Costa Rica: $1 Million Invested in Desyfin

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The investment involves purchasing dollar-denominated perpetual preferred shares. In addition to strengthening Desyfin’s capital structure, the funds from the IIC will provide the company with direct financing to grow its medium- and long-term SME portfolio. Approximately 520 SMEs will benefit directly and indirectly from this operation.

According to Rodrigo Navas, IIC investment officer, “This operation is in line with the IIC’s developmental priorities and will enable Desyfin to take a significant step toward becoming a commercial bank.”

Source: Inter-American Investment Corporation

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