Pathward®, N.A. (“Pathward”) has promoted Lawrence (“Larry”) Ridgway to Senior Managing Director of Business Development for the working capital team. In his new role, Ridgway leads a team originating and structuring asset-based transactions to lower and middle-market companies.

The global law firm Jones Day announced today that Zena Ho has joined the Firm as a partner in its Los Angeles office and Financial Markets practice, where she will focus on real estate finance transactions for lenders, REITs, private equity funds, and real estate companies.

BRG today announced that Maurice Berbel has joined the firm’s Financial Institution Advisory (FIA) practice as a managing director in its Operations & Technology Transformation team. A former Big Four banking practice leader, he brings over 30 years of experience advising financial institutions on consumer banking, operations improvement, technology modernization and large-scale transformation.

CohnReznick, a leading professional services firm, today announced that Tyler Hendry has joined the firm as a Partner in its Private Equity Value Creation practice. Based in Tampa, Hendry works with private equity sponsors and management teams to build strong finance functions, improve cash flow, and execute value creation plans from diligence through exit. He brings experience leading finance at portfolio companies, and helping businesses strengthen financial operations, improve working capital, integrate acquisitions, and navigate periods of growth and change.

Alpine Ridge Funding (“ARF”), an accounts receivable commercial finance company, announces the hiring of Alexis Donnorumo as Vice President of Underwriting. Alexis brings more than a decade of experience in commercial finance, specializing in factoring and asset-based lending with roles at prominent bank and non-bank institutions.

SLR Business Credit (“SLRBC”) is pleased to announce the closing of a $10 million senior secured asset-based credit facility to Markstein Sales Company (“the Company”). The facility is secured by the Company’s accounts receivable and inventory. Proceeds from the transaction will be used to support ongoing working capital requirements and position the business for continued growth.

Leslie's, Inc. (“Leslie’s” or the “Company”), the largest and most trusted direct-to-customer brand in the U.S. pool and spa care industry serving residential customers and pool professionals nationwide, today announced that it has entered into a Restructuring Support Agreement (“RSA”) with a group of its existing lenders that lays the groundwork for transactions that will significantly strengthen the Company’s capital structure, rationalize its retail operational footprint and create greater financial flexibility to support reinvestment in the business and continued focus on operating execution of its strategic transformation.

Monroe Capital LLC (“Monroe”) announced it acted as sole lead arranger and administrative agent on the funding of a senior credit facility to support the investment in Phigenics by private equity sponsor Battery Ventures.

Briar Capital Real Estate Fund (www.BriarCapital.com) is pleased to announce the closing of a $3,500,000 real estate term loan to a family-owned food products company, marking Briar Capital's fourth closing in September. The loan is secured by the company's owner-occupied industrial property in Northeast Ohio.

Top California Lender announced today the closing of a $4.3 million multifamily acquisition loan for the purchase of an 18-unit apartment property in Los Angeles, California. Top California Lender served as the direct lender on the transaction, providing the acquisition financing necessary for the borrower to complete the approximately $6.6 million purchase within a compressed closing timeline.

Oxford Commercial Finance (or OCF), which provides flexible working capital solutions to help small and mid-sized companies nationwide improve cash flow and accelerate business growth). OCF recently funded an $800,000 A/R Factoring Facility for a Texas-based staffing company, helping provide the working capital needed to support continued growth and operations.

Mountain Ridge Capital ("MRC") (www.mountainridgecap.com), an asset-based commercial finance company, is pleased to announce the hiring of Sean Spring as EVP of Underwriting. Sean brings over 30 years of asset-based lending experience, having originated, underwritten, closed, and managed hundreds of transactions in support of refinancings, growth, recapitalizations, acquisitions, turnarounds, and debtor-in-possession credit facilities.

BankUnited Inc. (NYSE: BKU) has named Tony Coley as senior vice president, commercial banking market leader for the Tampa Bay region. The 30-year banking industry veteran will lead the bank’s Tampa Bay commercial teams as they continue to grow BankUnited’s portfolio and extend its momentum in the region.

Cohen & Company Capital Markets ("CCM"), a division of Cohen & Company Securities, LLC (Member FINRA, SIPC), an indirect, controlled subsidiary of Cohen & Company Inc. (NYSE American: COHN) (“Cohen & Company” or the “Company”), today announced the launch of a dedicated private credit advisory practice, further expanding its capital markets platform.

Old Glory Bank announced another successful capital raise to quickly return to being adequately capitalized. Capital was raised from existing owners of Old Glory Bank, plus new accredited owners who support Old Glory Bank’s critical mission of providing financial freedom and protecting customers from improper government overreach.

Republic Business Credit has announced a partnership with a diesel fuel supply and delivery enterprise, providing a $2 million factoring facility to accelerate the Company’s growth and meet increasing demand across the Southeastern United States.

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB) ("Red Robin" or the "Company"), a casual dining restaurant chain serving an innovative selection of high-quality gourmet burgers in a family-friendly atmosphere, today announced it completed the refinancing of its secured credit facility (the "Credit Facility") on October 2, 2026.

Vireo Growth Inc. a leading cannabis company and agricultural markets platform, today announced that VIREO PROPERTY HOLDINGS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Holdings”), VIREO PROPERTY HOLDINGS NEW YORK, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Holdings NY”), VIREO PROPERTY HOLDINGS FLORIDA, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Holdings FL”), 256 COUNTY ROUTE 117 PERTH LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“NY PropCo”), and 160 COMFORT ROAD, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“FL PropCo”, and together with Holdings, Holdings NY, Holdings FL and NY PropCo, collectively, the “Borrower”), have entered into a US$60 million real estate financing (the “Loan”) with a U.S. commercial bank and institutional lender.

SG Credit Partners is pleased to announce the addition of Andrew Clark as a director of Underwriting in its Commercial Finance team. Andrew is joining to strengthen SG’s underwriting capabilities as it continues to expand upmarket and into additional product capabilities to complement its traditional ABL offerings.

Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital” or “Gridiron”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, today announced an investment in Weed Man (“Weed Man” or the “Company”), North America’s largest lawn care franchisor, to accelerate the Company’s next stage of growth.