equity stood at 14.2%. The credit portfolio hit a new all-time high of $13,487 million as of March 31, 2026, and deposits reached $7,307 million, representing 63% of total funding sources. The Board approved a quarterly dividend of $0.6875 per share, and shareholders approved a name change to 'Bladex, Inc.' at the annual meeting.