• The operation strengthens credit for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), particularly those led by women and for sustainable projects in Guatemala.

MIAMI — IDB Invest announced its participation as an anchor investor in the new bond issuance of Banco de América Central, S.A. (BAC Guatemala). IDB Invest will subscribe $100 million in sustainable bonds out of the total $110 million, reinforcing its commitment to fostering productive sector development and access to finance in the country.

The transaction was celebrated during a ceremony held within the FinnLAC Forum 2025, an event organized by the IDB Group that brought together in Miami more than 500 global financial sector leaders, including executives, officials, policymakers, and academics, to discuss the latest innovations in finance and begin redefining the future of the financial sector in Latin America and the Caribbean.

“This transaction is a clear example of how innovation in capital markets can drive development”, explained Sergio Lew, Chief Industries Officer at IDB Invest. “By channeling private investment into sustainable projects, we can scale solutions that accelerate progress toward a more resilient region.”

“We celebrate the issuance of the second BAC + Positivo Bond, reaffirming our commitment to lead sustainable financial innovation in Guatemala’s financial and capital markets. We thank IDB Invest for its support, which allows us to continue reimagining banking to generate prosperity and contribute to a more positive Guatemala,” said Eric Campos Morgan, Executive President of BAC Guatemala.

The issuance is part of BAC Guatemala’s bond program, which contemplates a total amount of up to $500 million. The structure includes two series: one subscribed by IDB Invest for up to $100 million, and another placed among local investors for $10 million. The series subscribed by IDB Invest aligns with the Green, Social, and Sustainability Bond Principles established by the International Capital Market Association (ICMA), ensuring transparency, traceability, and measurable impact.

With IDB Invest’s support, BAC Guatemala has consolidated its position as the most active financial institution in the Guatemalan capital market so far this year, reaffirming its leadership in sustainable financial innovation.

In addition to financing, IDB Invest will provide technical assistance to strengthen BAC Guatemala’s value proposition in green and social segments, develop a thematic portfolio management system, and enhance its Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS). These efforts aim to reinforce the bank’s sustainability strategy and strengthen its internal capacities.

About IDB Invest

IDB Invest, a member of the Inter-American Development Bank Group, is a multilateral development bank committed to promoting the economic development of its member countries in Latin America and the Caribbean through the private sector. IDB Invest finances sustainable enterprises and projects to achieve financial results while maximizing economic, social, and environmental development in the region. With a portfolio of US$22 billion in assets under management and over 400 clients in 25 countries, IDB Invest provides innovative financial solutions and advisory services tailored to its clients’ diverse needs. Visit our website: www.idbinvest.org

About BAC Guatemala

BAC is Central America’s leading bank, with a presence in six countries: Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala. It serves over 5 million customers and employs more than 21,000 people across the region, serving over 250,000 companies. BAC’s purpose is to “Reimagine banking to generate prosperity in the communities it serves.” Guided by three core values—integrity, excellence, and passion—BAC strives to be a pioneer in demonstrating that banking can simultaneously and rigorously maximize economic, environmental, and social value. Thanks to its regional leadership in digital transformation, innovation, and life-centered banking, BAC has received more than 60 international awards and recognitions in recent years.