Mexico has been a non-regional CABEI member since 1992 with an authorized stake of USD306.25 million in the Bank's share capital and capital contributions of USD76.56 million, ranking as the third largest shareholder within the group of non-regional members with 5.03%.
The contribution that Mexico channels to the Central American region through CABEI is based on various financial cooperation instruments with Banco Nacional de Comercio Exterior S.N.C. (Bancomext) for a total amount of USD520.8 million. The relationship between the Bank and this country was solidified in 2008 with the launching of the Central American Social Housing Development Program. It falls under the framework of the Mesoamerican Integration and Development Project (formerly Plan Puebla Panamá). Since that date, the Mexican government has made resources available to develop a sustainable market for long-term housing finance in the Central American region that addresses the housing deficit and future needs in this area. Throughout the Program's existence, 59 disbursements have been made through 14 intermediary institutions. In total, 192.7% of the initial financing available has been channeled, benefiting a total of 8,032 low- income households, which can now enjoy a more dignified home.
The Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) announces the offering of its USD$250 million 3.875% Notes due 2017
Private offering of USD$250 million aggregate principal amount of 3.875% Notes due 2017.
Tegucigalpa February.- The Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) announced its private offering of USD$250 million aggregate principal amount of 3.875% Notes due 2017.
The Notes were offered to qualified institutional buyers in reliance on Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and to investors who are not, and are not acting for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons pursuant to Regulation S of the Securities Act.
The transaction will settle on February 9, 2012. CABEI will pay interest on the Notes semi-annually every February 9 and August 9, beginning August 9, 2012. The issuance has a 3.875% coupon, at a price of 99.104%, with a maturity date of February 9, 2017.
The bonds are considered senior and unsubordinated debt and rank pari passu in right of payment with current and future obligations of CABEI. The proceeds from the issuance of these bonds will be used by CABEI to make credit operations according to its mandate.
CABEI has the following international credit ratings within the "A" scale: Standard& Poor's A- and Moody's A2.
This announcement does not constitute an offer of securities for sale in the United States or in any other jurisdiction in which such an offer would be unlawful. The securities offered will not be and not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the United States or outside the United States to, or for the account or benefit of, any U.S. Person, as defined in Regulation S under the Securities Act, absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements.