Touchstone Exploration Inc. ("Touchstone", "we", "our" or the "Company") (TSX:TXP)(LSE:TXP) announces that, further to the Company's news release on March 4, 2024, Touchstone Exploration (Trinidad) Ltd., our wholly owned Trinidadian subsidiary, has entered into the third amended and restated loan agreement with our Trinidad based lender (the "Amended Loan Agreement").

Kirkland & Ellis represented Benchmark Energy (Benchmark), a subsidiary of Acacia Research Corp. (Nasdaq: ACTG) and McArron Partners, in obtaining a new $150 million secured revolving credit facility from Frost Bank, along with a syndicate of other Texas-based regional banks.

eCapital Corp. ("eCapital" or "the Company"), a leading technology-enabled provider of financing to small and medium-sized businesses across North America and the U.K., announces Edward Irvin as the newest member of its business development team. Irvin's appointment strengthens the Company's presence in the Southwest and West Coast regions, enhancing its ability to serve clients.

The Federal Trade Commission today sued to block Tapestry, Inc.’s $8.5 billion acquisition of Capri Holdings Limited, a deal that seeks to combine three close competitors – Tapestry’s Coach and Kate Spade brands and Capri’s Michael Kors brand. If allowed, the deal would eliminate direct head-to-head competition between Tapestry’s and Capri’s brands.

Mitsubishi HC Capital Canada, a subsidiary of Mitsubishi HC Capital America, the largest non-bank, non-captive finance provider in North America, announces it is launching a new division and introducing additional financing solutions customized for Canada’s growing technology sector.

Kraken Robotics Inc. (TSX-V: PNG, OTCQB: KRKNF) ("Kraken" or the "Company"), announced that it has entered into a credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with The Bank of Nova Scotia (the “Lender”) for credit facilities (the “Credit Facilities”) that are expected to provide added financial flexibility to support the Company’s continued growth.

B. Riley Farber, a wholly owned subsidiary of B. Riley Financial (NASDAQ: RILY) ("B. Riley"), is pleased to announce the addition of Ryan Adlington as Senior Managing Director, based in Calgary, Alberta.

Churchill Asset Management (“Churchill” or the “Firm”) today announced that it served as Sole Lead Arranger for a first lien credit facility to support the acquisition of Handgards (the “Company”) by Wynnchurch Capital, L.P. (“Wynnchurch").

Kent Outdoors ("Kent" or the "Company"), which has been helping people in their pursuit of outdoor adventures for more than 60 years, today announced a $100 million credit facility from asset-based lender (ABL) Eclipse Business Capital. The new ABL facility follows recent investments from Goldman Sachs and Comvest Partners.

Encina Lender Finance, LLC announced today that it has closed a $22.5 million senior credit facility for an indirect auto finance platform with a long track record of success spanning over two decades.

A long-standing Loeb client in the mechanic training space was seeking a loan renewal to support their ongoing growth trajectory. In 24 months, they had added over $500,000 in new equipment and needed to restate their note to secure new capital that would ensure continued growth.

Big Shoulders Capital recently provided a $1MM debtor-in-possession loan for a steel fabrication business in Texas. Funds will provide working capital and enable a going-concern sale process.

PHX Minerals Inc., "PHX" or the "Company" (NYSE: PHX) today announced that PHX's bank lending group led by Independent Financial has completed its regularly scheduled semi-annual redetermination of the Company's senior secured credit facility (the "Credit Facility") and reaffirmed the existing $50 million Borrowing Base with no changes to pricing, covenants or other material terms.

Redaptive, the Energy-as-a-Service ("EaaS") leader, has announced it secured $225 million in a warehouse financing facility from ATLAS SP Partners ("ATLAS SP"), a global investment firm providing stable capital, financing, advisory and institutional products.

WSFS Bank, the primary subsidiary of WSFS Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: WSFS), is pleased to announce the hire of Brooke Moyer as Senior Vice President and Director of Loan Syndications, reporting to Jim Gise, Senior Vice President, Middle Market, Syndications and Capital Markets.

The Maryland proposed financial disclosure bill, which closely resembled the New York law, has been successfully derailed during the recent legislative session. SFNet worked with a Maryland lobbyist in opposition to this bill. Although this outcome marks a victory for the industry, there is a strong possibility the bill will resurface in 2025.

Big Lots, Inc. (NYSE: BIG), America's Discount Home Store, announced today it has increased its borrowing capacity by up to $200 million with a new "first in, last out" term loan facility (the "FILO Term Loan Facility") through 1903P Loan Agent, LLC, an affiliate of Gordon Brothers Capital. The FILO Term Loan Facility significantly enhances the Company's liquidity position and is incremental to the borrowing capacity within the Company's current $900 million asset-based revolving loan facility ("ABL").

As traditional banks, particularly those heavily invested in real estate, tighten their lending criteria, non-bank lenders capable of crafting customized solutions are well-positioned to thrive in today's credit environment. Illustrating that advantage, Edge Capital Lending, LLC (“Edge”), a family-office backed national asset-based lending company is proud to announce that it closed out 2023 with remarkable strength and kicked off 2024 on an impressive note.

SLR Digital Finance (SLRDF) is pleased to announce the funding of a $500,000 accounts receivable credit facility for an AI advertising technology company.

Monroe Capital LLC (“Monroe”) announced it acted as the sole lead arranger and administrative agent in the funding of a senior credit facility to support the growth of Exiger, alongside private equity sponsors Carlyle, Insight Partners, and JMI.