First Financial Northwest, Inc. (the “Company”)(NASDAQ GS: FFNW), the holding company for First Financial Northwest Bank (the “Bank”) today announced that Dalen D. Harrison was promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer of the Bank effective November 10, 2023. The promotion is in recognition of the breadth and depth of Ms. Harrison’s role in the success of the Bank.

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP announced yesterday that it has elevated the following attorneys to Partner, effective January 1, 2024.

Phoenix IB®, a part of J.S. Held, a leading middle market special situations investment bank and independent licensed broker-dealer under federal and state securities law (CRD#: 132710/SEC#: 8-66628), acted as the financial advisor and investment banker to Congoleum Acquisition, LLC (“Congoleum”) in arranging, structuring, and negotiating a $10.0 million loan package with Pathward, National Association.

First Citizens Bank announced today that its Energy Finance business acted as co-lead arranger on a $250 million financing on behalf of a portfolio of 327MW, 1hr duration battery storage projects developed in California by Middle River Power.

First Bank, the wholly owned subsidiary of First Bancorp (NASDAQ – FBNC) and the largest North Carolina headquartered community bank, is pleased to announce changes to its executive leadership structure in order to more effectively execute its strategic vision.

Eastern Bank is pleased to announce Avedis Zildjian Co. (Zildjian), the oldest family-owned business in the United States and the world’s largest maker of cymbals, drumsticks and percussion mallets, as a new commercial customer. Founded in 1623 and headquartered in Norwell, MA, Zildjian’s products are sold globally, inspiring people to express themselves through music.

Lifetime Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: LCUT), a leading global provider of branded kitchenware, tableware and other products used in the home, announced the completion of the Term Loan B Amendment and Extension.

Farmers Edge Inc. (“Farmers Edge” or the “Company”)(TSX: FDGE), a pure-play digital agriculture company, today announced that it has entered into an amendment to its secured credit facility (the “Facility”) with Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited and/or certain of its affiliates (collectively, “Fairfax”).

Pathlight Capital LP ("Pathlight") is pleased to announce the hiring of Laura Hegarty as Managing Director, Investor Relations. Hegarty will focus on fundraising initiatives for the $2.7B private credit firm.

In a testament to their legal prowess and outstanding contributions to the field, Michael H. Theodore and Shawn M. Masterson, esteemed attorneys at the renowned law firm Cohn & Dussi, have been accorded prestigious recognition by Super Lawyers for the year 2023. Additionally, the firm’s associate, Andrew B. Glaab, has been selected for the 2023 Rising Stars list, a remarkable accomplishment considering that only 5% of lawyers receive this distinction annually.

Associated Bank today announced the appointment of Phillip Trier as the company's executive vice president, commercial banking group leader. In his new role, Trier will focus on accelerating core Commercial Middle Market business development across the company's major metropolitan markets.

USD Partners LP (OTC: USDP) (the “Partnership”) announced today that it has entered into an agreement (the “Third Waiver Extension Agreement”) with the lenders and administrative agent under its existing Credit Agreement to, among other things, extend the forbearance period as provided in the previously announced Second Waiver Extension Agreement, dated as of November 1, 2023, from its expiration date of November 17, 2023 to November 21, 2023.

Wheels Up Experience (NYSE: UP) today announced that it has closed a new investment by Kore Capital and funds managed by Whitebox Advisors LLC on November 15, 2023.

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.