Sound Point Capital Management, LP (“Sound Point”), a leading global alternative credit manager with more than $45 billion in assets under management, today announced the final closing of Sound Point U.S. Direct Lending Fund III (“USDL III” or the “Fund”), its largest direct lending fund to date, with $1.2 billion of total investable capital.

Deal includes $4.25 billion sustainability-linked borrowing base facility, along with an expanded corporate revolving credit facility upsized to $770 million, strategically positioning Switch for growth at the forefront of enterprise, hyperscale cloud and AI opportunities.

A new survey from Grant Thornton, one of America’s largest brands of professionals providing end-to-end audit, assurance, tax, and advisory services, shows that professionals in the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) space are predicting an increase in deal volume, even with the uncertainty of the looming U.S. presidential election.

Geis Development, one of the leading national Build-to-Suit developers is preparing to break ground on a new 195,000 square foot fabrication and assembly facility on behalf of Oxbo International in Bergen, New York. Oxbo is headquartered in Roosendaal, Netherlands, and operates manufacturing facilities throughout North America and Europe.

SSG Capital Advisors, LLC (“SSG”) served as the investment banker to Eiger BioPharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Eiger” or the “Company”) in the sale of Lonafarnib and Lambda, and associated clinical assets to Eiger InnoTherapeutics, Inc. The sale was effectuated through a Chapter 11 Section 363 process in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas (Dallas Division).

Helicap, a leading fintech platform provider specialising in emerging markets, is proud to announce the successful facilitation of a credit facility with XenCapital, the lending arm of Xendit, a fintech unicorn with operations across Southeast Asia and which has raised US$515million in venture capital funding.

Valley National Bank, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Valley National Bancorp (NASDAQ: VLY), announces the closing of a $150 million five-year Senior Secured Term Loan Facility to Green Thumb Industries Inc. (“Green Thumb or the “Company”) (CSE: GTII) (OTCQX: GTBIF), a leading national cannabis consumer packaged goods company and owner of RISE Dispensaries.

Capital Southwest Corporation (“Capital Southwest”) (Nasdaq: CSWC), an internally managed business development company focused on providing flexible financing solutions to support the acquisition and growth of middle market businesses, today announced an increase to the total commitments under its senior secured credit facility (the “Corporate Credit Facility”).

Pandya has deep knowledge of the energy and infrastructure sector and has also been involved in many significant M&A transactions. His appointment further strengthens the firm's global Capital Markets offering in the US and builds on breadth and depth of the team in Houston.

First National Bank, a subsidiary of Pinnacle Bankshares Corporation (OTCQX: PPBN), is proud to announce that Allison G. Daniels has transitioned into the role of Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer and that Michelle M. Gaydica has joined the Bank as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.

Cascadia Capital, a leading independent investment bank, is pleased to announce that Don More has joined the firm as a Managing Director in its Technology & Software investment banking group. Based in New York, Mr. More brings extensive expertise as one of the world’s leading investment bankers specializing in cybersecurity & risk.

Douglas Dynamics, Inc. (NYSE: PLOW), or the “Company”, North America’s premier manufacturer and upfitter of commercial work truck attachments and equipment, today announced the successful completion of a sale-leaseback transaction with TPG Angelo Gordon, a diversified credit and real estate investing platform within TPG Inc. (NASDAQ: TPG).

Pathlight Capital LP ("Pathlight") is excited to announce the appointment of Doug Nicholson as Managing Director. In this role, Nicholson will collaborate with the originations team to source new transactions.

Mitsubishi HC Capital America, the leading non-bank, non-captive finance provider in North America, is proud to announce that Ann Brodette has been promoted to Senior Vice President & General Manager, Industrial Equipment Finance.

A&G Real Estate Partners today announced plans to market 296 Big Lots, Inc. (the "Company") store leases for sale across the United States.

In a major opportunity for the meat industry, equipment from Strauss Brands’ Franklin plant is available in a Sept. 26 online auction by Tiger Group and Barliant Auctions.

Big Lots, Inc. (NYSE: BIG) (the "Company") today announced that it received interim Court approval for certain "first day" motions related to the Company's voluntary Chapter 11 proceedings.

Associated Banc-Corp has hired Trevor D'Souza as senior vice president of commercial banking. In his new role, D'Souza will focus on attracting and deepening customer relationships for products including loans, deposits, treasury management and other services.

The Rite Aid Corporation said it has successfully completed its financial restructuring and emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy, cutting about $2 billion worth of total debt and adding $2.5 billion in exit financing.

Aequum Capital ("Aequum"), a non-bank asset-based commercial lender, proudly announces the addition of James Farrell as its new Executive Director of Credit and Portfolio Management. With a distinguished career spanning over 35 years in commercial finance, particularly in senior secured asset-based lending, turnaround management, and business development, Jim brings a wealth of experience and strategic insight to the firm.