CohnReznick, a leading professional services firm, today announced that Simon Dufour has joined as an assurance partner in the firm’s Consumer and Industrial practice. Dufour has extensive audit and assurance experience covering a wide range of industries including apparel, cannabis, food and beverage, manufacturing and distribution, and restaurants.

First Bancorp (NASDAQ: FBNC), the parent company of First Bank (collectively, the "Company"), today announced the appointment of Kate Nevin and Peter Hans to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.

QuickLogic Corporation (NASDAQ: QUIK), a developer of embedded FPGA (eFPGA) Hard IP, Strategic Radiation Hardened and Antifuse FPGAs, and ruggedized programmable logic solutions, today announced that it has entered into a new banking relationship with Sunflower Bank, establishing a $10 million revolving line of credit effective April 27, 2026.

eCapital Corp. (“eCapital”), a leading tech-enabled specialty finance provider for businesses across North America and the United Kingdom, has delivered a $30 million healthcare receivables financing facility to a California-based hospital. The financing provides access to working capital by advancing against healthcare accounts receivable, supporting liquidity, and enabling continued focus on patient care and service delivery.

Southstar Capital is pleased to announce the closing of a $500,000 accounts receivable financing facility for a Florida-based underground infrastructure services company specializing in telecommunications and utility construction.

Aegis Business Credit is pleased to announce the closing of a $2,500,000 revolving line of credit for a Southeast United States -based staffing company. After three years of strong performance, the company successfully refinanced its factoring facility with an Aegis line of credit, unlocking additional liquidity by leveraging earned-but-unbilled receivables to support continued growth.

MidCap Financial, a leading commercial finance company focused on middle-market transactions, today announced it has provided a senior secured credit facility to Northridge Infrastructure Solutions Inc. (“Northridge” or “Company”).

GACC™, GA Group's asset-centric lending platform, is pleased to welcome Mirko Andric as managing director. In this role, Mirko will contribute his extensive expertise to underwriting and portfolio management, with a primary focus on complex structuring and oversight of investments.

nFusion Capital, a leading provider of financing solutions to small and middle-market businesses, provided an $18 million factoring facility to a 100% women-owned staffing company. The financing will support continued growth and expansion plans.

MONTICELLOAM, LLC (“MONTICELLOAM”), a specialized seniors housing and multifamily bridge lending platform, along with firm affiliates, provided $144,000,000 in combined bridge and working capital financing to a six-community skilled nursing portfolio in Washington.

Buchalter is pleased to announce that Richard Petretti has joined the Firm as a Partner in its Los Angeles and San Diego offices and is a member of the Commercial Finance practice group.

BRG announced today that Enrique Glotzer has joined the firm as a managing director in its Energy & Climate practice. A senior strategy, finance, and sustainability advisor, he has advised clients across the energy and infrastructure sectors for over twenty years.

Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) (“Ares”), a leading global alternative investment manager, announced today that Peter Ogilvie has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer and Head of Strategy, where he will support the leadership team in executing the firm’s strategic growth initiatives while scaling some of Ares’ key global operating capabilities.

Silver Rock Capital Partners (“SRCP” or the “Firm”), an independent alternative credit asset manager, today announced it has closed on investable capital in excess of $4 billion as of April 1, 2026 for its latest Tactical Allocation Strategy (the “Strategy”) vintage.

Encina Private Credit, LLC (“EPC”) is pleased to announce that it has served as Term Loan lender for a manufacturer of lab consumables used in compliance testing.

Aegis Business Credit is pleased to announce the closing of a $1,500,000 revolving line of credit for a Southwest United States-based commercial HVAC service company and metal ductwork manufacturer. Formed to meet demand in a thriving market, the company is experiencing strong growth.

Haversine Funding, a trusted capital partner to the specialty finance market, is pleased to announce a new series of transactions and facility expansions, reflecting continued demand for flexible capital solutions across commercial lending platforms.

At today's House Financial Services Committee hearing, "Prioritizing Main Street: Evaluating the Impact of Capital Proposals on Economic Growth and American Communities,” Representative Young Kim (R-CA) questioned Bank Policy Institute President and CEO Greg Baer on the treatment of asset-based lending under the Basel III Endgame reproposal issued by the federal banking agencies in March 2026.

Arch Capital Management (“Arch”), a new working capital and asset-based lending platform, today announced its official launch, expanding the team’s commitment to helping growth-oriented businesses access practical, flexible credit solutions. Built by the operators behind Cirrus Capital Partners, Arch was created to meet a growing need in the market: dependable revolving facilities that help companies convert assets, invoices, and purchase orders into usable liquidity.

Utica is pleased to announce the closing of a $7,000,000 capital lease for a Southeast-based site development and heavy civil contractor. Secured by a broad pool of heavy equipment including excavators, dozers, articulated dump trucks, wheel loaders, motor graders, and compactors, the lease will support the acquisition of the company by a new ownership group.