Comvest Credit Partners (“Comvest”), a leading provider of flexible direct financing solutions to middle-market companies, is pleased to announce that it is acting as Administrative Agent and is the Sole Lender on a $115 million senior secured credit facility (the “Financing”) for Pollo Tropical (the “Company”), a Miami-based fast-casual restaurant chain.

Hidden River Strategic Capital (“Hidden River”) is proud to announce its latest investment in Realty Landscaping (“Realty” or the “Company”), as well as the addition of two new members to the Hidden River team.

Monroe Capital LLC (“Monroe”) announced it acted as administrative agent and sole lead arranger on the funding of a senior credit facility and equity co-investment to support the acquisition of Silversand Services (“Silversand”) and SLI Landscape (“SLI”) by private equity sponsor Lincoln Road. Silversand and SLI will be combined with Lincoln Road’s existing portfolio company, Zodega Landscaping (collectively, “Silversand Services” or the “Company”).

Katten announced today that Lucy F. Kweskin has joined the firm as a partner in the Insolvency and Restructuring practice in New York. Kweskin represents lenders and stakeholders across the corporate capital structure, including debtors, acquirers of distressed assets, official committees of unsecured creditors, landlords and secured creditors and other parties of interest in complex insolvency and reorganization engagements.

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) releases the November 2023 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) today. The index reports a qualitative assessment of both the prevailing business conditions and expectations for the future as reported by key executives from the $1 trillion equipment finance sector.

Valley National Bank, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Valley National Bancorp (NASDAQ:VLY), announces the closing of a $130 million senior revolving credit facility to Access Capital, Inc. a commercial lender to the staffing industry. The three year facility includes a $30 million accordion feature to upsize as the Company grows.

Global business advisory firm EisnerAmper announces that the partners and colleagues of NYC-based accounting, tax, and consulting firm Spielman Koenigsberg & Parker ("SKP") are joining EisnerAmper in a transaction expected to close in early 2024.

Wintrust Receivables Finance (WRF) is happy to announce the closing of a new $7.5 million account receivable line of credit for a Midwest-based transportation broker that specializes in drayage.

Gibraltar Business Capital (“Gibraltar”) is proud to announce the closing of a $27.5MM senior secured revolving credit facility with Whitmor, Inc. (“Whitmor”), a successful fourth-generation family-owned-and-operated business founded in 1946.

Centre Lane Partners, LLC ("Centre Lane") is pleased to announce that on November 8, 2023 an entity affiliated with Centre Lane has completed the acquisition of the Appliances Division of Instant Brands ("Instant Brands Appliances" or the "Company"), which had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on June 12, 2023.

Financial Partners Group (FPG), an independent equipment finance company, today announced the addition of Garold Miller as Chief Innovation Officer. Miller is a serial entrepreneur with an extensive background in innovation, design and manufacturing. He holds several hundred patents and trademarks, exemplifying his commitment to innovation and creativity.

PureSky Energy, a leading developer, owner, and operator of US community solar and battery storage projects, announces the successful close of a 3-year $150 million revolving credit facility led by Nomura Securities International, Inc. (“Nomura”) as the Sole Lead Arranger.

MUFG Bank Ltd.; Société Générale; Citibank N.A.; Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A., New York branch; Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank; ING Capital LLC; Natixis, New York branch; and Wells Fargo Bank N.A served as joint lead arrangers for the secured facility. In addition, eight other banks participated at various commitment levels. MUFG Bank Ltd. served as global coordinator and administrative agent for both facilities.

Nabors Industries Ltd. (NYSE: NBR) ("Nabors") announced today that Nabors Industries, Inc. ("NII"), its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, has commenced an offering of $550 million senior priority guaranteed notes due 2030 (the "Notes").

US Capital Global is pleased to announce that Colleen Gray has joined the group as Senior Vice President at the group’s headquarters in San Francisco, CA. Ms. Gray has over 25 years of operations and financial management experience with emerging, high-growth companies in the healthcare and technology industries.

Herrick, Feinstein LLP today announced that Robert D. Gordon, a seasoned restructuring lawyer, has joined the firm’s thriving Restructuring & Finance Litigation Department. He comes to Herrick from Jenner & Block.

Alleon Healthcare Capital (“Alleon”), a specialty finance company focused on providing healthcare accounts receivable financing, medical accounts receivable factoring, and cash flow solutions to medical providers in the U.S., recently closed an $8,000,000 accounts receivable financing facility with a Virginia based professional services firm providing enterprise consulting, IT modernization, and healthcare innovation services.

Gordon Brothers announced the passing of Sheila Smith, who passed away peacefully at her home on November 11, surrounded by family after nearly a decade-long battle with pancreatic cancer. Gordon Brothers mourns her loss and expressed their deepest condolences to her family.

November 14, 2023 –Wolters Kluwer Corporate Performance and ESG (CP & ESG) continues to deliver on its promise to integrate and extend its strong portfolio of financial and ESG solutions, this time by integrating ESG reporting and disclosure functionality from CCH Tagetik into its Enablon ESG Excellence solution.

Star Mountain Capital, a rapidly growing employee-owned specialized investment firm with over $3.5 billion AUM, focused on delivering systematic alpha and low market correlated returns from high yielding private loans with equity upside in the lower middle-market, announced that Gregory Summe has joined as Senior Advisor.