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| 27. | Subsequent events
On April 2, 2013, Bladex announced the finalization of its definitive agreement for the sale of its Asset Management Unit. The Asset Management Unit is being sold to Alpha4X Asset Management, LLC (“Alpha4X”), a newly-formed company that is majority-owned by former members of the Asset Management Unit. Bladex will continue to invest in the fund under Alpha4X’s management in its role as anchor investor for a period of up to three years.

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- Definition The entire disclosure for significant events or transactions that occurred after the balance sheet date through the date the financial statements were issued or the date the financial statements were available to be issued. Examples include: the sale of a capital stock issue, purchase of a business, settlement of litigation, catastrophic loss, significant foreign exchange rate changes, loans to insiders or affiliates, and transactions not in the ordinary course of business. + References No definition available. + Details
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