A joint venture of SB360 Capital Partners, Hilco Global, and Gordon Brothers has received bankruptcy court approval to operate Going Out of Business (GOB) sales in all 89 remaining American Signature Inc. (“ASI” or the “Company”) stores. ASI is one of the nation’s leading home furnishings retailers, and is the parent company of Value City Furniture (“VCF”) and American Signature Furniture (“ASF”). ASI filed petitions for a voluntary Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware in November of 2025.

Guggenheim Investments (“Guggenheim”) today announced the closing of a $250 million vehicle that will invest in Guggenheim’s private debt strategy managing an existing portfolio of loans and contributing to the platform’s continued growth. The transaction was led by LGT Capital Partners alongside investments from other limited partners.

Benefit Street Partners (“BSP”), a leading credit-focused alternative asset manager, announced the final close of BSP Real Estate Opportunistic Debt Fund II (“ODF II”), providing $10 billion of investable capital, inclusive of related vehicles and anticipated leverage, across $3 billion of equity commitments. This fundraise caps a year of historic deployment for BSP’s commercial real estate team, which originated nearly $9 billion of real estate investments during 2025. (1)

CohnReznick, a leading professional services firm, today announced that Ryan Sturma has joined the firm as a Partner in its Financial Services practice. Based in Boston, Sturma will lead audit and assurance teams serving private equity and venture capital funds, mutual funds, broker-dealers, investment advisers, and management companies.

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that its Executive Board elected 10 new members to the firm effective January 1, 2026. Dykema’s new members, their resident office, and practice descriptions are listed below.

B. Riley Securities, Inc. (“BRS”) is proud to have served as sell-side advisor to YZY Fragrances (“YZY”) in its successful recapitalization by Boyne Capital. This strategic transaction positions YZY for continued growth and operational expansion, leveraging Boyne Capital’s resources and industry expertise as a new capital partner.

Marathon Asset Management (“Marathon”) and Webster Bank (“Webster”) today announced the closing of a senior-secured credit facility to support H.I.G. Capital’s acquisition of Shore Excursions Group (“SEG” or the “Company”). Marathon served as Lead Left Arranger, while Webster acted as Administrative Agent for the transaction.

Solifi, a global provider of secured finance software solutions, today announced the launch of Experience Hub, a modern digital experience platform designed to help secured finance organizations deliver clearer more intuitive customer engagement. Built on Solifi's cloud native Open Finance Platform, Experience Hub enables lenders to modernize how customers interact with their financial information while improving efficiency and consistency across customer touchpoints.

MidCap Business Credit is pleased to announce the closing of two new senior secured ABL credit facilities totaling $19MM. The first is a $7MM facility comprised of a working capital revolver and machinery and equipment term loan for a manufacturer of highly engineered roller components for the digital printing industry. The second credit facility is a $12MM working capital revolver for a distributor of agricultural supplies.

J D Factors provided $5,425,000 in new factoring facilities to 22 new clients in the US and Canada during the month of December. Some of these facilities include: a $600,000 factoring facility for a transportation company in Illinois; a $500,000 factoring facility for a staffing company in North Dakota and a $500,000 factoring facility for a transportation company in Colorado.

J D Factors provided $5,425,000 in new factoring facilities to 22 new clients in the US and Canada during the month of December. Some of these facilities include: a $600,000 factoring facility for a transportation company in Illinois; a $500,000 factoring facility for a staffing company in North Dakota and a $500,000 factoring facility for a transportation company in Colorado.

J D Factors provided $5,425,000 in new factoring facilities to 22 new clients in the US and Canada during the month of December. Some of these facilities include: a $600,000 factoring facility for a transportation company in Illinois; a $500,000 factoring facility for a staffing company in North Dakota and a $500,000 factoring facility for a transportation company in Colorado.

J D Factors provided $5,425,000 in new factoring facilities to 22 new clients in the US and Canada during the month of December. Some of these facilities include: a $600,000 factoring facility for a transportation company in Illinois; a $500,000 factoring facility for a staffing company in North Dakota and a $500,000 factoring facility for a transportation company in Colorado.

J D Factors provided $5,425,000 in new factoring facilities to 22 new clients in the US and Canada during the month of December. Some of these facilities include a $600,000 factoring facility for a transportation company in Illinois and a $500,000 factoring facility for a staffing company in North Dakota.

Sallyport Commercial Finance is pleased to announce a $2,000,000 accounts receivable facility for a fast-growing Canadian food manufacturing and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) company focused on scaling its brand across North America.

Vornado Realty Trust (NYSE:VNO) announced today that it has completed the following refinancings, totaling over $2.0 billion: 2031 Revolving Credit Facility – Vornado Realty L.P. extended the maturity date of this revolving credit facility from December 2027 to February 2031 (as fully extended).

BHI, the U.S Branch of Bank Hapoalim, B.M. and a full-service commercial bank, today announced that it has provided The Beechwood Organization with $10 million to finance the pre-development phase of “The Lighthouse”, a 109K SF development site located on the northwest corner of Beach Front Road and Beach 67th Street in The Rockaways’ Arverne, Queens.

Faropoint, a leading tech-enabled real estate investment firm focused on last-mile industrial properties, has secured a $600 million acquisition credit facility for its Industrial Value Fund IV. The credit facility is led by KeyBank National Association, as Administrative Agent, with JP Morgan, Capital One, Truist Bank, and Citizens Bank serving as co-lead arrangers

Altriarch Asset Management, LLC (“Altriarch”) is pleased to announce the closing of a $20 million invoice factoring facility to support the ongoing expansion of a leading global staffing and workforce management provider (the “Company”).

Ansley Park Capital (“Ansley Park”), a premier lending and specialty finance platform, announced the closing of a $160 million senior secured financing facility for Voltava, LLC (“Voltava”), the holding entity for Detroit Manufacturing Systems, LLC (“DMS”), to support its acquisition of Android Industries, LLC (“Android”), and Avancez, LLC.