Leading global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) announces the appointment of Anthony Italiano as Managing Director and Co-leader of its Broker-Dealer Investigations & Compliance practice within the firm’s Disputes and Investigations (DI) group. Co-leading the Broker-Dealer practice, alongside Managing Director Christopher Chatfield, Mr. Italiano’s hire builds on the practice’s October 2024 launch and bolsters its senior talent bench strength, capabilities and offerings.

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI), the global investment bank, announced today that Carle Felton has joined as a Managing Director in its Capital Markets Group. Mr. Felton is based in Atlanta and will further strengthen the firm’s private capital financing capabilities for its global client base.

With more than $80 billion in assets, Western Alliance Bancorporation is one of the country's top-performing banking companies. Its primary subsidiary, Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, offers a full spectrum of tailored commercial banking solutions and consumer products, all delivered with outstanding service by banking and mortgage experts who put customers first.

Stellus Capital Management, LLC ("Stellus") announced today that its affiliates provided senior debt financing and an equity co-investment in support of ICV Partners' ("ICV") investment in Environmental Remedies, LLC ("ERI" or the "Company"), a leading asbestos abatement service provider in the State of California.

FreightCar America, Inc. (NASDAQ: RAIL) (“FreightCar America” or the “Company”), a diversified manufacturer and supplier of railroad freight cars, railcar parts and components, today closed a new Asset-Based Lending (“ABL”) credit facility with Bank of America.

Dominion Lending Centres Inc. (TSX:DLCG) (“DLCG” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to announce that it has amended and extended its credit facilities with The Toronto-Dominion Bank effective February 18, 2025. The maturity date for the credit facilities has been extended from December 19, 2026 to February 18, 2030.

Batesville-based Citizens Bank has announced the promotion of Josh Baker as city president for the Central Arkansas market.

Baker Botts L.L.P., a leading international energy, technology, and life sciences law firm, announced today that Sanjay Thapar, a highly regarded finance attorney has joined the firm as a partner in its Corporate Practice based in New York. Sanjay’s arrival enhances Baker Botts’ deep and growing finance practice, particularly in the areas of liability management transactions, private credit, and acquisition financings.

Cambridge Savings Bank (“CSB”), a full-service mutual bank with a customer-first approach and $7 billion in assets, today announced that its Asset-Based Lending (“ABL”) team has provided a $10MM revolving line of credit to Belle Brands, a portfolio of personal care companies of Windsong Global and a small group of co-investors.

b1BANK, announces the appointment of Senna Bayasgalan as chief marketing officer. Bayasgalan will lead brand and marketing technology initiatives to support the banks’ growth and deepen client relationships. Bayasgalan has over 16 years of experience in marketing leadership, international brand building, communications and customer acquisition across private capital, technology and media industries.

Assembled Brands Capital announces the appointment of Kunal Kohli as Managing Director, Head of Revenue. In this role, Kunal will lead the firm’s revenue strategy, business development, and expansion of its asset-based lending portfolio, with a focus on client engagement, pipeline management, and optimizing lending practices to support sustainable advancement.

Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT) (“Red Cat”), a drone technology company integrating robotic hardware and software for military, government, and commercial operations, today announced it has entered into an agreement for up to $20 million and closed on the initial tranche of $16.5 Million in debt financing with The Lind Partners, a New York based institutional fund manager (“Lind”).

OppFi Inc. (NYSE:OPFI) (“OppFi ” or the “Company”), a tech-enabled, mission-driven specialty finance platform that broadens the reach of community banks to extend credit access to everyday Americans, today announced the Company increased the existing revolving credit facility among one of the Company’s subsidiaries and affiliates of Blue Owl Capital Inc. (“Blue Owl”) to $300 million, up from $250 million.

​Funded in 2020 by CEO Chris Pettit and COO David Mandeno, Revving offers a technology platform designed to help digital businesses – particularly in the adtech sector – access cash from their sales revenue, enabling them to receive funds faster through invoice factoring.

U.S. Energy Development Corporation ("USEDC"), an exploration and production company focused on the development of energy projects for itself and its partners, today announced successful closing of a new $165 million syndicated revolving credit facility led by Citibank, N.A.

Monroe Capital LLC (“Monroe”) announced it acted as joint lead arranger on the funding of a senior credit facility to support the acquisition of Accelevation Holding Company, LLC (“Accelevation”) by Olympus Partners.

Star Mountain Capital, LLC ("Star Mountain"), a rapidly growing, employee-owned investment firm with over $4 billion in assets under management (AUM), is pleased to announce that Jared Cohen has joined the firm as a Managing Director on the Investment Team.

Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:SRPT), the leader in precision genetic medicine for rare diseases, announced today that it has closed on a $600 million senior secured revolving credit facility with a bank syndicate.

SHF Holdings, Inc., d/b/a Safe Harbor Financial (“Safe Harbor” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: SHFS), a fintech leader in facilitating financial services and credit facilities to the regulated cannabis industry, announced the closing of a $1,500,000 secured credit facility for a Missouri-based cannabis operator.

Aequum achieved several significant milestones in 2024, underscoring its position as a leading lender in the $5-$50 million non-bank asset-based lending market. The firm closed $152 million in new loan commitments, further solidifying its reputation as a preferred partner in this unique and complex space.