Gerald Group ("the Group"), one of the world's leading global commodity traders focused exclusively on metals and minerals, has announced the sixteenth annual refinancing of its committed unsecured Revolving Credit Facility ("RCF"). The new RCF was oversubscribed and closed at US$365 million, an increase of US$135 million to the facility.

Strickland Brothers (“Strickland” or the “Company”), one of the largest independent quick-lube operators in the United States, today announced the closing of a new committed financing provided by Golub Capital and Audax Strategic Capital (“ASC”). The financing is designed to support the Company’s acquisition activity and enable continued expansion of Strickland’s brand and national footprint.

Western Alliance Bank (NYSE:WAL) today announced that it has appointed Stephen McMaster as Chief Information Security Officer. McMaster is a seasoned financial services technology and security executive with more than 25 years of experience leading cybersecurity, risk management and technology control functions at large, complex financial institutions. He will be based in Phoenix.

B. Riley Securities, Inc. (“BRS”) today announced that it served as exclusive financial advisor to Fair Holdings, Inc. in connection with its $227 million take-private acquisition of TrueCar. Founded in 2005, TrueCar is a leading digital automotive technology platform with a network of over 11,500 car dealers nationwide.

Churchill Asset Management, the U.S. private capital affiliate of Nuveen Private Capital, has raised more than $16 billion for its latest senior lending program, marking the firm’s largest capital raise to date. The total reflects the closing of the fifth vintage of Churchill’s flagship senior loan strategy – spanning levered, unlevered and evergreen vehicles – alongside a series of separately managed accounts.

First Bank announced it has provided a $9 million working capital revolving line of credit to a packaging distribution provider headquartered in Cranbury, NJ, servicing across the U.S. and globally through international partners.

Allica Bank has successfully gone live on Lendscape’s industry-leading lending platform, marking a major milestone in its digital transformation journey and unlocking new capacity for growth and innovation.

King & Spalding announced today that Brian Donnelly has joined the firm’s Real Estate and Funds practice group as a partner. He is based in New York. Donnelly’s practice focuses on complex real estate debt and equity transactions across the United States and Canada.

SouthStar Capital is pleased to announce the closing of a $5 million accounts receivable financing facility for a privately owned oilfield services company operating in major U.S. energy-producing regions.

Fortress Investment Group today announced that funds managed by its affiliates (“Fortress”) have led a $500 million senior secured credit facility for Blue Raven Solutions, LLC (“Blue Raven”).

Global asset management firm GoldenTree will buy a chunk ​of a $1 billion bankruptcy financing for luxury retailer ‌Saks Global, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

GreenFirst Forest Products Inc. (TSX: GFP) (“GreenFirst” or the “Company”) announced today that it has entered into a $30 million term loan under the Softwood Lumber Program announced by the Government of Canada. The financing was arranged with the Company’s banking partner, BMO, and is intended to support liquidity and ongoing operations amid continued market volatility in the North American lumber sector.

Oxford Finance LLC (“Oxford”), a leading specialty finance firm, is proud to announce the successful closing of its first transaction under its recently launched Asset-Based Lending (ABL) Division with AMX Logistics (“AMX” or the “Company”), a family-owned “asset-right” transportation and logistics provider serving all 48 contiguous United States.

Hilco Global today announced its Real Estate Capital practice has provided a $47.5 million loan to support the recapitalization and continued development of The Bend, a large-scale, mixed-use riverfront project in Chattanooga, Tennessee, sponsored by Urban Story Ventures (USV).

SG Credit Partners, through its Commercial Finance division, has provided an asset-based credit facility to Classic Concepts, Inc, a privately owned wholesaler of home furnishings. The revolving credit facility refinances an existing bank facility to provide enhanced liquidity and covenant flexibility in support of the company’s growth initiatives.

MONTICELLOAM, LLC (“MONTICELLOAM”), a specialized seniors housing and multifamily bridge lending platform, along with firm affiliates, provided $60,000,000 in bridge financing to a five-facility skilled nursing portfolio in Illinois. The loan was originated by Karina Davydov, Senior Managing Director, Originations.

JPalmer Collective (JPC), an asset-based lending firm focused on empowering high-growth, women-led, and mission-driven companies, today announced the closing of a $4 million line of credit to STATE Bags, the vibrant lifestyle brand known for its iconic, durable backpacks and its dedication to social impact.

BHI, the U.S. Branch of Bank Hapoalim, B.M. and a full-service commercial bank, today announced it has provided Developer Norman Jemal with a $56 million construction loan to reposition the former Dominion Energy high-rise office building located at 707 East Main Street in downtown Richmond, Virginia.

Global consulting firm J.S. Held announces today that David Weinhoffer has joined its Strategic Advisory team. Based in Houston, Texas, David brings deep local knowledge that enhances the team’s ability to provide support on engagements in the region, further strengthening J.S. Held’s coast-to-coast solutions for businesses facing complex financial and operational challenges.

Alpine Ridge Funding (“Alpine”), an Accounts Receivable Commercial Finance Company, announces the hiring of Tom Harris. Tom is a seasoned industry veteran in the factoring and asset-based lending market with nearly 30 years of experience delivering customized working capital solutions to businesses nationwide.