H.I.G. WhiteHorse, the credit affiliate of H.I.G. Capital ("H.I.G."), a leading global alternative investment firm with $74 billion of capital under management, is pleased to announce that it has arranged a €120m financing package for Nasta Petfood ("Nasta", or the "Group").

Trinity Capital Inc. (Nasdaq: TRIN) (the "Company"), a leading alternative asset manager, today announced the commitment of $50 million USD in growth capital to Dwelly, an AI-first lettings and property management platform.

Armory Securities, LLC is pleased to announce the successful closing of the acquisition of Clutch Coffee Bar (“Clutch Coffee”) by Dutch Bros Inc. (NYSE: BROS). Clutch Coffee is a regional drive-thru coffee platform operating 20 locations across North Carolina and South Carolina. The transaction closed in January 2026. Armory served as the exclusive financial advisor to Clutch Coffee in connection with the transaction.

Culain Capital is pleased to announce that Patrick Eakins has joined the firm as Senior Vice President, Regional Sales Executive. In this role, Eakins will be responsible for expanding Culain Capital’s origination efforts across the Southeast and Central U.S., with a focus on strengthening relationships with banks, private equity sponsors, advisors, and other referral partners.

B. Riley Securities, Inc., a leading full-service investment bank, announced its role as bookrunner in connection with the offering of $325 million aggregate principal amount of 5.00% convertible senior notes due 2032 by Bitdeer Technologies Group (Nasdaq: BTDR) (“Bitdeer”), a leading Bitcoin mining and AI infrastructure company.

Celtic Capital Corporation today announced its most recent new client relationship—a Pacific-based company specializing in the distribution of tools, hardware and safety equipment used in the manufacturing and construction industries.

SouthStar Capital is pleased to announce the closing of a $750,000 accounts receivable financing facility for a building materials supplier serving contractors and builders across the Southeast.

White Oak Commercial Finance (“WOCF”) and White Oak UK (“WOUK”), affiliates of White Oak Global Advisors, today announced they provided a $35 million Asset-Based Lending (ABL) Revolver Facility to Unicat Catalyst Technologies LLC (“Unicat” or “the Company”), a leading supplier of heterogeneous catalyst products. The facility also includes a $20 million uncommitted accordion feature

Pacific Coast Alternatives ("PCA"), a specialty private credit platform based in Southern California, today announced the closing of a $4.25 million secured lending facility. The transaction provided bespoke financing to an independent private equity sponsor and its principals, secured by a diversified portfolio of private company interests across multiple industries.

Mitsubishi HC Capital America, a leading provider of financing and asset solutions across North America, announced a new partnership with LS Tractor, representing a significant milestone in the company’s continued expansion into the agriculture inventory finance market.

nFusion Capital, a leading provider of financing solutions to small and middle-market businesses, provided a $5 million asset based lending facility to private equity-backed distributor of plant cultivation equipment and supplies. The financing will support continued growth amid tightening credit conditions within cannabis-adjacent sectors.

SouthStar Capital is pleased to announce the closing of an invoice factoring facility for an independent Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) technology consulting firm specializing in Building Information Modeling (BIM).

Barnes & Thornburg announced today that Christopher Isaacs has joined the firm as a partner in New York, further strengthening the firm’s M&A and Private Equity teams. He is the fourth partner to join the Corporate Department this year, following the additions of Neil Begley in New York, Katie Mills in Los Angeles and Ryan Mitchell in Dallas.

H.I.G. WhiteHorse, the credit affiliate of H.I.G. Capital ("H.I.G."), a leading global alternative investment firm with $74 billion of capital under management, is pleased to announce that it has provided first-lien, senior-secured financing to support Armira's acquisition of Viabus B.V. ("Viabus" or "the Company"), a leading Dutch tour operator focused on affordable, guided coach travel for senior travellers.

Crescent Midstream Intermediate Holdings, LLC ("Crescent Midstream" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that on February 18, 2026, the Company successfully raised $600 million of senior secured credit facilities, comprising a $500 million 7-year Term Loan B and $100 million 5-year Revolving Credit Facility.

Beam Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: BEAM) today announced that it has entered into a strategic financing agreement with Sixth Street for substantial, long-term, non-dilutive capital to fund the potential launch of ristoglogene autogetemcel (risto-cel) in sickle cell disease (SCD).

Archer Meat Snacks, one of the fastest-growing meat snack brands in the U.S., today announced that it has secured a roughly $100 million aggregate credit facility from JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM). The financing will provide additional capacity to support Archer's rapid growth and expanding national footprint.

MSIG USA and Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company, Limited (MSI Japan), collectively referred to in this release as MSIG, today announced their participation in a new insurance-backed credit facility with the International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank Group, designed to expand access to finance in emerging markets.

Beacon Pointe Advisors ("Beacon Pointe" or "the Company"), a nationally recognized fiduciary wealth management and strategic advisory firm, today announced that Matthew Cooper has been named Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Co-Founder, Shannon Eusey who is transitioning to a new role as Chair of the Company's Board of Directors.

CohnReznick, a leading professional services firm, today announced that Jarrett Bluth, Partner and New York Tax Practice Leader, has assumed the role of Office Managing Partner of the firm’s New York, NY, office.