, /PRNewswire/ -- Bladex (NYSE: BLX) announced the successful closing of a syndicated loan totaling US$206 million in favor of Cemento Panam to finance the acquisition of CEMEX's operations in Panama. The seven (7)-year term loan, structured and initially fully underwritten by Bladex (as "Sole Lead Arranger & Bookrunner"), included the participation of BAC Panama and Global Bank. Bladex also acts as Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent for the syndicated loan. Cemento Panam is a subsidiary of Grupo Est ...