First Citizens Bank today announced that its Maritime Finance business provided a senior secured loan of $22 million to Euroseas Ltd. for the financing for a newbuild 2,800 TEU Eco containership.

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI), the global investment bank, announced today that Kenny Kraft has joined the firm’s Consumer, Food & Retail Group as a Managing Director. Based in Atlanta, Mr. Kraft will oversee the firm’s coverage efforts across the retail and multi-unit sector, adding expertise in convenience stores, restaurants, and auto-related multi-unit companies.

Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: HRZN) (“Horizon” or the “Company”), an affiliate of Monroe Capital, and a leading specialty finance company that provides capital in the form of secured loans to venture capital-backed companies in the technology, life science, healthcare information and services, and sustainability industries, today announced that Horizon Funding II, LLC, Horizon’s wholly-owned subsidiary (“HFII”), has closed a $100 million senior secured credit facility led by a large U.S. based insurance company pursuant to which HFII may issue up to $100 million of secured notes.

West Marine and certain of its affiliates ("West Marine" or the "Company"), the nation's leading omnichannel provider in the marine aftermarket, announced today that it has entered into a new $150 million credit facility from asset-based lender (ABL) Eclipse Business Capital.

Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc. (“Canadian Solar”) (NASDAQ: CSIQ) and a global developer, owner, and operator of solar and energy storage assets, today announced it has secured $513 million in project financing for its landmark Papago Storage project located in Maricopa County, Arizona. Construction of the 1,200 MWh Papago Storage is slated to commence in the third quarter of 2024, with commercial operations expected to begin in the second quarter of 2025.

Gateway Trade Funding, a PO and Stretch Financing company, is pleased to announce that we have recently completed the following stretch finance transactions and a $150,000 facility for a Canadian shelving company; a $250,000 facility for a US logistics company and $75,000 facility for a Canadian commercial and residential company.

Gateway Trade Funding, a PO and Stretch Financing company, is pleased to announce that we have recently completed the following stretch finance transactions and a $150,000 facility for a Canadian shelving company; a $250,000 facility for a US logistics company and $75,000 facility for a Canadian commercial and residential company.

Gateway Trade Funding, a PO and Stretch Financing company, is pleased to announce that we have recently completed the following stretch finance transactions and a $150,000 facility for a Canadian shelving company; a $250,000 facility for a US logistics company and $75,000 facility for a Canadian commercial and residential company.

Gateway Trade Funding, a PO and Stretch Financing company, is pleased to announce that we have recently completed the following stretch finance transactions and a $150,000 facility for a Canadian shelving company; a $250,000 facility for a US logistics company and $75,000 facility for a Canadian commercial and residential company.

Gateway Trade Funding, a PO and Stretch Financing company, is pleased to announce that we have recently completed the following stretch finance transactions and a $150,000 facility for a Canadian shelving company; a $250,000 facility for a US logistics company and $75,000 facility for a Canadian commercial and residential company.

Gateway Trade Funding, a PO and Stretch Financing company, is pleased to announce that we have recently completed the following stretch finance transactions and a $150,000 facility for a Canadian shelving company; a $250,000 facility for a US logistics company and $75,000 facility for a Canadian commercial and residential company.

Gateway Trade Funding, a PO and Stretch Financing company, is pleased to announce that we have recently completed the following stretch finance transactions and a $150,000 facility for a Canadian shelving company; a $250,000 facility for a US logistics company and $75,000 facility for a Canadian commercial and residential company.

Gateway Trade Funding, a PO and Stretch Financing company, is pleased to announce that we have recently completed the following stretch finance transactions and a $150,000 facility for a Canadian shelving company; a $250,000 facility for a US logistics company and $75,000 facility for a Canadian commercial and residential company.

Gateway Trade Funding, a PO and Stretch Financing company, is pleased to announce that we have recently completed the following stretch finance transactions and a $150,000 facility for a Canadian shelving company; a $250,000 facility for a US logistics company and $75,000 facility for a Canadian commercial and residential company.

Gateway Trade Funding, a PO and Stretch Financing company, is pleased to announce that we have recently completed the following stretch finance transactions and a $150,000 facility for a Canadian shelving company; a $250,000 facility for a US logistics company and $75,000 facility for a Canadian commercial and residential company.

Gateway Trade Funding, a PO and Stretch Financing company, is pleased to announce that we have recently completed the following stretch finance transactions and a $150,000 facility for a Canadian shelving company; a $250,000 facility for a US logistics company and $75,000 facility for a Canadian commercial and residential company.

Culain Capital Funding is pleased to announce the successful funding of a $5 million accounts receivable financing facility for a leading plastic injection molding service company. This strategic financial solution aims to support the company’s ongoing growth and future expansion plans.

Mark Forrest has joined Citizens as a senior vice president on our asset-based lending team to bring additional local focus and expertise as we continue to grow our presence in the Midwest and West regions. He will serve as a trusted advisor delivering best-in-class advice and insights to help our clients achieve their goals.​

Celestica Inc. (TSX: CLS) (NYSE: CLS), a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions for the world’s most innovative companies, has amended its existing senior secured credit agreement (“Existing Facility”)*, with an upsizing of the total facility to $1.5 billion (“Amended Facility”) to support continuing growth.