First Citizens Bank today announced that its Energy Finance business has served as lead agent on a $74 million financing of GridStor’s Hidden Lakes Reliability Project, a 220 MW / 440 MWh battery storage project in Galveston County, Texas.

Monroe Capital LLC announced it acted as sole lead arranger and administrative agent on the funding of a senior credit facility to support the investment in Signiant, Inc. (“Signiant”) by Battery Ventures.

JOANN, the fabric and crafts retailer, has commenced store closing sales at all 790 locations nationwide. The sale offers customers significant discounts on a wide assortment of crafting, sewing, and home décor products while supplies last. Initial discounts start at up to 40% off store merchandise.

The private markets fundraising climate is expected to improve dramatically through 2025. Private debt and growth equity are emerging as the front running asset classes as investors seek greater diversification across the sector, according to a new study by CSC, the leading provider of global business administration and compliance solutions.

Comvest Credit Partners, a leading provider of flexible direct financing solutions to middle-market companies, is pleased to announce that it is acting as Administrative Agent and is the sole lender on a $237 million senior secured credit facility (the “Financing”) for Oceans Healthcare (“Oceans”, or the “Company”), of Plano, Texas.

In today’s dynamic financial landscape, businesses face complex challenges in securing the right capital solutions for growth. Equify Financial, committed to guiding clients through these challenges as a trusted financial partner, is proud to announce the appointment of three industry veterans whose expertise will drive innovation and deliver tailored financing solutions.

VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY; LSE: EGY) (“Vaalco” or the “Company”) announced that it has entered into a new revolving credit facility (“the new facility”) with an initial commitment of $190 million and the ability to grow to $300 million, led by The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited, Isle of Man Branch with other participating banks and financial partners.

Rivonia Road Capital LLC (“Rivonia”) is pleased to announce the closing of a $50 million senior secured revolving credit facility for a leading provider of commission advance financing to accident and health (“A&H”) insurance agencies (the “Company”).

CalciMedica Inc. ("CalciMedica" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: CALC), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel calcium release-activated calcium (CRAC) channel inhibition therapies for acute and chronic inflammatory and immunologic illnesses, today announced that the Company has entered into a credit facility with Avenue Venture Opportunities Fund II, L.P., a fund of Avenue Capital Group, providing up to $32.5 million.

Rockland Trust has promoted Christopher O’Sullivan to associate VP, commercial banking officer for the Middle Market Commercial Banking Team. In this role, O’Sullivan will be responsible for identifying and managing relationships with middle-market companies across New England.

CIBC Innovation Banking announced today that it has provided credit facilities to support MediSpend’s acquisition of Real Life Sciences (“RLS”), a leading provider of advanced anonymization and redaction solutions for clinical trial data. Backed by Susquehanna Growth Equity (“SGE”), MediSpend provides commercial compliance solutions for the largest pharmaceutical, medical device and dental companies as well as emerging biotech companies across the world.

SLR Business Credit is pleased to announce the funding of a $10,000,000 ABL RLOC for an over 80-year-old manufacturer of custom precision components for the medical, energy, nuclear, aerospace, defense, and oil & gas industries.

Alleon Healthcare Capital, LLC (“Alleon”), a specialty finance company focused on providing healthcare accounts receivable financing, medical accounts receivable factoring, and cash flow solutions to medical providers in the U.S., recently closed a $2,000,000 medical accounts receivable financing facility with a mental health disorders and substance abuse center based in New Jersey (“Company”).

White Oak Commercial Finance (“WOCF”), an affiliate of White Oak Global Advisors (“White Oak”), today announced it has provided a $90M senior secured revolving ABL facility to a leading steel production company and service center. The company and its subsidiaries provide an extensive supply of flat-rolled coil products to the automotive, construction, oil & gas, and agriculture industries.

Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that Elliott Smith and Sarah Ross have joined the firm’s Corporate & Securities practice as a partner and counsel, respectively, in the New York office. Their additions further strengthen the firm’s public company and capital markets presence and capabilities in the world’s leading financial market.

Azzur Group, a leading service provider to FDA-regulated pharmaceutical and biotech companies, today announced that it has reached an agreement to sell its consulting business to a strategic acquirer, ELIQUENT Life Sciences with the support of its investor GHO Capital, for $56 million.

America’s Car-Mart, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRMT) (“we,” “Car-Mart” or the “Company”), today announced that it has extended and upsized its asset-based revolving credit facility (“ABL Facility”).

Octane® (Octane Lending, Inc.®), the fintech revolutionizing the buying experience for major recreational purchases, announced today that it has sold a portfolio of $150 million of fixed-rate installment powersports loans to Nuveen, the investment manager of TIAA, one of the most highly rated and financially stable insurance companies in the United States.

GA Group, a leading asset disposition, valuation, appraisal, and real estate services firm, today announced that Seth Marks has joined as Senior Vice President and Head of Wholesale Solutions. Marks is a recognized industry expert with over 30 years of experience in off-price retail, wholesale, and liquidation sectors.

​Briar Capital Real Estate Fund (www.BriarCapital.com) is pleased to announce the closing of a new $5.6MM commercial real estate loan in Ohio to a sheet metal component manufacturer doing business in the transportation sector.